Sarah S News Team, Author at Dairy Business News

Is It Time to Reset?

May 30, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

I recently finished reading a new book by Dan Heath entitled Reset. It is an excellent book, and I would highly recommend it. The book contains a tremendous amount of change management and outlines methods [Read More …]

Indy 500 Milk Tradition

May 30, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

“Winners Drink Milk” is considered one of the most beloved phrases and traditions in Indiana and all of sports. The tradition started at the Indianapolis 500® by driver Louis Meyer simply requesting buttermilk to quench [Read More …]

Retail Dairy Prices are Increasing Annually by More Than 2% in 2025 = Inflation

May 30, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

In 2021 and 2022, the price of most everything skyrocketed. Overall, consumer prices have increased by 22% between the start of 2021 through April 2025 (Chart I). Food products increased by 24% (Chart III). Although [Read More …]

Reduce Mastitis Costs and Antibiotic Use with Short-Duration Treatment

May 30, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Short-duration antibiotic treatment eliminates infections efficiently to get cows back in the milking string sooner. On U.S. dairy operations, mastitis remains the costliest disease, driven by expenses for antibiotic treatments and losses in saleable milk.1 Fortunately, [Read More …]

Scout for Black Cutworm Damage and Cereal Leaf Beetle

May 30, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

In southeastern PA, there is a heightened risk of damage from black cutworm, so now is the time to begin scouting for their cutting damage in corn fields. Across PA, folks should scout for cereal [Read More …]

Former On-Farm Intern Finds Career in Dairy Nutrition

May 30, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Beckie Burns may not have grown up on a dairy farm, but thanks to an on-farm internship she completed on a Pennsylvania dairy farm and the welcoming community of dairy professionals she met along the way, she [Read More …]

Where are Producer Milk Prices Going?

May 30, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Producer milk prices are falling. This primarily reflects the decreasing wholesale prices of butter and cheese. Class III milk makes up more than 50% of U.S. produced milk and butterfat and milk protein are [Read More …]

First-Cut Forage Considerations

May 30, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Starting in May, most of Pennsylvania’s producers are at the time to consider removing their first forage harvest of the year. Here are some items to consider after harvesting. For most areas, this means grass [Read More …]

Feeding cows seaweed reduces methane emissions, but does it make economic sense?

May 30, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

As they digest grass and hay, cows produce significant amounts of methane, a greenhouse gas. In the quest to identify an alternative livestock feed, seaweed has emerged as a promising contender. John Lai “There [Read More …]

Mining the Liquid Gold: Strategies to Supercharge Colostrum Production

May 30, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Guests: Dr. Sabine Mann, Cornell University; Dr. Will Mustas, Progressive Dairy Solutions; Dr. Don Niles, Dairy Dreams LLC; and Joey Airosa, Airosa Dairy Farms This episode “Mining the Liquid Gold: Strategies to Supercharge Colostrum Production” [Read More …]

New inflammation test may keep cows healthy, farms productive

May 30, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

As a veterinarian, Dr. Sabine Mann, Ph.D. ’16, had frequently wished for a simple, accurate, affordable test that could assess inflammation in dairy cow herds. Once inflammation becomes severe enough to cause disease, like mastitis in [Read More …]

Update on USDA Efforts to Fight New World Screwworm in Mexico

May 30, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today provided an update on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) ongoing partnership with Mexico to combat the New World Screwworm (NWS). This afternoon, Secretary Rollins held a [Read More …]

NMPF and USDEC Efforts Achieve Streamlined Process for U.S. Dairy Exports to Costa Rica

May 30, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

In a key win for U.S. dairy exporters’ ability to help meet Costa Rican dairy demand, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Costa Rica’s National Animal Health Service (SENASA) have agreed to put in [Read More …]

Feral Hogs vs. Farmers: The Damage Price Tag

May 30, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

As Congress advances reconciliation negotiations several conservation and animal health programs remain in limbo — including feral swine management initiatives left out of the most recent farm bill extension. At the same time, updated data from [Read More …]

Historic Cheese Delegation Visits Wisconsin

May 30, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

In late April, DATCP hosted 12 cheesemongers, buyers, and influencers from France, United Kingdom, and the Netherlands for an inbound trade mission to Wisconsin. The delegation came to explore the state’s world-class cheesemaking heritage, build [Read More …]

American Shorthorn Association Announces National Show Animals of the Year

May 30, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The American Shorthorn Association announces the 2024-20245 National Show Animals of the Year. Awards will be presented to owners during the 2025 Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on Saturday, October 25th in Kansas City, Mo. The [Read More …]

2025’s Latest Hit to Farm Labor Costs

May 30, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2023 reclassification of some H-2A workers’ job titles continues to push wages higher, with another increase on the way this year per the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2024 Occupational Employment [Read More …]

Hilmar™ Awards 54 Educational Scholarships

May 29, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Fifty-four students demonstrating academic performance and community involvement will each receive a scholarship to help fund their higher education goals through Hilmar Cheese Company’s annual scholarship program. This program, which has existed since 2003, is [Read More …]

Yogurt, butter and American-type cheese provided bright spots in domestic commercial use during Q1

May 29, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Total U.S. dairy exports have steadily increased over the past three months. First quarter U.S. milk production rose 0.8% from a year earlier, due mostly to increased cow numbers; milk solids production grew by 2.1% [Read More …]

