Articles by Sarah S News Team

Assessing the Biden administration’s commitment to food system competition In July of 2021, President Biden issued a sweeping executive order that directed multiple federal agencies to revive antitrust enforcement and promote competition throughout the [Read More …]

Working Together on Mental Health

Throughout May Mental Health Month, DATCP has been highlighting the importance of taking care of yourself. Mental health is central to our overall health, and ignoring mental health needs can impact our quality of [Read More …]

Agenda Highlights for the 2022 North American Manure Expo

The 2022 North American Manure Expo (NAME) will be held in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania on July 13 and 14. The North American Manure Expo provides opportunity to view the latest technologies of manure and nutrient [Read More …]

Data and Innovations Summit

The first of its kind. Dairy producers and advisors working with all types, sizes, and breeds of dairy herds are invited to the first of its kind Data and Innovations Summit (DIS) held in [Read More …]

Come And Visit Oregon And Enjoy The Oregon View In 2022 – Register

Registration for the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings is in its final days to receive the least expensive rates for the meetings June 22-25 in Portland, Ore. If you are planning to attend, visit https://usjerseyannualmeeting.com and [Read More …]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Strengthen Food Supply Chains

Level the Playing Field for Growers, and Lower Prices for American Consumers Today, USDA announced a suite of new actions delivering on key commitments from President Biden’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the [Read More …]

California Dairy Innovation Center offers opportunities for cheese education

California is the nation’s leading milk producer, and produces more butter, ice cream and nonfat dry milk than any other state The California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC) announced the latest list of short courses [Read More …]

Hoof Management Workshops on NY, WI, SD dairies

Each location to serve as “living case study” Preventing lameness in a dairy herd is paramount to the comfort and productivity of animals and team members. A series of management-level interactive workshops will be [Read More …]

U.S. dairy supports pursuit of full Canadian USMCA compliance

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) today applauded the Biden administration for its initiation of a second U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) dispute panel concerning Canada’s ongoing refusal to meet [Read More …]

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Regenerative pastures, vegetable patches, and corn fields

Theme has been set for the 2022 Southern New England Tour by NY’s Soil Health Trailer At the request of four regional agricultural stakeholders, New York’s solar-powered soil health education trailer will visit farms [Read More …]

USDA Offers Funding Flexibility to Help States, WIC Families Amid Infant Formula Shortages

Department will temporarily cover the full cost of alternate formulas In its continued efforts to get formula to families in need, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is encouraging state agencies and their infant formula [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds U.S. Government’s Renewed Call for Consultations with Canada on Dairy Tariff Rate Quotas, Urges USG to Remain Vigilant

The International Dairy Foods Association today applauded the U.S. Government’s announcement that it would once again initiate consultations, the first step in a formal dispute settlement case, over Canada’s continued manipulation of dairy tariff [Read More …]

How Data Can Help You Optimize Heifer Reproduction Efficiency

Luís Mendonca, D.V.M, M.S., dairy technical services, Merck Animal Health, spoke on “Optimizing Heifer Reproductive Efficiency Through Data Insights” at the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) Annual Conference and Trade Show. Check out these [Read More …]

Dairy Girl Network Seeking Press Corps Members for 2022

The Dairy Girl Network (DGN), an organization supporting all women in dairy by enhancing lives and creating opportunities, is seeking volunteers to join their Press Corps team for 2022! The Press Corps is a group [Read More …]

Promoting Dairy to Health Professionals

From Greek yogurt to lactose-free milk, dairy foods can help give you the nutrients you need to keep your body going strong. Eating three daily servings of low fat or fat free milk, yogurt [Read More …]

A Tradition Returns to Capitol Hill: IDFA Announces 38th Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party on June 22nd

International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced the return of the annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party to the National Mall on June 22, 2022. The Ice Cream Party has been an essential summertime [Read More …]

USDA Invests $770 Million to Expand Market Opportunities for Rural Businesses

People in 36 States and Puerto Rico 122 Projects Will Help People in Socially Vulnerable Communities U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is investing $770 million to [Read More …]

Dairy Sustainability Alliance® Meeting Addresses Marketplace Opportunities

Navigating social, environmental and economic issues facing dairy businesses in a world shifting from COVID-19 restrictions took center stage at the 2022 Dairy Sustainability Alliance® Spring Meeting, held May 18-19. The Dairy Sustainability Alliance [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Announces AROVYN™ Is Available

A new prescription antibiotic option for BRD, pinkeye and foot rot Merck Animal Health announces that AROVYN™ (tulathromycin injection) is now available to veterinarians prescribing tulathromycin, which is used to control and treat bovine [Read More …]

Dairy groups welcome IPEF, seek prioritization of market access

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) welcomed the announced launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) today and the opportunity it offers to strengthen ties with key trading partners [Read More …]

Cattle Supply and Demand Issues for the 2022 Marketing Year

Introduction At first glance, 2022 cattle prices are higher than 2021. At $140, slaughter steer prices are 17.5% above 2021 prices, but even with higher prices, farmers and ranchers will travel a rocky road to [Read More …]

American Dairy Association North East announces new CEO

Dairy farmer board of directors selects 20-year checkoff veteran John Chrisman American Dairy Association North East dairy farmer board of directors, representing 9,000 northeast dairy farmers, is pleased to announce John Chrisman is the new Chief Executive [Read More …]

‘Feed for the Future’ to accept bids starting June 1

Supports on-farm internships through everyday feed purchase Dairy producers can support the next generation of dairy through their everyday feed purchases by bidding in the “Feed for the Future” silent auction. With Purina Animal [Read More …]

MN legislature passes ag funding, drought relief