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Sixteen leaders have been selected for the 4th Cohort of the Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders Program. The fourth class participating in the National Institute for Animal Agriculture’s (NIAA) Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders has been [Read More …]

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FARM Program Seeking Nominations for Task Forces

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program is seeking applicants for its Animal Care, Environmental Stewardship and Workforce Development Task Forces for the July 2025 to June 2028 term. FARM will accept nominations [Read More …]

Join Researchers, Carbon Market Experts and Producers at Carbon Conference 3.0

Connect with industry experts, dairy producers, and leaders Jan. 28 in Madison, Wis. As conversations about sustainability and emission-reduction targets continue in corporate boardrooms and government halls around the world, the expectations for the dairy [Read More …]

DATCP’s Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants Continue to Increase Conservation Practices on Wisconsin Farms

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has released the 2022-2023 impact report for the Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant Program (PLWPG), which shows that conservation practices among producer-led groups in the program [Read More …]

Sign Up for “Spanish for Agriculture” Winter Course By Jan. 31 to Get $100 Off

Dairy producers: Are you looking to enhance your Spanish language skills this year? With 78 percent of the U.S. agricultural workforce speaking Spanish, you can meet them in the middle with this online “Spanish for Agriculture” course from [Read More …]

Raw Milk VS. Pasteurized Milk: What You Need To Know For Your Safety

Today, clean eating is more than just a trend, it’s a lifestyle. If you’re a clean eating enthusiast and try to eat minimally processed fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy proteins, healthy fats and dairy, [Read More …]

USDA Announces 2025 Enrollment Periods for Crop and Dairy Safety-Net Programs

Producers Can Enroll in the 2025 Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Beginning Jan. 21 and Dairy Margin Coverage Beginning Jan. 29 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the 2025 enrollment periods [Read More …]

Governor Hochul Announces Initiatives to Strengthen and Promote New York’s Agricultural Industry

Proposals Will Support New York’s Dairy Industry, Building on Last Year’s Record Investment Secure Local Food Supply Chains and Strengthen New York’s Local Food Systems Expand Affordable Farmworker Housing To Help Farms Provide Safer, Healthier [Read More …]

Winter Fancy Food Show Spotlights Innovative Specialty Dairy

Made With Sustainably Sourced Milk From California The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) will spotlight a diverse selection of innovative and sustainably sourced specialty dairy products at the 2025 Winter Fancy Food show in Las [Read More …]

Foreign Footprints: Trends in U.S. Agricultural Land Ownership

Foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land, which includes timberland, remains a widely debated and often controversial topic, fueled by concerns about the implications of foreign investments — especially those from nations viewed as adversarial to [Read More …]

Dairy Supports Immune Function

A strong immune system helps you feel good no matter what comes your way! When germs enter your body, your immune system has a plan of attack – your white blood cells jump into action [Read More …]

PDP Dairy Wellbeing Workshop to Impart Exclusive Opportunities for Dairy Teams

Processing plant tour, leading experts on animal and team care to offer insights Feb. 11, 12 Every decision on a dairy impacts the animals and the people who care for them. The 2025 Dairy Wellbeing Workshop, [Read More …]

Nine management strategies to help reduce the impact of liver abscesses in beef-on-dairy cattle

Liver abscesses continue to be a challenge for the fed cattle industry, especially for the beef-on-dairy sector. They not only impact the health and well-being of the animal but may also result in substantial financial [Read More …]

USDA Provides More Than $8 Million in Second Round of Payments to Help Organic Dairy Producers Cover Increased Costs

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USDA Provides More Than $8 Million in Second Round of Payments to Help Organic Dairy Producers Cover Increased Costs The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing a second round of payments for dairy producers [Read More …]

Bill and Besty Bullard Receive 2025 Young Dairy Leaders Institute Distinguished Alumni Leader Award

Bill and Betsy Bullard of Turner, Maine have been chosen as this year’s Young Dairy Leaders Institute Distinguished Alumni Leader award recipients. Each year, the Holstein Foundation recognizes a Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI) graduate [Read More …]

Discount Available for Dairy Producers Interested in “Spanish for Agriculture” Winter Course

