Articles by Sarah S News Team

Peace & Plenty Farm in Union Bridge, Md., owned by the Schwartzbeck family has been chosen as the 2025 recipient of the Robert “Whitey” McKown Master Breeder Award by the Klussendorf Association. This honor celebrates [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Recall of Burrata Cheese Made By Gioia Cheese Company

Consumers urged to dispose of the cheese due to bacterial contamination. Burrata cheese produced and packaged by Gioia Cheese Company of Los Angeles County is the subject of a statewide recall and quarantine order announced [Read More …]

Guidance for manure applications on prevented planting acres for farms under the CAFO permit and/or following a CNMP

Many acres across New York were unable to be planted to corn, soybeans or new perennial forages due to extended wet conditions during this spring’s planting season, resulting in several crop insurance claims. This has [Read More …]

DCRC webinar, presented in Spanish, focuses on automated monitoring technology

“Use of automated monitoring technology for enhancing dairy herd health performance and management” (Uso de tecnologías de monitoreo automatizado para mejorar el rendimiento y la gestión de la salud del rebaño lechero), presented in Spanish, headlines [Read More …]

Junior Holstein Members Invited to Apply for the Virtual Interview Contest

The Holstein Association USA Virtual Interview Contest gives youth the opportunity to enhance their resume writing, cover letter development, and interview skills in a supportive, real-world setting. Feedback from dairy industry professionals gives Junior Holstein [Read More …]

Animal Mobility Workshop & Sessions

Please join us for an informative and valuable presentation on improving mobility and wellbeing of your herd. Understanding the cost of lameness and identifying its causes will go a long way in helping you improve [Read More …]

Don’t Forget to RSVP for the Animal Agriculture Industry Breakfast on August 13

The Art of Conversation & Resources to Help If you’re attending Ag Progress Days next week, there’s still time to RSVP for the Animal Agriculture Industry Breakfast! The free breakfast will be held on Wednesday, August 13. Learn more [Read More …]

Dairy Ingredient Fundamentals

Course Fee: $375 Course Date: September 16, 2025 | REGISTER NOW | Registration Closes September 2 Please note, our Dairy Protein Beverage Applications course takes place following this one, September 17-18, 2025. If you are interested in more info or [Read More …]

FDA Proposal Eliminates 18 Dairy Standards

The Food and Drug Administration proposed July 16 to revoke 18 standards of identity (SOIs) for dairy products, concluding that these standards are no longer necessary to promote honesty and fair dealing in the interest [Read More …]

Real Estate Rising: Farmland Values Hit Record High

Average Farmland Values Hit Record $4,350 Per Acre Agricultural real estate values increased by $180 an acre over last year, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The Land Values 2025 Summary Report, released on [Read More …]

DATCP Accepting Dairy Processor Grants Through September 17

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for Dairy Processor Grants by noon on September 17, 2025. Due to the ongoing success of this program in [Read More …]

Real California Milk Launches Grilled Cheese Contest

An Iconic Comfort Food With a California Twist The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the launch of the 2025 Real California Grilled Cheese Sandwich Contest, a national foodservice recipe competition inviting professional chefs [Read More …]

DATCP Accepting Applications for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grants Until September 15

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) Grants until noon on Monday, September 15, 2025. DATCP will award up to $200,000 total in [Read More …]

Dairy Maintains Momentum Through Turbulence

It doesn’t really need to be said, because evidence is everywhere. But it’s worth repeating, in light of how easy it is to lose focus among turbulence in labor, trade and politics: Dairy’s future is [Read More …]

TSCRA launches New World screwworm resource website alongside state coalition

The Screwworm Coalition of Texas, a coalition of 13 Texas landowner, livestock, equine and wildlife groups, today launched a new website to deliver reliable information about the New World screwworm. The site compiles information from [Read More …]

PDP Farm Technology Tours to Feature Innovative Approaches to Nutrient Management

Tours on Aug. 19, 20, 21 provide inside look, open conversations about new technologies New innovations in nutrient management are providing opportunities for dairy producers of all sizes to conserve water, enhance nutrient application and [Read More …]

2026 Delegate Election Underway for Holstein Association USA’s 140th Annual Meeting

Holstein Association USA’s annual delegate election process is now underway. Each year, members can nominate fellow members from their state to serve as voting delegates at the Association’s Annual Meeting the following year. The 140th [Read More …]

30 Emerging Leaders from IDFA Member Companies Selected for NextGen Leadership Program Cohort 7

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced the selection of 30 outstanding professionals from IDFA member companies to join the seventh cohort of the NextGen Leadership Program, a premier, year-long program designed to develop the [Read More …]

Dairy Maintains Momentum Through Turbulence

It doesn’t really need to be said, because evidence is everywhere. But it’s worth repeating, in light of how easy it is to lose focus among turbulence in labor, trade and politics: Dairy’s future is [Read More …]

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NMC seeks research paper submissions

NMC: The Global Milk Quality Organization opened its submission site for the 2026 Technology Transfer Session (TTS), which will be held in conjunction with the 65th NMC Annual Meeting, Jan. 26-29, in Birmingham, Ala. [Read More …]

CentralStar awards scholarships to support future agriculture leaders

In continued support of the next generation of agriculture professionals, CentralStar Cooperative’s Board of Directors is awarding $1,000 scholarships to six students pursuing agricultural degrees at colleges across the upper Midwest. “These scholarships reflect CentralStar’s [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Awards $76,500 to Northeast Farmers Markets

In conjunction with National Farmers Market Week, Farm Credit East is announcing its recent awarding of $76,500 in small grants to 141 farmers markets and farmers market organizations across the Northeast. Farm Credit East recognizes [Read More …]

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Three Organizations Receive Grants from Dairy’s Foundation to Support Dairy Education and Outreach

Programs in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Vermont to receive funding for outreach activities Dairy’s Foundation has awarded three grants to programs focused on building healthy and vibrant dairy communities across the United States. As the only [Read More …]

FFAR Grant Develops Solutions to Prevalent and Costly Dairy Cow Lameness

Lameness caused by hoof lesions remains one of the most costly and persistent animal welfare issues on United States dairy farms, affecting cow health and productivity and farm profitability. The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), CattleEye [Read More …]

“Adopt a Cow” Program Brings Agriculture to the Classroom, Open for Enrollment Until Sept. 15

The Interactive Lesson Series Can Be Incorporated Into Both Virtual and In-Person Instruction Discover Dairy’s “Adopt a Cow” program is open for enrollment for the 2025-26 school year until September 15. The free program, which [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of America Acquires W&W Dairy

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a farmer-owned global dairy cooperative owned by 9,500 family dairy farmers, today announced the acquisition of W&W Dairy in Monroe, Wis. This acquisition includes the W&W Dairy business, their licensed [Read More …]

NMPF and USDEC on Senate Confirmation of Luke Lindberg as USDA Under Secretary of Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) today applauded the Senate’s confirmation of Luke Lindberg to the position USDA Under Secretary of Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. Statement from Gregg [Read More …]

Selina Lopes Joins California Milk Advisory Board Team

New Producer Relations Coordinator to serve as liaison with California dairy families The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), the marketing order representing California dairy producers, today announced the addition of Selina Lopes as Producer Relations Coordinator. Lopes brings a deep-rooted passion for the dairy industry and a diverse background in agriculture to the CMAB. She joins [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins on Confirmation of Luke Lindberg as Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins applauds the Senate confirmation of Luke J. Lindberg as Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs (TFAA), marking another milestone in the Trump Administration’s efforts to put [Read More …]

Recognizing Water Quality Progress