Articles by Sarah S News Team

Will you celebrate with us? This year, NIAA is participating in GivingTuesday and raising money to support our Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders program. Cohort 3 just finished their fourth in-person seminar in Colorado visiting Superior Farms, AgNext, and developing leadership and [Read More …]

Nominations Open for Farm Credit East’s Lipinski Rural Initiatives Award

Farm Credit East recently announced the opening of nominations for the 2025 Lipinski Rural Initiatives Award, which aims to recognize innovative and transformational efforts to revitalize Northeast rural communities. Nominations are due by January 31, [Read More …]

Strong September lifts U.S. dairy exports to best quarter in nearly two years

Gains in milk powder, cheese, whey and other categories drive September MSE volume gain. Year-over-year (YOY) U.S. dairy exports jumped 8.5% in September in milk solids equivalent (MSE) terms, reflecting strengthening global demand in most [Read More …]

Support the Innovative FEED Act: A Key Tool for Dairy’s Sustainability Goals

Fighting for dairy is important. It’s also easy to do, from wherever you are. Sending an email, making a call, using social media, and sharing your story are just a few direct and effective ways [Read More …]

Registration Now Open for Labor Roadshow VIII – Don’t Wait, Register Now!

The Agricultural Workforce Development Council (AWDC) is delighted to remind our audience that Labor Roadshow VIII is this month! With the event just around the corner, it’s time to secure your spot for a series [Read More …]

Climate-Smart Grants Available for PA Dairy Producers

Are you looking to identify and implement climate-smart practices that will benefit your dairy operation? Pennsylvania dairy producers can apply for Climate-Smart Grants available through the CARAT Project, conducted by Penn State University and partners. CARAT stands for [Read More …]

WHO calls for stronger surveillance of H5N1 bird flu among animals

A World Health Organization official on Thursday called for stronger surveillance in animals for evidence of infection with H5N1 bird flu in order to curb its spread. The official also urged stronger efforts to reduce [Read More …]

Dairy Sustainability Alliance Meeting Highlights Innovations Driving Industry Progress

The 2024 Fall Meeting of the Dairy Sustainability Alliance® emphasized the industry’s collective efforts to meet sustainability targets through the adoption of new technologies, best practices and measurement tools. The meeting brought together more than 350 [Read More …]

Managing Fresh Cows, and FMMO Referendum Process

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 insights for dairy producers to manage their teams, cows [Read More …]

Much Remains Unknown in Washington’s New Era

Voters spoke clearly last Nov. 5: They want change in Washington. President-elect Donald Trump’s convincing victory, combined with Republican control of both houses of Congress, provides a clear path for important changes in a wide [Read More …]

Gift Cards are for Giving – Not for Scams

This time of year, gift shopping is in full swing. Many consumers will choose to purchase a prepaid gift card for their friends or family members. Gift cards are popular because the buyer can choose [Read More …]

Expanding Your Retail Farm Market

Learn innovative strategies for attracting customers, boosting sales, and strengthening community ties. Featuring real-world insights from Plum Creek Farm Market and Creamery. Join us for Expanding Your Retail Farm Market, a comprehensive workshop designed to [Read More …]

NMC Webinar Dec. 4: How to Use Parlor Data to Improve Labor Efficiency

The National Mastitis Council has a webinar on Wednesday, Dec. 4. There is no cost to attend if you are not seeking CE credits. You’ll find more details below. Webinar Topic: Leveraging Milk Monitoring and Parlor [Read More …]

Grants Available for Schools to Fund Field Trips to Local Dairy Farms

Any Classroom Enrolled in the Discover Dairy Program Can Apply for a Grant Up to $500 Teachers who have classrooms that are enrolled in the Discover Dairy or Adopt a Cow program are eligible to [Read More …]

Free Biosecurity Kits and Signs Available

Biosecurity Kits: The Center is continuing to work with Penn State to offer printed copies of the Everyday Biosecurity Planning template, along with other resources, to dairies who want to develop and implement a plan. > Click here to [Read More …]

Dairy herd H5N1 update

We are fortunate that our state’s dairy herds remain free of illness from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). To date 616 dairy herds in 15 states across the country have been affected. This pathogen has [Read More …]

What to know about Brooke Rollins, Trump’s pick for agriculture secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has selected former White House aide Brooke Rollins to lead the Department of Agriculture in his second administration. Here are some things to know about Trump’s choice and the agency that Rollins [Read More …]

Discover Innovations in the Growing IQF Cheese Market

OctoFrost Group invites food industry professionals to an exclusive free webinar, The Bright Future of IQF Cheese: Key Factors and Freezing Technologies. This event will explore the dynamic growth and technological advancements in the Individually [Read More …]

60th New Jersey Dairy Princess, Alternate Named

Cassidy Hunt of West Amwell, Hunterdon County, was named the 60th New Jersey State Dairy Princess, and Samantha Wiley of Hillsborough, Somerset County was chosen as Alternate New Jersey Dairy Princess in a ceremony health on [Read More …]

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 …]

Apply for DCHA’s $1,500 scholarships

The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) announced that it will offer two $1,500 scholarships. Applicants must be a college student and DCHA member, or the parent/legal guardian must belong to DCHA. Applications are due [Read More …]

Amplify Management and Communications Skills to Lead Teams Into Success

PDP’s Dairy Managers Institute Offers Three Tiers of Leadership Training As 2024 comes to a close and dairy professionals look ahead to their goals for 2025, the key to accomplishing those priorities is a strong, [Read More …]

Farm Income and Financial Forecasts, December 2024 Update

Webinar Details Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM ET Duration: 1 hour Host: Carrie Litkowski Description USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) releases farm income and balance sheet estimates and forecasts three times a year. These core statistical [Read More …]

Are My Forages Dead or Dormant?

Close inspection reveals if pastures, hayfields, or spring forages are viable after periods of drought. gen_shortcode id=”597″ title=”Article Square 1″]After stretches of droughty weather, producers might wonder if their forages have died or gone dormant [Read More …]

Dairy Forum heads to San Antonio

Dairy Forum heads to San Antonio, Texas, in 2025 with the premier annual event for dairy industry leaders. Presented by the International Dairy Foods Association, Dairy Forum convenes more than 1,000 leaders from across the [Read More …]

Checkoff’s Pizza Strategy Finding Success in Indonesia, Japan

It can be a little mind boggling to consider that about 95% of the world’s population lives outside of the United States. This presents – literally – a world of opportunity for the dairy checkoff. [Read More …]

Brooke L. Rollins, from Texas, to serve as the 33rd United States Secretary of Agriculture

Statement from President Donald J. Trump: It is my Great Honor to nominate Brooke L. Rollins, from the Great State of Texas, to serve as the 33rd United States Secretary of Agriculture. Brooke was on [Read More …]

Conservation Practices Not a One-Size-Fits-All

Any conservation discussion will include cover cropping and conservation tillage use at the forefront. According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, conservation tillage, including no-till, is used on 53% of America’s cropland, making it the most-used [Read More …]

What Do I Do Now?

A lot of businesses, especially in the dairy industry, have run into cash flow problems during the past 18 months. Of course, this has also put negative pressure on their working capital position, i.e. the [Read More …]

Katie Callero Joins SWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program