Articles by Sarah S News Team

North Carolina State University has named Asha Miles as the new director of Dairy Records Management Systems (DRMS), a trusted provider of dairy information and decision tools. Miles brings fresh leadership and extensive hands-on dairy [Read More …]

What Does Your Future Hold?

Whenever you stay in business for a long time, the day will arrive when you must consider, for many potentially different reasons, whether you wish to stay in the business or leave. Many agricultural producers [Read More …]

California Dairies, Inc. Celebrates Grand Opening of New State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility

California Dairies, Inc. (CDI), the largest dairy farmer-owned cooperative in the state, today celebrated the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art manufacturing plant, Valley Natural Beverages (VNB) in Bakersfield, CA. The 200,000 square-foot greenfield facility [Read More …]

Control Buttercup and Poison Hemlock in Pastures Now

Buttercup and poison hemlock tend to dominate many pastures throughout the state, and now is the time to manage them for best control. Buttercup Control Pastures that are yellow because of buttercup infestations are a [Read More …]

New Sort my Cow Sort Gate Receives the 2025 Professional Dairy Producers Nexus™ Award

CowManager, a global leader in cow monitoring solutions, has been honored with the prestigious Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) Nexus™ Award for its innovative Sort my Cow Sort Gate system. The company accepted the award [Read More …]

It’s Just What They Do: Farmers and Ranchers Care for the Land

The word “conservation” isn’t as catchy as buzzwords and phrases like “sustainability,” “regenerative” or “climate smart,” but they’re all at the root of farmers’ and ranchers’ core value of being good stewards of the land [Read More …]

Better feed, fewer burps: UF scientists target dairy gas emissions

University of Florida researchers are testing a new type of cattle feed that could help dairy cows release less methane gas from burps and flatulence and use nutrients more efficiently. Because methane traps heat in [Read More …]

Sorghum Forage: A Resilient Option with Smart Management

A new resource provides insight on managing prussic acid toxicity in sorghum AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has published a new resource for livestock producers, “Management Strategies of Prussic Acid Toxicity [Read More …]

Rigorous Milk and Dairy Safety Testing Continues

Pause in FDA Proficiency Program Does Not Affect Safety or Quality of Milk and Dairy Products Roberta Wagner, senior vice president of regulatory and scientific affairs at the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), issued the [Read More …]

Indiana Farm Bureau Selects 2025 Student Scholarship Winners

Indiana Farm Bureau recently awarded five scholarships to incoming or current college students pursuing careers in agriculture. For the second year, INFB awarded the Ag Impact Scholarships, which highlight applicants who demonstrate a lasting effect [Read More …]

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Don’t Miss Out! Apply for Dairy’s Foundation Grants by June 1

Grants of up to $10,000 available to programs educating dairy producers, students and communities Nonprofit organizations with new ideas to support dairy farmers and increase public trust in the people and products of dairy are [Read More …]

Elopak opens first U.S. carton plant at Little Rock, Arkansas

Global packaging company Elopak today opened its first ever U.S. carton converting plant in Little Rock, Arkansas. The state-of-the-art factory costs USD 100 million and will produce Pure-Pak® cartons for liquid dairy products, juices, plant-based [Read More …]

Chester County Dairy Producer Gives the Scoop on Launching Wholesale Ice Cream Business From the Ground Up

Kacie Hershey grew up at Ar-Joy Farms in Chester County, Pennsylvania, but it wasn’t until a year ago that she returned to the farm in a full-time capacity. As the third generation, Kacie farms alongside [Read More …]

USTR Calls Out Misuse of Geographical Indications as Major Trade Barrier

The Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) said they appreciated the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) decision to spotlight protection of common food names in [Read More …]

In First 100 Days, Secretary Rollins Affirms POTUS’ Economic Policy, Empowers Rural America, and Fights to Expand Market Access for U.S. Farmers

In the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has rolled out a five point plan to lower the cost of eggs, worked to expand market access for [Read More …]