Support the Next Generation Through Your Everyday Feed Purchase

May 29, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Submit Your Bids for Up to $5,000 Worth of Purina Dairy Feed Products If you want to support the next generation of dairy through your everyday feed purchase, submit your bid in the “Feed for the [Read More …]

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Center Hires Summer Intern to Help Support PA Dairy Farmers & Develop Dairy Education Programs

May 29, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Kennedy Joins the Center’s Team Supporting the Dairy Industry The Center for Dairy Excellence has named Sara Kennedy, a rising junior at The Pennsylvania State University, as the 2025 education and communications intern. She joins [Read More …]

Developing Cost-Efficient Opportunity to Enhance Farm-Specific Crop Performance, Dairy Diet Formulation and Milk Production

May 29, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) has published results of field trials demonstrating how farm-specific environments affect the value of forage crops as vital feed ingredients in dairy cow diets and milk [Read More …]

Upcoming Documentary: What You Should Know

May 29, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Dear Dairy MAX Farmers, I want to make you aware of a new documentary called The Price of Milk—formerly titled All American Milk—that’s premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 8. Sponsored by Oatly, [Read More …]

PDP Accelerate Levels Up Summer Internship Programs

May 29, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

One-day conference for agriculture-industry interns set for July 22 in Madison, Wis. For those spearheading the summer internship program within their organization or dairy, PDP Accelerate™ offers resources that transcend those of most traditional internship [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Announces New Slate of Presidential Appointments at USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Farm Service Agency, and Rural Development

May 29, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) including the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), Farm Service Agency (FSA) [Read More …]

BouMatic introduces the MilkGenius In-Line Milk Analyzer into it’s Gemini UP milking robot and milking systems.

May 29, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

BouMatic announces the release of the MilkGenius In-Line Milk Analyzer into it’s Gemini UP milking robot and other BouMatic milking systems. This is a result of the partnership between BouMatic and BROLIS, driven by a [Read More …]

Update on USDA Efforts to Fight New World Screwworm in Mexico

May 29, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today provided an update on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) ongoing partnership with Mexico to combat the New World Screwworm (NWS). This afternoon, Secretary Rollins held a [Read More …]

2025 Wisconsin Master Cheesemakers

May 28, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) are excited to announce the 2025 graduating class of the Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker® program. This year’s class includes seven new and two returning [Read More …]

Custom Ag names Scott Addy as Chief Executive Officer

May 28, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Industry veteran brings decades of agricultural leadership and market insight Custom Agronomics, a leading provider of private-label liquid plant nutrition and specialty products for the agriculture, turf, and ornamental markets, announced today that Scott Addy has been [Read More …]

‘Feed for the Future’ Silent Auction to Accept Bids Starting May 28, Supports On-Farm Internships Through Feed Purchase

May 28, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Producers Can Support the Next Generation With Their Everyday Feed Purchase Dairy producers can support the next generation of dairy through their everyday feed purchases by bidding in the annual “Feed for the Future” [Read More …]

Articles by Sarah S News Team

Is It Time to Reset?

Indy 500 Milk Tradition

Retail Dairy Prices are Increasing Annually by More Than 2% in 2025 = Inflation

Reduce Mastitis Costs and Antibiotic Use with Short-Duration Treatment

Scout for Black Cutworm Damage and Cereal Leaf Beetle

Former On-Farm Intern Finds Career in Dairy Nutrition

Where are Producer Milk Prices Going?

First-Cut Forage Considerations

Feeding cows seaweed reduces methane emissions, but does it make economic sense?

Mining the Liquid Gold: Strategies to Supercharge Colostrum Production

New inflammation test may keep cows healthy, farms productive

Update on USDA Efforts to Fight New World Screwworm in Mexico

NMPF and USDEC Efforts Achieve Streamlined Process for U.S. Dairy Exports to Costa Rica

Feral Hogs vs. Farmers: The Damage Price Tag

Historic Cheese Delegation Visits Wisconsin

American Shorthorn Association Announces National Show Animals of the Year

2025’s Latest Hit to Farm Labor Costs

Hilmar™ Awards 54 Educational Scholarships

Yogurt, butter and American-type cheese provided bright spots in domestic commercial use during Q1

Support the Next Generation Through Your Everyday Feed Purchase

Center Hires Summer Intern to Help Support PA Dairy Farmers & Develop Dairy Education Programs

Developing Cost-Efficient Opportunity to Enhance Farm-Specific Crop Performance, Dairy Diet Formulation and Milk Production

Upcoming Documentary: What You Should Know

PDP Accelerate Levels Up Summer Internship Programs

Secretary Rollins Announces New Slate of Presidential Appointments at USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Farm Service Agency, and Rural Development

BouMatic introduces the MilkGenius In-Line Milk Analyzer into it’s Gemini UP milking robot and milking systems.

Update on USDA Efforts to Fight New World Screwworm in Mexico

2025 Wisconsin Master Cheesemakers

Custom Ag names Scott Addy as Chief Executive Officer

‘Feed for the Future’ Silent Auction to Accept Bids Starting May 28, Supports On-Farm Internships Through Feed Purchase

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

Why Herd Immunity Matters to Your Dairy

What If You Could?

Cover Crops After Corn Silage