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Since 1958, the Dairy Farm of the Year Award has been presented by the MSU Department of Animal Science The Michigan State University Department of Animal Science is seeking nominations for the 2024 Dairy Farm [Read More …]

Manure Management, Hearing Protection and Dairy Checkoff Check-In

Tune in for interactive conversations with experts on dairy management topics This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will highlight topics to benefit dairy farmers’ land, health and bottom line. The [Read More …]

Wisconsin’s Anne Moore honored with prestigious Michael Graznak Award

Rantala of nationwide Blue Hawk Cooperative wins CEO Outstanding Communicator and communications-contest winners announced The nationwide Cooperative Communicators Association (CCA) held their annual institute in Portland, Maine, last week. Anne Moore of Edge Dairy Farmer [Read More …]

Good news for consumers on inflation

When dairy prices rise, people notice. That’s what happens when your product is so ubiquitous that grocery stores price it below-cost to bring in consumers who make up for the loss by buying higher-margin items. [Read More …]

Minnesota Dairy Farmers Encouraged To Apply For MDA Funding

Grants available to help cover business planning costs Minnesota dairy farmers are encouraged to apply for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Dairy Business Planning Grant, which has recently launched a revamped application process. This [Read More …]

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Sets 2023 Farm Bill Priorities

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation has released its 2023 farm bill priorities. Dairy, crop insurance and conservation funding remain top priorities for farmers across the state. WFBF’s farm bill working group has been meeting since November and [Read More …]

Senior Associate Dean Bernie Engel appointed Purdue’s next Glenn W. Sample Dean of Agriculture

Patrick Wolfe, Purdue provost and executive vice president for academic affairs and diversity, has announced Bernie Engel as the next Glenn W. Sample Dean of Agriculture, effective July 15. Engel, chosen following an extensive national [Read More …]

Stay hydrated and refuel with real milk

With the hot days of summer almost upon us, did you know that milk hydrates better than water? From potassium to calcium, dairy milk is a natural choice when it comes to rehydration. “Dairy milk [Read More …]

Dairy Sustainability Survey Selective Dry Cow Therapy Study Invitation

The University of California recently published its Golden State Dairy Newsletter, which you can read in its entirety here. Benchmarking & Describing California Dairy Sustainability Metrics A survey invitation will be hitting San Joaquin Valley dairy mailboxes [Read More …]

Dairy Council of California Wins 2 Telly Awards for ‘Let’s Eat Healthy Together’ Broadcast Series

Dairy Council of California, a nutrition organization working together with champions to elevate the health of children and communities through lifelong healthy eating patterns, has been awarded two Telly Awards for its “Let’s Eat Healthy [Read More …]

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The Path Forward for the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act

The legislation that launched the state’s comprehensive regulation of groundwater, commonly known as SGMA, was passed in 2014. One of the foundational principles of SGMA is that groundwater is to be managed locally, with the [Read More …]

USDA Issues WASDE Report for June – All Milk Price Estimate for 2023 Lowered to $19.95

In the USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) issued June 9, milk production for 2023 is forecast lower than last month on slower growth in milk-per-cow than previously expected. Milk production for 2024 [Read More …]

USDA Announces $23 Million in Grant Funding Available to Support the U.S. Dairy Industry

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $23 million in grant funding is available to support processing capacity expansion, on-farm improvements, and technical assistance services to producers through the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives. The [Read More …]

‘Add Milk!’ Program Launches in Alabama, Boosting Purchasing Power for Low-Income Families Using SNAP‘Add Milk!’

The Healthy Fluid Milk Incentive Project titled “Add Milk!” provides a dollar-for-dollar match to SNAP participants who purchase nutrient-dense, low-fat and skim milk products A nutrition incentive program that helps low-income families purchase healthy fluid [Read More …]

International Dairy Foods Association Names Roberta Wagner as Senior Vice President, Regulatory and Scientific Affairs

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced today that Roberta Wagner has been named senior vice president, regulatory and scientific affairs, succeeding a position held by Joseph Scimeca, Ph.D., who announced his retirement from IDFA [Read More …]

NMPF Eager for Next Steps in Milk Marketing Modernization with USDA “Action Plan”

NMPF’s two-year effort toward Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) modernization achieved a significant milestone June 1, when USDA released its proposed “Action Plan” to move toward a national hearing based on the organization’s proposal to [Read More …]

Dairy’s Role in Muscle Recovery and Growth

Whether you’re a professional athlete, high school athlete or weekend athlete – sports nutrition should be top of mind so you can perform at your best. What you fuel your body with before and during [Read More …]

NMPF Board approves comprehensive farm bill recommendations

NMPF’s Board of Directors approved June 7 a suite of farm bill policy priorities covering the commodities, conservation, trade, and nutrition titles, working to enhance federal support for producers and expand access to nutritious dairy [Read More …]

Where Are They Now? Former On-Farm Intern Finds Career in Dairy Nutrition

Beckie Burns may not have grown up on a dairy farm, but thanks to an on-farm internship she completed on a Pennsylvania dairy farm and the welcoming community of dairy professionals she met along the way, she [Read More …]

PA Ice Cream Trail Sweetens Summer with Record Number of Stops

This summer, Pennsylvanians and visitors can beat the heat and get a sweet treat by visiting any of the 42 creameries that make up the 2023 Scooped: An Ice Cream Trail. Today, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding [Read More …]

ICAR Kicks Off Summer Events

U.S. dairy was well-represented at ICAR 2023, held May 22-26, in Toledo, Spain. “Breeding for resilience: transitioning diverse livestock farming systems into the future” was the theme of the event hosted by International Committee on Animal [Read More …]

Connecting with Jay Weiker

This spring, the Chair position of the CDCB Board of Directors transitioned from Jay Weiker to Lindsey Worden. This month, Jay recaps the CDCB progress under his recent two-year tenure as CDCB Board Chair. Spoiler [Read More …]

Minnesota FFA Association names Rada as new Executive Director

Minnesota FFA announces the new title of Dr. Lavyne Rada, who assumed the role of Executive Director on June 5. She brings experience in FFA and agricultural education to this role where she will be [Read More …]

Wisconsin Ag Coalition Praises Senate passage of SB 247

The Wisconsin Ag Coalition applauds the action taken by the Wisconsin State Senate today after they voted unanimously to pass Senate Bill 247, authored by Senators Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) and Representatives Tranel (R-Cuba [Read More …]

Milk & Honey Month

Queens County Farm Museum hosts Milk & Honey Month, celebrating New York State dairy and honey in honor of National Dairy Month and National Pollinator Month, both in June. Daily admission to Queens County Farm Museum is free and [Read More …]

Signs of weakening demand for dairy are spreading across markets

According to a new report from Rabobank, the cumulative effects of high food price inflation over the past 24 months, along with slowing economic activity in 2023, have translated into lower dairy demand in developed [Read More …]

International Dairy Foods Association Names Roberta Wagner as Senior Vice President, Regulatory and Scientific Affairs

Wagner succeeds Joseph Scimeca, Ph.D., in the role. Scimeca announced his retirement from IDFA earlier in the year. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced today that Roberta Wagner has been named senior vice president, [Read More …]

CDFA Awards $4.1 Million For Climate-Smart Dairy And Livestock Research Projects