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The meeting included remarks from partners and recognition of milestone events and outstanding members. Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) members and guests gathered in Novi, Michigan, on March 19 for MMPA’s 109th Annual Meeting. The [Read More …]

Verley Unveils the World’s First Functional Dairy Proteins Portfolio, Marking a New Era in Food Innovation

Verley, a French biotech company specializing in sustainable food solutions, announces the launch of the world’s first portfolio of functionalized precision fermentation dairy proteins, designed to overcome the limitations of both traditional and plant-based alternatives. [Read More …]

LAST CHANCE to register for Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference!

We’re less than a week out from the premier event for makers of ice cream, frozen desserts, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, dips, and spreads, focusing specifically on innovations in research, technology, and emerging market [Read More …]

Focus on wild bird populations

HPAI WEBINAR Join PRO-DAIRY, the Northeast Dairy Producers Association and New York Farm Bureau for an HPAI Webinar focused on bird control. Experts from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC) will share their perspective [Read More …]

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Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program Rebrands with New Logo

Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program launched a new logo with a clean, modern design that better connects with a broad consumer audience. The logo contains a milk splash to emphasize dairy products and their connection to [Read More …]

Check for Contaminants in Hay

Making and feeding hay can be tricky business. After a long season feeding hay, livestock producers are getting a lot of experience judging hay by its appearance. The way hay looks and feels can be [Read More …]

Financial assistance announced for Rio Grande Valley farmers impacted by water crisis

The following statement may be attributed to Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening following today’s announcement of $280 million in economic relief for Rio Grande Valley farmers suffering from Mexico’s ongoing failure to meet its [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Congratulates Dr. Martin Makary on Confirmation as FDA Commissioner

Roberta Wagner, senior vice president of regulatory and scientific affairs at the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement following the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Dr. Martin Makary as commissioner of the U.S. [Read More …]

Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC and Agrauxine by Lesaffre Announce Private Label and Supply Agreement

Syngenta Crop Protection has signed an agreement with Agrauxine by Lesaffre to private label and exclusively distribute Syngenta’s products STROVEQ® and SPREXIMA®. STROVEQ is a systemic resistance inducer and SPREXIMA, is a biofungicide. These products will be [Read More …]

DFA touts dairy’s nutritional benefits

It’s National Nutrition Month and we all know that dairy products are a powerhouse of calcium and protein — but did you know it’s a great way to get selenium for a strong immune system and potassium [Read More …]

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Learn how to navigate legal and legislative activism at the 2025 Stakeholders Summit

Activist groups are increasingly using legislation and litigation to target animal agriculture The current state of policy and legal landscapes present challenges for animal agriculture, as animal rights groups continue to target how, and [Read More …]

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Dairy’s Foundation Live, Silent Auctions Raise $50,000

The foundation’s 2025 auctions raised funds to benefit dairy leadership, education The dairy community showed its support for education, outreach and programs to support the next generation of dairy leaders at the 2025 Professional Dairy [Read More …]

“A Win for Hoosier Farmers” — Governor Braun Signs Freedom & Opportunity Bill HEA 1149 into Law

Today, Governor Mike Braun signed House Enrolled Act 1149 into law. This bill helps Hoosier farmers by creating a new online portal, giving them a one-stop shop for tools to communicate with the state government [Read More …]

USDA Announces Dr. Jaye L. Hamby as NIFA Director

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of Dr. Jaye L. Hamby as the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). As Director, Dr. Hamby will lead [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Reports Strong 2024 Financial Results

Farm Credit East reported solid 2024 financial results at its annual meeting held earlier this week. Continued loan growth coupled with strong earnings allowed Farm Credit East to distribute a combined $140 million in patronage [Read More …]

West Virginia Joins Virginia, California in Banning Certified Color Additives in Schools

The Governor of West Virginia signed into law a statewide food additive ban, providing that any food or beverage with butylate hydroxyanisole (BHA), propylparaben, and FD&C certified colors Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2, Green No. 3, [Read More …]

IDFA Warns USTR Shipbuilding Proposal Will Lead to 8% Decline in Dairy Exports, Skyrocketing Shipping Costs

IDFA Supports Administration’s Efforts to Strengthen U.S. Shipbuilding, Urges USTR to Reconsider Proposal The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today submitted formal comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) urging the agency to reconsider [Read More …]

Teachers Invited to Join “Adopt a Cow” Spring Live Chats With 33 Dairy Farms

Those Interested in Learning More About Dairy Farming and Adopt a Cow Program Can Join The more than 43,000 classrooms participating in Discover Dairy’s Adopt a Cow program for the 2024-25 school year will be [Read More …]

Why the Farm Bill affects everyone-not just farmers

You’ve probably heard of the U.S. Farm Bill, but do you know what it is? While it may seem like it only affects farmers, this complex legislation impacts everyone — whether you buy groceries, care [Read More …]

USDEC and NMPF Sign Partnership with Guatemalan Dairy Association

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), and Guatemalan Dairy Development Association, ASODEL, signed a memorandum of understanding yesterday that will strengthen ties between the U.S. and Guatemalan dairy industries as they [Read More …]

Business management practices grant funding available

Plan for long-term business viability Grant funds are available to engage the services of dairy professionals for farm business planning, operational planning, record keeping and advisory team projects through the Dairy Advancement Program. The Dairy [Read More …]

March 21st HPAI Afternoon Update

A new case has been reported in Franklin County for HPAI. The following PA counties currently have an open Control Zone for commercial poultry cases: Franklin Lancaster You can continue to find out if your dairy farm is [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Donates $50,000 to the National Professional Agricultural Student Organization

Supports Its Educational Advancement Program Inaugural donation will foster agricultural education and leadership opportunities for future industry talent Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a [Read More …]

Calving Corner Exhibit Reaches Hundreds of Thousands of Consumers Thanks to Industry Support

The Calving Corner Exhibit Is Part of the PA Farm Show Each Year To help share the story of Pennsylvania dairy farming directly with consumers and families, the 2025 Calving Corner exhibit reached hundreds [Read More …]

DCHA webinar highlights coccidiosis prevention, treatment, control

“Coccidiosis in Calves: Natural Alternatives Compared to Ionophores for Coccidiosis Control” headlines the April 3 Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) webinar. Michael Ballou, Texas Tech University, and Ellie Burroughs, Anpario technical product manager, will [Read More …]

Gopher Dairy Camp Registration is Opening Soon!

Registration is opening on April 15th for the 2025 Gopher Dairy Camp, which will be held June 12-14, 2025. The Gopher Dairy Camp is open to youth who have completed grades six through nine but [Read More …]

Dairy’s Pronounced Advantage Over Plant-Based Alternatives

“This is a list of ingredients from foods — carrageenan, riboflavin, monosodium glutamate and 20 others that I can’t pronounce.” – HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This column isn’t here to call out specific [Read More …]

What Manure Technology Did You See at World Ag Expo?

Thankfully the first two days of the Expo had great weather. There were some exciting new creations for agriculture. Like you, I clocked miles walking around, kicked tires, listened to pitches, and asked questions. I [Read More …]

Real California Milk Kicks Off Annual Search For The Best Pizza Recipes Featuring California Cheese & Dairy

2025 Real California Pizza Contest features more finalists, new categories and $30,000 in total cash prizes The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today launched the seventh annual Real California Pizza Contest, a nationwide search for [Read More …]

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