Articles by Sarah S News Team

PDP presents opportunities for dairy professionals to learn from experts on trending topics This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide “food for thought” for the upcoming growing season [Read More …]

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Sheboygan County

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) in a commercial poultry flock in Sheboygan County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of [Read More …]

Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences launches master’s and PhD programs in animal and dairy sciences

The Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences (ADS) in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences recently received approval from the UW Board of Regents to launch master’s and PhD graduate programs in animal and [Read More …]

Grant Program Now Open for Large Animal Veterinarians to Review Biosecurity Plans

The Grants Will Reimburse Veterinarians For Time Spent Assisting Their Dairy Farm Clients in PA The Center for Dairy Excellence is now accepting applications from large animal veterinarians for the Biosecurity Plan Veterinary Review Program. The [Read More …]

Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) & Price Loss Coverage (PLC)

The Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA), offer financial assistance to agricultural producers. The ARC program provides payments when the actual revenue for a [Read More …]

Domino’s Keeps Delivering for Farmers

Pizza and burgers account for about 45% of all cheese sold through the quick-serve restaurant sector. This is why the dairy checkoff continues its sales-building strategy by working in partnership with global leaders Domino’s, Pizza [Read More …]

How To Get The Most From Sorting Gates To Optimize Labor And Cow Flow

Sorting gates are an increasingly popular solution to automate the process of separating cows for breeding, dry-off, hoof trimming, preg checks and other health interventions. When designed properly, sorting gate technology makes it easy for [Read More …]

Changes in Producer Revenue

In June, the new USDA dairy milk formulas for pricing producer milk will be implemented. When that happens, financial comparisons to past milk Class prices will not be compatible with historic prices. (See this post for details.) [Read More …]

Are We Getting Too Comfortable?

I recently spoke at the Amelicor Corporation’s Conference in Las Vegas and while I was there, I saw someone win $1,000. I asked him what he would do with his winnings, and he responded [Read More …]

Get the Scoop on Safe Manure Storage

This time of year, manure lagoons get emptied before the crops go in. It’s a good time to empty manure storage facilities and apply valuable nutrients to fields. Handling manure brings a new set of [Read More …]

Rollin Ag Resources Makes Its Debut

Newest distribution partner Donny Rollin is no stranger to the dairy industry—in fact, he’s a well-known former farmer with years of practical experience. Last year, he and his family exited the dairy production business, and [Read More …]

2024 Semen Sales Report Reflects a Return to Sales Increases

National Association of Animal Breeders regular members unit sales show domestic and global semen use continues to shift with changes in economics of production. The National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) members report annual units [Read More …]

You Might Already Be Using Artificial Intelligence Without Knowing It

For many of us, artificial intelligence (AI) inadvertently became part of our lives. What are some common and potential applications of AI in agriculture? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it [Read More …]

Is Soil Compaction On Your Dial?

As temperatures rise and soils thaw, the potential for causing soil compaction increases. Is soil compaction on your radar screen? As average farm size increases, farm equipment typically becomes bigger and heavier, posing an increasing [Read More …]

The Impacts of the Reproductive Microbiome on Dairy Cattle Fertility

Reproductive failure, which includes failure to become pregnant and pregnancy loss during any point of gestation, financially devastates the dairy industry each year. With over $2,000 in loss per pregnancy failure, understanding how to mitigate [Read More …]

The New World Screwworm: This Is a Threat to the Dairy Industry

The New World Screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a parasitic fly that poses a significant threat to the dairy industry. This pest, known for its flesh-eating larvae, can cause severe damage to livestock, leading to economic [Read More …]

Wood Boards for Cheese Affinage: A Review of New Science and Findings

Wood boards have been used by cheesemakers for centuries to age cheese. Wood boards support the growth of surface microflora of desirable yeasts, bacteria and molds that help ripen the cheese and contribute to the [Read More …]

What we’re watching: Bills at the Capitol and the Mexican screwworm

The 89th Texas legislative session is likely about half over when you read this, which means it will be extremely busy at the Capitol until session ends on June 2. Texas Association of Dairymen staff and [Read More …]

The Dairy Alliance Teams Up with SEC and ACC College Basketball Stars

Last fall, we took the field with four elite SEC college quarterbacks, Carson Beck of the University of Georgia, Nico Iamaleava of the University of Tennessee, Jaxson Dart of Ole Miss, and Brock Vandagriff of [Read More …]

Producer Sentiment Slips Due to Rising Policy Uncertainty

A breakdown on the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer March results can be viewed at https://purdue.ag/barometervideo. Find the audio podcast discussion for insight on this month’s sentiment at https://purdue.ag/agcast. Weaker expectations for the future led to a decline in farmer [Read More …]

When to Introduce Dairy Foods

The first 1,000 days between pregnancy and a child’s second birthday are a critical time to nourish early brain development1. Dairy foods provide seven of the 14 nutrients identified by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as [Read More …]

NMPF Celebrates Senate Support for Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

The National Milk Producers Federation celebrated strong bipartisan Senate support for the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act as senators begin considering this critical legislation. In a Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry hearing [Read More …]

Grant Program Now Open for Large Animal Veterinarians to Review Biosecurity Plans

The Grants Will Reimburse Veterinarians For Time Spent Assisting Their Dairy Farm Clients in PA The Center for Dairy Excellence is now accepting applications from large animal veterinarians for the Biosecurity Plan Veterinary Review Program. The [Read More …]

U.S. Senate Hearing Highlights Broad, Bipartisan Support for Reinstating Whole and 2% Milk in Schools

In a hearing before the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee today, lawmakers, nutrition experts, and school officials emphasized the need to restore whole and reduced-fat (2%) milk to federal school meal programs. The focus of the hearing was [Read More …]

USDA’s ECAP payment information

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is issuing up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop year. Administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency, ECAP will [Read More …]

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AIR Parametric Expands Heat Stress Insurance Coverage for 2025

U.S. based general agency AIR Parametric, Inc. has announced expanded coverage options for its heat stress insurance product, Milkshake™, in 2025. Following a successful 2024 launch, the innovative parametric insurance solution will now be available to [Read More …]

New bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. House and Senate proposes innovative solutions to the farmland access crisis

Today, the bipartisan New Producer Economic Security Act was introduced in the U.S. House and Senate by Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), Zach Nunn (R-IA-03), Joe Courtney (D-CT-02), Don Davis (D-NC-01), Eric Sorenson (D-IL-17), Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02), and Gabe [Read More …]

C-CHANGE: Advancing Anaerobic Digesters with Innovation