Month: January 2025

In this episode of DairyVoice, host Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires has a lively discussion with Lindsey Worden, the new CEO of Holstein Association. They talk about Lindsey’s upbringing, mentors, life in the business and [Read More …]

Showbox Sires Releases Bull Shake It-ET

In this episode of the Evolution of the Great Cow, Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett of Showbox Sires talk about their latest release Shake It-ET 200HO13139. In the podcast they speak to Tyler Dorian of Ferme [Read More …]

Dairy Summit Speakers to Give Real-Time Updates on Immigration Concerns & HPAI Mandates for Dairies

It’s Not Too Late to Register for the Dairy Summit on February 5-6, 2025 in State College, PA With immigration concerns mounting this week for farms and businesses that have foreign labor and the preliminary [Read More …]

Class For 2025 Jersey Youth Academy Has Been Selected

Alan Chittenden, President of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA), today announced the ninth Jersey Youth Academy class, July 13 to 18 in Columbus, Ohio. “The 35 young people from 18 states selected for this [Read More …]

AMPI recognized with Minnesota Governor’s International Trade Award

Dairy farmer-owned co-op’s export efforts gain recognition Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz recognized Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) with the Governor’s International Trade Award at an event held Jan. 24 in Bloomington, Minn. The award recognizes [Read More …]

Former Google executive Steve Lerch returning to 2025 Stakeholders Summit stage

Lerch to share practical tools to advance animal agriculture using artificial intelligence Steve Lerch, president of Story Arc Consulting and former Google executive, will return to the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2025 Stakeholders Summit to share [Read More …]

Mike Durkin, Recently Retired President & CEO of Leprino Foods Company

Tim Galloway, Chairman of Galloway Company, Honored with IDFA Laureate Award. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today recognized the extraordinary leadership of Mike Durkin, recently retired President and CEO of Leprino Foods Company, and [Read More …]

How to Find Out Your Farm’s Proximity to Infected and Buffer Zones in PA

As of January 27, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture reported a preliminary finding of H5, 2.3.4.4 in a commercial poultry flock in Lehigh County, Lynn Township. Confirmatory testing is pending. A 10 Km Control Area has been [Read More …]

Straus Family Creamery Adds New Flavor to its Super Premium Organic Ice Cream Line

Part of Straus Family Creamery’s broader national expansion strategy, the new flavor will be sold at major supermarkets, including nationally through Sprouts Farmers Market. Kicking off the new year with an expansion of its line [Read More …]

Navigating Health Insurance Options for Farmworkers

Accessing health insurance coverage is a significant challenge for many farmworkers. This article outlines health insurance and health care options for farmworkers along with information on how farmers and organizations can support their employees. Health [Read More …]

Rooted in Tradition, Growing for Tomorrow: Jake Buning Named 2024 OYDC Runner-Up

Embracing his passion for dairy, 2024 MMPA Outstanding Young Dairy Cooperator Runner-Up, Jake Buning, is proudly carrying forward his family’s legacy on Buning Dairy Farm in Falmouth, Michigan. For Jake, dairy farming is more than a [Read More …]

Farm Worker Housing Loan Funds Available in New York

Farm Credit East is currently accepting applications for farm worker housing construction and improvement loans from the New York State Farm Worker Housing (FWH) Loan Program. A limited pool of loan funds is now available [Read More …]

Farm Bureau Names 2025 Farm Dog of the Year

People’s Choice Pup also Recognized Recognizing the vital role that four-legged friends often play on family farms and ranches, Farm Bureau launched the Farm Dog of the Year contest several years ago – now a [Read More …]

Three More Days to Get Discount on “Spanish for Agriculture” Winter Course

Don’t forget to sign up by January 31 to get a $100 discount on Katie Dotterer’s “Spanish for Agriculture” winter course! If you’re looking to enhance your Spanish language skills this year, this course can help you learn essential [Read More …]

