Articles by Sarah S News Team

Projects to capture methane from farm livestock manure for energy production should not be eligible for farm conservation dollars included in U.S. President Joe Biden‘s signature climate law because they are harmful to the environment, [Read More …]

What Happens if the “Make Allowance” Changes Proposed by IDFA are implemented?

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has suggested major changes to the pricing of producer milk. The most impactful part is a major change in the “make allowances” in the Federal Order formulas. The make [Read More …]

Carver County Dairy and Beef Expo 2024

The daylong Carver County Dairy and Beef Expo is known for its educational programming, trade show and networking opportunities. Each year is a reunion for the industry to gather, learn and network. Join us on [Read More …]

FMMO Modernization Needs to Move – And So Does the Class I Mover

The long, patience-testing — and absolutely necessary – Federal Milk Marketing Order hearing is nearly over. The longest-ever USDA federal order hearing ended last Tuesday, after roughly 12,000 pages of testimony and nearly two dozen [Read More …]

Checkoff Partnership Introduces Hot Chocolate Milk Program in Schools

A dairy checkoff partnership is putting hot chocolate milk into the hands of students during a pilot with a leading school foodservice company. National Dairy Council (NDC) and Chartwells K12, which serves more than 2 [Read More …]

USDA Authorizes Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Signup

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) is reminding agricultural producers and private landowners to apply for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). Enrollment opened January 12 and applications will be accepted [Read More …]

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University of Missouri’s John Middleton receives NMC Award of Excellence

The 2014 NMC president, his research focuses on mastitis and milk quality in dairy cattle and dairy goats The National Mastitis Council (NMC) named John Middleton, a University of Missouri professor in the department of [Read More …]

Udder Health, Feed and Production Costs, Calf Management

Earn Dairy AdvanCE continuing education credits and join interactive conversations with leading experts This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will focus on keeping the entire dairy herd healthy and [Read More …]

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NMC Annual Meeting features ‘Boots on the Ground’ take-home messages

Global milk quality experts discuss practical strategies to enhance milk quality and udder health The 63rd National Mastitis Council (NMC) Annual Meeting, held Jan. 29-Feb. 1, in Dallas, revolved around the theme “Boots on the [Read More …]

Dairy Margin Coverage Enrollment Remains Delayed

In June and July 2023, the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program’s catastrophic coverage margin level of $4 per hundredweight was breached for the first two times since the program’s 2019 beginnings. For every month in [Read More …]

Grants Still Available for PA Dairy Farms to Form Advisory Teams

Grants Available on a First-Come, First-Served Basis Whether you want to improve profitability, develop a business plan, pursue future opportunities, or smooth the road for transition from one generation to the next, using a team approach [Read More …]

California Dairy District 2 Seeks Ambassadors To Serve As 2024 Dairy Princesses

Each year, an exceptional group of young women are selected to represent California’s dairy farm families and their respective districts as advocates on behalf of the leading agricultural commodity in the state. During their one-year [Read More …]

‘Ironman’ Ripken shares key to success at Dairy Strong conference

Perseverance. That is what baseball’s iron man, former Baltimore Oriole Cal Ripken, Jr., said propelled him to play in 2,632 consecutive games. Ripken shared stories from his 21-year career with more than 450 people at [Read More …]

Lactose Intolerance Awareness Month Information

February is Lactose Intolerance Awareness month and we’re excited to provide retail Registered Dietitian Nutritionists information on Lactose-free milk for you to share with your shoppers. We want shoppers and you to know that just [Read More …]

Join Us Next Week at the Free Federal Dairy Policy Forum

Get Your Update From DC on February 6 It’s a ‘Farm Bill year’ in Washington, DC, and between that, masses of migrant workers entering the U.S. and the FMMO Hearing, 2023 was a year like [Read More …]

Prairie Farms Makes a Splash into Single-Serve Iced Coffee Category

Barista style iced coffee drinks promise smooth and creamy delight in every sip With the rise in popularity of ready-to-drink coffee, Prairie Farms is expanding its presence in the category with two new single-serve options [Read More …]

IDFA Women’s Summit

The inaugural IDFA Women’s Summit will celebrate and empower women in the dairy industry. The Summit will convene rising and established leaders to advance gender equality, bolster their leadership skills, advocate on behalf of dairy’s top policy priorities, and network. IDFA is [Read More …]

New Study: Yogurt May Help Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk In Adults With High Blood Pressure

February is heart health month – a time when people are looking for simple ways to improve their heart health. The results of a new study, along with the other existing evidence, illustrate the importance of eating [Read More …]

Heat Stress in Dairy Calves Is Topic of Moo University Webinar Feb. 21

Expert to discuss ways to prevent heat stress in dairy calves Dairy farmers and others who handle dairy calves can learn more about heat stress in dairy cattle during the I-29 Moo University Dairy Webinar [Read More …]

Hay supplies remain tight for Texas cattle producers

Hay supplies may be better than last year, but they remain extremely tight as costs for winter feeding continue to mount for Texas ranchers, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Jason Cleere, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension [Read More …]

AFBF Urges USDA to Use Emergency Authority to Ensure Fair Pricing for Dairy Farmers

The American Farm Bureau Federation sent a letter today to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack urging the agency to issue a final decision on an emergency basis to speed the implementation of the [Read More …]

Navigating Global Dairy Market: Making Every Drop Count

As a member of the Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) board of directors and chair of the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA), I have witnessed the positive impact of investing [Read More …]

Kelly Reed, DVM – An Update on Calf Care

In the dynamic realm of calf rearing, challenges often emerge as the seasons shift, and farm dynamics evolve. The key to maintaining a successful program year-round lies in understanding the importance of consistency. Just like [Read More …]

DRMS Launches HerdHQ Product Line for Decision-Making Power

The HerdHQ platform has the potential to revolutionize data-informed decision making on dairy farms. HerdHQ currently contains six apps for dairy producers and their advisors. HerdHQ on the DRMS website does not require any software [Read More …]

Cash Flow Planning a New Value-Added Dairy Foods Processing Business