Articles by Sarah S News Team

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded $180,000 for organizations to enhance agricultural education and leadership opportunities under the 2024California Agriculture License Plate (CalAgPlate) grant program. The CalAgPlate program is funded with proceeds generated through [Read More …]

When Abnormal Becomes Routine: How to Spot and Stop Bovine Respiratory Disease

Stay vigilant in your vaccination protocols and calf management to prevent BRD. When you do the same task day after day, month after month, it’s easy to overlook the small signs of a bigger problem, [Read More …]

Indiana Dairy Producers Scholarship Opportunity

Indiana Dairy Producers is pleased to offer a $1000 Scholarship to be awarded at the 2025 Indiana Dairy Forum. Eligibility for this scholarship is as follows: Student must plan to attend a trade school, technical school, community college, [Read More …]

Zoetis Announces Strategic Research Collaboration with AgNext to Bolster Cattle Industry Science and Discovery

Research will help establish baseline measurements as part of animal lifecycle assessments Zoetis announced it has entered a collaboration with Colorado State University’s AgNext to advance research in sustainable animal production. Together, Zoetis and AgNext [Read More …]

Scaling the Vision: 10,000 Cows by 2032

Tommy Oesch from Swiss Lane Farms in Michigan spoke with Peggy Coffeen about a transition that he has personally made in the past 6 months. The transition from operations manager to full-time visionary for Swiss Lane Farms. Find out how [Read More …]

CDCB Evaluation Enhancements: December 2024

Three updates are effective with the evaluations on December 3, 2024, to incorporate new learnings and continuously enhance accuracy of CDCB genetic results. Residual Feed Intake: A minor calculation update reflects current standards in calculating [Read More …]

Vanguard Renewables Expands Leadership Team to Strengthen RNG Supply Effort

Vanguard Renewables®, a leading renewable natural gas producer, is pleased to announce additions to its Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Supply team. Justin Brady has joined as Vice President of RNG Supply, and Jeffrey Allison as [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 …]

Spread the News: Butter & Cheese Consumption at Record Highs as U.S. Demand for Dairy Spikes in 2023

New USDA Report shows per-capita consumption of butter and cheese at record highs as total dairy consumption matches historical high Some say it’s butter late than never. Others say dairy is melting the competition. However you choose [Read More …]

NMPF Poised for Action-Packed 2025 as Republicans Sweep

NMPF is analyzing the results of the 2024 elections, building new relationships and strengthening old ones as business-as-usual in Washington promises to shift next year with Republican control of the White House and both houses [Read More …]

UW–Madison students support dairy business innovation through class projects

Wisconsin’s dairy industry is a powerhouse generating more than $45 billion every year and is known for driving innovation. For individual businesses, that means constantly seeking improvements to processes, products and promotion. Students in the [Read More …]

Dynamic, profit-boosting graduates join proven lineup at Select Sires

Select Sires graduated eight Holstein, four Jersey and one Brown Swiss sire to daughter-proven lineups following the December sire summary. “Returning dollars to the dairy is a top priority and Select Sires delivers on [Read More …]

Farmer Sentiment Following the U.S. Election Reaches Highest Levels Since May 2021

A breakdown on the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer November 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. Farmer sentiment jumped again in November as the Purdue University-CME Group [Read More …]

Feeding Grazing Cattle Seaweed Cuts Methane Emissions by Almost 40%

Findings Offer Solution for More Climate-Friendly Cattle Farming Seaweed is once again showing promise for making cattle farming more sustainable. A new study by researchers at the University of California, Davis, found that feeding grazing [Read More …]

NRCS Agricultural Land Easements Protect Privately-Owned Croplands and Grasslands

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting the second round of applications for enrollment into the Agricultural Land Easement (ALE) program. Applications for fiscal year 2025 funding must be received by December 31, 2024. USDA’s [Read More …]

Maola Local Dairies Giving Tuesday

As we celebrate hashtag#GivingTuesday, we thank YOU for purchasing milk at the Milk For Good booth at the State Fair of Virginia this year. Alongside your generosity, we’re honored to be able to donate more [Read More …]

Junior All American Winners of 2024 Announced by American Jersey Cattle Association

Twenty-six (26) Jersey youth between nine and 20 coming from 13 states were recognized by the American Jersey Cattle Association. These youth were recognized as the 2024 Junior All American winners. In all, 169 youth [Read More …]

Emma Townsend Crowned National Jersey Queen

Emma Townsend, LaFayette, Ind., has been crowned the 67th National Jersey Queen. Emma was presented with the Charlene Nardone Crown by outgoing National Jersey Queen Clancey Krahn, Albany, Ore., on November 10, 2024, at the start [Read More …]

Dairy Girl Network Honors Forward Under 40 Award Winners

Dairy Girl Network (DGN) honored four dairywomen with the Forward Under 40 Award, sponsored by Elanco, at the DGN Forward TogetHER biennial national conference in Independence, Mo., in November. The four dairywomen recognized for the [Read More …]

Winterproof Your Farm Tires: Essential Tips for the Cold Season

Winter is coming, and with it comes colder temperatures, wet or icy ground, and snow in some areas. Despite the changing weather conditions, you still need to get work done, and farm tire maintenance is [Read More …]

California Dairy Artisans Offer One Stop Shopping For Everyone On Your List

From Oprah’s Favorites Things to an Ice Cream Advent Calendar, California Dairy Artisans Offer One Stop Shopping For Everyone on Your List The holiday countdown is on and, with schedules tight, the gifting experts at Real [Read More …]

2024 Farm Income Decline Confirmed in USDA Update

USDA’s December 2024 farm income forecast confirms just how tough a year it’s been for American agriculture, with slightly revised projections offering little relief to farmers, who are losing nearly a quarter of their income [Read More …]

CowManager introduces Youngstock Monitor

Optimizes rearing for future herd health and productivity CowManager, the trusted ear sensor monitoring system with more than 10 years of helping U.S. dairy producers improve cow management, is excited to launch Youngstock Monitor, a [Read More …]

USDA-FDA Seek Information About Food Date Labeling, Aim is to Provide Further Clarity, Transparency

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) today are announcing a joint Request for Information (RFI) about food date labeling, which includes the usage of terms such as “Sell [Read More …]

Happy Holidays: Thank You for Supporting Dairy

On this Giving Tuesday, as we enjoy the season of gratitude and thankfulness, we want to say thank you for your involvements in our efforts over the past year to ensure dairy remains strong and vibrant in Pennsylvania. Keep reading to [Read More …]

Pa Dairymen’s Association Announces New Signature Milkshake Flavor

New “mint” milkshake to debut at pre-farm show December pop ups at select Central PA Giant stores The Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, one of the state’s leading advocates for dairy farmers, is excited to offer a NEW Signature [Read More …]

Dairy farm couple’s night out – Utica

Dairy farming couples, come enjoy time away from the farm with each other. We’ll provide a free meal and opportunities to network and socialize with other farming couples. Monica Kramer McConkey, MDA rural mental health [Read More …]

Overreaching Department of Labor rule halted

The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and other industry coalition members achieved a crucial win on a labor rule in November that will help farmers across the country. AFBF and its partners were granted a [Read More …]

Center of Dairy Excellence Dairy Markets & Management Update

Why do you keep hearing about biosecurity, and what is it?: Production systems are ever changing, while wildlife and domestic animal populations continue to present new disease challenges. Because of this, there are ever changing [Read More …]

Center for Dairy Excellence Awards $185,000 to Help Dairy Producers Enhance Efficiency and Cow Comfort