Young Leaders: Kiley Pagel and Megan Abeyta

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast’s Young Leaders series, Peggy Coffeen and Kiley Pagel from Pagel’s Family Businesses welcome Dr. Megan Abeyta, an independent dairy nutritionist with GPS Dairy Consulting. Dr. Abeyta shares [Read More …]

Indiana Farm Bureau celebrates legislative wins for agriculture in 2025

At the conclusion of the 2025 Indiana General Assembly, Indiana Farm Bureau celebrated several legislative successes for Hoosier farmers. The major priorities for INFB heading into this year were to modernize the farmland property tax [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Accepting Applications to Support Northeast Farmers Markets

Farm Credit East is now accepting applications for its Farmers Market Grant program. This annual program provides small grants to Northeast farmers markets to support their promotion and development efforts. Interested farmers markets may apply [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins visits Ohio with Governor Mike DeWine to Discuss USDA’s Efforts to Address Avian Influenza, Support Family Farmers

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited Ohio with Governor Mike DeWine to talk firsthand farmers and discuss how USDA is working to support family farms and stop the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza [Read More …]

Actus Nutrition Acquires Protein Facility from Foremost Farms USA

Deal includes exclusive long-term whey protein supply agreement Actus Nutrition (“Actus”), a leading vertically-integrated nutritional ingredients manufacturer and portfolio company of Butterfly Equity (“Butterfly”), today finalized an agreement to purchase a 99,000 sq. ft. processing [Read More …]

Understanding Global Dairy Trade in the Trump Era

Join NMPF for a members-only webinar examining the latest developments in U.S. trade policy under the Trump administration and how global markets are responding. President and CEO Gregg Doud, alongside experts from NMPF’s trade policy [Read More …]

Siemers Holsteins Named 2025 National Dairy Shrine Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder

The National Dairy Shrine recognizes Siemers Holstein Farm, Inc. of Newton, Wisconsin as the 2025 recipient of the Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder Award. This honor is awarded annually to a breeder who exemplifies success in [Read More …]

Two Dairy Business Advisors to Simplify Process of Understanding Breakeven Costs During Free Webinar on May 9

The Free “Protecting Your Profits” Webinar Will Take Place on May 9 at 12 p.m. EST On Friday, May 9 from 12-1 p.m., the Center for Dairy Excellence will host a “Protecting Your Profits” webinar [Read More …]

Alfred State agriculture host students in NYS Animal and Agricultural Leadership Program

Twenty high school students participating in the New York State Animal and Agricultural Leadership (AAL) Program visited Alfred State recently. The students also visited Alfred University and Lent Hill Dairy during their immersive, hands-on experience [Read More …]

Organic Trade Association reports sales of organic products at $71.6 billion

Growth rate more than doubling overall marketplace. U.S. sales of certified organic products accelerated in 2024 with an annual growth rate of 5.2%, more than double that of the overall marketplace which grew at 2.5% [Read More …]

Brazil boosts biosecurity in dairy farms

Did you know that Brazil has more cattle than people? No less than 238.6 million heads, and such a huge herd requires solid prevention plans. That’s why we partnered with state-led Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) to [Read More …]

USDA develops resource to help veterinary professionals recognize, respond to screwworm

Animal health officials advise veterinary professionals to watch for New World screwworm signs in companion animals, livestock, and wildlife Veterinarians will play a critical role in mobilizing a response should New World screwworm (NWS, Cochliomyia hominivorax) [Read More …]

Repro Management in Robotic Facilities

Overview Robotic dairy systems allow producers to more efficiently identify, segregate and inseminate cows than in a traditional setting, enhancing the overall performance of their reproductive programs. Reproduction management plays a critical role in any [Read More …]

A Letter to the Draft Visitors from a Wisconsin Dairy Farmer

Welcome to America’s Dairyland! We’re so glad you chose to visit Wisconsin this spring for the 2025 draft. I’m Derek Orth, a life-long Wisconsinite and dairy farmer. Whether you flew in or drove, there’s a [Read More …]

On Resetting Our Relationships