California Dairy Innovation Center Releases Schedule of Dairy Short Course

Training Opportunities and Conference for 2025 The California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC) has released the schedule for short courses and events as a part of its 2025 training program series for processors, producers, entrepreneurs, and [Read More …]

Dairy Wellbeing Workshop: Go Behind the Scenes, Interact with Experts

PDP program offers singular opportunity, simultaneous translation for entire animal care team Feb. 11, 12 Limited spaces remain for dairy professionals to have an exclusive, behind-the-scenes opportunity to tour a beef-processing plant and learn about [Read More …]

Blue Bell Creameries Recognized with 2025 IDFA Food Safety Leadership Award

Blue Bell Creameries of Brenham, Texas was recognized today with the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) 2025 Food Safety Leadership Award during IDFA’s Dairy Forum. The award, now in its ninth year, honors an individual, [Read More …]

New Dairy-Themed Book Available in English and Spanish Ahead of National Reading Month

The Discover Dairy Program Has a New “Curious Clover” Book Available With Free Activities With National Reading Month taking place in March and Read Across America Day quickly approaching on March 3, Discover Dairy has [Read More …]

California Dairy Innovation Center Releases Schedule of Dairy Short Course Training

Opportunities and Conference for 2025 The California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC) has released the schedule for short courses and events as a part of its 2025 training program series for processors, producers, entrepreneurs, and students. [Read More …]

Farm Worker Housing Loan Funds Available in New York

Farm Credit East is currently accepting applications for farm worker housing construction and improvement loans from the New York State Farm Worker Housing (FWH) Loan Program. A limited pool of loan funds is now available [Read More …]

TalentCONNECT Reverse Career Fair Opens Doors for Dairy Students, Job-Seekers

College-Level Students Invited to Participate During 2025 PDP Business Conference Answering the call for employers looking for skilled, quality labor, Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will launch an exclusive event during their 2025 Business Conference, scheduled [Read More …]

Saputo USA Earns IDFA’s 2025 Workplace of the Year Award

Saputo USA was recognized today with the second annual IDFA Workplace of the Year Award at IDFA’s Dairy Forum in San Antonio, Texas. The award, co-sponsored by IDFA and Dairy Processing magazine, is given each [Read More …]

Indianapolis-Based, Gripp, Wins American Farm Bureau Federation Ag Innovation Challenge

Winners of the American Farm Bureau Federation Ag Innovation Challenge competition were announced today at AFBF’s Convention closing general session in San Antonio, Texas. Indianapolis-based company, Gripp, is the winner of this year’s competition. The [Read More …]

Milk per Cow Increases Throughout Dairy Industry

Milk per cow is increasing and with that, producer revenue per cow is increasing. Chart I shows the rate of growth for milk per cow. The increasing rate is currently 0.7% annually. The prior post [Read More …]

2025 Tax Cliff: Individual Income Provisions

The Dec. 31, 2025, expiration of many provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) adds a new task to the 2025 congressional to-do list: updating the tax code. Many TCJA provisions provided important relief [Read More …]

Is U.S. Milk Production Increasing?

Is milk production in the U.S. increasing? In a word, “NO.” The charts below show the annual changes in milk production for the U.S. and the five largest milk producing states; California, Wisconsin, Texas, Idaho, [Read More …]

Emily Mullen Honored with Farm Credit Mid-America’s Forward Thinker Award

4th-generation farmer recognized for leadership and innovation in modernizing family’s dairy operation Emily Mullen, a 4th-generation farmer and owner and operator of Mullen Dairy and Creamery in Butler County, Ohio is the latest recipient of [Read More …]

CDQAP 2024: Year in Review

As the year closed out, California’s dairy industry was managing HPAI and its ever-changing landscape. For both HPAI and other issues, CDQAP has been striving to provide industry with timely actionable information. Particularly for HPAI, [Read More …]

White House Releases Memo on California Water

On January 20, the White House released a Presidential Action memo on California water (see below). While the intent of the memo is pretty clear, there are no details about how these goals would be carried out. President [Read More …]

Dairy Producers and Farm Employees Invited to Animal Care Workshops