Articles by Sarah S News Team

She will begin her term as the 75th Alice in Dairyland on July 5, 2022 The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has selected Taylor Schaefer of Franksville as Wisconsin’s 75th Alice [Read More …]

AgChoice Farm Credit, MidAtlantic Farm Credit announce upcoming merger

The merged entity will have 25 offices across its five-state footprint AgChoice Farm Credit and MidAtlantic Farm Credit jointly announced their upcoming merger to form Horizon Farm Credit, effective July 1, 2022. The vote [Read More …]

Cattle raisers applaud court decision reaffirming water ownership rights

Ruling reaffirms longstanding precedent on how water rights are considered, interpreted and protected in Texas The Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association applauded the Texas Supreme Court’s decision in the case of Pape Partners v. [Read More …]

FDA’s proven it can do its job on fake milk – it can do it again

With FDA guidance expected on the proper labeling of plant-based milk alternatives sometime this summer, it’s worth noting – even if seemingly for the millionth time – that this isn’t a tough call, no matter [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Provides Scholarships to Support Agricultural Education

Farm Credit East recently awarded $25,500 in scholarships to support 17 educators who will be attending Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE) programs this summer where they will learn to teach CASE courses [Read More …]

VentureFuel Launches Quest for New Dairy Innovation

California Milk Advisory Board’s Real California Milk Excelerator, Powered by VentureFuel, Launches Quest for New Dairy Innovation “Open Innovation” competition seeks to accelerate unique dairy startups for fourth consecutive year The California Milk Advisory [Read More …]

Growers Invited to Enter 2022 World Forage Analysis Superbowl

Entries are being accepted for the World Forage Analysis Superbowl, which is open to all forage producers across North America. The 2022 contest, held in conjunction with World Dairy Expo, is set to award [Read More …]

Farm Action Publishes a “Fair Farm Bill Policy Handbook” to Reform the U.S. Food and Farm System

Farm advocacy group provides a straightforward manual of policy reforms to policymakers ahead of 2023 Farm Bill debates Farm Action has just published a Fair Farm Bill Policy Handbook as a central piece of [Read More …]

Winning the War on School Milk

Milk is essential to the healthy diet of children, packing in 13 essential nutrients that children need for growth, development, healthy immune function, and overall wellness. So why are some politicians looking to remove [Read More …]

Addressing the Need for Mental Health Resources in the Veterinary Community

A commentary from Dr. Darlene Konkle, state veterinarian, DATCP Division of Animal Health Mental Health Awareness month is an opportunity for us to take stock in the well-being of our friends and family. It’s [Read More …]

Financial Planning, Feeding Behavior and Market Updates on Tap

Experts share practical strategies and research updates, answer producer questions Episodes in this week’s The Dairy Signal™ from Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW) will provide dairy producers an opportunity to check in on their dairy’s [Read More …]

A Delicate Balance

Opening your settlement check this month may feel better than it did a year ago. That is because milk prices are up significantly, with the April Class III milk price announced at $24.42 per [Read More …]

USJersey to offer $50,000+ in scholarships, educational awards

The funds will provide financial support for young Jersey owners pursuing a college or university degree or experience Friday, July 1 is the deadline to apply for scholarship and educational awards administered by the [Read More …]

Register today! Virtual farm tours set to reach students ‘where they are’

Award-winning virtual program has nearly 500,000 views since 2018 The last of three American Dairy Association North East’s signature Virtual Farm Tours is Thursday, May 26 – and it’s not too late to register. [Read More …]

Four FFA members named to the 58th Class of U.S. Presidential Scholars

The U.S. Presidential Scholars program recognizes the nation’s most distinguished high school graduating seniors Four FFA members were recently named U.S. Presidential Scholars—one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students—for their accomplishments in [Read More …]

DBIA awards $1.7 Million to 38 dairy businesses

Reimbursement grants of up to $50,000 each are awarded The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) at the [Read More …]

Proposed fertilizer policies could protect farmer profits, environment

A new University of Illinois study explores potential policy solutions to reduce nitrogen loss while still protecting farmers’ bottom lines Nitrogen fertilizer has major implications for crop yields and environmental health, specifically water quality [Read More …]

DCHA webinar focuses on immune function in neonatal calves

Dairy Calf and Heifer Association’s (DCHA) June 13 webinar features “Optimizing Immune Function in Neonatal Calves – It’s More Than Just Vaccination!” This free, one-hour educational offering starts at 2 p.m. Central time (Chicago time). [Read More …]

California Dairy Innovation Center Offers Opportunities For Cheese Education

2022 Dairy Short Course Programs and Conference Schedule Released The California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC) announced today the latest list of short courses which will be offered this year in collaboration with the Pacific Coast [Read More …]

Reviewing Participation in Dairy Risk Management Programs

In dairy risk management, one size does not fit all. Throughout recent history, a number of dairy-related risk management programs, some available through private crop insurance providers and others available through the Farm Service [Read More …]

Edge: Canada continues to undermine dairy exports in USMCA

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative said today the Canadian government continues to undermine dairy provisions in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), and the co-op urged U.S. officials to reject Canada’s latest proposal for tariff-rate quotas (TRQs). [Read More …]

Scientist “confident” U.S. dairy will mitigate methane emissions

The U.S. dairy sector is well on its way to reaching methane emission mitigation, says Juan Tricarico, Ph.D. An expert on methane emissions, dairy cow nutrition and sustainable milk production, Tricarico told the Daily Churn [Read More …]

Nominees sought for All-American Obie, Image and Pioneer awards

Online nominations are available, due June 1st Nominations are sought for the 2022 All-American Dairy Show awards – the Obie, Image and Pioneer awards. Nominations are due by June 1, and online forms for [Read More …]

Dairy: Disease Prevention

Not only are milk and dairy foods delicious, but they also can reduce your risk for chronic diseases when included as part of a healthy eating plan. In fact, studies show nutrient-rich dairy foods, when consumed as [Read More …]

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative statement on Taylor nomination for trade position

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative issued the following statement today about President Biden’s intent to nominate Alexis Taylor as undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs at the Department of Agriculture. “Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is [Read More …]

Data Collection Begins For 688 On-farm Trials

EXCAVATOR™ Validation Moves to Phase Two “EXCAVATOR Field Team” Fanning Out to Document the Power of New Patented Biological As fertilizer prices hit record highs and are set to stay there into the 2023 [Read More …]

Lameness in Ruminants Conference: Early registration deadline extended

Organizers of the 21st International Symposium and 13th International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants extended the discounted early registration rate to May 31. The conference, scheduled for Aug. 1-5, in Bloomington, Minn., welcomes researchers, veterinarians, [Read More …]

UNFI Expands American Artisans Cheese and Specialty Program to New Warehouse, Doubling Size of Program

Country’s leading grocery wholesaler and distributor will bring expertise and logistical support for the American Cheese Society’s Judging & Competition (May 19-20) Helping elevate artisanal cheese producers from family farms across the country, United [Read More …]

CowManager® Specialist of the Year awards

Select Sires Inc. honored Trevor Yager and Darin Klevgard at the federation’s recent Trusted Advisor Conference in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Yager and Klevgard provide unmatched support to herds that utilize CowManager’s innovative activity monitoring [Read More …]

“Plant a Seed” Campaign a Success for Rural America