Articles by Sarah S News Team

More than 30 Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) members from seven of the state’s Congressional districts this week joined more than 300 other Farmers Union members from across the nation for a legislative fly-in to Washington, [Read More …]

USDA Announces Milk Loss Assistance for Dairy Operations Impacted by 2020, 2021 and 2022 Disaster Events

The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced Milk Loss Program (MLP) assistance for eligible dairy operations for milk that was dumped or removed, without compensation, from the commercial milk market due to qualifying weather [Read More …]

How fewer dairy farms in Texas actually translates to more milk produced

This has been a tough summer for the Texas dairy industry as the dairy areas of our state have not seen rainfall since June. The heat is finally starting to recede (don’t the 90s seem [Read More …]

Fill a Glass with Hope

Fill a Glass with Hope® is an effort led by the American Dairy Association North East to bring fresh milk to families in need. Fill a Glass With Hope® is an effort led by American Dairy Association [Read More …]

Dairy Excellence Grants Now Open: Apply Today

Are you looking to make an improvement to boost efficiency on your dairy operation? Whether you want to install a fan or sprinkler system in your freestall barn, upgrade your feed mixer in your feeding [Read More …]

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DeLaval at World Dairy Expo 2023: Representing Leading-Edge Innovations, Educational Sessions and Exclusive Interviews

WHAT: DeLaval, a worldwide leader in milking equipment and solutions for dairy farmers, is participating in the World Dairy Expo taking place in Madison, Wisconsin, Oct. 1-6, 2023. DeLaval is prepared to introduce its latest innovations, [Read More …]

Wisconsin Participates in National Agricultural Policy Discussions

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski participated in the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Annual Meeting in Cheyenne, Wyoming on September 10 – 13, 2023. While there, Romanski [Read More …]

High School Students Invited to Tour Two Berks County Dairy Farms on Oct. 19

The Farm Tour Will Take Place in Berks County With Both In-Person and Virtual Options High school students are invited to learn about multiple career opportunities in the dairy industry during the annual Dairy Leaders [Read More …]

September WASDE: Ringing in 50 Years with Reduced Corn, Soybean Yields and Lower Livestock Production Expectations

September’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates, released Sept. 12, is the first of the season to incorporate objective yield plot results for corn, soybeans and cotton (outside of Texas) as collected for the National Agricultural [Read More …]

Herd Reproduction, Transition Care featured at PDPW Herdsperson Workshops

Oct. 11, 12 Workshops to include farm tours, simultaneous Spanish translation English and Spanish-speaking herdspersons, dairy managers, nutritionists and veterinarians will take their skills and knowledge to the next level with hands-on workshops and on-farm [Read More …]

Join the National Young Cooperators Program at World Dairy Expo for a Workshop and Reception

New and beginning farmers from National Milk Producers Federation member cooperatives are invited to attend a seminar and reception hosted by the National Young Cooperators (YC) Program on Thursday, Oct. 5. The events are being held [Read More …]

USDA Celebrates First Year of Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Market Opportunity

Thousands of producers in the process of being enrolled in historic partnerships to expand markets and deliver meaningful climate solutions This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Partnerships for [Read More …]

Sign Up for “Spanish for Agriculture” Fall Course By Sept. 15 to Get $100 Off

The Center for Dairy Excellence is once again offering $100 discounts to dairy producers who sign up for Katie Dotterer’s “Spanish for Agriculture” (Dairy Beginners or Intermediate) online course this fall. If you’re looking to improve your Spanish skills and [Read More …]

Milk advocates stress dairy’s unique nutrition benefits before dietary guidelines committee

NMPF’s Regulatory Affairs Director, along with an Olympic athlete (and dairy farmer), told the government’s Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee how dairy is a critical component of diet that should be considered in light of its [Read More …]

IDFA to DGAC: Limiting Full-Fat Dairy Is No Longer Science-Based

Today, I provided oral comments to the third meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC)—a panel of 20 nutrition and public health experts tasked with providing a scientific report to inform the federal [Read More …]

