Sarah S News Team, Author at Dairy Business News

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin’s Chad Vincent Leads Groups to Advocate for Wisconsin Dairy Industry

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

CEO elected as Vice Chair of Wisconsin Agricultural Export Advisory Council Chad Vincent, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) CEO elected as Chair of the Wisconsin Agricultural Export Advisory Council. This council was created through the [Read More …]

Speakers and Sessions Announced for Dairy Financial Conference on Sept. 13

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Register Today! Join us at the 2023 Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference for a dynamic panel discussion on climate-smart solutions and how they offer opportunities to enhance dairy farm profitability. Featuring Brett Reinford from Reinford Farms, [Read More …]

Truterra Announces New Flexible and Farmer-Friendly Programs Beyond Carbon

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Programs include long-awaited solution for long-term adopters, Truterra’s first cotton-specific and nitrogen management programs and more Truterra, LLC, a leading agricultural sustainability business that offers consultation, tools and solutions for the ag and food value [Read More …]

Sharing farmer perspective with school nutrition professionals

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

I was simply blown away when I walked through the doors of the School Nutrition Association’s (SNA) Annual National Conference. Everywhere I looked, there were people (more than 6,600) and exhibitors (850-plus) who were gathered [Read More …]

The Revolutionary Role of Postbiotics in Promoting Ruminant Health

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Since the dawn of time, humans have been accidentally and intentionally fermenting foodstuffs. Since ancient times, humans have harnessed the benefits of fermentation, realizing its potential in preserving food, improving taste, and promoting health. While [Read More …]

Enhance Fly Control Efficiency: Rotate Baits with Starbar’s DuraStrike® Fly Scatter Bait

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Learn more about fly control solutions from the Starbar team at Central Life Sciences, including effective products such as DuraStrike® Fly Scatter Bait. Proper rotation is essential in fighting against fly bait resistance — allowing [Read More …]

Managing Digital Dermatitis

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Heat stress poses a significant threat to the health and performance of cows, often leading to various issues, including lameness problems such as digital dermatitis. Digital dermatitis is a common hoof condition that affects dairy [Read More …]

A clear vision to protect your herd from pinkeye

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBK) – or pinkeye – causes painful inflammation in all cases, permanent corneal scarring in some cases, and can lead to blindness in the most severe cases. In dairy cattle, pinkeye can [Read More …]

What Keeps You Awake at Night?

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

These are tough times. Our economy is scary in some sectors and best characterized as shaky for a lot of people. However, please let me share some good news with you. The key is to [Read More …]

SGMA Inadequate Subbasins Update

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

There is intense activity going on right now in the Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) whose plans were deemed “inadequate” by the Department of Water Resources (DWR) this past spring. Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) enforcement [Read More …]

Background Information on FMMO Hearing

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

IDFA’s efforts related to federal order updates have been ongoing for more than a year. We have engaged in an extensive process with several dozen meetings and multiple streams of work internally with IDFA members [Read More …]

Holland Holstein sHow 2023

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Judges have been announced. On Friday November 10 and Saturday November 11, the 2023 Holland Holstein sHow will take place at WTC-Expo in Leeuwarden (The Netherlands). We are pleased to announce the 4 internationally renowned [Read More …]

IDFA Comments on the FDA’s Draft Guidance on the ‘Labeling of Plant-Based Milk Alternatives and Voluntary Nutrient Statements’

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) submitted comments to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in support of the agency’s position that consumers need additional clarity on the labels of plant-based “milk” alternatives, such [Read More …]

Rep. DeWayne Burns asks Texas dairy community for support

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The dairy farming community has enjoyed a symbiotic relationship with the people of Texas which has allowed dairy farmers to continue producing wholesome dairy products for our state and beyond. During this legislative session, I [Read More …]

Calf barn ventilation

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Many calf housing options exist, but important system fundamentals need to be incorporated into the design related to ventilation, calf comfort, labor efficiency, cost effectiveness, and group versus individual housing strategies, for the system to [Read More …]

Grazing During the Summer Slump

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

As we approach the peak of summer with hot, dry weather, we need to adjust our grazing strategies to maintain pasture longevity. The summer slump is when perennial cool-season grasses slow in growth or essentially [Read More …]

Dairy Challenge® Elects New Leadership

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge® (NAIDC) recently elected new leadership, including three new board members and Executive Committee. As described in the NAIDC mission statement, the board focus is to “Develop tomorrow’s dairy leaders and [Read More …]

Farmers remain cautiously optimistic about agricultural economy

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Agricultural producer sentiment improved slightly in July as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index rose 2 points to a reading of 123. Farmers were also more optimistic about their perception of current conditions and [Read More …]

2023 Indiana Farm Custom Rates

August 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The rates reported in this publication were compiled from questionnaires received from farmers, farm owners, farm custom operators, and professional farm managers in Indiana. Purdue Extension educators and specialists developed the questionnaire. Purdue Educators distributed [Read More …]

