Articles by Sarah S News Team

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen A. Vaden today announced $38.1 million in additional U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) assistance to help producers in Tennessee recover from Hurricane Helene. Deputy Secretary Vaden signed a block [Read More …]

The Dairy Alliance Fuels Student-Athletes at 2025 GHSA Football State Championships

Delivers real dairy milk and branded giveaways during Georgia’s premier high school football event Championship week kicks off in Atlanta, and The Dairy Alliance, a nonprofit funded by dairy farm families in the Southeast, will be [Read More …]

Immigration Program Options, Positive Pressure Barns

PDP’s webinar series provides insights on H-2A Visa program, ventilation system This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will feature interactive conversations on timely topics for today’s dairy industry. Tune [Read More …]

Nation’s Farmers, Producers, and Ag Leaders Praise President Trump’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today highlighted the outpouring of support from governors, commodity groups, farm bureaus, and agriculture industry leaders across the country following President Trump’s announcement of $12 billion in Farmer [Read More …]

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CRV Bulls prove: Efficient, trouble-free production go hand in hand

Ask any dairy farmer about their breeding goal and you will get a similar answer: cows that produce efficiently and trouble-free, and that last a long time. Makes sense — every farmer wants to achieve [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Sends Letter Challenging California’s Proposed Redistribution of Ag Land

Today, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom (PDF, 1.4 MB) demanding California abandon a proposal that would redistribute agricultural land based on race, ethnicity, and national origin. This letter comes as [Read More …]

Understanding USDA’s New Natural Disaster Relief: Part 2

USDA Disaster Relief: Uninsured Crops, Storage and Dairy Losses Key Takeaways USDA has finalized Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) provisions for 2023–2024 losses that are not tied to crop-insurance or Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program [Read More …]

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AI-enabled monitoring system could help keep dairy calves healthy

New NSF grant to fund development of early detection system for deadly pneumonia that plagues cattle industry Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) — a type of pneumonia — is the leading cause of death for dairy [Read More …]

University of Minnesota agrivoltaics research may yield dual harvests of food and energy.

Adam Kronback has been looking for ways to innovate since coming back to his fourth-generation family farm in Lamberton after eight years working as a food scientist. He likes the idea of putting solar panels [Read More …]

USDA Launches New Regenerative Pilot Program to Lower Farmer Production Costs

Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, alongside U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz announced a $700 million Regenerative [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo Announces Official Judges for 2026

The eight individuals who will serve as official judges during World Dairy Expo 2026 have been confirmed. Nominated and selected by this year’s Dairy Cattle Show Exhibitors, these individuals will evaluate North America’s finest dairy [Read More …]

Implementing One Health: Selective Mastitis Treatment

Wed., Dec. 17, 2025 (9:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET) Who is this for? Dairy producers Veterinarians What will you learn? Why selective clinical mastitis treatment is an important strategy to consider The key steps [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces three vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board (FIAB). This board makes regulatory and enforcement recommendations to CDFA to help ensure that commercial feed inspections contribute [Read More …]

Tillamook Takes Top Honors at the World Cheese Awards–Again

Cue the confetti (and maybe a cheese board): Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is celebrating big after the Tillamook Farmers’ Collection Hickory Smoked Extra Sharp White Cheddar won Gold at the 37th World Cheese Awards (WCA). The Tillamook Farmers’ Collection [Read More …]

Nominate for the National Jersey Jug Futurity by December 31!

December 15, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The 2028 National Jersey Jug Futurity will mark the 75th Anniversary of this iconic showcase of outstanding Jersey 3-year-olds. The National Jersey Jug Committee is already preparing to make this milestone year truly memorable—and it all begins [Read More …]

MMPA grows processing capabilities with new plant acquisition and ultrafiltered milk expansion

The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) is proud to announce the acquisition of the Leprino Foods’ plant located in Remus, Mich., a strategic move that strengthens MMPA’s commitment to member-owners and enhances its product [Read More …]

Fleeting Relief for Some Farmers, But ‘Bridge Payments’ Lack Long-Term Solutions

Yesterday, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced limited details of the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program, which will make $12 billion available in one-time payments predominantly for row crop farmers. The announcement comes at the conclusion of a tumultuous [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 [Read More …]

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Marquette County, WI

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) in a backyard poultry flock in Marquette County. All birds in this flock have succumbed [Read More …]

INFB Statement: President Trump announcement on bridge payments

Please see statement below from Randy Kron, president of Indiana Farm Bureau, about the announcement President Trump made yesterday : “Indiana Farm Bureau is encouraged by President Trump’s aid package announcement for farmers yesterday, which [Read More …]

UDIM and FDF Deliver More Than Milk in 2025

It was a year of growth and partnership as the checkoff shaped its strategic partnership and strengthened relationships with parents, influencers and online shoppers. United Dairy Industry of Michigan and Florida Dairy Farmers merged to [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board Announces Recent Organizational Promotions

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) recently announced a series of strategic promotions that recognize the contributions of four accomplished individuals who have played vital roles in advancing CMAB’s mission to support California’s dairy families [Read More …]

PDP Cornerstone Dairy Academy: Lead Others at a Higher Level

Apply by Jan. 15 for annual PDP leadership-development program Three tracks of top-tier leadership development and communications training are in store for dairy producers and industry professionals who attend the 2026 Cornerstone Dairy Academy® presented by [Read More …]

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Animal Agriculture Alliance announces 2025 College Aggies Online scholarship winners

Northwest Missouri State University student and Tarleton State University club take home top prizes Kaitlyn Ballard, a Northwest Missouri State University student, and Tarleton State University Block & Bridle took home the top prizes in [Read More …]

Trump Administration Announces $12 Billion Farmer Bridge Payments for American Farmers Impacted by Unfair Market Disruptions

President Donald J. Trump alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (AR), Senator Deb Fischer (NE), Senator John Hoeven (ND), Representative [Read More …]

Dick Piechowski, CentralStar Pioneer Award recipient.

CentralStar Cooperative has named Richard “Dick” Piechowski, Waupaca, Wis., as the 2025 Pioneer Award recipient, honoring his decades of leadership and lasting impact on the cooperative and its members. Established in 1977, the award recognizes [Read More …]

Is the Growth in Milk Production Coming from More Cows or More Productive Cows?

The last post covered the growth in milk production. The growth in milk production over five years is 2.4% (see this post). The cow count for the U.S. has grown by just .5% over the same [Read More …]

Implementing One Health: Selective Mastitis Treatment

When: December 17, 2025 (9:00 AM-9:30 AM ET) This webinar introduces selective clinical mastitis treatment as a One Health strategy and guides producers in deciding when antimicrobial treatment is needed. In this webinar, attendees will explore [Read More …]

New WOTUS rule to give clarity, cut red tape for farms

A new federal rule by the Trump administration is expected to reduce regulatory burdens on farmers by narrowing the scope of federal oversight on the nation’s wetlands and other waterways. Released last month by the [Read More …]

Whole Milk is (Excruciatingly Close to Being) Back