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We work to make sure dairy ends up in every grocery basket. For customers who are shopping for a single meal, the dairy case is often too far to go. Our front-end merchandising moves dairy [Read More …]

Junior Dairy Leader graduation

Mentoring youth for successful careers in the dairy industry Enthusiasm was palpable at Junior DAIRY LEADER graduation, held in August on the Cornell campus at Morrison Hall. The day is a culmination of an intense year of [Read More …]

IDFA Opens Nominations for Annual Industry Awards, Adds ‘Workplace of the Year’ Award to Annual Honors

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is seeking nominations for four top awards presented annually to leaders in the dairy industry. Nominations open today and will close on Friday, Oct. 27. Winners will be announced [Read More …]

New Exhibitors Join Line-Up for 2023 Farm Science Review

More than 50 companies will join the ranks as exhibitors for the 61st Farm Science Review Sept. 19-21 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center. The new exhibitors represent various sectors in the agriculture industry including [Read More …]

The GROWMARK Foundation Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients

Fifty-five students have been selected to receive scholarships totaling $2,000 each through the GROWMARK Foundation. More than 500 students from across the United States and Ontario, Canada, applied for the scholarships. Students who received the [Read More …]

Scholarship Opportunities Available for Dairy Producers Attending the Young Dairy Leaders Institute

The Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI) is a nationally recognized three-phase leadership and communication skills development program for young adults (ages 22-45) working in the dairy industry. Full-time dairy producers who apply for YDLI will [Read More …]

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CRV bulls prove internationally that efficiency goes hand-in-hand with longevity and health

The efficiency with which cows convert feed into milk is largely responsible for the profitability of dairy farming around the world. With FeedExcel, CRV has developed a breeding strategy that helps farmers breed a herd [Read More …]

Butter Sculpture Begins In Syracuse

More than 800 pounds of butter has arrived at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, N.Y., as construction of one of Central New York’s best-kept secrets and most beloved attractions gets underway – the 55th Annual American Dairy Association North [Read More …]

Dairy Financial Conference to Feature Two Panel Discussions on Climate-Smart Opportunities and Performance Indicators

The Panel Discussions Will Feature Several Industry Experts With a Wide Range of Perspectives Brett Reinford from Reinford Farms, Curt Gooch from Land O’Lakes, Matt Royer from Penn State, and Mike Hosterman from Horizon Farm [Read More …]

Co-Alliance and Land O’Lakes, Inc. host Senator Mike Braun at Malden Agronomy

Yesterday, Co-Alliance Cooperative Inc., an agricultural retail-owner of Land O’Lakes, Inc. and large local, farmer owned cooperative welcomed United States Senator Mike Braun (IN) to their Malden Facility. Co-Alliance’s Malden Facility in Valparaiso, Indiana, is [Read More …]

Burkiewicz Named GROWMARK External Communications Manager

Sabrina Burkiewicz has been named as the new External Communications Manager for GROWMARK effective immediately. Burkiewicz comes to GROWMARK from the News and Communications Division at Illinois Farm Bureau. A graduate from Illinois State University, Burkiewicz [Read More …]

Business Consultants Available to Help Dairy Farm Families Achieve Their Goals

The Center Offers One-on-One Consulting Support at No Charge to Dairy Farm Families To help Pennsylvania dairy farm families with transition planning, business management consulting, and risk management planning, the Center for Dairy Excellence has [Read More …]

Dairy Financial Conference to Feature Two Panel Discussions on Climate-Smart Opportunities & Performance Indicators

The Panel Discussions Will Feature Several Industry Experts With a Wide Range of Perspectives Brett Reinford from Reinford Farms, Curt Gooch from Land O’Lakes, Matt Royer from Penn State, and Mike Hosterman from Horizon Farm [Read More …]

Center for Dairy Excellence Seeking Board of Director Nominations

Nominations Are Open for a Northern PA Dairy Producer The Center for Dairy Excellence Board of Directors is requesting nominations to fill one open board position. The available position is for a dairy producer from [Read More …]