Penn State’s Ag Progress Days offering wide range of activities, exhibits

August 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

About 45,000 visitors from around Pennsylvania and beyond are expected to attend the annual three-day expo Penn State’s Ag Progress Days is back with a full schedule of demonstrations, activities and learning for all ages, [Read More …]

2023 Indiana Farm Custom Rates

August 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The rates reported in this publication were compiled from questionnaires received from farmers, farm owners, farm custom operators, and professional farm managers in Indiana. Purdue Extension educators and specialists developed the questionnaire. Purdue Educators distributed [Read More …]

Miyoko’s Creamery Appoints Stuart Kronauge as Chief Executive Officer

August 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Former Beyond Meat and Tenured Coca-Cola Executive Brings 20+ Years of Marketing and Operational Leadership Experience to Plant-Based Dairy Brand Leading plant milk dairy maker, Miyoko’s Creamery, announces today that the company and its board of [Read More …]

USDA, Washington State University Break Ground on New State-of-the-Art Agricultural Research Facility

August 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Plant Sciences Building that will house scientists from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Washington State [Read More …]

NMPF: See You in Indiana!

August 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Indianapolis, Indiana may be best known for its famous road race. And though our journey toward Federal Milk Marketing Order modernization may at times feel like it’s already taken 500 miles, in reality the critical [Read More …]

Draft guidance not enough to prevent misleading labeling, NMPF to FDA

August 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

While the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) draft guidance on plant-based beverages acknowledges the public health concern regarding nutritional confusion, it falls woefully short of ending the decades-old problem of misleading plant-based labeling using dairy [Read More …]

Statement on Hannaford Supermarkets

August 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Hannaford is a valued supporter of the FARM Workforce Development (WFD) Program, which comprehensively assists farmers in their ongoing efforts to proactively build excellent and safe work environments. FARM WFD provides free templates; comprehensive, dual-language [Read More …]

2023 Organic Certification Cost Share Program Application Period Opens

August 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites organic food processors and producers to apply for reimbursement of costs related to organic certification from USDA’s Organic Certification Cost Share Program through October [Read More …]

IDFA Welcomes 30 Dairy Industry Leaders Into NextGen Leadership Program Cohort 5

August 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced that 30 emerging leaders of the dairy industry have been accepted into the fifth cohort of the NextGen Leadership Program, a signature program of IDFA’s People Strategy. The group [Read More …]

Dairy Aisle Performance Program

August 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

As part of the Dairy Aisle Performance Program, our team members visit stores across the Northeast in person to gather real-time information and insights. Then, we report back to your leadership with information about hygiene, [Read More …]

Fresno State awards $4.1 million to innovative dairy businesses

August 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Over $4 million in grant funding has been awarded to nearly 30 dairy companies by the Pacific Coast Coalition Dairy Business Initiative, hosted by Fresno State. Awardees span four states and will receive between $1,500 and $1 million [Read More …]

Articles by Sarah S News Team

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin’s Chad Vincent Leads Groups to Advocate for Wisconsin Dairy Industry

Speakers and Sessions Announced for Dairy Financial Conference on Sept. 13

Truterra Announces New Flexible and Farmer-Friendly Programs Beyond Carbon

Sharing farmer perspective with school nutrition professionals

The Revolutionary Role of Postbiotics in Promoting Ruminant Health

Enhance Fly Control Efficiency: Rotate Baits with Starbar’s DuraStrike® Fly Scatter Bait

Managing Digital Dermatitis

A clear vision to protect your herd from pinkeye

What Keeps You Awake at Night?

SGMA Inadequate Subbasins Update

Background Information on FMMO Hearing

Holland Holstein sHow 2023

IDFA Comments on the FDA’s Draft Guidance on the ‘Labeling of Plant-Based Milk Alternatives and Voluntary Nutrient Statements’

Rep. DeWayne Burns asks Texas dairy community for support

Calf barn ventilation

Grazing During the Summer Slump

Dairy Challenge® Elects New Leadership

Farmers remain cautiously optimistic about agricultural economy

2023 Indiana Farm Custom Rates

Penn State’s Ag Progress Days offering wide range of activities, exhibits

2023 Indiana Farm Custom Rates

Miyoko’s Creamery Appoints Stuart Kronauge as Chief Executive Officer

USDA, Washington State University Break Ground on New State-of-the-Art Agricultural Research Facility

NMPF: See You in Indiana!

Draft guidance not enough to prevent misleading labeling, NMPF to FDA

Statement on Hannaford Supermarkets

2023 Organic Certification Cost Share Program Application Period Opens

IDFA Welcomes 30 Dairy Industry Leaders Into NextGen Leadership Program Cohort 5

Dairy Aisle Performance Program

Fresno State awards $4.1 million to innovative dairy businesses

The Downside and Upside of Increasing Exports

Not all fiber behaves the same in dairy rations

What Is Your Reason?

Preparing Grain Storages for Harvest