Extension’s new Farm Management Outreach Specialist to focus on legal risk management for successful farm businesses

University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension is pleased to announce Kelly T. Wilfert as the new Extension Farm Management Outreach Specialist, focused on farm business legal risk management. This Farm Management Outreach Specialist position is [Read More …]

Compeer Financial Awards 60 Grants To AG Classrooms

$212K granted to schools to further agricultural education Compeer Financial’s Fund for Rural America, the Farm Credit cooperative’s giving program, awarded a total of $212,000 through the Agriculture Education and Classroom Equipment Grant program this [Read More …]

USDA Issues WASDE Report for September – All Milk Price Estimate for 2023 Raised to $20.40

In the USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) issued September 12, the milk production forecasts for 2023 and 2024 are lowered from last month. The cow inventory is reduced, reflecting the average July [Read More …]

Milk Advocates Stress Dairy’s Unique Nutrition Benefits Before Dietary Guidelines Committee

NMPF’s Regulatory Affairs Director, along with an Olympic athlete (and dairy farmer), told the government’s Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee how dairy is a critical component of diet that should be considered in light of its [Read More …]

Limiting Full-Fat Dairy Is No Longer Science-Based

Roberta Wagner, senior vice president for regulatory and scientific affairs with the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), provided oral testimony today to the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC)—a panel of 20 nutrition and public [Read More …]

Register Now for the World Dairy Expo Dairy Symposium

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds those interested to register now for the Dairy Symposium at World Dairy Expo. The Dairy Symposium will be held on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 [Read More …]

Improve Understanding of Dairy Business Financials with PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy

Three Levels of Training Available; First Program Begins November 8 Understanding the financials of a dairy business is fundamental to making effective operational decisions. The 2023-24 sessions of PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy® are designed [Read More …]

Interns Contribute to CDCB R&D Priorities

This summer, CDCB sponsored two interns, marking the seventh year of CDCB’s intern program designed to support talent development in dairy data and genetics. Jonathan Layton completed the initial analysis of the available CattleEye mobility scores, hoof [Read More …]

IDFA Partners with Food and Ag-ISAC to Bolster Dairy Industry Cyber Defenses

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the Food and Agriculture – Information Sharing Analysis Center (Food and Ag-ISAC) today announced a new strategic partnership to bolster the dairy industry’s defenses against cyber criminals who [Read More …]

DCHA webinar to focus on gut health and immunity

Join Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) for its next webinar – “Gut Health and Immunity” – set for Oct. 12, at 2 p.m. Central time (U.S./Canada). Kelly Reed, Diamond V ruminant field technical specialist, [Read More …]

Groups sue EPA in an effort to strengthen oversight of livestock operations

A coalition of environmental groups is seeking to force the Environmental Protection Agency to strengthen its regulation of large livestock operations that release pollutants into waterways. Food & Water Watch and a dozen other environmental [Read More …]

USDA Announces Milk Loss Assistance for Dairy Operations Impacted by 2020, 2021 and 2022 Disaster Events

Program Signup Begins Sept. 11, 2023 The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced Milk Loss Program (MLP) assistance for eligible dairy operations for milk that was dumped or removed, without compensation, from the commercial [Read More …]

National Farm Safety Week Starts Sept. 17, Farm Safety Signs & Video Series Available At No Cost

These Farm Safety Tools and Resources Are Available to Dairy Producers at No Cost With National Farm Safety and Health Week starting on September 17, the Center for Dairy Excellence and the Professional Dairy Managers [Read More …]

Holstein America Broadcasts September 28 on RFD-TV

Holstein Association USA’s award-winning documentary, Holstein America, is back with a new episode on Thursday, September 28. Inspired by the stories of Registered Holstein breeders from across the country, Holstein America celebrates modern-day dairy farming and those responsible [Read More …]

Registration for PDPW Stride Youth Leadership Conference Open Through Sept. 18