Month: May 2025

Each year, Holstein Association USA’s Herds of Excellence award celebrates Registered Holstein® herds meeting the highest standards for production and conformation, with homebred cattle. The four herds being honored have met rigorous qualifying criteria with their [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Leads Trade Delegation to United Kingdom, Kicks Off Aggressive Travel Agenda

Secretary Rollins Leads Trade Delegation to United Kingdom, Kicks Off Aggressive Travel Agenda U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins will visit the United Kingdom May 12-14. This comes after President Donald J. Trump announced today, [Read More …]

New Research Reveals How Consumers Define “Truth” in Food & Agriculture

New consumer research from The Center for Food Integrity (CFI), in partnership with FMI – The Food Industry Association, challenges conventional wisdom about what’s considered credible and “true” in today’s food system. Most revealing: authenticity often outweighs science [Read More …]

Dairy’s High-Quality Protein

Dairy foods can help you feel strong and energized whether you exercise regularly or are just trying to be healthy. Milk, cheese and yogurt’s high-quality protein powers your body, helps you recover and can make [Read More …]

Coming to a Genetic Evaluation Near You Soon!

With the Board approval of new data flow, CDCB is one step closer to releasing Milking Speed (MSPD) for Holsteins in August. As with the release of all new traits, this timeline is still tentative [Read More …]

More Than 150 Dairy Producers Attended Workshops to Boost Animal Care Skills Thanks to Sponsor Support

The Animal Care Workshops Helped PA Dairy Farmers Get Trained in National FARM Standards A group of 155 dairy producers attended a series of animal care workshops hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence, PA [Read More …]

Return-on-Investment of Targeted-Spraying Technology?

Consider participating in Penn State’s survey of See-and-Spray outcomes in 2025. The Penn State Extension Weed Science program has received funding from the Pennsylvania Soybean Board to assess the return-on-investment (ROI) of See & Spray™ [Read More …]

IDFA Statement on U.S.-UK Trade Deal Outline

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., the president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, issued the following statement today on the news that the governments of the United States and the United Kingdom are close to [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Hosts Farmers First Roundtable, Announces Expedited Disaster Aid

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today held the inaugural Farmers First roundtable at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Secretary Rollins hosted Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, the Board of Directors for the National Association [Read More …]

Farmer sentiment improves as long-term optimism outweighs tariff concerns

Farmer sentiment improved in April as producers expressed more optimism about current and future conditions on their farms. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 8 points to a reading of 148, up from 140 in [Read More …]

California Milk and Dairy Products: Safety You Can Rely On, Thanks to CDFA

Milk and dairy products form a vital part of the daily diet for many Californians. Ensuring these products are safe and wholesome is a top priority, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture plays [Read More …]

Tell Congress to Act, For Farmers’ Sake

More than 100 farmers and ranchers are here in Washington, D.C., meeting with their elected officials and urging them to take action. You can make your voice heard, too. Click below to send a [Read More …]

Submit Your Proposals for DairyTech 2025!

Thought leaders, innovators, and supply chain experts are invited to submit session proposals for DairyTech 2025, happening October 29–30, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio! In today’s dynamic market, the dairy supply chain is under pressure to [Read More …]

FFAR, DMI & Zoetis Call for Research Proposals to Study Connection Between Dairy Cow Health, Economics & the Environment

The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) and Zoetis are launching the Dairy Health, Efficiency & Resource Dynamics (Dairy HERD) Initiative. The goal for this $1.3 million research collaboration is to advance research in animal health, ensure [Read More …]

Agricultural English Mentorship Program registration open

Are you ready to help your Spanish-speaking farm employees advance their careers and strengthen communication on your farm? The Agricultural English Mentorship (AEM) program, created by Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development (CAWD), is designed to address [Read More …]

Ohio Cow Named 2024 Star of the Breed

The 2024 Star of the Breed is described as the “kind of cow you’d like to have a whole herd of.” A trouble-free cow with high production, impressive components, eye-catching type, and an easy-going personality, [Read More …]

How Dairy Supports Mom and Baby This Mother’s Day

Are you looking for a superfood to add to your diet during your motherhood journey? Look no further than dairy! You may be surprised that this age-old food group can help you every step of [Read More …]

Agricultural Imports 101

70% of U.S. Ag Imports are Grocery-Ready Foods Trade is a hot topic with a lot of uncertainty. Trade policy decisions made in Washington, D.C., will impact farmers and ranchers in the countryside. This Market [Read More …]

Gov. Evers Appoints Two Members to DATCP Board

Gov. Tony Evers announced the reappointment of Cindy Brown and the appointment of Andy Hatch to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Board, effective May 2, 2025. Cindy Brown has dedicated [Read More …]

Young Dairy Leaders Institute Class 14 Opens for Applications

The Holstein Foundation’s premier leadership program, the Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI), is now accepting applications for Class 14. The engaging, hands-on program is open to young adults ages 22 to 45 with a keen [Read More …]

NMPF Capitalizes on U.S. Tariff Leverage to Advance Dairy

NMPF and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) held strategic meetings throughout April to improve access to key foreign markets as the Trump Administration attempts to negotiate new terms with U.S. trading partners following its [Read More …]

Nominations Open for 2026 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year Contest

Farmers are invited to submit nominations for the 2026 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year contest, which comes with cash prizes and bragging rights. This is the eighth year of the contest, supported by [Read More …]

Business Planning Grants Open For Minnesota Dairy Farmers

Minnesota dairy farmers are encouraged to apply for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Dairy Business Planning Grant, a funding opportunity designed to support diary operations in planning for the future. Eligible projects include hiring [Read More …]

NMPF Advocates on Tax Package With Farm and Border Spending in Mix

House and Senate Republicans in April adopted a budget blueprint to instruct congressional committees to begin working on legislation to renew the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and include spending provisions, with dairy-related items [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Seeks Modern Agriculture Photos for a Chance to Win $100

Farm Credit East is currently seeking creative images of modern Northeast agriculture, commercial fishing and forest products to fill the pages of its 2026 Agricultural Views calendar. Upload picturesque images from the farm, woods or [Read More …]

FFAR Announces Grant Opportunity to Advance Crop & Animal Systems

Today, the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) launched the Crop-Animal Systems Research Request for Applications (RFA), which will support innovative and transformative research into the interconnections between crop and animal systems to generate knowledge that advances both [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo Welcomes Beukema as Digital Marketing Specialist

World Dairy Expo® is pleased to announce Haley Beukema as the organization’s Digital Marketing Specialist. Beukema will begin her duties on May 27, 2025. In this role, Beukema will manage Expo’s media relations, engage with Expo’s [Read More …]

IDFA Announces 41st Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party on June 11

Washington’s most popular summer celebration will return to the National Mall on June 11! The International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) 41st Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party will bring together thousands of guests, including members of Congress and [Read More …]

Whole Milk for Healthy Kids: Now is the Time

After years of patient effort, Congress seems headed for a long-overdue correction to misguided nutrition policy. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act is moving forward, and with it an opportunity to better nourish the [Read More …]

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