Articles by Sarah S News Team

Nominations now open for 2025 IDFA Laureate, Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year, Food Safety Leadership, and Workplace of the Year The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is seeking nominations for four top awards presented [Read More …]

Thousands of Farmers Could Unknowingly Face Federal Fines or Jail Time

Time is running out for thousands of farmers who may face steep fines and possible jail time for failing to file their businesses with the federal government. Jan. 1, 2025, is the deadline to [Read More …]

Farmer Focus on the Chapin Family Farms

At a time when there were more questions than answers about the H5N1 virus in dairy cattle, when any dairy farmer who spoke about the outbreak risked becoming the face of the new disease, Doug [Read More …]

IDFA Women in Dairy Network Wins IDF Innovation Award for Women’s Empowerment

The International Dairy Federation (IDF) today awarded the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) Women in Dairy network with the IDF Dairy Innovation Awards for Innovation in Women Empowerment. The awards celebrate the global dairy sector’s commitment to innovation, [Read More …]

Soil Erosion, Inflammation and Harvest Safety Take Center Stage

Timely opportunities for dairy producers to engage with leading experts on trending topics Timely topics to protect the health of your soil, cows and team members will be featured in next week’s episodes of The [Read More …]

I Farm and I Vote, What about You?

Thomas Jefferson once said “We do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.” Today’s elections are filled with lots of noise, grand jesters and pointed campaigns. What is [Read More …]

Study Shows Direct Regulation of California Dairy Sector Harmful to Economy and Climate Priorities

The California Cattle Council today released a new report, “Economic Analysis of California Dairy Consolidation, Attrition, and Policy Leakage.” The data driven economic analysis, conducted by ERA Economics, looks at California dairy sector trends, market [Read More …]

What’s ahead for HPAI in Texas?

The dairy industry is still working to better understand the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak that impacted the Texas dairy herds this past spring. As other states continue to deal with this disease and [Read More …]

Manure Storage Design and Safety Considerations with Gypsum Bedding

Surprise! Open-air, outdoor manure storages pose dangers even with all that fresh air around. A series of investigations by farmers, manure haulers, Penn State Extension personnel and industry leaders identified that gypsum-laced manure was capable [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Cares Contributes $20,000 to Disaster Relief Efforts

Following the recent devastating weather events in the southeast U.S., Farm Credit East has announced its Farm Credit East Cares Community Fund will donate $20,000 to relief efforts, including to organizations supporting the region’s agricultural [Read More …]

Dairy Producers: Register Today for One-Day Event to Unlock Your Farm’s Sustainability Potential

PDP Carbon, Crops + Cows program offered across the state Nov. 12, 13 and 14 Conversations about carbon footprint, emissions and sustainability are everywhere. For dairy producers already focused on managing their cows, land and [Read More …]

88% of Parents Want Whole and 2% Milk in School Meals

Nine in ten parents serve whole or 2% milk to their children at home, and 81% support Congress passing legislation to allow schools to serve the same options As the nation celebrates National School Lunch [Read More …]

Speakers Announced for NIAA’s 14th Annual Antibiotics Symposium

The 2024 Symposium theme is: Combatting AMR Together: Shared Commitment, Shared Success The National Institute for Animal Agriculture’s (NIAA) Antibiotics Council co-chairs, Dr. Heather Fowler and Dr. Alexandra Medley have been leading the Symposium planning [Read More …]

Winners of Indiana Farm Bureau Photo Contest Announced

Indiana Farm Bureau has announced the winners of the 2024 INFB Photo Contest. The contest was open to all INFB members 18 years or older and photos were required to represent agriculture and rural life [Read More …]

Marketing And Branding Consulting Services Grant

This is a competitive grant. The application window will be open from September 15 to October 31, 2024. Click here to apply online. If you are a value-added dairy business looking to build your brand, create [Read More …]

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Dairy’s Foundation Grants Available for Programs Across the Country

Grants of up to $10,000 available to programs educating dairy producers, students and communities Nonprofits and organizations developing new programs to build the skills of students or dairy producers or increase public trust in the [Read More …]

Leading Your Family Farm Through Tough Times

Though getting to the other side of a major economic downturn isn’t easy, there are leadership traits, actions and tools that can help farmers get there. As promised in a previous Market Intel, “The State of [Read More …]

WASDE, Other Reports Shed Light on Smaller Crops

The October World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report shed light on wider production swings in a few smaller crops, including canola and sunflowers, and provided new insight into crop losses from Hurricane Helene in cotton, [Read More …]

Register Today for Dairy-Specific Financial Training

Level One of PDP Financial Literacy for Dairy Begins November 12 Invest in the future of your dairy business by building a strong understanding of farm financials and how those numbers impact today’s profitability and [Read More …]

Liddle Receives A.C. “Whitie” Thomson Memorial Award

At this year’s World Dairy Expo, the 2024 A.C. “Whitie” Thomson Memorial Award was proudly presented to Adam Liddle of Argyle, N.Y., in recognition of his exemplary leadership, sportsmanship, and contributions to the dairy industry. [Read More …]

IDFA Launches Second Annual State of Women in Dairy Survey

TAKE SURVEY IDFA is excited to be releasing the second-annual State of Women in Dairy Survey! We are committed to contributing to a culture that facilitates advancement for women in the dairy industry. Last year, [Read More …]

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

Again in 2025, Indiana Dairy Producers will be awarding the Indiana Dairy Producer of the Year and the Indiana Young Dairy Producer of the Year Awards. These awards are to recognize outstanding accomplishment, professionalism, and leadership [Read More …]

Marketing and Branding Consulting Services Grant Applications Due October 31

If you’re a value-added dairy business looking to build your brand, create a marketing plan, and identify appropriate strategies to increase product sales and consumer access, you have until October 31 to apply for the Marketing and Branding [Read More …]

AI decodes microbes’ message in milk safety testing approach

DNA sequencing combined with artificial intelligence could detect anomalies that signal trouble in dairy production, researchers report By combining the genetic sequencing and analysis of the microbes in a milk sample with artificial intelligence (AI), [Read More …]

Sand choices influence manure management success

Dairies have options when it comes to sand purchases, but not all selections work equally well in manure management systems. Given sand bedding’s benefits, it’s easy to take this critical cow comfort tool for granted. [Read More …]

PDP Business Management & Advanced Finance Workshop kicks off soon

Boost HR management and financial literacy skills to the next level at Oct. 30-31 course Interactive case studies and real-world applications are the foundation of a new program presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) designed [Read More …]

Drought to Frost: Feeding Safe Forages

This year is presenting many challenges when it comes to forage toxicity and ensuring that we have safe feed for our livestock. Drought conditions have led to an active discussion on forage toxicity and the potential [Read More …]

NE-DBIC Dairy Workforce Impact Fund to Boost Jobs, Skills in Northeast

The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC) announces the launch of the Dairy Workforce Impact Fund, a new initiative designed to address critical workforce challenges in the region’s dairy industry. With $1.215 million in funding, the initiative aims [Read More …]

China targets European firms in anti-subsidy probe into EU dairy

China on Monday singled out Dutch firm FrieslandCampina as well as French and Italian companies in an anti-subsidy probe into dairy imports from the European Union, after lawmakers from these countries voted for tariffs on [Read More …]

USDA Invests in Hispanic-serving Institutions to Strengthen Higher Education in Agriculture