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National Institute of Animal Agriculture recently welcomed two new co-chairs to the Antibiotics Council: Dr. Heather Fowler from the National Pork Board and Dr. Alexandra Medley from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. Since [Read More …]

MyCow$ Tool – Individual Cow and Herd Level Profitability with Dr. Julio Giordano

Offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension and PRO-DAIRY Submit a topic suggestion here This monthly podcast series led by PRO-DAIRY and CCE Dairy Specialists features current, new, and emerging topics of interest to the dairy industry [Read More …]

USDA Appoints Members to National Dairy Promotion and Research Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of 12 members to serve on the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. Th=e appointees will serve three-year terms, effective Nov. 1, 2024, through Oct. [Read More …]

Dairy Excellence Grants

Are you looking to improve cow comfort, milk production per cow, or efficiency on your dairy? The Center for Dairy Excellence leverages funds provided through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the PA Dairymen’s Association to [Read More …]

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Avian flu has infected dairy cows in more than a dozen states – a microbiologist explains how the virus is spreading

The current strain of avian flu, H5N1, is responsible for the culling of millions of domestic birds and has sickened more than a dozen farmworkers in 2024, most recently in Colorado. The Conversation U.S. asked immunologist and microbiologist Jenna [Read More …]

Real California Milk Excelerator Innovation Competition Announces Health and Wellness Cohort at Program Kick-Off in Davis, Calif.

2024 finalists capture wellness trends from improving digestive health to increasing cognitive function, powered by real milk and dairy The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), in partnership with VentureFuel, has announced the eight finalists for the [Read More …]

Dairy Decisions Consultant Grants

Grants are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here to apply online. This program provides dairy farm families with one-on-one professional consulting resources to help make decisions that will shape the future of their farm. [Read More …]

Forage Nitrate Toxicity a Major Concern as Drought Worsens

Weather conditions across Ohio have been challenging this growing season with some areas of the state reaching a D3 drought status. Other areas of the state may not currently be under drought status but are [Read More …]

Opinion: Water For Texans, By Texans: The Path To Self-Reliance

Water is the lifeblood of Texas agriculture, and nowhere is that more critical than in the Rio Grande Valley. For too long, we’ve been at the mercy of Mexico, waiting on them to deliver on [Read More …]

Dairy Nutrition Is Leading the Sustainability Charge

Advances in dairy nutrition science may be able to deliver a 60% reduction in ruminant livestock enteric methane emissions in the coming years, according to a new Journal of Dairy Science® invited review Research into [Read More …]

MSU Extension helps Ukrainian dairy producers

Michigan State University faculty and staff have been providing education, at the request of Ukrainian milk producers, to help them grow during this time of war and prepare for the years ahead as an independent [Read More …]

The Great New York State Fair Highlights New York’s Dairy Industry as Part of Dairy Day

New York’s Dairy Products and Industry on Display Through Several Special Events and Exhibits Undeniably Dairy Shake-Off Milkshake Contest Begins at 10:30 a.m. in Chevy Court Pavilion Dairy Day Award Breakfast Scheduled to Honor Competition [Read More …]

Carla Harris, Vice Chairman of Global Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley, to Speak at Dairy Forum 2025

Dairy Forum heads to San Antonio, Texas, in 2025 with the premier annual event for dairy industry leaders. Presented by the International Dairy Foods Association, Dairy Forum convenes more than 1,000 leaders from across the [Read More …]

Fresh Cow Health Disorders Webinar Series in Spanish

Serie de webinars de los trastornos de Salud de la Vaca Fresca en español Offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension and PRO-DAIRY 1:00 to 2:00 PM on Fridays Join us for this Spanish-language webinar series, specifically [Read More …]

Elementary and Middle School Students Tour U.S. Dairy Farms Through Field Trip Grants

Free Discover Dairy Program A Total of 69 Grants Were Awarded to Classrooms Who Planned Field Trips to Dairy Farms A group of 69 elementary and middle school teachers from a total of 22 states, [Read More …]

Fi Europe gears up for its best edition yet

The unmissable ingredients show returns to Frankfurt with additional features. Fi Europe is gearing up for its biggest and best year ever. From 19-21 November 2024, Messe Frankfurt will host the leading global event for [Read More …]

2024 McKown Master Breeder Award presented to Maple-Dell Farm

Family, tradition, and love for the Ayrshire breed are pillars of Maple-Dell Farm of Woodbine, Md. The generational farm owned and operated by David Patrick and his wife Ann, along with their two sons Mike [Read More …]

Discount Available for Dairy Producers Interested in “Spanish for Agriculture” Fall Course

The Center Is Offering a $100 Discount to Dairy Producers Who Enroll in Fall Course To assist dairy farm families in improving communication, safety and productivity, while building respect and positive relationships with Spanish-speaking employees, [Read More …]

Tractor Supply Announces Second Class of FFA Future Leaders Scholarship Recipients

$1 million in scholarships awarded to 143 FFA members pursuing broad range of agriculture-related studies and trade professions Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today the second [Read More …]

Ag summit explores how water users coexist in California

The Maddy Institute and California Water Institute at Fresno State will hold a one-day ag summit focused on how water users coexist in California from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 4 at the Resnick Student Union [Read More …]

Dairy Innovation Hub advisory council meets in Marshfield, farmers and local leaders tour investments

Members of the Dairy Innovation Hub advisory council held their summer in-person meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Marshfield Agricultural Research Station (MARS) in Marshfield, Wis. The morning meeting included updates from council [Read More …]

Ayrstone® announces availability of higher-speed AyrMesh® Hub: the AyrMesh® HubDuo

Thousands of farmers and ranchers across the United States and Canada have discovered how useful it is to have an outdoor WiFi network on their property, and how easy it can be to create their [Read More …]

Case IH Announces New Tech Solutions, Equipment Innovation to Boost Efficiency, Productivity and Ease of Use

The 2024 Farm Progress Show provides a first look at many Case IH solutions, combining the power of advanced tech and product enhancements At this year’s Farm Progress Show, Case IH is launching a wide [Read More …]

Center to Host Webinar on Sept. 6 and Share Top Three Farm Safety Risks

The Free Webinar Will Take Place on Friday, September 6 at 12 p.m. EST On Friday, September 6 from 12-1 p.m., the Center for Dairy Excellence will host a monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar titled [Read More …]

An interactive webinar on USDA’s proposed federal milk pricing changes

THURS., AUG. 29, 2024 Via Zoom 2:00-3:00 EST / 1:00-2:00 CST “Those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it” Make Allowance increases of 75 cents to $1.00/cwt., without mandatory audited cost surveys? [Read More …]

Farm to Shelf Success: Sales and Marketing Essentials for Dairy Brands

One-Day Intensive Workshop | Transform Your Dairy Brand’s Approach to Sales and Marketing In today’s rapidly evolving dairy market, sales and marketing success requires a blend of time-tested wisdom and cutting-edge strategies. Join us for [Read More …]

An udder throwback: Milk Bar at State Fair still pours milk for a quarter