Articles by Sarah S News Team

Become “Partners in Progress” May 4-5 in Arlington, Va. The Animal Agriculture Alliance announced today that registration is now open for the 2023 Stakeholders Summit, themed “Partners in Progress: Building a Sustainable Future for Animal Ag.” The [Read More …]

USDA Announces February 10, 2023, Application Deadline for Conservation Stewardship Program

The next deadline for Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) applications to be considered for funding this year is February 10, 2023. The next deadline for Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) applications to be considered for funding this year is [Read More …]

Full disclosure: I work to reduce the footprint of animal agriculture

My response to The New York Times and Greenpeace articles on CLEAR Center Funding There’s a shocking revelation out there, and I am at the heart of it. Are you prepared for this? Animal [Read More …]

Minerva Dairy Hires Kenneth S. Ray as Director of Food Safety, Quality Assurance & Sanitation

The longtime food scientist will bring a new level of quality assurance and a deep knowledge of regulatory affairs to the fifth-generation family-owned company. Minerva Dairy announced today that Kenneth “Ken” S. Ray has joined the company [Read More …]

Chad Vincent Named One of Wisconsin’s Most Influential Business Leaders

Chad Vincent, CEO of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW), is featured in BizTimes Media’s “The Wisconsin 275” highlighting Wisconsin’s Most Influential Business Leaders of 2022. “I’m proud to be named a top influential business leader [Read More …]

The randomness of dairy reproduction

Most dairy farms today collect data by which they attempt to make informed decisions about how to manage their herds. There is an adage: If you can’t measure something, you can’t monitor it. And if [Read More …]

Free transportation available to attend PA Dairy Summit

PA dairy producers can get free transportation from Quarryville & Belleville The dairy industry is infused with opportunity, and the Pennsylvania Dairy Summit allows dairy professionals to learn from both industry experts and their peers [Read More …]

Farmer sentiment rebounds at year end on stronger 2022 income

U.S. farmers were more optimistic about both their current situation and expectations for the future Following a two-month decline and a year of weak sentiment, the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer closed out the year on [Read More …]

Should you sign up for 2023 Dairy Margin Coverage? Deadline extended

Dairy farms now have until January 31, 2023 to complete their enrollment The USDA recently announced an extended deadline to enroll in 2023 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC). Dairy farms now have until January 31, 2023 to complete [Read More …]

2023 Promises Policy Progress

A Washington truism is that the period that occurs after an election cycle is complete, but the next one hasn’t yet overtaken everyone’s attention, is when policy gets done. That makes it important for this [Read More …]

NMPF statement on new WOTUS rule

“NMPF is disappointed that once again dairy farmers, who every day strive to be leaders in environmental stewardship, may need to live under a WOTUS rule that is cumbersome, unclear and overly complicated. Because the [Read More …]

Fluid Milk Consumption Continues Downward Trend, Proving Difficult to Reverse

Fluid cow’s milk has long been a grocery staple for most U.S. households. However, as dietary habits change, individuals are drinking less milk on average. The USDA, Economic Research Service (ERS) Food Availability (Per Capita) Data [Read More …]

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Need for ag workforce solutions remains

Dairy farmers disappointed by lack of ag labor reform Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the third-largest dairy cooperative in the country, issued a statement after Congress left any agricultural workforce legislation out of the omnibus spending [Read More …]

Predicting Dry Matter Intake – Comparing New Versus Old Approaches

The Extension dairy team evaluates the ration focused equation. Production perspective: The release of the 2021 Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle – Eighth Revised Edition offers two approaches to estimating dry matter intakes (DMI). One focuses on [Read More …]

Partnership with Western Kentucky University and Holstein Association USA

Collecting and measuring information from thousands of data points throughout a dairy operation is no small feat. Fortunately, today’s advances in on-farm technology make it easier to gain actionable insights into dairy herds. Cainthus by [Read More …]

Precise parlor data is a must for today’s dairy farms

Timely, accurate information is essential to optimize your farm’s potential There’s no doubt dairy farming is in the middle of a data-driven technological revolution. This trend opens new and exciting opportunities in cow care and [Read More …]

Sid Miller to be sworn in to 3rd term as Texas Agriculture Commissioner

Will be sworn in on Tuesday, January 3rd, at the historic Fort Worth Stockyards Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced he will be sworn into office for a third term on Tuesday, January 3rd, at [Read More …]

National Animal Health Laboratory Network

Protecting the American Agriculture System for 20 Years NAHLN is a network of federal, state and university-associated veterinary diagnostic laboratories that provides ongoing disease surveillance; responds quickly to disease events; communicates diagnostic outcomes to decision [Read More …]

On Farm Biosecurity and Mortality Management

Reviewing your on-farm mortality management system and biosecurity practices ensure your farm is ready for emergencies. As we move into the end of the year and winter months, cattle and livestock mortality management should be [Read More …]

Harris Beach and Farm Credit East Present H-2B Webinar

Join Harris Beach, PLLC and Farm Credit East for the final webinar in their seasonal business labor and immigration series. This webinar, titled “H-2B: Navigating the Maze,” will be held on Wednesday, January 11, at [Read More …]

Tips for Updating Nutrient Management Plans

Before planting every year, your nutrient management plan needs some tender love and care. It is important to remember that a nutrient management plan is not stagnant. It is a living document that is constantly [Read More …]

Dairy Shrine Seeks Award Nominations

The Dairy Shrine is seeking nominations for the dairy industry’s most prestigious recognition awards: Guest of Honor, Pioneer, and Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder. The Guest of Honor is given to an active contemporary dairy [Read More …]

Some no-till crop rotations on dairy farms could benefit from strategic tillage

Herbicides may have negative environmental and human health affects Many no-till growers are reluctant to implement any soil disturbance due to concerns about negative impacts on soil health. However, a new study by a team [Read More …]

DEC issues 2022 Statewide Greenhouse Gas Report

Implements Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the release of the 2022 Statewide Greenhouse Gas Report. The report details statewide greenhouse gas [Read More …]

Daniela Roland joins Penn State Extension’s Dairy Team