Articles by Sarah S News Team

National FFA Organization announced a record-high student membership number of 850,823, an increase of 15% from last year As the importance of agriculture continues to be a focus throughout the world, students around the country [Read More …]

U.S. and Mexico dairy sectors re-commit to binational cooperation

Leading dairy representatives from the United States and Mexico gathered at Dairy Farmers of America headquarters in Kansas City this week to discuss strengthening cross-border cooperation on dairy issues. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) [Read More …]

Embracing Time and Change at Farm Science Review 2022

The diamond anniversary of Farm Science Review is on the horizon as the annual farm show is set to celebrate 60 years of research, advancement and education Sept. 20-22 at the Molly Caren Agricultural [Read More …]

DeLaval launches next-generation E-series rotary milking system

The new system features more information, automation, functions and technology, in addition to the proven features carried forward from previous generations of DeLaval rotaries, for advanced throughput efficiency DeLaval, a global leader in dairy [Read More …]

Nationwide Dairy Forage Experts to Present at World Dairy Expo

Presented by industry experts during World Dairy Expo®, Dairy Forage Seminars are centered around cutting-edge research and information regarding forage quality, harvest and storage. These seminars, scheduled for 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Wednesday [Read More …]

Business planning, HR management and environmental planning grant funding available

Plan for long term viability and environmental stewardship Dairy Advancement Program (DAP) grant funds are available for business planning, human resource management, the development of, or update to, Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMP), and the [Read More …]

Organizations Say Milk and Dairy Are Critical to Child Nutrition as Children Return to School

Milk Is Essential to Child Health and Development, Yet Is Under Consumed As nearly 50 million children return to public school, a group of dairy and nutrition advocates is encouraging parents and policymakers to prioritize [Read More …]

Transition milk improves health in neonatal calves

New research in the Journal of Dairy Science® examines benefits of transition milk for neonatal Holstein calves Feeding calves transition milk instead of milk replacer in the first days of life stimulates intestinal development and [Read More …]

CRV’s Fleckvieh range further strengthened after new index run

The range of Fleckvieh bulls from CRV’s breeding programme has been further strengthened following the August 2022 index run. Five bulls received breeding values based on the performance of daughters for the first time, [Read More …]

Findings From PA Animal Agriculture Mental Wellness Survey Now Available

Farming is a rewarding career and lifestyle, but it can be filled with uncertainty and stress. You are not alone in facing these uncertainties. Last week, more than 100 animal agriculture professionals attended the Animal [Read More …]

Paul Ryan to Provide Chairman’s Lecture at Dairy Forum 2023

Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan will join the dairy industry at Dairy Forum 2023! In the Chairman’s Lecture, Speaker Ryan will get into the weeds on big policy ideas [Read More …]

Dairy Girl Network opens award nominations for women in dairy

Online nominations are now open and due September 15, 2022 Dairy Girl Network (DGN) announces the opening of nominations for the DGN Leading Impact award sponsored by Beck’s and the DGN Forward Under 40 (+4) [Read More …]

Youth Ag Video Showcase Team Edition launched by Texas Farm Credit

Spotlight your agricultural project for a chance to win a large cash prize for your FFA Chapter Texas Farm Credit launched its 2022 annual virtual contest encouraging local youth ag teams to submit a video [Read More …]

Growing Great People: Workshop for Dairy Farmers

Become an Effective On-The-Job Trainer These trainings are supported by a grant from the New York Farm Viability Institute. Cornell Ag Workforce Development and the South Central NY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops team are [Read More …]

Elanco Releases 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report Highlighting Progress on Healthy Purpose™ Goals

Report Aligned with Leading Sustainability Frameworks and Elanco’s Healthy Purpose™ Sustainability Approach Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE:ELAN) today released its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report “Changing The World One Animal at a Time” highlighting [Read More …]

Indiana farm real estate values, cash rents

Farm real estate values in Indiana were up 12.7 percent from 2021 The 2022 average Indiana farm real estate value, including land and buildings, averaged $8,000 per acre, according to Nathanial Warenski, State Statistician of [Read More …]

Chester County 4-H Dairy Show

Chester County 4-H Dairy Show was held on, August 12 The Chester County 4-H Dairy Show was held at the Romano 4-H Center of Chester County on Route 322, Honey Brook, as part of the [Read More …]

Join ‘Protecting Your Profits’ monthly webinar

Discussion will take place on August 24 at 12 p.m., provide dairy market updates The Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Wednesday, August 24 at 12 p.m. Held [Read More …]

USDA Issues WASDE Report for August – All Milk Price Estimate for 2022 Lowered to $25.20

USDA issued its World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates on August 12. The milk production forecasts for 2022 and 2023 are raised from last month. The cow inventory is raised in both years based [Read More …]

ADOPT A COW

A year-long FREE experience in your classroom Forget the guinea pig. How about adopting a 100-pound dairy calf for your classroom mascot by joining the Adopt A Cow program? Don’t worry about finding a pen big [Read More …]

WEBINAR Demand Grows: How Biodiesel Can Fuel Food Sustainability

Tuesday, Aug. 30, 1 to 1:45 p.m. CT From The Center for Food Integrity and the United Soybean Board Register FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT AND OUR HEALTH The food industry is under increasing pressure to [Read More …]

Junior Breeders Recognized for Their Outstanding Registered Holsteins

Junior members from around the country who bred and own exceptional Holstein cattle have recently been honored by Holstein Association USA. The awards, based on both conformation and milk production, are designed to [Read More …]

DATCP Ready to Move Forward After Release of Funds for Agricultural Initiatives

Agriculture is one of our state’s greatest assets and, given the right tools, farmers can feed their communities and the world. Gov. Tony Evers is committed to making sure farmers have the tools available [Read More …]

USDA Boosts Conservation on Grazing Lands and Support for Farmers and Ranchers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $12 million in partnerships that expand access to conservation technical assistance for livestock producers and increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands. [Read More …]

IDFA Recognizes 37 Dairy Companies with Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Award

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today recognizes 37 dairy companies for their outstanding achievements in worker safety in 2021 with the IDFA Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Award. This is the nineteenth year that IDFA [Read More …]

American Cheese Society Honors Prairie Farms with Eight Awards

Innovative flavor combinations capture judges’ attention Five Prairie Farms’ cheese plants were among the top winners of the American Cheese Society Judging and Competition, the largest event of its kind for American-made cheeses. The award [Read More …]

New study shows genetically superior cows can be more sustainable and productive

Zoetis links genetic improvement using CLARIFIDE® Plus to reducing environmental impact A new study from Zoetis helps show the positive effect genetic selection in the dairy industry can have on environmental sustainability outcomes. In a [Read More …]

Protect Valuable Calves with Orego-Stim

The use of beef genetics in dairy herds and reduction in the number of heifers raised on dairy farms has reduced the number of available replacement heifers. With their value escalating, it’s even more important [Read More …]

Celebrate Back-to-School With Gayo Azul® Cheese

And Enter to Win a Bicycle Gayo Azul®, the famous Caribbean Hispanic cheesemaker with a Dutch influence, announces the Back-to-School with Gayo Azul® “Win a Bicycle” Contest in celebration of Back-to-School, as students and their parents [Read More …]

GROWMARK Welcomes Orange Madison Cooperative as Newest FS Member Company