Year: 2025

A weekly check-in on silage crop moisture progression at several locations across Pennsylvania. Corn silage moisture content continues to be critical to harvesting a high-quality and high-yielding forage crop. Extension Educators across Pennsylvania are working [Read More …]

From the Mouths of Babes

Recently I had the opportunity to attend the wrap-up dinner for our on-farm interns. Each year the Dairy Excellence Foundation works with the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association to support a [Read More …]

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Communication and issues experts on deck as 2025 College Aggies Online mentors

Scholarship program kicks off September 8; Refer a friend for the chance to win Communication and issue experts Brandi Buzzard, Hinda Mitchell, and Eric Mittenthal will serve as mentors during the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2025 [Read More …]

Trade Deal With Europe Must Deliver Real Change

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) welcomed today’s release of the Joint Statement on United States – European Union Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade. [Read More …]

Intelinair Named “AgTech Data Analytics Company of the Year” by AgTech Breakthrough for Second Consecutive Year

Award Recognizes Innovation in Agricultural & Food Technologies Worldwide Intelinair, the maker of AGMRI and a leader in ag data analytics and precision agriculture technology, today announced it has been named the 2025 “AgTech Data [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Announces USDA Presidential Appointments, Naming More State Directors

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD) State Director roles. “When rural America succeeds, our entire country [Read More …]

Small town Texas dairy achieves positive outcomes through conservation stewardship

Clowdus Dairy LLC is a family-owned and operated dairy farm located in Evant, Texas. Zac and Kelsi Clowdus have worked closely with NRCS to improve the productivity and efficiency of their operation as well as the [Read More …]

Jill Sperling Named State Supervisor of Agricultural Education and California State FFA Advisor

The California Association, FFA, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jill Sperling as the new State Supervisor of Agricultural Education and California State FFA Advisor. Her selection was made by the California Department of [Read More …]

Family-owned farms account for 95% of U.S. farms, according to the Census of Agriculture Typology Report

Family farms comprise 95% of all U.S. farms, according to the 2022 Census of Agriculture Farm Typology report released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The farm typology report primarily focuses [Read More …]

2025 Southwest Dairy Day on Oct. 9: Preregister for the dairy tour in Dublin

Southwest Dairy Day 2025 is right around the corner! This year’s event will be held Oct. 9 at Double N Cowboy Church, 7202 E. State Highway 6, Dublin. The event will run from 8 a.m. [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds Announcement of Joint Statement with EU, Urges Continued Discussion

Today, the White House published a joint statement announcing a United States-European Union Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair and Balanced Trade. The statement includes commitments that Europe will liberalize U.S. dairy trade in a manner that marks [Read More …]

Secure your dairy and keep the milk flowing with an SMS Plan

Last year’s outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Texas disrupted milk production on some dairy farms and raised concerns about how quickly animal diseases can spread through herds. While HPAI never posed a [Read More …]

Get Set for Financial Success with Focused Training, Expert Facilitators

As today’s dairy industry continues to change and evolve at an increasing pace, a solid financial foundation is more critical than ever. A series of programs from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide dairy producers [Read More …]

Molly McWilliams appointed to the Virginia Milk Commission by Governor Glenn Youngkin

Molly McWilliams, a Maola farmer from Orange, Virginia, has been appointed to the Virginia Milk Commission by Governor Glenn Youngkin. The Commission plays a vital role in ensuring Virginians have a stable, affordable supply of [Read More …]

Real California Milk Launches Grilled Cheese Contest To Celebrate Iconic Comfort Food With A California Twist

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the launch of the 2025 Real California Grilled Cheese Sandwich Contest, a national foodservice recipe competition inviting professional chefs to reimagine the classic grilled cheese sandwich using [Read More …]

FARM Farmer Advisory Council Nominations

The National Dairy FARM Program is seeking nominations for FARM’s Farmer Advisory Council. The role of the council is to: Provide on-farm expertise to all FARM program standards and implementation. Join the Animal Care Task [Read More …]

Purina Animal Nutrition Unveils Second Edition of the Beef-on-Dairy Industry Report

Industry-leading experts provide valuable insights for stakeholders in the beef-on-dairy sector Purina Animal Nutrition has unveiled the second edition of its Beef-on-Dairy Industry Report, offering producers an in-depth look at the evolving role of beef-on-dairy cattle [Read More …]

Beef-on-Dairy: Economic and Health Insights

Beef-on-dairy crossbreeding has gained traction in recent years as dairy farmers look to increase calf value, take advantage of strong market prices and improve their profitability. But what are the real economic returns — and [Read More …]

Calculate Your Pounds of Components and Energy Corrected Milk

New Tool Now Available on Our Website To help dairy producers stay competitive, boost your herd’s performance, and compare year-over-year numbers, the Center has created this interactive tool to help you calculate your pounds of [Read More …]

Feedworks USA celebrates 20 years of advancing animal nutrition

Feedworks USA, a trusted distributor of science-backed specialty feed additives, is marking its 20th anniversary of helping U.S. dairy, beef, swine and poultry producers improve nutritional support for overall performance. Founded in 2005 as a joint venture between Feedworks [Read More …]

USDA Announces Availability of New Agricultural Transportation Dashboard and Data

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced the launch of a new dashboard, U.S. Grain Rail Exports to Mexico, and new datasets containing rail tariff rates for domestic grain transportation and [Read More …]

Upcoming Webinar: Understanding the H-2A Program for Ohio Farms

The labor needs of Ohio farms continue to evolve, and many producers are exploring new options to meet workforce demands. One of those options is the H-2A temporary agricultural worker program, which allows farms to [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Reaches Unprecedented Milestone of 2 Million Cows Monitored with SenseHub® Dairy Technology

Benchmark highlights commitment to innovative solutions for U.S. dairy producers Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA [Read More …]

Request Free Animal Care Record-Keeping Books

The Books Help Dairy Farms Comply with National FARM 5.0 Requirements As you look at your dairy’s protocols this fall, remember that you can request a free copy of our animal care record-keeping books for your operation! [Read More …]

Public Comment Period Now Open for ATCP 52

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has posted the public hearing notice for ATCP 52 – CR 25-057 re: Producer-led Watershed Protection Grants, Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program, and the Crop Insurance Rebate for Planting [Read More …]

New Trade Show Booth Awards Announced

World Dairy Expo’s award-winning Trade Show is an opportunity for dairy-related companies to showcase cutting-edge technology and the latest dairy equipment. Honored as One of the Top 100 Trade Shows of 2024, the World Dairy [Read More …]

The Role of Dairy in Pizza Production