Articles by Sarah S News Team

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program has begun planning and development for its Animal Care 2028 standards. Over the next year and a half, the FARM Program will work with the National [Read More …]

National Dairy Board Announces College Scholarship Recipients

The dairy checkoff has awarded 12 academic scholarships to students pursuing degrees with a focus on dairy and demonstrating strong potential as future industry leaders. The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB), through Dairy [Read More …]

Discount Available for Dairy Producers Interested in “Spanish for Agriculture” Fall Course

The Center Is Offering a $100 Discount to Dairy Producers Who Enroll in Fall Course To assist dairy farm families in improving communication, safety and productivity, while building respect and positive relationships with Spanish-speaking employees, [Read More …]

Session on U.S. Dairy Genetics at World Dairy Expo

Thursday, October 2, 2025, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Madison, Wisconsin, USA The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB), and Livestock Exporters Association (LEA) are collaborating [Read More …]

Regulatory Register: Court upholds livestock exemption for EPCRA; NMPF flags bad FDA labeling rules

NMPF’s latest Regulatory Register outlines emerging and ongoing regulatory issues affecting American dairy farmers and their cooperatives in the areas of sustainability and the environment, labeling and standards, nutrition and food safety, and animal health. [Read More …]

Farm Science Review 2025 puts the latest agricultural technology in action

Tractors that drive themselves, sprayers that use artificial intelligence to make decisions in real time and experts ready to answer farmers’ most pressing questions — it’s all taking center stage at the Molly Caren [Read More …]

Expert tips for minimizing threat of West Nile virus, other vector-borne disease

As mosquitoes and people across the country test positive for West Nile virus (WNV), Purdue University entomologists are sharing guidance to help people prevent mosquito bites to lower their risk of infection. “This year, WNV [Read More …]

How to put together a manure management plan

It’s that time of year when the crops are coming off the field and folks are starting to think about next year’s crop. If you have livestock on your farm, you are also thinking about [Read More …]

August Farm Labor Series: Farm Labor Needed Year-Round on America’s Dairies

America’s dairy farmers need a more consistent, year-round supply of labor. Chad Smith has perspective from a New York farmer. Smith: U.S. agriculture has dealt with a labor shortage for decades and needs a permanent solution that’s [Read More …]

Jennifer Metzler Opens Up About a Parlor Fire & the Community Support That Carried Them

In this episode of Cow-Side Conversations, Jennifer Metzler of Pleasant View Farms in Blair County, Pennsylvania opens up about an unexpected parlor fire and describes the aftermath – and recovery – for their 3,700-cow herd. Jennifer [Read More …]

DCHA webinar addresses coccidiosis in calves

Dairy Calf & Heifer Association’s (DCHA) Sept. 8 webinar features “CSI for Cocci: How to Diagnose a Cocci Break.” David Prentice, Elanco Animal Health technical consultant, Dairy Business Unit, will lead this free, one-hour educational [Read More …]

Stitched Together by Cheese – ACS 2026 Conference is Coming

We’re excited to announce that the ACS 2026 Annual Conference in Louisville, KY will feature a new conference schedule beginning on Tuesday, July 7th with Cheese Crawl and ending on Friday, July 10th with Meet [Read More …]

Appreciating the Work of Our Board Advisors

Every company, every sports team – and certainly every dairy farm – has people working behind the scenes who don’t always get the recognition they deserve. They’re the unsung heroes who contribute quietly but significantly [Read More …]

Ag-Powered Fuels: 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit

Understanding 45Z: Will Changes Support Crop Markets? The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) made several important changes to the Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z). Most notably, it extended the credit through 2029, providing biofuels producers with [Read More …]

Manure Management Essentials

Explore best practices in manure management, safety, and compliance through tailored on-farm demonstrations and updates from local conservation professionals. Join us on the farm for an engaging discussion on practical manure management—from collection and storage [Read More …]

Farm Sector Income & Finances – Highlights from the Farm Income Forecast

September 1, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Suggested citation for linking to this discussion: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service. (2025, February 6). Farm sector income & finances: Highlights from the farm income forecast. Farm Sector Profits Forecast To Increase in 2025 [Read More …]

Something Special from Wisconsin Members Win Big at the 2025 Wisconsin State Grand Champion Eats and Treats Competition

September 1, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Members of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP’s) Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program won nearly three quarters of the awards (31 of 43), including Best of Show, at the 2025 Wisconsin State [Read More …]

Why I Invited Social Media Influencers to My Dairy

If you want to reach people these days, you’d better show up on their social media feed. As a Minnesota dairy farmer, I’ve always believed in the power of showing – not just telling – [Read More …]

Metabolic Resilience in Transition Dairy Cows: A Key Factor on Health and Productivity

Abstract The transition period in dairy cows is characterized by significant metabolic demand changes that challenge the cow’s ability to maintain homeostasis. Metabolic resilience, the capacity to restore metabolic balance, is critical for navigating this [Read More …]

HerdHQ Case Study: How a High-Producing Herd Used HerdHQ to Cut Antibiotic Use by 78%

Editor’s Note: This case study is built from real DRMS testing data collected over several months and reflects actual herd-level outcomes. While the farm is not identified, the example reflects a real situation and is intended [Read More …]

Why is Milk De-pooled in the Federal Milk Marketing Orders?

The Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs) exist to create orderly milk markets, provide fair prices for dairy farmers, and ensure a steady supply of quality milk for consumers at reasonable prices. The USDA has recently implemented significant [Read More …]

What Is the Key to Success?

During a recent trip to Florida to participate as a judge in the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge contest, my wife and I had a unique experience. On the way to Florida, we stayed in [Read More …]

Are Cheese Exports Really Growing? How about Imports?

This post follows the trends of growth in cheese exports and imports based on the U.S. Trade and Tariffs database. The prior post covered imports of butter only. There are very minimal exports of butter due to [Read More …]

Late season forage considerations for 2025

The challenges of the 2025 growing season continue with questions about adequate quantity and quality of forages to meet the needs of dairy herds in the coming year. As we look for a strong finish [Read More …]

Great management pays better than ever

“Doc, guess what I got for the bull calf I sold on Monday?” “I couldn’t believe it when I opened the check for that cow we couldn’t get bred!” “I remember just a few years [Read More …]

Late Summer Forage Seeding for Hay and Pastures

When done correctly, late summer forage seedings give producers the highest chance of establishment success. This guide will help ensure it is done properly. Late summer seeding of forages is generally the most successful in [Read More …]

Mitigating a perilous flow: CAES researchers explore ways to abate PFAS in water and soil

In April 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the nation’s first drinking water standard for “forever chemicals,” a group of persistent, human-made chemicals that can pose a health risk to people at even the [Read More …]

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