Sarah S News Team, Author at Dairy Business News

Prairie Farms Dairy Celebrates 85th Anniversary & Dairy Month By Giving Back

June 5, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

30 Feeding America® partner food banks receive significant milk donations Prairie Farms kicked off Dairy Month in a big way by partnering with 30 Feeding America® food banks to donate 85 pallets of milk, which is [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA’s Research Grant Program Accepting Applications

June 5, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Holstein Association USA’s Research Grant Program has been providing funding to universities and non-profits in the United States performing research studies that potentially enhance the profitability of Holstein cows since 2017. Researchers are now invited [Read More …]

The Endemic Calf Parasite Cryptosporidium Parvum

June 5, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

What is it, and how to identify dehydration in calves with scours. Cryptosporidium parvum (Crypto) is a protozoan species that invades the intestinal lining of calves (Thomson et al., 2017). Crypto is problematic because it causes [Read More …]

5 Milk Analysis Tests Provided by Dairy One

June 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

On World Milk Day, what better way to celebrate than raising a glass of milk to toast dairy farmers? At Dairy One, we are in the business of helping dairy farmers with producing this versatile [Read More …]

USDA Extends Application Deadline for Revenue Loss Programs to July 14

June 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Nine Partner Organizations to Provide Assistance with ERP Phase Two Applications The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two and Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP) [Read More …]

Penn State’s 2023 Ag Progress Days on tap for Aug. 8-10

June 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Planning is well underway for Penn State’s 2023 Ag Progress Days exposition, which will be held Aug. 8-10 in Centre County. Sponsored by the College of Agricultural Sciences, the expo is held at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural [Read More …]

Hiland Dairy Celebrates World Milk Day and National Dairy Month by Donating Milk to Area Food Banks

June 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Hiland Dairy is kicking off World Milk Day on June 1 and National Dairy Month in June by partnering with 15 Feeding America® network food banks across a six-state area. The food banks will receive [Read More …]

Checkoff cultivating science leaders of tomorrow

June 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

We know many consumers are disconnected to the true source of food and the farmers who work every day to assure a steady supply of affordable, safe, nutritious dairy. But it isn’t just the average [Read More …]

What is a Milking Evaluation and How Can it Help Improve Milk Quality?

June 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Penn State Extension Dairy Team offers milking evaluations to help dairy producers improve their milk quality and identify issues that could be contributing to an increased Somatic Cell Count (SCC). The number of somatic [Read More …]

Set The Bar for Fly Control With DuraStrike® Fly Scatter Bait From Starbar

June 2, 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 …]

Three ways to minimize stress when moving calves to groups

June 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Calves prefer routines. Any stress or disruption to normal activity, especially significant changes like a new environment and exposure to other animals, may negatively impact their well-being. One key stressor in a calf’s life is [Read More …]

What Is the Ideal Herd Demographic

June 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Improving herd productive life raises average milk production, improves feed efficiency, increases beef cross opportunity, lowers heifer inventory, and helps reduce greenhouse gas. Many attractive positive outcomes. Accomplishing this goal requires converting “Platinum Heifers” to [Read More …]

The Producer Review Board had a Meeting

June 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

On May 25, ten members of the Producer Review Board (PRB) got together with California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) staff and interested members of the public to have an in-person meeting at the [Read More …]

What Choice Do We Have?

June 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

During a recent meeting with a business prospect, he shared his frustration with the rising costs of most inputs, especially the commodities he has been purchasing for his dairy operation. He was quite adamant about [Read More …]

Heat Stress Reminders: Warm Weather is Here

June 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Heat stress begins with spring warm weather. Spring is the time to focus on cow comfort, feed and water intake to buffer some of the effects of heat stress. Pennsylvania summers typically have high temperatures [Read More …]

Dairies are Returning to Work After Floods

June 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy operators in Tulare and Kings counties say they are thankful to return to the normal rhythms of feeding, milking and calving after historic flooding in March burst levees and forced dairies to rapidly evacuate [Read More …]

Utilizing Pasture – Strategy to Lower Feed Costs

June 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Incorporating grazing into your feeding management program can offer financial benefits. However it is important to ensure continued management of both animal and feed when doing so. Production perspective: There are 5 to 7 months [Read More …]

Preventing abomasal bloat in dairy calves

June 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Abomasal bloat is a disease that occurs within the first few weeks after birth and with more frequency between five-10 days of life of calves. It is characterized by accumulation of gas in the fourth [Read More …]

Herbicide Options for Controlling a Failed Corn Crop

June 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

If you have a failed corn crop or volunteers from last season, here are some suggestions to kill the existing stand before replanting. With a spring like this, we are getting questions about poor corn [Read More …]

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National Mastitis Council calls for Scholar applicants

