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IDFA Welcomes Strong Support for Dairy Nutrition, Questions Exclusion of Science Supporting Dairy at All Fat Levels The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) today issued a final scientific report to the U.S. Departments of [Read More …]

World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Dairy December 10, 2024

The milk production forecast for 2024 is raised on higher milk cow numbers. Milk production in 2025 is also raised based on more expected milk cows, partially offset by slower growth in milk per cow. [Read More …]

DATCP Dairy Processor Grants Awarded and Next Application Period Open

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced seven Wisconsin dairy companies will receive a Dairy Processor Grant. The purpose of these grants is to help foster innovation, improve profitability, and sustain [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces three vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board (FIAB). This board makes regulatory and enforcement recommendations to CDFA to help ensure that commercial feed inspections contribute [Read More …]

NFL Player Evan Deckers Selects New England Dairy for My Cause My Cleats

When Tampa Bay Buccaneers long snapper Evan Deckers takes the field this Sunday, he’ll be representing more than just his team. Evan has selected New England Dairy for the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats program. During Weeks 13 & [Read More …]

Dairy West Celebrates 2024 Idaho and Utah Milk Quality Award Winners

Dairy West proudly announces the winners of the 2024 Idaho and Utah Milk Quality Awards, honoring outstanding dairies recognized for their exceptional commitment to milk quality. These prestigious awards, presented at the 2024 Dairy West [Read More …]

Scientific Report of 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Now Available Online

HHS and USDA will consider the independent Committee’s expert advice as the departments develop the next edition of Dietary Guidelines The Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is now available on DietaryGuidelines.gov. The [Read More …]

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MFBF Sets 2025 Priority Issues

The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) Board of Directors recently identified its top legislative priorities for the 2025 session following the organization’s annual meeting, held Nov. 21-23. Based on grassroots policies developed by Farm Bureau [Read More …]

NYS HPAI Industry Webinar

Monday, December 16, 2024 11:00 AM | (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets cordially invites you to attend the HPAI Industry Webinar on Monday, December 16, [Read More …]

Long Green Farms to Share Their Story During Producer Showcase at PA Dairy Summit

The PA Dairy Summit Will Feature Four Keynote Sessions, Including Two Producer Showcases The 2025 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit is centered around the idea that designing our futures in the dairy industry begins with the decisions [Read More …]

Farm Bill: Farmers are in need; Congress needs to act now!

WHAT IS HAPPENING: Congress, as a whole, is failing America’s families, not just on the farm, but in every home that relies on the safe, affordable food grown by the men and women who work [Read More …]

IDFA Shares U.S. Dairy’s Priorities with Trump Administration

Appeals to President-Elect’s Team to Help Create ‘New Golden Age’ for U.S. Dairy The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is sharing a comprehensive set of federal policy priorities today with President-Elect Trump’s transition team. IDFA [Read More …]

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CRV supports farmers with a broad selection of comprehensive bulls

Farmers today have a lot on their minds. CRV can ease their concerns with a lineup of bulls that guarantees a healthy herd, capable of efficient and trouble-free production. With the latest 2024 proof run, [Read More …]

Alltech 2024 U.S. Harvest Analysis early insights reveal surge in mycotoxin contamination

Preliminary analysis of corn silage samples in the U.S. reveals a high increase in mycotoxin contamination compared to 2023, with all samples containing two or more mycotoxins. Mycotoxins are produced by certain species of molds [Read More …]

Geoff Vanden Heuvel: First, Do No Harm

I had the privilege of being a panel member at the 10-year anniversary event of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, which was sponsored by the California Department of Water Resources last month. The moderator of [Read More …]

Driven by Cheese, Dairy Consumption Rises Again

Propelled by record cheese use and gains in butter, cottage cheese and yogurt, U.S. per capita dairy consumption returned to 1950s levels last year, according to USDA data released just before Thanksgiving. At 661 pounds per person, the amount [Read More …]

Farm Credit of Central Florida and Southwest Georgia Farm Credit Announce Merger Plans

Farm Credit of Central Florida and Southwest Georgia Farm Credit are pleased to announce the board of directors of both associations have unanimously agreed to pursue a merger of the two organizations by signing a [Read More …]

Transition Cow Management, Health Goals for the Holidays, and Market Update

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 feature topics for keeping yourself, your herd and your business healthy [Read More …]

2025 PDP Managers Academy: Strengthen Teams and Build a Winning Culture

Exclusive Tours and Executive Training set for Jan. 7-9, 2025, in Dallas Dairy executives can start the new year with a new focus on building stronger teams and culture in their organizations. “People: your game [Read More …]

Meet the Keynote Speakers for 2025 PA Dairy Summit

Join us at the PA Dairy Summit on February 5-6, 2025 where you’ll join forward-thinking dairy producers and industry professionals, hear from 20+ speakers, and learn how to bring our future to life with the decisions we [Read More …]

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Animal Agriculture Alliance announces 2024 College Aggies Online scholarship winners

Purdue University student and Louisiana State University club take home top prizes Emma Zaicow, a Purdue University student, and Les Voyageurs, a Louisiana State University club, took home the top prizes in the Animal Agriculture [Read More …]

IDFA Presents Leadership Award to Six Federal Officials at Annual Celebration of Dairy Reception

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today recognized six distinguished individuals for their exceptional contributions to food, nutrition, agricultural policymaking and ongoing support of the dairy industry. During IDFA’s annual Celebration of Dairy, held at [Read More …]

eCommerce program reaches customers throughout online sales path

Our eCommerce program is the latest way that we make the dairy category more modern, shoppable, and profitable. We partner directly with retailers to help improve dairy sales online. And it’s working. Dairy is currently [Read More …]

Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference

Overview The Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference is 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 …]

USDA Designates Numerous New York Counties as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Weather Events

This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used [Read More …]

USDA Announces New Federal Order, Begins National Milk Testing Strategy to Address H5N1 in Dairy Herds

New Federal Order Will Require National Milk Testing and Support State Officials and Dairy Regulators; Builds on Actions to Protect Farms, Farmworkers and Communities from H5N1 Avian Influenza Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) [Read More …]

Call for Nominations: Indiana Dairy Producer of the Year and Indiana Young Dairy Producer of the Year