Month: June 2025

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski has appointed Catherine Giljohann as DATCP’s General Counsel. “Attorney Giljohann’s legal background and her experience serving in various senior government roles has uniquely [Read More …]

Top dairy students honored with more than $50,000 in scholarships

Outstanding undergraduate and graduate students across the U.S. are receiving more than $50,000 from the National Dairy Shrine as they prepare for careers in the dairy industry. From future dairy producers and communicators to [Read More …]

New Mexico State University Wins Checkoff’s New Product Competition

A team of food science students from New Mexico State University (NMSU) won first place in Dairy Management Inc.’s (DMI) national New Product Competition with Nuestro Corazón – an innovative, on-the-go snack pack made with [Read More …]

Twelve Professional Chefs Named Finalists in National Pizza Competition Featuring Real California Cheese

Live bake-off event in Napa to award $30,000 in prizes and showcase innovative foodservice pizza recipes across three new categories The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the 12 professional chef finalists for the [Read More …]

Investing in Dry Cow Comfort Pays Off for Cool Lawn Farm

“Cow comfort, especially in the dry period, is the most important part of mastitis management for us,” said Ben Smith, owner of Cool Lawn Farm in Bealeton, Virginia. “Antibiotics and treatments can help, but I [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Rescinds Roadless Rule, Eliminating Impediment to Responsible Forest Management

Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced during a meeting of the Western Governors’ Association in New Mexico, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule. This outdated administrative [Read More …]

Growing forage for a growing dairy: opportunities and balance

In the Northeast and similar growing environments, home-grown forages are well-understood to provide the foundation of an economically and environmentally sustainable dairy cow diet. The emphasis on achieving higher levels of forage in diets and [Read More …]

Federal Regulations Evolving Fast

The regulatory climate in Washington is shifting in unprecedented ways, requiring quick responses and an eye for opportunities, NMPF regulation experts said in a Dairy Defined podcast released today. The pace of evolution is “Intense, [Read More …]

Strong Start, Fragile Future: U.S. Dairy’s Trade Balancing Act

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 Intel is part of a series exploring agricultural [Read More …]

Trump Administration Immigration Enforcement Policy in Flux

The tension within the Trump Administration between forces competing to have the final word on immigration policy was highly visible in the past week, leaving agricultural employers hoping for further clarity as to what to [Read More …]

New Rules Being Negotiated for Colorado River Water

The Colorado River is an extremely important part of the water supply for California and the Western U.S. When the waters of the Colorado River were allocated nearly a century ago, it was thought that the [Read More …]

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Strong Support for Secretary Rollins’ Plan to Combat the New World Screwworm

June 24, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Following U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins’ announcement of a five-pronged strategy to combat the spread of the New World Screwworm (NWS), elected leaders and industry stakeholders praised the policy agenda. Agriculture and Government Leaders [Read More …]

Profits, Expectations, and the Invisible Hand of Herd Expansion

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending June 20, 2025 The invisible hand is solving the heifer shortage. Years of decent profits and the promise of more prosperity on the horizon pushed producers to [Read More …]

USDA plans sterile fly facility in Texas to combat screwworm

June 24, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced plans on Wednesday to open a sterile fly dispersal facility in Hidalgo County, Texas, as part of the country’s effort to fight the encroachment of New World screwworm. The [Read More …]

The nutritional pathway to higher milk components

June 24, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Alexandria Benoit and Mike Van Amburgh Cornell University Department of Animal Science Increasing the production of milk components has become the main goal for many dairy producers as they are paid based on the yields [Read More …]

Farm Bureau Statement on Immigration Enforcement on Farms

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall today expressed concern over reports that immigration enforcement focus will resume on farms and ranches. “President Trump recently emphasized agriculture faces unique circumstances that warrant a different approach [Read More …]

U.S. Heading to Record Ag Trade Deficit

Trade policy decisions made in Washington, D.C., will impact farmers and ranchers in the countryside. This Market Intel is part of a series exploring agricultural trade, including the potential impacts of trade policy changes. The [Read More …]

Dallas Morning News publishes ARM undercover footage

The Dallas Morning News has released an article and video featuring undercover footage from a dairy farm in New Mexico, this farm has ceased operations. While I have not seen the video, there are allegations [Read More …]

KUHN 5640 Field Cultivator

Kuhn North America, Inc., is pleased to introduce the new 5640 field cultivator. The 5640 model brings several new features and sizes building upon the solid performance of the 5635. New 56′ and 60′ [Read More …]

Recap: “All Things Dairy” Call About New World Screwworm, Foot & Mouth, and More

Recap from June 11 Call: Since the U.S. previously eradicated New World Screwworm (NWS) from the southern states and pushed the flies southward into Panama, they have remained there for decades until a recent resurgence in several [Read More …]

Conservation Program Options and Market Update

Experts share tips on identifying suitable conservation programs, latest market news This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide insights to help producers make decisions for their businesses and [Read More …]

Local Dairy Farmers Promote Summer Meals

American Dairy Association North East and local dairy farmers are partnering with anti-hunger advocate groups across the region to support the USDA Summer Meals program. The program helps ensure children continue to have access to [Read More …]

American Agri-Women Honors Congressman Jim Costa and Congressman Derrick Van Orden as 2025 Champions of Agriculture

American Agri-Women (AAW) is proud to announce that Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) and Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-3) have been named the recipients of the 2025 Champion of Agriculture Award. The awards were presented during [Read More …]

Your Guide to Field and Forage Crop Services from Penn State Extension

The Agronomy Team at Penn State Extension is dedicated to helping farmers and agribusinesses improve crop productivity, sustainability, and profitability. With expertise in grain and forage production, pest management, soil health, and more, the [Read More …]

Midseason Weed Control: Rescue or Too Late?

As we proceed through the growing season, there are several weed management issues that tend to become evident in soybeans, small grains, and pastures. Below are some considerations for these matters. With the recent rains [Read More …]

Food Union Signs Deutsche Bank as its Lead Financing Provider

Food Union, one of Europe’s leading groups in ice cream and dairy production and distribution, is pleased to announce that Deutsche Bank will serve as its senior loan facility provider. The Group has successfully refinanced a [Read More …]

Internationally recognized DOC passed away

Select Sires announced the passing of influential Holstein sire 250HO12961 Woodcrest King DOC (EX-90). DOC passed away just a few months shy of his tenth birthday. Known by breeders as King DOC, he certainly lived [Read More …]

Learn about the future of FDA food facility inspections and compliance trends at Regulatory RoundUP virtual conference!

Join us in July to hear more about food facility inspections and modernization from Michael (Mick) Dutcher, Deputy Association Commissioner for Food Products with the FDA Office of Inspections and Investigations. This virtual conference is [Read More …]

Second Round of Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program Equipment-Only Grant Applications Open

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for the second round of Wisconsin Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program Equipment-Only Grants. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on [Read More …]

Dairy Max Honors Farmers and Their Commitment to Healthier Communities During National Dairy Month