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Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA), America’s tenth largest dairy cooperative, announced a partnership with Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (GCMMF), the world’s largest dairy cooperative. This partnership between the two organizations will bring [Read More …]

Influential Dairy Leaders Awarded World Dairy Expo Recognition Awards

World Dairy Expo® is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2024 Expo Recognition Awards. Nominated and selected by their peers, these individuals have made remarkable contributions to the dairy industry and their communities. Honorees [Read More …]

Mid-Kings River GSA Holds Meeting Ahead of State Probationary Hearing

It was a big week in Hanford, California for the Mid-Kings River Groundwater Sustainability Agency (MKRGSA), one of the five Groundwater Sustainability Agencies in the Tulare Lake Subbasin. Three identical public workshops were held where [Read More …]

Central Plains Dairy Expo features cutting edge technologies, exceptional education

Event showcases innovative products, resources and services “Everything dairy” drew 3,573 dairy producers and allied industry representatives to the 2024 Central Plains Dairy Expo (CPDE), held March 19-21, in Sioux Falls, S.D. This heralded event [Read More …]

Generational Communications, Manager Training and Market Updates

Earn Dairy AdvanCE continuing education credits and join interactive conversations with leading experts This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will feature episodes to strengthen your team’s communications and management [Read More …]

GENYOUth Insights Report

March 26, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

GENYOUth has released a NEW Youth Insights report highlighting the critical role school breakfast plays in nourishing children. It is evident that breakfast habits among students play a pivotal role in their overall well-being and education. [Read More …]

Dairy Markets Continue to Drop

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending March 22, 2024 Despite signs of continued contraction, the dairy markets just keep dropping and CME spot Cheddar blocks led the retreat. Cheddar output has fallen below [Read More …]

Joint Dairy Organization Statement on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Cows

Statement from the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) Earlier today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed highly pathogenic [Read More …]

Zoetis Surpasses $1 Million in Donations to Folds of Honor

Contribution supports education for spouses and children of military and first responders Zoetis celebrated a contributory milestone in 2023 with its continuation of support to Folds of Honor. Rounding out the second half of 2023, [Read More …]

2024 DFA Cares Foundation Scholarships

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) recognizes the importance of developing future leaders in the dairy industry and is committed to investing in their education. Since its inception over 15 years ago, the DFA Cares Foundation [Read More …]

The role of yeast and Bacillus in dairy cow health and performance

The health and performance of the intestinal tracts of dairy cows is critical for the success of every dairy. As the primary site of microbial fermentation and digestion in dairy cattle, the rumen plays a [Read More …]

Germany seeks to appease farmers with tax relief plan

Germany’s finance minister wants to let farmers spread their earnings over several financial years to help reduce their taxes, he said on Wednesday, as governments across Europe look for ways to stem a wave of [Read More …]

Health And Wellness Experts Join Checkoff For Dairy Deep Dive

National Dairy Council hosted leaders to examine untapped dairy benefits. The dairy checkoff hosted more than 100 national and international health and wellness experts for a two-day scientific conference addressing the dairy matrix, the concept [Read More …]

Tips to Support Schools During Milk Carton Shortage

American Dairy Association North East has received inquiries from farmers, local promotion groups and others wondering how to support local schools during the national milk carton shortage. A challenge is that every school operates differently [Read More …]

Berkey Creamery ice cream is a contender in ‘Coolest Thing Made in PA’ contest

At Penn State, it’s common knowledge that Berkey Creamery is the ultimate destination on campus for coolness. Now, folks across the commonwealth get to participate in elevating the status of the Penn State landmark and [Read More …]

The John Deere Foundation Commits Nearly $4 Million in Grants to the National FFA Organization (FFA)

The John Deere Foundation’s unrestricted, multi-year giving supports the educational outreach and mission of FFA to lift up the next generation of leaders in agriculture. The John Deere Foundation announced a three-year grant totaling $3.9 [Read More …]

Teachers Invited to Join ‘Adopt a Cow’ Spring Live Chats With 35 Dairy Farms

Those Interested in Learning More About Dairy Farming and Adopt a Cow Program Can Join The more than 39,000 classrooms participating in Discover Dairy’s Adopt a Cow program for the 2023-24 school year will be [Read More …]

Michael Ballou to address early life calf health during DCRC webinar

Mark your calendar to attend the next Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) webinar, scheduled for May 2, starting at 2 p.m. Central time (USA/Canada). Texas Tech University Professor Michael Ballou will address “Early life calf [Read More …]

Cargill Awards More Than $3 Million Grant to the National FFA Organization

Cargill awarded a three-year grant of $3.15 million to the National FFA Organization in support of its commitment to shape future agriculture leaders. The grant supports a variety of National FFA Organization programs and events [Read More …]

Dairy Decisions Consultant Grants

Grants are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications will open on September 15, 2023. Click here to apply online. This program provides dairy farm families with one-on-one professional consulting resources to help make decisions that will [Read More …]

Moldy feed, mycotoxins and the risk to beef cattle

Beef animals can be at risk for mycotoxin-related health issues. Why haven’t we given more thought to mycotoxin risk in beef cattle? Other animal industries have long recognized the risk, but it’s often overlooked in [Read More …]

Learn how implementing cheese pushers can increase sales and reduce labor costs.

Cheese is a dairy aisle staple – one that is a consistently good seller and has huge spikes in sales around the holidays too. Modern store set-ups in the dairy aisle often leave very narrow [Read More …]

Dairy firm Almarai to invest over $4.8 bln under five-year plan

The Middle East’s biggest dairy firm Almarai (2280.SE), opens new tab plans to spend over 18 billion riyals ($4.8 billion) through 2028 under a new plan aimed at boosting growth while focusing on areas including supply [Read More …]

Market Intelligence Report: Goat and Sheep Import Displacement Opportunities

Beginning with a 2021 Mintel survey of consumers of goat and sheep cheese, DBIA has been working to gather insights for U.S. cheesemakers to help compete with European imports in this market. The goat and [Read More …]

Farmers’ Resilience, Need for Preparation Highlighted in Aftermath of Recent Tornado

Ohio farms are known for their resilience, which also holds true for The Ohio State University (OSU) Molly Caren Agricultural Center, home to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) annual Farm Science [Read More …]

Work With an Experienced Dairy Consultant in 7 Key Areas: DDC Grants Still Available

The Center for Dairy Excellence has a few Dairy Decisions Consultant (DDC) grants remaining in this fiscal year! How does the grant work? If you’re accepted into the program, you can receive up to $4,000 in funds to [Read More …]

Goat IVF Introduces World’s Smallest Dairy Goat back to UK

Goat IVF Introduces World’s Smallest Dairy Goat back to UK. Stacey and Steven Briggs, owners of Windmill Farm Park in Leicestershire have, through innovative use of IVF, introduced the Nigerian Dwarf Goat breed into the [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report: Key Dairy Statistics Reveal Continued Production Decline