Articles by Sarah S News Team

Checkoff programs are under fire from all sides—critics are questioning their value, and Washington is threatening their future. Amidst this, anti-checkoff groups are making their voices heard, but what about the real story? Paulsen is [Read More …]

On Building Connections and Belonging

Do you remember a time when you walked into a room and felt like you didn’t belong? It might have been the first day in seventh grade after you moved three counties away. Or it [Read More …]

Zoetis and Danone Announce Strategic Partnership to Pioneer Sustainable Innovation in Dairy Farming Using the Power of Genetics

Zoetis and Danone recently announced a joint business development plan to drive sustainable practices on today’s dairy farms through the power of genetics for healthier cows. Combining Danone’s commitment to environmental stewardship with Zoetis’ expertise [Read More …]

How a DFA farmer-owner’s raffle win fueled the fight against hunger

When John Jenkins, a DFA farmer-owner in Troy, Vt., decided to try his luck at DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA’S (DFA) Annual Meeting earlier this year by spinning a raffle wheel, he won an opportunity to donate to [Read More …]

Cassandra Long Recognized as Inaugural Recipient of Harding Award

Award Established to Honor Service of Janet Harding Ruslavage Cassandra Long, owner of Kolb’s Farm Store in Chester County, Pennsylvania, was recently recognized as the inaugural recipient of the Janet Harding Ruslavage Memorial Service & [Read More …]

USDA Offers $58 Million in Available Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers

Program Improvements Include Increased Payment Rate and Production Cap The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $58 million available for marketing assistance to eligible organic dairy producers through the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) 2024 [Read More …]

Corn Ear Rots and Mycotoxins

There are many pathogens that cause ear rots. Identify which ones are associated with mycotoxin contamination! With corn harvest approaching, the combinations of different weather patterns impacting corn production raise concerns about ear rots, sprouting, and [Read More …]

Top Health and Wellness Trends in Dairy Products for 2024

Revolutionizing Dairy with Health and Wellness Innovations As we step into 2024, the dairy industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by a surge in health and wellness trends. Dairy products are no longer just [Read More …]

Land O’Lakes Brings ‘Farmcore’ Aesthetic to Life with Latest Campaign

This Fashion Week, Land O’Lakes is bringing Farmcore to life in the best way they know how. While Farmcore has been making the rounds on social media, it’s far from just an aesthetic. It’s a [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report: U.S. Dairy Markets See Strong Exports and Consumption Growth

The U.S. average all-milk price stayed constant from June to July, even as futures markets and USDA estimates indicate rising prices in upcoming months. Still, the cost of dairy feed, as calculated by the Dairy [Read More …]

DeLaval Shifts Teat Spray Robot Production to the U.S. From Overseas

The DeLaval TSR2 is now being produced in Missouri to enhance North American market support DeLaval, a global leader in dairy farming technology, has moved the production of its teat spray robot TSR2 from Tumba, [Read More …]

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Developing a New Dairy Program? Applications Now Open for Dairy’s Foundation Grants

Nonprofits and organizations around the country encouraged to apply to support programs educating dairy producers, students and communities The next application deadline for grants from Dairy’s Foundation is December 1, 2024. Grants of up to [Read More …]

Rogue Creamery Releases 2024 Vintage of Rogue River Blue

The Southern Oregon Cheesemaker’s seasonal blue cheese is one of the world’s most premier artisan cheeses. Rogue Creamery is delighted to announce that its 2024 vintage of World Championship winning Rogue River Blue cheese is now available. [Read More …]

Focus on Herd Longevity, Profitability at 2024 PDP Herdsperson Conference

Make plans for your team to attend one-day workshops Oct. 29, 30 in Plover and Arlington, Wis. Building a blueprint to success in today’s fast-paced dairy industry starts with a productive, profitable cow herd. The [Read More …]

Schultz to Receive Inaugural Richard Caverly Memorial Dairy Award

Katie Schultz of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania has been selected as the recipient of the inaugural Richard Caverly Memorial Dairy Award. The award was established by friends to honor the memory of Richard Caverly. Richard was known [Read More …]

Wisconsin Dairy Industry: DATCP Announces Key Insights from Producer Survey

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the results of its 2024 Dairy Producer Survey. The survey found that 99% of respondent dairy farms identify as being family owned and [Read More …]

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Radical vegan and animal rights activist groups raking in $800+ million in funding for anti-meat campaigns

New reports highlight true intentions of organizations The Animal Agriculture Alliance issued two updated reports this week on the current state of the radical vegan and animal rights activist movement in the U.S. The Major [Read More …]

Port Strike Could Sink Access to Foreign Markets

A looming U.S. East Coast port strike would have severe consequences for food and many other farm products shipped from American farm and ranch families to international buyers. This article outlines the far-reaching effects that [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Launches MyHolstein Online Tag Store

Holstein Association USA is thrilled to announce the launch of the MyHolstein online tag store. This new online portal will transform the ear tag ordering process, making it more seamless and efficient than ever. “The [Read More …]

DBIA Grant Applications Due October 23rd

REMINDER: Apply Now for DBIA Grants (Deadline October 23rd) A new round of Dairy Business Builder grants administered by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) is open for small- to medium-sized dairy farmers, manufacturers, and processors in [Read More …]

PDP Calf Care Connection Set for October 15, 16 with Focus on Biosecurity, Health Challenges

All workshop sessions to include simultaneous Spanish translation Two one-day workshops will boost the knowledge and confidence of your entire calf care team. The 2024 Calf Care Connection® workshop presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) [Read More …]

Data for Dairy: Research to Guide Farmers in Their Sustainability Journey

As dairy farmers today consider climate solutions, they face the challenge of having limited science-backed information guiding them in their journey toward sustainability. The dairy community is working with research partners to bridge that gap [Read More …]

USDA Launches Assistance Network to Support Financially Distressed Farmers and Ranchers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the launch of the Distressed Borrowers Assistance Network, an initiative designed to provide personalized support to financially distressed farmers and ranchers across the nation. Through a series [Read More …]

Hot chocolate milk school program

Hot chocolate milk is one of our most popular school programs for a good reason – it’s simple for school nutrition staff and delicious for students. Hot chocolate milk can be served as a part [Read More …]

Yanmar Compact Equipment Launches the TL65RS Compact Track Loader with Ultimate Maneuverability

Yanmar Compact Equipment launches the TL65RS as part of its new line of compact track loaders. The midsize machine is the smallest in Yanmar’s current lineup of compact track loaders and offers superior transportability and maneuverability in construction, [Read More …]

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NMC webinar: Exploring careers in milk quality

Students attending earn free NMC membership Are you a student interested in a milk quality career but not sure which path to take? As someone interested in animal science and/or food science, maybe you haven’t [Read More …]

Animal Agriculture Leaders Discuss Antimicrobial Resistance in Atlanta, GA

Leaders across the food animal system met with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) convened animal agriculture leaders in Atlanta, Georgia to meet with human and animal [Read More …]

California Dairy Sustainability Summit: Farm Focus Announced for March 2025 in Visalia

Organizers announce additional event for dairy farmers to gain valuable information and connections. The California Dairy Sustainability Summit organizing committee today announced a new, farmer-focused event that will take place on March 25, 2025, at the Visalia [Read More …]

Ashley Kennedy named 2024 MMPA Outstanding Young Dairy Cooperator

The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) is pleased to announce Ashley Kennedy as the 2024 Outstanding Young Dairy Cooperator (OYDC). She farms alongside her husband, Eric, on their third-generation farm, Sheridan Dairy LLC, located in Bad Axe, [Read More …]

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