Articles by Sarah S News Team

Listen to Our Latest “Cow-Side Conversations” Podcast In this episode of Cow-Side Conversations, Trenton Canon and Josie Offerdahl (the fifth generation on Canon Dairy in Mercer County, PA) share how they are focusing on diversity as [Read More …]

USDA Requests Public Input on Implementation of SUSTAINS Act

USDA is asking for public input on how best to implement the SUSTAINS Act, which authorizes USDA to accept private contributions to channel through several existing USDA conservation programs. Submit comments to the Request for [Read More …]

Avian Influenza Confirmed in Three California Dairy Herds

Three Central Valley farms quarantined; no human cases detected; no threat to the milk or food supply Cows at three California dairies located in the Central Valley have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza [Read More …]

Three Ways to Fight Hypocalcemia

While clinical cases of hypocalcemia, also known as milk fever, have declined, thanks to improvements in transition cow protocols, subclinical hypocalcemia (SCH) continues to be one of the toughest challenges facing transition cows. As many [Read More …]

Avian Influenza Suspected on Three California Dairies

Last Thursday, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced the suspected presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 on three California dairy farms. I communicated directly with our members yesterday, updating them about the situation, and [Read More …]

New Dairy Farm Business Summary reports available

New York Organic Dairy Cost of Production: Benchmarks and Financial Performance With 509 certified organic dairy farms producing 409 million pounds of milk in 2021, New York has more organic dairies than any other state [Read More …]

Peer-reviewed study reports a substantial decrease in Northeast dairy farm greenhouse gas emissions over 50 years

The Northeast dairy industry has made significant progress in a range of sustainability measures between 1971 and 2024, especially greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, according to “Fifty years of environmental progress by U.S. dairy” published June [Read More …]

New Vaccine Created By Mizzou Researchers Protects Cattle From Deadly Tick-Borne Disease

MizzouForward researcher Roman Ganta has created the first effective vaccine proven to protect cattle from bovine anaplasmosis, benefiting both cattle health and the agricultural economy. University of Missouri researchers are working to develop the first-ever [Read More …]

DATCP Dairy Processor Grants Open for Applications Through October 7

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for Dairy Processor Grants through October 7, 2024. These grants aim to foster innovation, improve profitability, and sustain the [Read More …]

“Spanish for Agriculture” Fall Course — Discount Offered for Dairy Producers

Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Time: Course runs from September 24 through November 14, 2024. (Individuals who sign up will have 24/7 access to all course content through December 28) Location: Online Course – Live [Read More …]

PRO-DAIRY Agriservice Awards: Patterson Farms and Tonya Van Slyke honored

Patterson Farms and Tonya Van Slyke honored Patterson Farms, Cayuga County, and Tonya Van Slyke, Northeast Dairy Producers Association Executive VP, received PRO-DAIRY Agriservice Awards presented by Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY Director Dr. Thomas Overton, PRO-DAIRY [Read More …]

Dairy & Blood Pressure: A Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH)

Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure (also known as hypertension), a condition where the heart exerts more force to pump blood through the body. This can harm your arteries and blood vessels, [Read More …]

Sustainability Spotlight: Trent Stoller

MMPA is committed to cooperative social responsibility and sustainable business practices throughout our entire supply chain. At the farm level, MMPA members are also on a sustainability journey. We’re checking in with a handful of [Read More …]

Feeding Forages, Colostrum Research and Market News

Opportunity for dairy producers to engage with leading experts, trending topics This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will feature the latest research and market news for forward-thinking dairy producers. [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board Welcomes Lizzie Werber As Senior Marketing Manager

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the addition of Lizzie Werber as Senior Marketing Manager. With over a decade of experience in retail and specialty food, Werber brings a wealth of knowledge in [Read More …]

Scholarships Awarded to High School Graduates in Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Program

The Scholarships Recognize Students Who Are Advancing Their Education in Dairy-Related Fields Emily Hornberger of Snyder County, Pennsylvania and Ava Kaskela of Chester County, Pennsylvania were recently awarded scholarships through the Dairy Excellence Foundation’s Dairy [Read More …]

Greener Cattle Initiative is Game Changer for Dairy’s Future

Cows and other ruminant animals produce enteric methane as a natural part of their digestive process. Enteric methane is the largest single contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the beef and dairy sectors, and the [Read More …]

Invest in Your Class of 2026

Do kindergarteners enter the first day of school with their sights set on a cap and gown? Probably not. But viewing calves as new students could help us turn healthy calves into heifers which graduate [Read More …]

Producers are Making Money with $22.05 per cwt.

The August 18 post covered the pricing trends of the commodities used to price produce milk. One had upward trends and the rest had lower trends. This post will concentrate on trends in component levels and their [Read More …]

MPC Members Provide Dairy, Digester & Farming Education to California Air Resources Board Members, Staff

Two days ago, one of the most consequential events of my professional 30-year career working with dairy families took place at Bar 20 Dairy Farms in Kerman. The Shehadey family, Milk Producers Council, and Dairy [Read More …]

Dairy farming in 2050: 3 key mega challenges to prioritise and solve

Methane reducing interventions, more focus on welfare and disease prevention, and application of data and technology. These are some of the key mega challenges to solve to safeguard a healthy, viable and sustainable dairy sector [Read More …]

Effects of Federal Order Reform Go Beyond Milk Prices

Situation: The USDA released a recommended decision on new Federal Milk Marketing Order price formulas. Industry participants have until September 13 to provide feedback and concerns on the decision. Impact: It is important for anyone who [Read More …]

Are You Playing by the Rules?

I recently reread Tim Ferriss’ first book entitled The 4-Hour Workweek and noted a special recommendation that he made. It was based upon an old Chinese Proverb, which advised us to always know what we [Read More …]

Local Restauranteur Launches New Line of Premium Melting Cheese

A perfect compliment to comfort food classics like fries, hot dogs, beef, baked potatoes and more. After using a specific melting cheese for menu items for 45 years, Michael’s Grill & Salad Bar of Highland [Read More …]

Innovations in Dairy: UNH Researchers Drive Advancements in Dairy Farming

From Nutrition to Technology: UNH’s Multi-Faceted Approach to Dairy Research The Northeast’s dairy industry has changed dramatically over the past 50 years, and it will continue transforming and evolving for the next 50 years, as [Read More …]

Time of Insemination is Important

Artificially inseminating (AI) dairy cows at the correct time relative to the time of estrus (heat) onset is essential to maximize fertility rates. This article will discuss the signs of heat expression, methods to detect [Read More …]

Late Summer Forage Seeding for Hay and Pastures

Late summer forage seedings present the farmer with the highest chance of success when done properly. This guide will help ensure it is done properly. Late summer seeding of forages is generally the most successful [Read More …]

The Two-step Approach to a Healthy Lactation Cycle

Protect the health and comfort of your cows during dry-off and freshening for a more profitable lactation cycle. “Our goal as producers is to raise healthy cows that make milk, and the only way to [Read More …]

Corn Silage Dry Down Update: Week of August 26, 2024