Articles by Sarah S News Team

Ben Peckman Was Interviewed in the New Episode of “Cow-Side Conversations” In the Center for Dairy Excellence’s latest episode of the “Cow-Side Conversations” podcast, Ben Peckman from Slate Ridge Dairy in Franklin County, Pennsylvania described [Read More …]

United Producers hires communications manager

Weeks will oversee UPI’s marketing and advertising initiatives United Producers, Inc. (UPI), the Midwest’s largest livestock marketing cooperative, is pleased to announce the hiring of Brooke Weeks. Weeks will serve as the company’s communications [Read More …]

New veterinary app, website to track disease symptoms

Project led by Texas A&M AgriLife includes New Mexico, Arizona With the touch of a smartphone button, veterinarians will be able to check online to determine if what they see in the field is unique [Read More …]

C Is for Care Shares Special Moments on Farms and Ranches

Zoetis collaborates with Ag Storytellers to launch children’s book Zoetis celebrates the special bond between humans and cattle with a collaboration on a children’s book from Ag Storytellers that is written by Amanda Radke [Read More …]

Holstein USA Recognizes Young Distinguished Junior Member Finalists

Eight Junior Holstein Members have been selected for Holstein Association USA’s annual Young Distinguished Junior Member (YDJM) competition. The Young Distinguished Junior Member award is the highest honor given to members of the National Junior Holstein [Read More …]

FERA introduces FerAppease® for improved animal welfare and comfort

FERA Diagnostics and Biologicals is pleased to introduce FerAppease®, a unique analogue of the naturally occurring Maternal Bovine Appeasing Substance (MBAS) used to improve cattle welfare, animal health and performance, providing more profitability for [Read More …]

Farmers and Ranchers Feel Crunch of Railway Supply Chain Shortfalls

The domestic rail transportation network is vital to the movement of products and goods supplied by America’s farmers and ranchers. U.S. railways account for nearly 28% of freight movement, second only to trucks within [Read More …]

Take the first-ever Dairy Defined quiz!

Sometimes, the best way to expose a lie is to set it side-by-side with the truth. In that spirit, this week we bring you the first-ever Dairy Defined Quiz. Test your ability to distinguish [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board Selects Two Student Ambassadors To Share California Dairy Messages With International Audience

Lauren Dutra and Siena Rollin selected to represent Real California Milk in Mexico Lauren Dutra of Hanford and Siena Rollin of Riverdale have been selected to represent the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) in [Read More …]

Professional Dairy Producers Foundation

The Professional Dairy Producers Foundation (PDPF) is seeking a full-time Director of Development. Also known as Dairy’s Foundation, PDPF is the only foundation awarding funds and grants exclusively to dairy-centric programs to benefit communities [Read More …]

USDA Issues WASDE Report – 2022 All Milk Price Raised to $25.80

USDA issued its World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates on April 8. The milk production forecast for 2022 is raised on higher dairy cow numbers. The fat basis import forecast is lowered on lower [Read More …]

AEA Snapshot: Marathon County Offers Farmland Preservation Incentive to Landowners in Heart of America’s Dairyland AEA

Since the designation of the Heart of America’s Dairyland agricultural enterprise area (AEA) in 2011, farmers, community members, and local governments have worked together to preserve their local agriculture industry and the rich farmland, [Read More …]

Dairy’s Foundation Seeks Director of Development

The Professional Dairy Producers Foundation (PDPF) is seeking a full-time Director of Development. Also known as Dairy’s Foundation, PDPF is the only foundation awarding funds and grants exclusively to dairy-centric programs to benefit communities inside [Read More …]

Antibiotic Usage, Nutrient Inputs and Market Update

Tune into online webinars for the latest research from dairy’s experts Presented by PDPW, The Dairy Signal™ will feature new episodes with insights on antibiotic usage, nutrient utilization for the upcoming growing season and [Read More …]

Fifty-five students benefit from Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. scholarships

Fifty-five students demonstrating community involvement and academic performance will each receive a scholarship toward their higher education through Hilmar Cheese Company’s annual scholarship program. This program helps fulfil Hilmar Cheese Company’s purpose to improve lives. [Read More …]

DATCP Farm Center Releases Online Farm Culture Course for Agricultural Service Providers

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) Farm Center announced today the release of a free virtual course that will help agricultural service providers understand the unique stresses and challenges of [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board Selects Two Student Ambassadors To Share California Dairy Messages With International Audience

Lauren Dutra and Siena Rollin selected to represent Real California Milk in Mexico Lauren Dutra of Hanford and Siena Rollin of Riverdale have been selected to represent the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) in [Read More …]

Preliminary Incubation Counts Are Essential to Milk Quality

PI counts reflect the cleanliness of cows and equipment. Lowering PI can help increase milk quality and profitability. Consumers continue to become more aware of where their food comes from and how it is produced. [Read More …]

February butter, cheese exports help mitigate declines in milk powder, whey

U.S. export value sets February record, reaching nearly $700 million. Year-over-year U.S. dairy export value surged 23% in February, fueled by elevated international commodity prices and strong sales of higher-value products like cheese. At [Read More …]

UC Davis ranked among best in world, nation for veterinary science, ag

Recognized in the 2022 QS World University Rankings by Subject Once again, University of California, Davis, leadership in the fields of veterinary science, and agriculture and forestry has been recognized — this time in [Read More …]

Is Dairy Productivity Increasing?

This post will cover how dairy productivity is increasing. It will cover milk per cow, butterfat component levels, protein component levels, and somatic cell counts (SCC). Much of this data is based on Federal Milk [Read More …]

Webinar on dry cow treatment is April 26

Strategies to improve milk quality by lowering somatic cell counts The I-29 Moo University 2022 Dairy Webinar on Selected Dry Cow Treatment Options has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 26 from 12 noon to [Read More …]

George Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund Established

In support of student leaders and in remembrance of the late George Miller, Select Sires Inc. has established the George Miller Memorial Scholarship fund. This youth scholarship is hosted by Holstein Association USA’s Holstein [Read More …]

Dairy Environmental Systems Engineer job opening

Senior Extension Associate Department of Animal Science College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Cornell University What You Will Do Statewide responsibilities within the PRO-DAIRY Dairy Environmental Systems Program with specific emphasis on evaluation and [Read More …]

Interpreting Your Soil Test Reports

After you send in your soil sample to the lab you wait patiently for your test results, but when they arrive do you know what it all means? Soil tests are tools that allow [Read More …]

OSHA and IDFA Alliance

Safe, nutritious, and delicious dairy products come from the cow, but they are made by people. Dairy food companies therefore have two shared priorities – worker safety and food safety. In 2021, IDFA and the [Read More …]

Farmers and Ranchers Feel Crunch of Railway Supply Chain Shortfalls

The domestic rail transportation network is vital to the movement of products and goods supplied by America’s farmers and ranchers. U.S. railways account for nearly 28% of freight movement, second only to trucks within [Read More …]

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Discover Starbar’s New Interactive IPM Module

Beyond annoying animals and employees alike, insects can severely interfere with profitability and impact an operation’s bottom line. To protect the well-being of livestock and avoid lost production, consider implementing an Integrated Pest Management [Read More …]

Don’t Let Cyber Criminals Get the Upper Hand.

Cyber attacks on food and beverage manufacturers are intensifying across the United States, crippling supply chains, and exposing sensitive information. The Center for Strategic and International Studies estimates malicious cyber activity costs the world $945 [Read More …]

Creating a Safer Workplace at Your Dairy