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Chinese nationals caught smuggling a harmful fungus “I am deeply troubled by the recent allegations against two Chinese individuals for supposedly smuggling a dangerous agroterrorism agent into the United States, specifically a fungus that could [Read More …]

PDPW Cropping Updates and Market News

Capture insights on cropping decisions and market news This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide timely information to dairy producers for their bottom line and crops in 2025. [Read More …]

MDARD Launches Interactive Dairy Map for National Dairy Month

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) unveiled an interactive artisanal dairy products map today to mark National Dairy Month this June. “Dairy is a leading sector of Michigan’s agriculture industry and has a significant [Read More …]

DCRC July 11 Webinar – Kimberly Davenport

Join us for the DCRC Webinar on July 11 at 2:00 PM Central (Chicago) time. Decoding key dynamics of placental development using single-cell omics technologies Presented by Kimberly Davenport, Washington State University Description Pregnancy loss in cattle [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Brings the Joy of Ice Cream to White House Summer Social With More Than 4,600 Frozen Treats

Several thousand White House employees and Administration appointees were treated to delicious ice cream novelties this afternoon at the White House Summer Social—an appreciation event on the White House Lawn thrown by the Trump Administration [Read More …]

UW Forage and Cover Crops Field Day July 15

The University of Wisconsin–Madison will host its first annual Forage and Cover Crops Field Day on July 15, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Arlington Agricultural Research Station. This event will bring together farmers, crop consultants, students, and [Read More …]

Ag Portal Survey; Dept. of Ag Seeking Input

In March, Governor Braun signed House Enrolled Act 1149, which was the first bill he signed into law. This new law tasks the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) with creating a “one stop shop” for Hoosier farmers, agribusinesses [Read More …]

Evaluating Late Season Diseases in Small Grains

Assessing disease incidence and severity is important to determine the impact of small grains diseases on yield. Now that we have passed flowering in many areas of the state, this is the time to start [Read More …]

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Unveils Legacy Giving Society

The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation is thrilled to recognize supporters with a newly established giving society, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Legacy Tree. Lifetime contributions and planned or estate commitments to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau [Read More …]

Zoetis Releases 2024 Sustainability Progress Update

Zoetis published its 2024 Sustainability Progress Update “Advancing Sustainability in Animal Health for a Better Future” to highlight the company’s continued progress toward achieving its Driven to Care aspirations. The publication represents Zoetis’ fifth year reporting on [Read More …]

Sen. Fetterman visits DFA farm during Dairy Month

When policymakers visit the farm, they get more than a tour— they see the people and work behind every drop of milk. Sen. John Fetterman, D-PA, recently visited Canon Dairy, a fifth-generation, DFA family-owned farm [Read More …]

How to Become an Aerial (Drone) Pesticide Applicator

Learn about the requirements and certification process of becoming an aerial pesticide applicator. How to Become an Aerial (Drone) Pesticide Applicator Are you looking to start your own aerial application business or apply restricted use [Read More …]

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Michigan State University leads next-generation anaerobic digestion innovation

MSU is spearheading next-generation anaerobic digestion technologies that convert agricultural and food waste into renewable energy, recover nutrients and water, and support environmental sustainability across Michigan and the Great Lakes region. As conversations continue to [Read More …]

What is Fusarium graminearum, the fungus US authorities say was smuggled in from China?

Federal prosecutors charged two Chinese researchers on Tuesday with smuggling a crop-killing fungus into the U.S. last summer — charges that come amid heightened political tensions between the two countries and as the Trump administration moves to revoke visas from visiting [Read More …]

Sid Miller Backing Federal Action Against New World Screwworm Threat

“The New World Screwworm cannot be eliminated with half-hearted efforts. Actual eradication requires the strategic release of millions of sterile flies. I was skeptical of the Biden Administration’s approach, but this collaborative effort led by [Read More …]

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Unveils Legacy Giving Society

The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation is thrilled to recognize supporters with a newly established giving society, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Legacy Tree. Lifetime contributions and planned or estate commitments to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau [Read More …]

One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Agricultural Provisions

The House of Representatives’ advancement of H.R.1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” marks a significant step toward restoring longer-term certainty for farmers and ranchers after a series of short-term extensions of the 2018 farm [Read More …]

NMPF flags unconstitutional regulations; FARM Biosecurity Program hosts first in-person training

NMPF’s latest Regulatory Register provides updates on NMPF’s approach to the administration’s “deregulation” initiatives and important updates in trade policy, including details about a new agreement that streamlines exports in Costa Rica. The report also [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Brings the Joy of Ice Cream to White House Summer Social With More Than 4,600 Frozen Treats

Several thousand White House employees and Administration appointees were treated to delicious ice cream novelties this afternoon at the White House Summer Social—an appreciation event on the White House Lawn thrown by the Trump Administration [Read More …]

FFAR, DMI & Zoetis Call for Research Proposals to Study Connection Between Dairy Cow Health, Economics & the Environment

The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) and Zoetis are launching the Dairy Health, Efficiency & Resource Dynamics (Dairy HERD) Initiative. The goal for this $1.3 million research collaboration is to advance research in animal health, [Read More …]

The Dairy Alliance Brings Milk’s Got Game to the Plate for Biloxi Shuckers’ 10th Anniversary

Southeast dairy farm families partner with the Shuckers for an exciting night of baseball The Dairy Alliance, a nonprofit organization funded by dairy farm families in the Southeast, is proud to serve as the presenting [Read More …]

NMPF Applauds Senate Committee for Advancing Whole Milk Bill

The National Milk Producers Federation applauded the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry for supporting by voice vote the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, a vital piece of legislation for increasing student milk [Read More …]

Agenda Announced for the 125th Annual Meeting of the California Creamery Operators Association

The 125th Annual Meeting of the California Creamery Operators Association (CCOA) will take place June 23-24 at the Tahoe Blue Event Center in South Lake Tahoe. The CCOA’s Board of Directors are proud to announce [Read More …]

ImmuCell’s First Defense Team Expands, Adds Dennis Miguel and Tim Winter

ImmuCell Corporation is pleased to announce that Dennis Miguel and Tim Winter have joined the First Defense commercial team. As a Sales and Marketing Manager, Miguel is responsible for the California Plus Region, which includes [Read More …]

Dairy in the Era of “Make America Healthy Again”

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 1-2 p.m. ET Join NMPF for a members-only webinar exploring the implications of the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement. MAHA has already made waves in Washington, with a commission report [Read More …]

Diepersloot named Vita Plus forage and nutrition sales consultant

Cole Diepersloot, Ph.D., recently joined the Vita Plus team as a forage and dairy nutrition sales consultant. Diepersloot will work with the Vita Plus dairy and forage teams to serve customers in the Michigan, Indiana, [Read More …]

CDFA’S OPCA Now Accepting 2025-2026 Proposals For Biologically Integrated Farming Systems

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis (OPCA), within the Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability, is now accepting concept proposals for its Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Grant Program (BIFS). The program funds on-farm demonstration and [Read More …]

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Evonik continues to optimize its global production setup for MetAMINO®

Evonik will continue to optimize its global methionine production setup for MetAMINO® (DL-methionine) in the third and fourth quarter of 2025. Implementation of several technical measures requires a shutdown of the production facilities for methionine [Read More …]

New assay offers way to combat threat of highly pathogenic avian flu

Highly pathogenic avian influenza reached Antarctica’s mainland in early 2024, leaving Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Island nations as the only regions on Earth that remain free from the H5N1 strain. Purdue University researchers now [Read More …]

Sweeten This Summer’s Made-in-PA Getaways on Scooped: An Ice Cream Trail