Articles by Sarah S News Team

Have you ever considered how much faith those involved in that first Christmas needed? Mary, who was told the Holy Spirit would breathe a new life into her. Joseph who stood by her side despite [Read More …]

Dairy Productivity Grant Applications Due January 5

Don’t forget! You have until January 5 to submit your applications for our new Dairy Productivity Grants. Are you considering a project that directly impacts milk production on your dairy operation? From milking efficiency technologies and feeding-related [Read More …]

Cornell Webinar: Smart Antimicrobial Use in Dairy

Jan 15, 2026 12:00 PM Join Us for a Virtual Office Hour Webinar! Dairy farmers, veterinarians, veterinary scientists, and others with a stake in dairy will come together to share their experiences and ideas [Read More …]

CDFA Announces 14 Vacancies On Cattle Health Task Force Advisory Board

CDFA’s Animal Health Branch is announcing fourteen vacancies on the Cattle Health Task Force Advisory Board. The Board makes recommendations to the Secretary on matters pertaining to: Adoption, modification, and repeal of regulations and procedures [Read More …]

Hearing for Proposed Changes to Water Regulations

A public hearing will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026, to consider changes to several administrative regulations relating to the Kansas Water Appropriation Act (KWAA). The hearing will be held in [Read More …]

MSU students receive scholarship awards for 2025-26

MSU students pursuing dairy industry-related programs of study receive Michigan Dairy Memorial Scholarship Foundation awards The Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation awarded $150,000 in scholarships to Michigan State University (MSU) students pursuing dairy industry-related programs [Read More …]

Seven Considerations for Moving from Tie Stall to Robotic Barns

Transitioning a dairy from a tie stall barn to robotic milking isn’t just about adopting new technology, it’s about changing the flow of the barn. This requires detailed planning and careful consideration around barn design, [Read More …]

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Smart antimicrobial use in dairy webinar

Dairy farmers, veterinarians, veterinary scientists, and others with a stake in dairy will come together in an office hour webinar at noon, January 15 to share their experiences and ideas about using antibiotics in smart, [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Intervenes to Protect Potter Valley’s Water Supply

Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins filed a notice to intervene in the Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project proceedings currently being considered by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This action will allow USDA [Read More …]

WFU Releases New Short Documentary All of America, Am I at Annual Convention

Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) debuted a new short documentary, All of America, Am I, during the organization’s 95th annual state convention. The film explores how industrial markets and corporate consolidation shape the daily realities of [Read More …]

“Save a Calf, Save a Cow – Dairy Workshop” is happening in February

The University of Wisconsin Division of Extension is offering an in-person Save A Calf, Save A Cow – Dairy Workshop for dairy producers and dairy workers which is presented in English with English and Spanish slides [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo Accepting Nominations for 2026 Recognition Awards

December 23, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

World Dairy Expo® is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Recognition Awards through February 15, 2026. Each year, Expo honors exceptional leaders across the dairy industry in three categories: Dairy Producer of the Year, Industry [Read More …]

2025 Dairy First Award Honors Iowa Farm for Excellence in Milk Quality and Animal Well-being

December 23, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

GenoSource LLC of Blairstown, Iowa, is recognized for their dedication to dairy excellence. Boehringer Ingelheim has announced GenoSource LLC of Blairstown, Iowa, as the 2025 Dairy First Award recipient, an annual honor recognizing a dairy operation’s [Read More …]

Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding: Thank You for a Great 2025!

December 23, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The CDCB team thanks all of our collaborators and supporters across the dairy industry for a year filled with innovation, commitment, and genetic progress. Together, we have helped dairy farmers improve the very foundation of [Read More …]

Annual Event Highlights the Friends of Expo

December 22, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

On Wednesday, December 10, 2025, World Dairy Expo hosted its annual Friends of Expo celebration, honoring the hundreds of volunteers, paid workers, and partners who make World Dairy Expo possible. Highlighting the evening was the [Read More …]

Grant Funding Available to Help PA Dairy Farms Work With Experienced Consultants

The Dairy Decisions Consultants (DDC) and Transition/Transformation Team Grants Are Now Open The Center for Dairy Excellence is now accepting applications for both the Dairy Decisions Consultants (DDC) Grant Program and the Transition/Transformation Team Grant [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Cares Donates $100,000 to Northeast Charitable Organizations

Farm Credit East announced today the Farm Credit East Cares Community Fund donated $100,000 to various charitable organizations throughout the Northeast. Funded by voluntary staff contributions, along with a match approved by Farm Credit East’s [Read More …]

Land O’Lakes Doubles Down on Hunger Relief Before the Holidays

This $1 million investment will help provide the equivalent of more than 4 million meals* to rural communities, doubling Land O’Lakes’ yearly impact to provide meals when families need it most. Land O’Lakes, Inc., one [Read More …]

Top Wisconsin dairy herds recognized for reproductive excellence with CentralStar ReproStar Awards

CentralStar Cooperative has announced the winners of its ReproStar Awards, recognizing four dairy operations for elite reproductive performance and introducing a new Most Improved Award to spotlight measurable year-over-year gains in herd fertility. While each [Read More …]

Is U.S. Dairy Consumption Growing?

The prior post covered the growth of milk production in the U.S. This post covers the domestic disappearance and consumption of dairy products. Is the growth in consumption cooling off? Is inflation causing changes in consumption? Is [Read More …]

Understanding USDA’s New Natural Disaster Relief: Part 1

USDA Disaster Relief: Existing Loss Records Key Takeaways: USDA has finalized the remaining Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) provisions for certain 2023–2024 crop losses, and applications are open through April 30, 2026. These rules apply to losses [Read More …]

NMPF Celebrates House Passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

“It’s hard to overstate the significance of congressional passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, not only because it represents major progress in improving the nourishment of American schoolkids, but also because of [Read More …]

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Wisconsin in Dodge County Dairy Herd

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a dairy herd in Dodge County. This is the first detection of HPAI in [Read More …]

NMPF’s Galen Closes Career, With a Message