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Partnership will introduce naturally occurring endophytes to key agricultural markets Syngenta Biologicals, a leader in cutting-edge agricultural biological solutions and Intrinsyx Bio, a Silicon Valley biotech company that promotes sustainable agriculture, today announced a collaboration [Read More …]

Hear FARM Program Version 5.0 Updates

FARM Program: Overview and Version 5.0 Updates Join Us for a Special ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Webinar on July 12 On Friday, July 12 from 12-1 p.m., we’re hosting our monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar titled “FARM Program: [Read More …]

Dairy Industry Update – HPAI in Dairy Cows

3:00 PM EST | July 10, 2024 The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus remains a concern for New York farmers. New York Farm Bureau (NYFB) and Northeast Dairy Producers Association (NEDPA) are hosting a special [Read More …]

Commissioner Miller Urges Texans To Prepare For Potential Impacts Of Hurricane Season

Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) urge all Texans to be proactive and prepare for the potential effects of hurricanes during what is expected to be a busy [Read More …]

USDA Reports Bring Further June Gloom

On the California coast, “June Gloom” is a phenomenon where the contrast of cold ocean waters and warmer land temperatures brings weeks of grey, drizzly, cool and cloudy days, often making June the least pleasant [Read More …]

CDC Reports Fourth Human Case of H5 Bird Flu Tied to Dairy Cow Outbreak

A human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) (“H5 bird flu”) virus infection in the United States has been identified in the state of Colorado. This is the fourth case associated with an ongoing multistate [Read More …]

Public fails to appreciate risk of consuming raw milk, survey finds

Under half of Americans know raw milk is less safe to drink than pasteurized milk Consuming raw milk or products made with it is riskier than drinking pasteurized milk. Yet fewer than half of U.S. [Read More …]

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Offers New Member Benefit for H-2A Program

Wisconsin Farm Bureau is excited to announce an agreement with Great Lakes Ag Labor Service (GLALS) to offer an exclusive member benefit. The company helps farmers utilize the federal H-2A Temporary Agricultural Employment of Foreign Workers [Read More …]

California Dairy Innovation Center Releases Q3 and Q4 Schedule of Dairy Short Course Training Opportunities and Conference with a Focus on Innovation

The California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC) has released the schedule for summer and fall courses as a part of its 2024 training program series for processors, producers, entrepreneurs, and students. The courses, which have no [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Hosts Successful 2024 National Holstein Convention

Holstein Association USA members recently gathered in Salt Lake City, Utah for this year’s National Holstein Convention, held June 24-27, 2024. Themed “Udderly Utah,” National Holstein Convention drew 700 attendees from across the United States, [Read More …]

‘Adopt a Cow’ Program Brings Agriculture to the Classroom

Enrollment Open Until Sept. 15. The Interactive Lesson Series Can Be Incorporated Into Both In-Person and Virtual Instruction Discover Dairy’s “Adopt a Cow” program opened for enrollment for the 2024-25 school year on May 1. [Read More …]

ODPA Golf Outing Results

More than 90 people attended the Ohio Dairy Producers Association Golf Outing on June 28, 2024 at The Pines Golf Club. The event was a huge success and raised money to help fund ODPA’s advocacy initiatives and ODP [Read More …]

DBIA Spring 2024 Grant Awardees

Thirty-seven dairy businesses located across the upper and lower Midwest are receiving Dairy Business Builder grants totaling $3.2 million in allocated funding. The grant program is administered by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a [Read More …]

USDA Reports Bring Further June Gloom

On the California coast, “June Gloom” is a phenomenon where the contrast of cold ocean waters and warmer land temperatures brings weeks of grey, drizzly, cool and cloudy days, often making June the least pleasant [Read More …]

USDEC’s Mid-Year 2024 Global Dairy Business Review

Our month-by-month summary of mergers, acquisitions, expansions, executive hires and other global dairy business news for the first half of 2024. Across the international dairy sector, business activity has been brisk this year, as [Read More …]

Milk and Dairy: The Best Nutritional Bang for Your Buck

In today’s world, where the cost of living continues to rise, finding affordable yet nutritious food options is paramount, especially for low-income families. A new analysis from the International Dairy Foods Association demonstrates that no [Read More …]

Keep livestock safe during hurricane season with an emergency plan

Veterinary expert covers hurricane preparation tips to minimize disease risk The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted an above-normal hurricane season for 2024. In response, livestock owners should prepare now for the possibility of hurricanes or tropical storms [Read More …]

Co-op Leadership Brings FMMO Modernization Success

Well done, co-ops. Your leadership is shaping a better future for dairy. On Monday, an effort that took more than three years, more than 200 meetings, 49 days of a record-long Federal Order hearing, and [Read More …]

Laurie Fischer: Lobbyist, Leader and Dairy Cares of Wisconsin

From growing up on a dairy farm to leading the efforts for Wisconsin’s pivotal livestock siting law, Laurie Fischer, founder of the American Dairy Coalition, began her lobbying career as a grassroots voice for dairy [Read More …]

Prairie Farms Leads the Charge for National Ice Cream Month

Company launches America’s first and only family-size premium vanilla ice cream When it comes to ice cream flavors, vanilla reigns supreme, and just in time for July 4th celebrations, Prairie Farms Dairy is giving people [Read More …]

Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board Announces Request For Applications Subtitle top of article: Projects Promoting And Researching New York State’s Diary Industry

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today announced that the Dairy Promotion Order (DPO) Advisory Board has issued a Request for Applications for dairy and research promotion projects, as part of its [Read More …]

ICYMI: Gov. Evers Celebrates America’s Dairyland Throughout June Dairy Month

Gov. Evers today recapped his visits with dairy farmers, processors, producers, and local community and agricultural industry leaders celebrating June Dairy Month and America’s Dairyland across the state over the month of June. During the visits, Gov. Evers highlighted the strength of the state’s dairy industry as well as efforts [Read More …]

Struggling with falling demand for farm equipment, Deere & Co. announces nearly 600 layoffs

Deere & Co. is laying off nearly 600 workers as the farm equipment manufacturer deals with declining demand. Deere confirmed Monday that the production positions being cut are concentrated at two factories in Iowa and [Read More …]

USDA issues draft FMMO decision

American Dairy Coalition pleased to see ‘higher of’ for ‘regular’ Class I, but questions ESL ‘adjuster,’ and higher processor ‘make allowances’ USDA issued its draft decision on Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) changes, which will [Read More …]

Rick Eggebrecht, Erin Marotz join CPDA board of directors

The Central Plains Dairy Association (CPDA) welcomed two new board members – Rick Eggebrecht and Erin Marotz – to its June 24 board of directors meeting, held at Valley Queen Cheese in Milbank, S.D. Allen [Read More …]

Center to Host Monthly “Protecting Your Profits” Webinar on July 12 to Share Recent FARM 5.0 Updates

The Free Webinar Will Take Place on Friday, July 12 at 12 p.m. EST On Friday, July 12 from 12-1 p.m., the Center for Dairy Excellence will host a monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar titled [Read More …]

Indiana BOAH to Host H5N1 Meeting for Dairy Producers