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If you are wondering how proposed changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Order could impact your milk check, or perhaps you have asked yourself, would we be better off without a federal order system altogether? [Read More …]

Formal CDFA Hearing Held on QIP Change Proposal

On September 9, there was a formal hearing held by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to receive information and testimony from the public on the changes to the Quota Implementation Plan (QIP), [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest Grand Champions Announced

The Wisconsin Dairy Products Association (WDPA) announced the Grand Champion winners of the 2024 World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest. Three Grand Champions were named in the categories of Cheese and Butter, Grade A, [Read More …]

The Dairy Alliance Secures Natural Resources Conservation Grant to Advance Dairy Smart Roadmap in Georgia

Leads Sustainable Practices for Dairy Farmers Across the Southeast and Beyond The Dairy Alliance, a nonprofit funded by dairy farm families in the Southeast, continues to be a leader in sustainability. The organization has [Read More …]

WFBF Submits Comments to USDA’s Proposed Revisions to Federal Milk Marketing Orders

On Sep. 13, Wisconsin Farm Bureau submitted comments to the United States Department of Agriculture regarding proposed revisions to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders. The letter, submitted jointly with Minnesota Farm Bureau, expressed opposition to [Read More …]

Op-Ed: Celebrating the Contributions of Hispanics and Latinos to Agriculture

One of USDA-NRCS’ core values is respecting the diversity of all people and communities we engage. Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 and gives us an opportunity to reflect and celebrate [Read More …]

MFU members advocate for farm bill during fly-in

Thirty-four members of Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) participated in the National Farmers Union (NFU) Fall Legislative Fly-in that brought nearly 300 members from across the nation to Washington, D.C., to meet with lawmakers and other [Read More …]

Milked with love: How dairy farmers make ethical dairy farming their priority

Besides the occasional backyard garden or homemade bread, many of us today aren’t up close and personal with where our food comes from. So, it’s natural to wonder where exactly we get our beloved milk, [Read More …]

Leading Calf Care Experts to Share Research, Expertise at PDP Calf Care Connection

One-day workshops set for Oct. 15, 16 in Cleveland and Fennimore, Wis. Healthy calves are the foundation of a healthy, productive dairy herd. The 2024 Calf Care Connection® workshop presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) [Read More …]

Corn Silage Dry Down Update: Week of September 9, 2024

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

Soil Health, Robotic Milking Systems and Market News

Timely opportunities for dairy producers to engage with leading experts on trending topics This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) will dive into topics to improve land, operations and bottom line [Read More …]

Act Now: Support Dairy and Sound Science in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

USDA and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are currently requesting public comments as part of their update to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. These comments will be directed to the Dietary Guidelines [Read More …]

Sharpen Your Skills as a People Manager on the Farm: Attend Fall Workshops

Are you a dairy manager looking to sharpen your skills for managing people?This Management Essentials for Dairy Success (MEDS) two-part workshop series is tailored specifically for middle and beginning senior-level dairy managers who are aiming to enhance their skills as [Read More …]

Now Accepting Applications for the American Agri-Women Road to Influence Program

We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the next cohort of the American Agri-Women Road to Influence program! This unique leadership development initiative is designed to empower women in agriculture with [Read More …]

American Dairy Coalition prepares comment on USDA’s proposed milk pricing changes

Comments on USDA’s proposed Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) pricing formula changes close on Friday night, Sept. 13 at 11:59 p.m. EDT at the Federal Register Docket AMS-DA-23-0031-0002. American Dairy Coalition has prepared its official comment to file and [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest Grand Champions Announced

The Wisconsin Dairy Products Association (WDPA) announced the Grand Champion winners of the 2024 World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest. Three Grand Champions were named in the categories of Cheese and Butter, Grade A, [Read More …]

World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates: Dairy

Milk production is forecast lower for 2024 and 2025. The reduction is due to lower forecast cow inventories and a slower growth rate of milk per cow for the remainder of 2024. The slower growth [Read More …]

Silencing the Hecklers with Tim the Dairy Farmer

In this episode of The Milk Check, we’re joined by Tim the Dairy Farmer, a farmer, speaker and ag comedian. We talk about markets, the economy, and learn what is so funny about farming. Tune in for a [Read More …]

Support Dairy and Sound Science in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

USDA and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are currently requesting public comments as part of their update to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. These comments will be directed to the Dietary Guidelines [Read More …]

Indiana farmland prices reach new record highs in 2024

Indiana farmland prices have continued the trend of record highs in 2024, according to the latest Purdue Farmland Value and Cash Rents Survey results. The survey is conducted out of the Purdue University Department of [Read More …]

Connecting students to the dairy industry

U.S. Dairy Education and Training Consortium offers unique educational opportunity for future industry leaders Abby van Adrichem is a dairy farm girl from Hereford, but even with her experiences growing up, she knew she didn’t [Read More …]

Neogen-sponsored webinar features applied genomics strategies

“Genomics 2.0 – Optimizing Dairy Cattle Fertility” headlines the Sept. 19 Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) webinar. John B. Cole, Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) chief research and development officer, Francisco Peñagaricano, University [Read More …]

Peggy Coffeen Talks with young leader Lexie Nunes

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy podcast, host Peggy Coffeen sits down with Lexie Nunes, a dynamic young professional in the dairy industry, for the Young Leaders series. Lexie shares her journey from her [Read More …]

AFBF: “A serious downturn in agriculture, and action is urgently needed”

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 just a temporary setback—it’s a sign [Read More …]

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K-PRON® The Most Effective Potassium Source For Dairy Cows

K-pron®, our potassium carbonate supplement for dairy cows, has a rumen-buffering effect supporting microbial activity and fermentation. DAIRY COWS NEED POTASSIUM FOR OPTIMUM MILK YIELD AND HEALTH At the onset of lactation, a cow’s need [Read More …]

Anaergia Awarded Contracts to Upgrade One of North America’s Largest On-Campus Anaerobic Digester Facilities at Michigan State University

Anaergia Successfully Delivered the Foundational Project in 2014 Anaergia Inc. (“Anaergia”, the “Company”, “us”, or “our”) (TSX: ANRG), through its subsidiary, Anaergia Technologies, LLC, has entered into agreements to upgrade the South Campus Anaerobic Digester [Read More …]

The Kruiter Family

Dairy farmers from Forest, Ohio Geert & Wiesje Kruiter farm with their sons Marco and Gert-Jan, and daughter Rianne and her husband Elias in Wyandot and Crawford counties. Together they care for 2,000 dairy cows and [Read More …]

Milk’s Got Game™! The Dairy Alliance Teams Up with Top QBs to Spotlight Milk’s MVP Status

Drives Dairy Milk’s Unmatched Benefits Across the Southeast in Latest NIL Partnership Get ready to elevate your game with Milk’s Got Game! This football season, The Dairy Alliance, a nonprofit funded by dairy farm families in the [Read More …]

Prairie Farms Recognized Among ‘Best of the Best’ in 2024 WDE Championship Dairy Product Contest

65 Awards and 7 Category Sweeps Revealed Prairie Farms Dairy was a big winner in the World Dairy Expo Dairy Product Contest, which unveiled the 2024 award winners on September 5. Prairie Farms Dairy and [Read More …]

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