Scholarships Awarded To Dairy Leaders Of Tomorrow High School Graduates

The Scholarships Recognize Students Who Are Advancing Their Education in Dairy-Related Fields Adria Russell of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania and Isaac Dechow of Centre County, Pennsylvania were recently awarded scholarships through the Dairy Excellence Foundation’s Dairy [Read More …]

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CRV’s Fleckvieh range further strengthened after new index run

Following the index run in August 2023, CRV’s Fleckvieh portfolio has been further strengthened and broadened. Several, very good bulls, had to be withdrawn from the range because their breeding values are exceeded by those [Read More …]

DCRC opens registration for its annual meeting

Head to Salt Lake City for the 2023 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) Annual Meeting, Nov. 14-16, at the Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel. The event features Frank Mitloehner, University of California-Davis, aka the Greenhouse [Read More …]

CDFA Suspends Quota Administration Fee for One Year

The California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) yesterday announced a one-year suspension of the Quota Program administration assessment, effective September 1, 2023. An excerpt of the notice letter from Kathy Diaz-Cretu, Director of the [Read More …]

Brief Update on the Progress of the Inadequate SGMA Subbasins

In making the rounds of public meetings of Inadequate Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) over the past couple of weeks, I have heard reports about the meetings these Subbasins have had with the State Water Resources [Read More …]

Select Sires graduates eight Holsteins and six Jerseys to daughter-proven lineups

With the August sire summary, Select Sires added eight Holstein and six Jersey sires to the daughter-proven lineup. From fertility to production, health and wellness to favorable type, this graduating class offers producers valuable genetics [Read More …]

World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates for Dairy

The milk production forecasts for 2023 and 2024 are lowered from last month. The cow inventory is lowered for both years based on the July 1 dairy cow inventory and heifer retention data provided in [Read More …]

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Scholarships Awarded to Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow High School Graduates

The Scholarships Recognize Students Who Are Advancing Their Education in Dairy-Related Fields Adria Russell of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania and Isaac Dechow of Centre County, Pennsylvania were recently awarded scholarships through the Dairy Excellence Foundation’s Dairy [Read More …]

USDA To Provide Additional Financial Assistance to Qualifying Guaranteed Farm Loan Borrowers Facing Financial Risk

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it will begin providing additional, automatic financial assistance for qualifying guaranteed Farm Loan Programs (FLP) borrowers who are facing financial risk. The announcement is part of the [Read More …]

CDFA Accepting New Management Practice Proposals For Alternative Manure Management, Dairy Digester Research, Development Program Tools

CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI) is now accepting proposals for innovative manure management practices to be included in its Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) and Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP) Benefits Calculator Tools. Recognizing the critical role [Read More …]

USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Wisconsin Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from severe and worsening drought conditions. Agricultural operations in Wisconsin are experiencing severe and worsening drought [Read More …]

Fall 2023 Weather, Market and Nutrient Management Outlooks

Leading experts share insights with dairy producers This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), episodes will provide timely updates and forecasts as dairy producers look ahead to the weather, market and [Read More …]

CASE IH Expands Line-Up With New Tech For Small And Mid-Size Operations

Narrow operating windows make maximizing productivity essential during planting and harvest, regardless of farm size. That’s why Case IH has purposefully designed its latest models of the Early Riser® planter, Early Riser 2120, and Axial-Flow® combine, Axial-Flow [Read More …]

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program now accepting grant applications

The North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (NCR-SARE) currently has open application windows for four grant programs: the Research and Education Grant Program, due on October 5, 2023 the Partnership Grant Program [Read More …]

What to Expect From the 2023 Farm Bill Now

The September Farm Foundation® Forum, What to Expect From the 2023 Farm Bill Now, will provide an updated forecast into the current factors influencing how the next farm bill is being shaped and what the likely policy outcomes [Read More …]

IDFA Opens Nominations for Annual Industry Awards, Adds ‘Workplace of the Year’ Award to Annual Honors