The Center Is Offering a $100 Discount to Dairy Producers Who Enroll in Winter Course To assist dairy farm families in improving communication, safety and productivity, while building respect and positive relationships with Spanish-speaking employees, [Read More …]

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Dairy’s Foundation Awards Grants to Strengthen Dairy Education and Outreach Efforts

Programs in Michigan, New York, Virginia and Washington to receive funding for outreach activities Dairy’s Foundation has awarded five grants to programs focused on building healthy and vibrant dairy communities across the United States. As [Read More …]

Farm Credit Presents 2025 Dairy Outlook Webinar

Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit will be hosting Cornell University’s Dr. Chris Wolf for Farm Credit East’s annual dairy outlook webinar on Wednesday, January 22 at 12:00 pm. This webinar is free to attend [Read More …]

Dialing It In: Elevate Your Dairy’s Success at 2025 PDP Business Conference

Join fellow producers, leaders March 12-13, at Dairy’s Premier Educational Event Today’s dairy industry demands grit, determination and an unwavering commitment to excellence. The 2025 Business Conference presented by the Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will [Read More …]

DCHA webinar addresses colostrum’s importance in preventing calf diarrhea

Dairy Calf and Heifer Association’s (DCHA) Jan. 23 webinar features “Neonatal Calf Diarrhea: Causes and Importance of Colostrum.” This free, one-hour educational offering starts at 3 p.m. Central time (Chicago time). During this webinar, David [Read More …]

Friends of Expo Take the Spotlight at Annual Event

On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, World Dairy Expo hosted its annual Friends of Expo celebration, honoring the hundreds of volunteers, paid workers, and partners who make World Dairy Expo possible. Highlighting the evening was the [Read More …]

FDA Releases Labeling Guidance for Plant-Based Foods Other Than “Milk”

The FDA made a little noise this week on the fake dairy food labeling issue that unfortunately does nothing to improve a situation that NMPF has been tackling for years, i.e., that many other plant-based [Read More …]

Webinar on January 21 to Share How Dairy Processors Can Leverage MilkPEP Programs to Modernize Milk

Dairy Processors Are Invited to the Free Webinar on Tuesday, January 21 The Center for Dairy Excellence will host another webinar for dairy processors on Tuesday, January 21 from 1-2 p.m., titled “How MilkPEP Is [Read More …]

Ready for Action: NMPF’s Bleiberg Anticipates Busy 2025

With a Republican “trifecta” of House, Senate and White House control, 2025 will be an active year in Washington, NMPF Executive Vice President for Government Affairs Paul Bleiberg said in a Dairy Defined Podcast released [Read More …]

First Major 2025 Reports Bolster Corn, Soybeans

With a total of six reports published – Cotton Ginnings, Crop Production, Grain Stocks, Rice Stocks, Winter Wheat/Canola Seedings, all of which fed into a new World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report – Jan. 10 was a big day for [Read More …]

Make 2025 Your Best Year Yet: 3 Simple Steps

Peggy Coffeen walks you through three steps that I do at the beginning of each year to gain the clarity and momentum to make each year better than the last, while creating more margin in [Read More …]

Mahoning SWCD Set to Host CAUV Workshop

The Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD), in collaboration with the Mahoning County Farm Bureau and the Mahoning County Auditor’s Office, is excited to announce an upcoming workshop on Ohio’s Current Agricultural Use Value [Read More …]

To keep or not to keep: Dairy welfare and profitability considerations

12:00 – 1:00 PM Tuesdays, January 21 to March 4, 2025 Whether or not to keep a dairy animal is a multi-faceted decision. Each week of this webinar series experts will address the different considerations [Read More …]

CentralStar recognizes excellence in dairy reproduction with ReproStar Awards

Four herds with 12-month pregnancy rates of 36% and greater were recently recognized with the CentralStar Cooperative ReproStar Award. Evergreen Dairy Resort, LLC, Antigo, Wis.; Olson Dairy Farms, Inc., Birnamwood, Wis.; Reed Dairy Farm, Owosso, [Read More …]

From Proposed to Final: Unpacking USDA’s FMMO Decision