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Cheese now utilizes over 50% of the U.S. milk produced. Cheese and other dairy items need only components, not milk volume. Fluid milk continues to decrease in consumption. Butterfat is at record high prices, and [Read More …]

I-29 Moo University to present “Do Old Genetics Hold the Future for Mastitis Susceptibility?” webinar on Dec. 19

The I-29 Moo University 2023 Dairy Webinar Series continues Tuesday, Dec. 19 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. CST. The webinar will feature a discussion on mastitis resistance from older genetics. The speaker, Dr. Kaitlyn [Read More …]

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NMC event features ‘Boots on the Ground – Making Milk Quality Happen’

Global udder health professionals to meet January 29-February 1 Join milk quality experts from around the world for the 63rd National Mastitis Council (NMC) Annual Meeting, Jan. 29-Feb. 1, at the Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum by [Read More …]

Carbon Accounting and Enhancement Opportunities for Dairy Manure Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Systems

In this webinar, presented by Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY, attendees will learn about the carbon accounting of dairy manure anaerobic digestion (AD) to renewable natural gas (RNG) systems that are being implemented in New York through [Read More …]

USMCA dispute panel limits Canadian market access

Today’s ruling by a U.S-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) dispute panel allowing Canada to restrict the dairy access that the United States negotiated for in the USMCA pact weakens the agreement’s value to the US dairy industry, according to [Read More …]

USMCA Dispute Panel Limits Canadian Market Access

Last week’s ruling by a U.S-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) dispute panel allowing Canada to restrict the dairy access that the United States negotiated for in the USMCA pact weakens the agreement’s value to the US dairy industry, according [Read More …]

USMCA Dispute Panel Again Fails to Defend U.S. Dairy Trade Rights

IDFA commends U.S. dispute team, urges the United States to reset the U.S. trade policy agenda In a surprising setback for U.S. dairy, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) dispute settlement panel upheld Canada’s manipulative dairy quota administration [Read More …]

Carbon accounting and enhancement opportunities for dairy manure anaerobic digestion (AD) systems

12:00 – 1:00 PM | December 14, 2023 In this webinar, presented by Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY, attendees will learn about the carbon accounting of dairy manure anaerobic digestion (AD) to renewable natural gas (RNG) systems that are [Read More …]

Newtrient, MMPA Recipient of Dairy Environmental Stewardship Grant

Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA), in partnership with Newtrient and others, has been awarded a $6.2 million grant through the 2023 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program [Read More …]

GeneNet moves to Low Carbon Technologies division of Select Sires Inc.

Select Sires Inc. announces the transition of GeneNet® operations to Low Carbon Technologies. GeneNet was purchased by Select Sires in 2021 and has since worked with packing partners to enhance the grid structure and premiums that [Read More …]

Three Days of Executive-Level Training, Out-of-Industry Tours Planned for PDPW Managers Academy

World-class learning, networking, out-of-box thinking on tap for Jan. 9-11, 2024 Persistence is a key element in a successful dairy business when tied with solid business acumen, an understanding of global trends and sound ethics. [Read More …]

Something Special from Wisconsin™ Celebrates Local Businesses this Holiday Season

The holiday season is officially here, which means storefronts, television commercials, and online advertisements are filled with ideas for meals to share and gifts to give. As you make your holiday buying decisions, it’s easy [Read More …]

University of Georgia Hosts Southern Regional Dairy Challenge®

The Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, Georgia was home base for the 2023 Southern Regional Dairy Challenge held November 16 to 18. The event was hosted by the University of Georgia. Fifty-six dairy students from 11 colleges worked to improve their dairy management and communication skills, networked with other students, and explored industry [Read More …]

Grants Available for Schools to Fund Field Trips to Local Dairy Farms

Any Classroom Enrolled in the Discover Dairy Program Can Apply for a Grant Up to $500 Teachers who have classrooms that are enrolled in the Discover Dairy or Adopt a Cow program are eligible to [Read More …]