June 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Graduate students will earn trip to NMC Annual Meeting in Dallas The National Mastitis Council (NMC) Scholars program offers at least four travel scholarships for full-time graduate students interested in controlling mastitis, promoting udder health [Read More …]

Support the Next Generation Through Your Everyday Feed Purchase

June 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Submit Your Bids for Up to $5,000 Worth of Purina Dairy Feed Products If you want to support the next generation of dairy through your everyday feed purchase, submit your bid in the “Feed for the [Read More …]

Real California Milk Encourages Consumers To “Snack Happy”

June 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Return Of Retail Campaign Highlighting Dairy Snacks For Summer The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced today the return of a retail campaign focused on summer snacking with Real California dairy products. Snacking has [Read More …]

Submissions open for 16th annual Indiana agriculture photo contest

June 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture will accept submissions for the 16th annual Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest during the month of June. The contest is open to all Indiana residents and was created to recognize the hard work and [Read More …]

Amplimune an alternative for herd health as FDA further restricts antibiotics

June 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

As the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) heads toward full implementation of its plan for supporting veterinary antimicrobial stewardship, NovaVive Inc. offers an antibiotic alternative for cattle. Amplimune® is an emulsion of mycobacterium cell [Read More …]

California Dairy Families Partner with Raley’s Food For Families and Local Shoppers to Support Milk for Families in Need

June 1, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Secretary of Agriculture Karen Ross Joins Kickoff of Giving Gallons at Raley’s Freeport in Sacramento One in 5 Californians — that’s about 8 million people — currently struggle with food insecurity. California’s dairy farm families [Read More …]

Center for Dairy Excellence Hires New Employee and Summer Intern

June 1, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Hess and Anderson Join the Center’s Team of Eight Employees to Support the Dairy Industry The Center for Dairy Excellence has named Allen Hess as the Customer Relations Specialist to support dairy farmers, educators, and [Read More …]

USDA, DHS Cut Ribbon on National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility Release & Contact Info Press Release Release No. 0119.23 Contact: USDA Press Email: press@usda.gov

June 1, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) officials celebrated the dedication and ribbon-cutting of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF). This facility, which offers the [Read More …]

The Better Safer Canadian campaign focuses on three key message

June 1, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Animal Health Canada Announces Updated CLT Training Program For Livestock Transporters Animal Health Canada (“AHC”) today announced a significant update to its Canadian Livestock Transport (“CLT”) certification program, a comprehensive training course for livestock and poultry transporters, [Read More …]

Focus on Mental Health in Agriculture Continues

June 1, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end, the Kansas Department of Agriculture reminds all those in the Kansas agriculture community that mental health needs to be a priority all year round. As farmers [Read More …]

Planting the Seeds for Success at Farm Science Review 2023

June 1, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Planting season is underway across Ohio and the midwest, and the Farm Science Review staff is hard at work preparing for this year’s show. The annual farm show is set to take place Sept. 19-21 [Read More …]

Articles by Sarah S News Team

Prairie Farms Dairy Celebrates 85th Anniversary & Dairy Month By Giving Back

Holstein Association USA’s Research Grant Program Accepting Applications

The Endemic Calf Parasite Cryptosporidium Parvum

5 Milk Analysis Tests Provided by Dairy One

USDA Extends Application Deadline for Revenue Loss Programs to July 14

Penn State’s 2023 Ag Progress Days on tap for Aug. 8-10

Hiland Dairy Celebrates World Milk Day and National Dairy Month by Donating Milk to Area Food Banks

Checkoff cultivating science leaders of tomorrow

What is a Milking Evaluation and How Can it Help Improve Milk Quality?

Set The Bar for Fly Control With DuraStrike® Fly Scatter Bait From Starbar

Three ways to minimize stress when moving calves to groups

What Is the Ideal Herd Demographic

The Producer Review Board had a Meeting

What Choice Do We Have?

Heat Stress Reminders: Warm Weather is Here

Dairies are Returning to Work After Floods

Utilizing Pasture – Strategy to Lower Feed Costs

Preventing abomasal bloat in dairy calves

Herbicide Options for Controlling a Failed Corn Crop

National Mastitis Council calls for Scholar applicants

Support the Next Generation Through Your Everyday Feed Purchase

Real California Milk Encourages Consumers To “Snack Happy”

Submissions open for 16th annual Indiana agriculture photo contest

Amplimune an alternative for herd health as FDA further restricts antibiotics

California Dairy Families Partner with Raley’s Food For Families and Local Shoppers to Support Milk for Families in Need

Center for Dairy Excellence Hires New Employee and Summer Intern

USDA, DHS Cut Ribbon on National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility Release & Contact Info Press Release Release No. 0119.23 Contact: USDA Press Email: press@usda.gov

The Better Safer Canadian campaign focuses on three key message

Focus on Mental Health in Agriculture Continues

Planting the Seeds for Success at Farm Science Review 2023

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