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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California is taking its climate action around the world and launching a new pledge to cut global methane emissions. NEW YORK – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced California is launching a new [Read More …]

USDA Provides $5 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 through the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP), providing an additional $5 million to help dairy producers mitigate market [Read More …]

Grants Available to Pair PA Dairy Farms With Professional Consultants in 7 Areas

The Center’s Dairy Decisions Consultant (DDC) Program Is Now Open The Center for Dairy Excellence is now accepting applications for the Dairy Decisions Consultant (DDC) Grant Program for the 2023-24 year. Through the grant program, [Read More …]

DBIA Fall Update: Grant Deadline and World Dairy Expo

A new round of Dairy Business Builder grants and Dairy Industry Impact Grants administered by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) is open for small- to medium-sized dairy farmers, manufacturers, and processors in 11 Midwestern [Read More …]

Leadership Boot Camp Training Series

The Leadership Boot Camp Training Series is hosted by the Promotion and Education Committee and serves as a fast-paced, challenging, one-day training session. Boot Camp gives Farm Bureau members the opportunity to get leadership development [Read More …]

Yogurt may be the next go-to garlic breath remedy

Study finds proteins in particular have strong deodorizing effect It turns out yogurt may have a previously unknown benefit: eliminating garlic odors. A new study conducted in a lab – with follow-up human breath tests [Read More …]

Potential spoilage microbe found in microfiltered milk

A new filtration process that aims to extend milk’s shelf life can result in a pasteurization-resistant microbacterium passing into fluid milk if equipment isn’t properly cleaned early, Cornell food scientists have found. Microfiltration – a [Read More …]

Hannaford becomes first major supermarket to join Northeast Organic Family Farm Partnership

Hannaford “Local Matters” campaign highlights, supports local organic dairy farms in New England and New York Hannaford Supermarkets has become the first supermarket to join a major effort to support organic dairy farms facing challenges [Read More …]

Marketing, Branding and Labeling Consultant Grants

If you’re a value-added dairy business looking to build your brand, develop an effective label, create a marketing plan, and identify appropriate strategies to increase product sales and consumer access, consider applying for this NEW Marketing, Branding [Read More …]

CentralStar announces paid internship opportunities for summer 2024

CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in the upper Midwest, is announcing the opening of several paid-internship positions for summer of 2024. “These opportunities cater to students passionate about the agricultural industry and offer [Read More …]

2024 On-Farm Internship Program Now Open for Applications for Students & Host Farms

College Students and High School Graduates Can Apply for an Internship and Dairy Farms Can Apply to Host an Intern Undergraduate students, high school graduates, and host farms are encouraged to apply for the 2024 [Read More …]

Hands-On Workshops, Cutting Edge Research on Tap for 2023 PDPW Calf Care Connection

Each daily program will be simultaneously translated into Spanish Getting calves off to the right start and using data to track progress will be the focus of the 2023 Calf Care Connection workshops presented by [Read More …]

USDA Announces Date for the 100th Agricultural Outlook Forum

USDA’s 100th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum, “Cultivating the Future” will take place on February 15-16, 2024, at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. The forum is USDA’s longest-running and largest public event and aims [Read More …]

Complete Navel Care: It’s Not Just About Navel Dip!

Respiratory disease, joint ill, hernia surgery – these are all potential and expensive outcomes of umbilical, or navel, infections in dairy calves. The umbilical cord is the vital link providing nutrition to the fetus as [Read More …]

EPA Resolves Longstanding Litigation to Protect Endangered Species, Ensure Pesticides That Feed and Fuel America Remain Available

This week, the U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) resolved longstanding litigation covering over 1,000 pesticide products, allowing EPA to fulfill its obligations to protect endangered species while [Read More …]

Former Dairy Veterinarian Publishes Book With Proceeds Supporting Next Generation

Dr. Charlie Gardner Published The Blessed Life of a Cow Doctor To help support students who are pursuing future careers in the dairy industry, Dr. Charlie Gardner, a former dairy veterinarian and consultant who works [Read More …]

This One’s For the Women of Farm Science Review

More than half (51%) of all farming operations in the United States have at least one female operator, according to the 2019 Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS). “We’re not always the tag-along,” said Emily Mullen, [Read More …]

Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearing Report

Week four of the Federal Milk Marketing Order hearing in Carmel, Indiana was mostly about the make allowance. The following proposals were put in the record: Proposal 7. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) proposal [Read More …]

Retirement, Financial Planning, Geopolitics and Calf Health

Educational webinars now accredited for Dairy AdvanCE continuing education credits This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will provide valuable information to manage your farm or business in a rapidly [Read More …]

Farmers key to FMMO success, NMPF’s Cain says

Even as the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) provides USDA officials with exhaustive research and expert analysis at its Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) Modernization hearing in Carmel, IN, the department is paying attention to [Read More …]

Organic Valley Joins Climate Week NYC to Highlight How Doing Dairy Right Can be Part of the Climate Solution

Climate Week NYC Food Program Partner Organic Valley builds farm experience in NYC and launches campaign to show how protecting where your food comes from matters. Organic Valley launched today Protecting Where Your Food Comes [Read More …]

USDA Seeks Nominations for Membership on the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a call for nominations to the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers. First established in 1992, the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers (ACBFR) advises [Read More …]

This one’s for the women of Farm Science Review

More than half (51%) of all farming operations in the United States have at least one female operator, according to the 2019 Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS). “We’re not always the tag-along,” said Emily Mullen, [Read More …]

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Pennsylvania Hosts U.S. Dairy Stars, Develops Future Leaders During All-American Dairy Show

Supporting the volunteer-run national show is part of the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to growing and sustaining Pennsylvania’s dairy industry. The All-American Dairy Show and Premier National Jr. Show return to Harrisburg for the 59th year [Read More …]

USDA to gather data about farm labor

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct its biannual Agricultural Labor Survey in October. The survey will collect information about hired labor from more than 2,000 farmers and ranchers in the 11-state Northeastern Region. [Read More …]

Young Farm Bureau Members Advocate for Agriculture in D.C.

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Agriculturist members met with Wisconsin’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. to discuss issues impacting agriculture on September 13. Issues discussed included Waters of the U.S., Federal Milk Marketing [Read More …]

National Agricultural Law Center webinar on foreign land ownership

A National Agricultural Law Center (NALC) webinar on Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. CST, will feature NALC Staff Attorney Micah Brown, who will present “Who Owns the Farm? Foreign Ownership Legislative Update.” In 2023, [Read More …]

Calcium bolus supplementation to dairy cows after calving

Introduction Giving oral calcium supplements to cows after calving is a practice adopted by many dairy farms. However, its value remains uncertain. Statistical analyses from eight studies, a meta-analysis, suggests that a blanket treatment approach [Read More …]

Update regarding the Department of Defense’s notifications to agricultural sites on PFAS

In recent years, concerns related to per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination have taken center stage in discussions about environmental health and safety. PFAS are a group of manufactured chemicals that have been widely used [Read More …]

MFU members participate in national legislative fly-in