Articles by Sarah S News Team

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement today following the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the U.S. Department of Health [Read More …]

Spring Crop Sales Closing Deadline is March 15

The deadline to insure spring crops in the northeast for the 2025 crop year is March 15, 2025. Insurable spring crops include field and vegetable crops such as corn, soybeans, barley, oats, fresh market sweet [Read More …]

Indiana Farm Bureau Introduces New Ag Threats & Security Conference

Registration is now open for the Indiana Ag Threats & Security Summit – a new program that addresses threats and security issues related to agriculture – presented by Indiana Farm Bureau in partnership with the [Read More …]

Science Makes the Case for Whole Milk, Teicholz Says

You don’t have to be part of the dairy sector to see how important whole milk is for children, best-selling author Nina Teicholz, Ph.D., said in the latest Dairy Defined Podcast. That’s because nutrition [Read More …]

Young Farmers and Ranchers: The next generation of ag advocates

Farm Bureau’s YF&R program trains and equips young agriculturalists to educate policymakers The Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) Committee empowers young agriculturalists in a wide range of ag-related occupations. By fostering a passion [Read More …]

NMPF Statement on Bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

“NMPF commends House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-PA, and Rep. Kim Schrier, D-WA, for continuing to lead their bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act to help increase kids’ access to milk’s vital [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board Selects Student Ambassadors to Share California Dairy Messages With International Audience

Anissa Borges and Dayana Limon Santiago selected to represent Real California Milk in Thailand Anissa Borges of Tulare and Dayana Limon Santiago of Wasco have been selected to represent the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) [Read More …]

Agricultural Exports 101

Trade is a hot topic with a lot of uncertainty. Trade policy decisions being made in Washington will impact farmers and ranchers in the countryside. This Market Intel report is the first in a series [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds House Committee Passage of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce today passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act in 2025—a bill that would allow for whole (3.25%) and reduced-fat (2%) milk to once again be served [Read More …]

$1.1M in Grants Available to Boost Dairy Co-Packing in the Northeast

Funding to Strengthen Regional Dairy Supply Chain and Bring New Products to Market The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation (NE-DBIC) announces a $1.1 million investment in regional dairy processing through the Dairy Co-Packing Grant. This funding supports [Read More …]

Holstein Foundation Graduates Young Dairy Leaders Institute Class 13

An exceptional group of young dairy professionals recently completed the Holstein Foundation’s Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI). Seventy-four participants from across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico graduated from Class 13. The last phase [Read More …]

DHIA

Challenge your mindset in transformative workshop at 2025 Stakeholders Summit

Early bird registration rates available through Feb. 28 Cohen, former animal protein executive and current CEO of the American Cider Association, will lead a transformative workshop on the “challenger mindset” at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s [Read More …]

IDP in Motion: Coming Together, Sharing Experiences

Our 2025 Dairy Forum was a great success as we came together to learn and share experiences. While there were numerous special moments from our time in French Lick, one stands out in my mind. [Read More …]

Congratulations to the 2025 PA Dairy Industry Award Winners

Congratulations to the following dairy professionals who received this year’s Dairy Industry Awards and were honored at the 2025 PA Dairy Summit! The annual awards program recognizes dairy professionals who showcase leadership, service, and excellence across the [Read More …]

How small can co-digestion economically go?

Research presented in this webinar was supported by a grant from the New York Farm Viability Institute. Anaerobic digestion (AD) of dairy manure in New York and many other regions has grown substantially in the last five [Read More …]

National Hot Chocolate Milk Day

Hot chocolate milk is one of our most popular school programs for a good reason – it’s simple for school nutrition staff and delicious for students. Hot chocolate milk can be served as a part [Read More …]

2025 Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Award Winners Announced

Painter, Paxton and Sattazahn Were Recognized at the 2025 PA Dairy Summit At this year’s Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania, Center for Dairy Excellence, and Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association awarded three dairy [Read More …]

Smart, simple ways to keep your shop safe.

The shop is one of the most integral parts of any agricultural operation – it’s your business headquarters. A building for equipment and maintenance activities can morph into a meeting space, offices, and training room. [Read More …]

DATCP Announces Appointment of Julie Lassa as Administrator

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski announced Julie Lassa as Administrator of the Division of Agricultural Development. “Julie has decades of experience with the agriculture industry, stakeholder relationships, and leadership,” [Read More …]

Future of Success session to Engage Teens, Boost Leadership, Communication Skills

Two 2025 PDP Business Conference sessions designed for teens 15-18 Today’s teenagers have a wealth of opportunities ahead of them including a variety of career options in the agriculture and dairy industries. Regardless of the [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Seeks Communication Intern for 2025 National Holstein Convention

Holstein Association USA is excited to announce the 2025 National Holstein Convention Internship, an exceptional opportunity for students pursuing careers in dairy, agriculture, or communications-related fields. This internship will take place from June 20 to [Read More …]

DCRC Webinar Feb. 20: Managing Reproduction in Era of Automation

A free webinar on Thursday, Feb. 20, presented by Dr. Ricardo Chebel of the University of Florida. Hosted by the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC), the webinar will explore how advancements in automation and precision [Read More …]

Windfall Bio’s Methane-Eating Microbes Receive Critical Certification

Certification milestone marks first step in establishing a market for organic fertilizer product, as company successfully achieves commercial-scale production of its methane-eating microbes Windfall Bio, a leader in methane-to-value solutions, announced today that its “OptiMem” [Read More …]

ACS & ACEF Conference Scholarship Opportunities

The American Cheese Society 2025 Annual Conference in Sacramento, CA is just around the corner, and the American Cheese Education Foundation (ACEF) is helping to bring the excitement with multiple scholarships up for grabs! ACEF will be awarding [Read More …]

Dairy World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates

Milk supply and use estimates for 2024 are adjusted to reflect December domestic and trade data. For 2025, milk production is reduced due to lower expected cow inventories. On a fat basis, domestic use is [Read More …]

Registration available for Three Ag Supervisory Leadership Courses

Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development is excited to offer three upcoming Ag Supervisory Leadership courses. Registration is currently open and closes on March 12th. For the first time, registrants have the opportunity to engage in two [Read More …]

Insights and Strategies at the Professional Dairy Producers 2025 Business Conference