Articles by Sarah S News Team

The technology leader launches new sort gate and ear tag. The SmartSort sort gate and SmartTag Ear are the next evolution in Nedap’s dairy data ecosystem to meet farmers’ needs. As dairies progress, so do [Read More …]

Students Encouraged to Apply for 2025 On-Farm and Dairy Processing Internships

College Students and High School Graduates Can Apply for an Internship, Dairy Farms and Dairy Processors Can Apply to Host an Intern Undergraduate students, high school graduates, dairy farms, and dairy processors are encouraged to [Read More …]

Zoetis Partners with Folds of Honor to Support Families of U.S. Military and First Responders

Proceeds of select products help fund scholarships Zoetis ended the second quarter of 2024 with a $250,000 contribution to Folds of Honor. This brings the total contribution from Zoetis to $1.55 million over its three [Read More …]

Add your voice to the over 6,000 messages sent to lawmakers!

Click HERE to Take Action Today! Recently, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented on the USDA’s net farm income data, which shows a staggering 23% drop in on-farm income since 2022. This isn’t [Read More …]

DCRC’s October 24 webinar focuses on reproductive economic markers

“Economic markers for dairy cattle reproductive performance” headlines the Oct. 24 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) webinar. The webinar starts at 1 p.m. Central time (USA/Canada). Victor Cabrera, University of Wisconsin-Madison professor and extension specialist [Read More …]

Sign Up for “Spanish for Agriculture” Fall Course by Sept. 20 to Get $100 Off

If you want to sign up for Katie Dotterer’s “Spanish for Agriculture” (Dairy Beginners or Intermediate) online course this fall, you have until Friday, September 20 to sign up and get a $100 discount through the Center for Dairy Excellence. If [Read More …]

DAIRY MAX Announces the Retirement of Chief Executive Officer Mike Konkle

Dairy MAX announces the retirement of our CEO, Mike Konkle, effective December 31, 2024. Konkle has been an integral part of Dairy MAX for 18 years, steering the organization with visionary leadership, unwavering dedication and [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Calls for Swift Government Action as Colombia Moves to Impose Unjust Tariffs

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today expressed their strong disappointment with a preliminary ruling by Colombia’s government that unfairly targets U.S. dairy exporters by advancing baseless claims that [Read More …]

Dairy Ambassadors

The purpose of American Dairy Association Indiana Inc.’s dairy ambassador program is to select five students ranging from high school seniors to college undergraduates to serve as Indiana Dairy Ambassadors. Students will be selected for [Read More …]

Ohio State experts warn of increased combine fire risk amid record drought

As Ohio grapples with its most extreme drought in years, farmers are facing an alarming rise in the risk of combine fires, experts from The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences [Read More …]

America’s dairy farms are disappearing, down 95% since the 1970s − milk price rules are one reason why

Milton Orr looked across the rolling hills in northeast Tennessee. “I remember when we had over 1,000 dairy farms in this county. Now we have less than 40,” Orr, an agriculture adviser for Greene County, [Read More …]

ACS Webinar: Cutting Through the Quat: Tackling Dairy Wastewater Challenges

Join ACS for a webinar at 2pm MT/3pm CT/4pm ET on Monday, September 30th. The inhibitory effects of soap, antimicrobial and disinfection products are a growing challenge in cheese and dairy industrial wastewater treatment as [Read More …]

The Integrated Value of the U.S. Genetic Evaluation System

“The Integrated Value of the U.S. Genetic Evaluation System” is the focus when dairy genetic enthusiasts gather on October 2, 2024, for the 10th Industry Meeting of the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB). This annual [Read More …]

USDA grant supports MSU research into dairy cattle heat stress

Mississippi State scientists are studying new ways to mitigate heat stress in dairy cattle—a national problem costing the industry approximately $1.5 billion in lost production—thanks to a $300,000 New Investigator Seed Grant from the USDA’s [Read More …]

Step into agriculture: paid internships at CentralStar for summer 2025

CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in the upper Midwest, is excited to open applications for several paid internships in summer of 2025. “These internships are tailored for students passionate about agriculture who want [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Recognizes Dr. Robert B. Cherenson with Lander Veterinary Clinic, Inc.

Mentor of the Year at the 2024 AABP National Conference Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., [Read More …]

Cutting Through the Quat: Tackling Dairy Wastewater Challenges

Monday, Sep. 30th | 2:00 pm MST / 4:00 pm EST | Online Webinar The inhibitory effects of soap, antimicrobial and disinfection products are a growing challenge in cheese and dairy industrial wastewater treatment as [Read More …]

Michigan Dairy Farmers Fund 1 Million Smoothie Packets to Fight Hunger

United Dairy Industry of Michigan joins forces with Bigger Table and industry partners to combat food insecurity and promote nutritious options for families in need. Michigan families in need now have easier access to nutritious [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Partners with the American Association of Bovine Practitioners

Foundation to Award Scholarships to Future Bovine Veterinarians 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 (NYSE:MRK), today [Read More …]

Mercer County Siblings Talk About Diversifying Their Fifth-Generation Family Dairy Farm

Trenton Canon and Josie Offerdahl Were Interviewed in the “Cow-Side Conversations” Podcast In the Center for Dairy Excellence’s latest episode of the “Cow-Side Conversations” podcast, Trenton Canon and Josie Offerdahl – the fifth generation on Canon [Read More …]

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Revolutionizing Dairy Farming: Latest Innovations From John Deere at World Dairy Expo 2024

Talk with experts about how the latest technology and solutions from John Deere are enhancing productivity, sustainability and profitability in dairy farming Are you looking to explore and learn more about the cutting-edge equipment, technology [Read More …]

Top 5 Harvest Reminders

Most of the country is buzzing with harvest or is getting close. Best of wishes to everyone for a safe and bountiful harvest! There should be no surprises at this point. As the daughter of [Read More …]

DATCP Organic Certification Cost Share Program

Reminder: Organic certified operations can apply to be reimbursed for 75% of eligible certification-related costs – up to $750 per scope of certification – through the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s Organic Certification [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Calls for Swift Government Action as Colombia Moves to Impose Unjust Tariffs

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today expressed their strong disappointment with a preliminary ruling by Colombia’s government that unfairly targets U.S. dairy exporters by advancing baseless claims that [Read More …]

DATCP to Host International Exporter and Importer Workshops at 2024 World Dairy Expo

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will host two workshops during the 2024 World Dairy Expo for international exporters and importers on Thursday, October 3. The Exporters Workshop, hosted in collaboration [Read More …]

Michigan Dairy Farmers Fund 1 Million Smoothie Packets to Fight Hunger

United Dairy Industry of Michigan joins forces with Bigger Table and industry partners to combat food insecurity and promote nutritious options for families in need. Michigan families in need now have easier access to nutritious dairy [Read More …]

Holstein America Broadcasts September 26 on RFD-TV

Holstein Association USA is proud to announce the next episode of its award-winning documentary series Holstein America. The program broadcasts at 9 p.m. CST/10 p.m. EST, Thursday, September 26, on RFD-TV. The hour-long television show pays [Read More …]

Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program Announces College Scholarship