Articles by Sarah S News Team

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced today she will exercise the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) authority to provide a much-needed funding increase of $14.5 million in reimbursements to states for meat and [Read More …]

Commissioner Sid Miller Extends Deadline For $280 Million In Relief For South Texas Producers

This extension will give producers more time to finish their water treaty grant application Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) announced that the application deadline for the 1944 [Read More …]

Trump Administration Appoints Clark Putman to Serve as State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in New York

The Trump Administration recently appointed Clark Putman as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in New York. Putman joined the New York FSA team on May 5, 2025. [Read More …]

65 Schools Receive Grant to Fund Ag Programs and Equipment

Compeer Financial awards $239,815 to middle and high schools in Upper Midwest Compeer Financial announced it is awarding 65 schools in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin a total of $239,815 to support agricultural education programs and equipment [Read More …]

Smart Starts to Summer: Wellness, Research & Market Updates

Experts share insights on managing dairy business and personal topics This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will cover a range of topics for today’s dairy producers. The Tuesday episode [Read More …]

More Than 20 Dairy Partners Display Dairy Trends, Sustainable Ingredients In Real California Milk

Street of Dairy at 2025 International Dairy Deli Bakery Association Show The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) will spotlight a variety of innovative, on-trend sustainably sourced dairy products at the 2025 International Dairy Deli Bakery [Read More …]

New World Screwworm Moves Beyond Containment Threshold

To protect the U.S. from a new threat posed by an old foe, the New World Screwworm (NWS), the U.S.-Mexico border was closed on May 11 to cattle, bison, and horses from Mexico. This pest was eradicated [Read More …]

New inflammation test may keep cows healthy, farms productive

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 …]

Indiana Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program accepting applications from landowners

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) enrollment opportunities for agricultural producers and landowners. The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting offers for both the General and Continuous CRP [Read More …]

Texas Farm Bureau applauds passage of H.R. 1 by U.S. House

The following statement may be attributed to Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening following the passage of H.R. 1 by the U.S. House of Representatives today. “Texas Farm Bureau applauds the U.S. House of Representatives [Read More …]

Finding Perspective Amid the Uncertainty

To me, it seems ironic that May is Mental Health Month, both from a farm perspective and from the perspective of a mother. From both perspectives, it’s a month that reminds you about all the [Read More …]

For Chris Pearson, authenticity drives leadership and lasting impact

Chris’ personal connection to the ins and outs of running a successful farming operation shapes how he leads our Animal Nutrition business For Chris Pearson, VP & President, Animal Nutrition, Land O’Lakes, Inc., leadership [Read More …]

IDFA Statement on MAHA Commission Assessment

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., the president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), issued the following statement today on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission’s Making Our Children Healthy Again Assessment: “U.S. dairy [Read More …]

Texas A&M AgriLife announces New World screwworm fact sheet

The New World screwworm has been making headlines lately, and in Texas, it’s top of mind for many. In May, the U.S. Department of Agriculture suspended importations of cattle, horses and bison from Mexico into the [Read More …]

Whole Milk Legislation has 60% Chance This Year, Sen. Welch Says

The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act has a 60% chance of becoming law this year, with congressional momentum building along with consensus that whole milk in schools is the best option for schoolkids, Sen. [Read More …]

The Shift to Feed Efficiency – Based Herd Management: Driving Profitability with Advanced Data

Dr. Shabtai gives an overview of her presentation. Afimilk has a new technology that includes a feed efficiency sensor to determine eating, rumination, heat stress monitoring and more. The Feed Efficiency Service combined with the [Read More …]

June 30 Deadline to Transfer Dairy Revenue Protection Policies to Crop Growers

The Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) deadline for milk producers to transfer providers is June 30, 2025. DRP is a federally subsidized program designed to help dairy producers manage revenue risk. Producers can sign up for [Read More …]

Hear from food safety consumer advocates on how they are navigating the new administration

IDFA’s Regulatory RoundUP virtual conference returns this summer with a great lineup of current and former regulatory experts from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other organizations serving the food, beverage and nutrition sector. [Read More …]

Dairy Job Opportunities Resource Available for Farms Looking for Labor

Dairy Job Opportunities Resource Available for Farms Looking for Labor With Pennsylvania dairy production and associated businesses contributing $11.8 billion annually to the state’s economy, and those businesses creating more than 47,000 jobs, the Center [Read More …]

Congratulations to the graduates of AMPI’s first MasterClass!

Nineteen dedicated member-owners completed this innovative leadership development program focused on preparing the next generation of dairy leaders. Investing in the people who will shape our cooperative’s future is just as important as creating quality [Read More …]

Registration open for Indiana Farm Bureau workshop on ag contracts

Registration is now open for Indiana Farm Bureau’s Agricultural Contracting Program. The event will be held virtually on Thursday, June 26, from 9 a.m. to noon Eastern Time. This program, now in its second [Read More …]

Milk Pasteurization Process: What Is Pasteurized Milk & Why

From the cow to your cup, the U.S. dairy industry follows many strict government regulations, including milk pasteurization, to ensure that milk is safe to drink. When it comes to ensuring the safety of milk and [Read More …]

Checkoff-led Innovation Keeps Dairy in Lead Spot

Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs once said, “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” His words highlight a truth that’s more relevant than ever: to stay ahead, you must keep moving forward, especially when [Read More …]

Purdue Animal Sciences Department honors its 2025 Distinguished Alumni

The Purdue University Department of Animal Sciences recognized three graduates with the 2025 Distinguished Animal Sciences Alumni Awards. The honors celebrate individuals who have made significant contributions to animal agriculture and veterinary medicine. Bret Marsh, [Read More …]

Employee vs. Independent Contractor

An employer-employee relationship exists when a person who hires an individual to perform services has the right to exercise control over the manner and means by which the individual performs his or her services. The [Read More …]

Land O’Lakes, Inc. CEO Beth Ford Named No. 12 on Fortune’s 2025 Most Powerful Women in Business List

Beth Ford is recognized for her advocacy on agriculture policies, immigration reform, and issues that support working Americans and their communities Today, Fortune named Land O’Lakes, Inc. President and CEO Beth Ford as No. 12 [Read More …]

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California Dairy Farms Achieve Major Methane Reduction Milestone

Dairy Cares and the California dairy sector today announced a major milestone in planet-smart dairy farming. This year, the state’s dairy farms will achieve an annual reduction of 5 million metric tons of methane (5 MMTCO2e/year). This has [Read More …]

USDA Authorizes Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Signup

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) is reminding agricultural producers and private landowners to apply for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). The three-week enrollment period opened May 12 and applications [Read More …]

Whole Milk Legislation Has 60% Chance This Year

The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act has a 60% chance of becoming law this year, with congressional momentum building along with consensus that whole milk in schools is the best option for schoolkids, Sen. [Read More …]

The Dairy Alliance Brings Milk’s Got Game Back to the Ballpark as Official Milk Partner of the Danville Dairy Daddies