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The Youth Fitting Contest kicked of World Dairy Expo® 2021 events on Sunday, September 26 at the Alliant Energy Center. 37 youth participants represented nine U.S. States, and one Canadian Province. These contestants, ranging [Read More …]

The Dairy Signal™ from PDPW Features Episodes Focused on Nutrient Management, Heat Abatement, and Market Updates

Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), announces the line-up of speakers for week 77 of The Dairy Signal™. Episodes this week will focus on nutrient management plans, the latest research on heat stress, and dairy market [Read More …]

USDA Announces Intent to Establish an Equity Commission, Solicits Nominations for Membership

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it will establish an Equity Commission and is requesting nominations for membership on the Equity Commission Advisory Committee and Equity Commission Subcommittee on Agriculture. The Notice represents [Read More …]

Larry Schirm and Amber LaSalle Join Global Dairy Solutions Team at World Wide Sires

World Wide Sires is pleased to announce that Larry Schirm has joined the Global Dairy Solutions team at World Wide Sires (WWS) as the Genetic Dairy Solutions Advisor. In this role, Larry will work [Read More …]

AMS Galaxy And Madero Dairy Systems Team Up On Batch Milking

Two strong dairy technology innovators converge to deliver needed solution AMS Galaxy USA is excited to announce that we have expanded our collaborative relationship with Madero Dairy Systems. As of September 1, 2021, AMS [Read More …]

Observations from 2021 corn silage plot harvest

The six locations of the NY VT Corn Silage Hybrid Evaluation Program were harvested between September 3 and September 17 (with planting dates of May 7 to May 20). As the waiting game begins for [Read More …]

HerdDogg joins dairy-science SmartHolstein Project

There’s a research project underway in Kentucky called the WKU SmartHolstein Lab. Its aim is to lead Holstein and dairy advancements through research, development, and outreach in technologies, analytics, and genetics. Data collection [Read More …]

Plug and Play Topeka’ Selects Round Two of Ag-tech, Animal-Health Startups for Accelerator Program

Premiere innovation program brings together startups from around the globe to capitalize on Topeka’s robust animal-health and agricultural economic ecosystem GO Topeka announced today that Plug and Play, a global innovation platform that creates industry-specific [Read More …]

NFU Announces Campaign to Fight Monopolies in Agriculture

Today, National Farmers Union, a national organization advocating on behalf of nearly 200,000 American farm families and their communities, launched Fairness for Farmers. This campaign seeks to rally Americans to urge their Congressional leaders and [Read More …]

PDPW Value-Added Dairy Tours Include Discussions and Inside Looks at Dairy and Beef Processing, Retail Sales, and Renewable Natural Gas Production

Tours on Oct. 13-14 to feature five farms with diverse approaches and value streams Retail sales, on-farm processing and capturing value from methane, manure or other byproducts are just a few of the ways [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo Adapts with New Event Schedule

Dairy farmers adapt every day, and now it’s World Dairy Expo’s turn. Beginning in 2022, World Dairy Expo® will be held Sunday through Friday while remaining at its home in Madison, Wisconsin, the Alliant Energy [Read More …]

American Dairy Coalition defends temporary return to Class I ‘higher of’ milk price formula until USDA hearing process evaluates options

There are several key reasons American Dairy Coalition supports a temporary return to the previous Class I milk pricing formula using the ‘higher of’ Classes III or IV, until a USDA hearing process can evaluate [Read More …]

It’s time to register for the 2021 Joint Annual Meeting coordinated by the National Milk Producers Federation and Dairy Management Inc.

It’s time to register for the 2021 Joint Annual Meeting, coordinated by the National Milk Producers Federation and Dairy Management Inc. This will be an in-person conference bringing together dairy community leaders to the Mirage [Read More …]

Agrifirm and CRV will jointly conduct research into methane

The cooperative organisations Royal Agrifirm Group and CRV will start up a joint project designed to measure the methane emission of individual cows in actual practice. The purpose is to gain greater insight into the [Read More …]

#ClimateWeek — State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) helps farmers and ranchers save water

CDFA’s State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) was created to provide financial incentives for agricultural operations to invest in irrigation systems that save water and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Eligible system components include soil moisture monitoring, [Read More …]

Professional consulting grants available in six key areas

Once accepted into the program, farms can receive up to $3,500 The Center for Dairy Excellence is now accepting applications for the Dairy Decisions Consultant (DDC) Grant Program for the 2021-22 year. The DDC [Read More …]

A Guide to Class I Milk Formula Options

Since the 2018 farm bill, the price for Class I milk, i.e., milk used to produce beverage milk products, has been calculated using the simple average of advanced Class III (cheese) and Class [Read More …]

Wisconsin Advocates for Agriculture at National Meeting

This week, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) leadership participated in the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) annual meeting, contributing in policy committee discussions, taking part in business [Read More …]

New research demonstrates increased milk production and reduced greenhouse gas emissions when dairy cows are fed canola meal

A recently published research project found that canola meal improves the environmental footprint of milk production – reducing methane emissions and nitrogen losses, along with a boost in milk production. Published in the September [Read More …]

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NMC webinar offers ways to improve milk quality and milk quantity Learn how to detect ‘bottlenecks’ in your milking parlor

“Improving milkability without testing equipment” headlines the National Mastitis Council’s (NMC) next webinar, set for Nov. 2, starting at 2 p.m. Central time (U.S/Canada). This free, one-hour educational offering features David Reid, a past NMC [Read More …]

Feeding America’s MealConnect Coordinates 3 Billion Pounds of Rescued Food, Expands Capabilities for Farmers

A $2 Million Grant from the General Mills Foundation Enabled Expanded MealConnect Capabilities, Including New Mobile-Friendly Design and Ability to Connect Food Banks with Farmers to Rescue Produce Across the Country Feeding America® announced [Read More …]

Webinar Series: Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling

October 20-21, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern IDFA’s popular “Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling” is back this fall with the most up-to-date, essential information you need to produce compliant and effective labels for your products. This [Read More …]

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Forty leading organizations, including 11 of the 20 largest dairy companies in the world, among first to support new global “Pathways to Dairy Net Zero” climate initiative

Pathways to Dairy Net Zero, a ground-breaking new climate initiative, is launching today during Climate Week and just prior to the United Nations (UN) Food Systems Summit. Forty leading organizations, including 11 of the [Read More …]

FARM Releases Stakeholder Survey for Version 5.0

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program today released its Animal Care Version 5.0 Stakeholder Survey. This survey will give dairy farmers, industry stakeholders, and partners an opportunity to provide early input on [Read More …]

Transfer Tax Could Impact a Huge Portion of US Farm Production

Potential changes to capital gains taxation at death for family farms has been a hot topic in agricultural circles over the last six months. Capital gains-related studies from EY, Texas A&M, University of Kentucky and Iowa State University released over the [Read More …]

N.Y. Dairy of Distinction Program recognizes industry supporters

Award recognizes efforts of individual or business has supported or contributed to program The New York Dairy of Distinction Program announced the 2021 recipients of the Person of Distinction Award and the Business [Read More …]

Does dairy benefit from the NFL partnership?