Introducing the new Uplevel Dairy Young Leaders Podcast, Featuring Kiley Pagel, Pagel Family Businesses

The Uplevel Dairy Podcast is expanding to include a second bi-weekly podcast, the Uplevel Dairy Young Leaders Podcast! This is for producers and professionals in the first 5 years of their dairy careers. You can [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Nearly $35 Million To Support Greenhouse GasReductions From Dairy And Livestock

The Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation and the California Dairy Research Foundation (CDRF) is pleased to announce the award of $21.41 million in grant funding to1 projects for the Alternative [Read More …]

Research looks to transform manure into protein

Texas A&M AgriLife Research focuses on environmental impact of turning waste into a resource Can you turn manure into a cow, chicken or fish? Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are looking to do just that, in [Read More …]

Third annual Dairy Summit shares outcomes and impacts

The Dairy Innovation Hub held its third annual Dairy Summit on Wednesday, November 16, at the University Center on the University of Wisconsin–River Falls campus. Over 150 researchers, campus affiliates, students, dairy professionals, and community [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Welcomes Nominations for 2024 Award Recipients

Outstanding Holstein breeders and dairy industry leaders are recognized each year with Holstein Association USA’s annual awards. These include the prestigious Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder, Distinguished Leadership, and Elite Breeder recognitions. “A highlight of every [Read More …]

National Dairy FARM Program Announces 2023 Excellence Award Winners

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program last week announced the winners of the third annual FARM Excellence Awards. Through these awards, the FARM Program recognized three farms and one evaluator who go [Read More …]

Amazing Ice Cream, Arbo’s Cheese Dip, Petit Pot, and Wondercow Selected As Winners

5th Real California Milk Excelerator Innovation Competition 2022 Winners, dosa by DOSA and Wheyward Spirit, Unlock 2nd Round of Funding From the California Milk Advisory Board to Continue to Grow Their Business Using California Milk Startups [Read More …]

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NMC event features ‘Boots on the Ground – Making Milk Quality Happen’

Global udder health professionals to meet Jan. 29-Feb. 1 Join milk quality experts from around the world for the 63rd National Mastitis Council (NMC) Annual Meeting, Jan. 29-Feb. 1, at the Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum by the Galleria, [Read More …]

Support Ag Education this Holiday Season with the Indiana Farm Bureau License Plate

Hoosiers can give back this holiday by purchasing the Indiana Farm Bureau special recognition license plate, which benefits the Farm Bureau Foundation, supporting youth education programming in Indiana. INFB launched its special group recognition license [Read More …]

Unlocking the Value of Innovation: VISION 2024 Shaping the Future of Ag Tech

The VISION Conference, now in its seventh year, is once again set to revolutionize the ag tech landscape. From January 22-24, 2024, industry leaders will converge at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa [Read More …]

Producer Review Board Has Another Meeting; Votes to Recommend Referendum on QIP Termination Petition

At 11:15 a.m., Producer Review Board (PRB) chairman Art Van Beek called the November 17, 2023 meeting to order. The venue was the Tulare Ag Commissioner’s office, which does have the capacity to host virtual [Read More …]

Farm Bill Extension Clears Congress

As part of the legislative package to keep the government funded into early next year, the House and Senate this week passed a one-year extension of the 2018 farm bill. The overall stopgap continuing resolution also extends [Read More …]

Step into a world of ingredients at Fi Europe 2023

The tastemakers of the world will come together when Fi Europe returns to Frankfurt from 28-30 November. Food & beverage professionals are invited to step inside a microcosm of the ingredients world at this year’s [Read More …]

Walmart Announces $350 Million Greenfield Dairy Facility in Georgia

Set to open in 2025, the plant will create nearly 400 new jobs and supply milk to more than 750 Walmart and Sam’s Club stores in the Southeast. Walmart announced plans to build a $350 [Read More …]

Technology advances attract dairy producers from two states to Southwest Dairy Day