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Guided by the unanimous support of our member cooperatives, we led the industry through a challenging hearing on the Federal Milk Marketing Order system. We also led advocacy for improvements in the Dairy Margin Coverage [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy: SEC Climate Rule Recognizes Industry’s Environmental Leadership

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today voted to finalize new climate disclosure rules for publicly traded companies. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) believes the SEC decision to exclude Scope 3 emissions is [Read More …]

Emerging Salmonella variety in dairy cows found to worsen antimicrobial resistance

A study of more than 5,000 Salmonella bacteria isolated over 15 years from dairy cattle samples in the Northeast reveals a significant increase in resistance to the antimicrobial medications ampicillin, florfenicol and ceftiofur. Analyzing data [Read More …]

Modest improvement in farmer sentiment, yet financial concerns loom

The latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reveals a modest increase in farmer sentiment compared to the previous month, though concerns remain regarding farm financial performance in the year ahead. The February barometer reading reached 111, [Read More …]

Foremost Focuses on The Kleine Dairy Farm in Cedar Lake, Indiana

Dave Kleine, of Kleine Dairy Farm in Cedar Lake, Indiana, is a third-generation dairy farmer with the fourth in residency and the fifth taking baby steps. In 1917, Dave’s grandfather milked the first cow on [Read More …]

Dairy MAX on the Strona Family at Four Kings Dairy

California native Robert Strona discovered a lifelong passion when he went to work on his friend’s family’s dairy farm straight out of high school. He and his wife, Martha, eventually opened King’s X Dairy (now [Read More …]

Senate moves foreign ownership of farmland bill over economic development concerns

As a bill protecting farmland from foreign adversaries heads to the finish line, economic development concerns are cropping up at the last minute. Senate sponsors on Monday pushed back against exemptions for a specific agricultural [Read More …]

Two New Bulls Available at Holstein Marketplace Sires

Holstein Marketplace Sires recently welcomed two new bulls to the program, HIGHERRANSOM HANK AARON-ET and PINE-TREE MIRRORIMAGE-ET. These elite GTPI, high production and component bulls are both owned by Pine-Tree Dairy of Marshallville, Ohio. “HANK [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 …]

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Drive trust in farmers, trust in food at the 2024 Stakeholders Summit

Last chance to score the lowest registration rates; save your seat by March 8 Joel Leftwich, chief strategy officer at Kansas Farm Bureau and president of the U.S. Agriculture Partnership Fund, is teeing off the [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Presents Webinar: 2024 Northeast Apple Outlook

Northeast apple growers are invited to attend a free Farm Credit East webinar on Thursday, March 14 at 12 p.m. This webinar will provide a recap of the Northeast apple industry in 2023, as well [Read More …]

NMPF Against Emissions Reporting For Manure

NMPF filed its own comments Feb. 13 and joined with other agriculture groups in coalition comments to EPA’s Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking weighing in on the reporting of air emissions from manure under the Emergency Planning [Read More …]

New Dairy-Focused Animal Health Lessons Available for Elementary and Middle School Teachers

The Lessons Are Available At No Cost to Teachers Who Sign Up for the Discover Dairy Program Discover Dairy, a multi-level lesson series, has several free dairy-focused lessons available for teachers and students in a [Read More …]

77th Alice in Dairyland Top Candidates Announced

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the six top candidates to become the 77th Alice in Dairyland. The candidates are Cierra Essock, Halei Heinzel, Katrina Hoesly, Michaela King, Kiley [Read More …]

CWT Task Force Explores Program’s Future

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NMPF’s task force of farmers and cooperative leaders met several times in recent weeks to consider a range of ideas as the program faces renewal this year. The task force, formed earlier this year to [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: John Ellsworth Talks about Dairy in 2023 and Where to Focus Your Business Going Forward

Connie Kuber of Connor AgriScience and Sealpro Silage Barrier Films talks with well-known dairy business financial consultant, John Ellsworth of Success Strategies. John, a regular DairyBusiness News contributor, discusses cash flow issues that many farms [Read More …]

AFBF Welcomes Creation of EPA Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the formation of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. “AFBF appreciates Administrator Michael Regan for creating a new Office of [Read More …]

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I-29 Moo University Dairy Beef Short Course on March 21 to provide the latest economics, genetics, marketing information

The 2024 I-29 Moo University Dairy Beef Short Course is scheduled for Thursday, March 21 as part of the finale for the Central Plains Dairy Expo. It will be held in the auditorium of the [Read More …]

Registration NOW OPEN for the American Cheese Society 2024 Annual Conference

We are excited to announce that registration is NOW OPEN for the 41st American Cheese Society Annual Conference taking place in Buffalo, NY this July 10 – 13! Attendees can look forward to getting together for education [Read More …]

Dairy prices improve amid ongoing supply and demand challenges

According to a new Rabobank report, signs of improving global dairy prices on the horizon point to a cautiously optimistic outlook for the dairy industry. Despite the positive trend, dairy farmers worldwide continue to face [Read More …]

OSU Extension Mahoning County is Hiring a Program Assistant to Teach STEM Programming

Join the Ohio State University Extension team in Mahoning County for an engaging position teaching STEM programming in schools. We are seeking candidates for a Program Assistant position with 4-H Youth Development. The major duties [Read More …]

New Innovations and Technologies on Display at the 2024 PDP Business Conference

Five companies will present new technologies on the Nexus® stage The countdown is on to the 2024 Business Conference presented by the Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP), set for March 13-14, 2024, at the Kalahari Resorts in [Read More …]

New Dairy-Focused Animal Health Lessons Available for Elementary and Middle School Teachers

The Lessons Are Available At No Cost to Teachers Who Sign Up for the Discover Dairy Program Discover Dairy, a multi-level lesson series, has several free dairy-focused lessons available for teachers and students in a [Read More …]

What Dairy Products are the Consumer Buying?

The U.S. dairy industry is huge. Including producers, processors, and retailers, dairy is a very big business. In the end, the consumer satisfaction is key to success. This post will cover retail pricing trends and [Read More …]

Creameries Encouraged to Participate in 2024 PA Ice Cream Trail

The Ice Cream Trail Celebrates Pennsylvania Dairy and PA Preferred® Businesses The Center for Dairy Excellence, PA Preferred®, and the Pennsylvania Tourism Office are once again seeking creameries to participate in the 2024 Pennsylvania “Scooped” Ice [Read More …]

Commissioner Millet Issues Update On Historic Panhandle Wildfires

Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued an update on the Texas Panhandle wildfires, expressing deep concern for the affected communities and the agricultural impact. The Panhandle region is facing significant losses, impacting farmers and [Read More …]

FDA Announces Qualified Health Claim for Yogurt and Reduced Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Constituent Update March 1, 2024 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today in a letter of enforcement discretion that it does not intend to object to the use of certain qualified health claims regarding the [Read More …]

57th World Ag Expo® Comes to a Close

Attendees and exhibitors from around the world returned to Tulare for the 57th Annual World Ag Expo®, the world’s largest annual outdoor agricultural exposition. The three-day show boasted 1,258 exhibitors on 2.6 million square feet of exhibit [Read More …]

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It’s Not Too Early to Start Thinking About Fly Control

Courtesy of the California Dairy Quality Assurance Program The California Dairy Quality Assurance Program (CDQAP) released its February update, which can be read in its entirety here. It’s Not Too Early to Start Thinking About Fly ControlBy Dr. [Read More …]

State Board of Food and Agriculture To Discuss Clean Energy and Climate Resilience At Its Upcoming Meeting On March 5th