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Timely, accurate information is essential to optimize your farm’s potential There’s no doubt dairy farming is in the middle of a data-driven technological revolution. This trend opens new and exciting opportunities in cow care and [Read More …]

Farm Credit stockholders vote to form new association in the West

The new association will serve more than 22,000 customers throughout seven western states Stockholders of both Northwest Farm Credit Services and Farm Credit West have overwhelmingly approved a merger of their associations to form AgWest [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Announces 2022 Top BAA Herds

Holstein Association USA recently released the lists of top Holstein Breed Age Average (BAA%) herds for 2022 classifications. Members utilizing the Classic or Standard options of the Holstein classification program receive an overall BAA for [Read More …]

Butter Sculpture Unveiled

“Pennsylvania Dairy: Rooted in Progress for Generations to Come” American Dairy Association North East, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, revealed the highly anticipated butter sculpture, a tableau that showcases the importance of [Read More …]

California Producers, Processors Awarded $300,000 in Dairy Business Innovation Initiative Grants

The California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC) today announced six California winners of Dairy Business Innovation Initiative grants by the Pacific Coast Coalition, the USDA-funded Initiative hosted by Fresno State University supporting dairy product, process and [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo Announces 2023 Associate Judges

World Dairy Expo® is delighted to announce the eight individuals selected to serve as associate judges of Expo’s 2023 Dairy Cattle Show. Nominated by the official judge and approved by a committee of Expo exhibitors, [Read More …]

New Year Brings a Rough Start for the Cheese Markets

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending January 6, 2023 The cheese markets got off to a particularly rough start, with big losses both Tuesday and Wednesday. But after a few nights of better [Read More …]

CDFA Grants $2 Million To Reduce Chemical Pesticides Through Innovative Techniques

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis (OPCA) has awarded one project for its Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) grant program and two projects for its Proactive Integrated [Read More …]

76th Alice in Dairyland Applications Open through February 3

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites individuals with a passion for promoting agriculture to apply for the 76th Alice in Dairyland through February 3, 2023. As one of the most widely [Read More …]

WOTUS Rule Disappoints Dairy and NMPF Calls for Action

Yet another iteration of federal rulemaking guiding regulation of Waters of the U.S., released Dec. 30, drew criticism from NMPF and numerous agricultural groups for adding unnecessary confusion for farmers. “NMPF is disappointed that once [Read More …]

U.S. Holding Canada Accountable for USMCA Violations

After a steady – and loud – drumbeat of NMPF and USDEC insistence that Canada must honor its dairy obligations in the U.S.-Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA), the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced Dec. 20 that [Read More …]

The Real California Milk Excelerator Powered by VentureFuel

“Even with the shelves of alt milks crowding grocery store coolers these days, the U.S. milk industry is a $15 billion category with 90% penetration, according to John Talbot, the CEO of the California Milk [Read More …]

Virtual Interview Contest Winners Announced

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Junior Holstein Association members put their interviewing skills to the test during the 2022 Virtual Interview Contest. The program was created in 2020 to help prepare youth for real world opportunities by sharpening their resume [Read More …]

Recap of DMI’s Presentation at the 2022 Joint Annual Meeting

DMI presents at the 2022 Joint Annual Meeting, including the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board, the National Milk Producers Federation, and United Dairy Industry Association from October 2022.

Staying Safe Around Electrical Hazards

Even though we’re in the heart of winter and you might not be doing fieldwork or working with as much machinery, electrical accidents are all too common on the farm. Working with electrical equipment [Read More …]

ODA introduces Beginning Farmer Tax Credit

Available to those who’ve recently entered the field and those who help beginning farmers The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is helping to ensure the next crop of Ohio producers has the resources to provide [Read More …]

California Farm Bureau reacts to ‘Waters of U.S.’ Rule

California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson expressed his concerns on behalf of farmers, ranchers and agricultural businesses in the state The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Dec. 30 released the revised definition of the “Waters [Read More …]

Butter Sculpture Unveiled

American Dairy Association North East, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, revealed the highly anticipated butter sculpture, a tableau that showcases the importance of the dairy industry’s traditions and its focus on sustainability. [Read More …]

Begin year with a new focus on dairy finances

Limited spots for Levels 2 and 3 of 2022-23 PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy Dairy farmers, veterinarians, nutritionists and other agribusiness professionals can start the new year with an elevated level of understanding about the [Read More …]

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Wisconsin Holstein Association to recognize juniors

Junior award recipients will be recognized on Jan. 7 The Wisconsin Holstein Association (WHA) will hold its annual Junior Holstein Convention in collaboration with the Manitowoc Junior Holstein Association at the Holiday Inn in Manitowoc, [Read More …]

Your Money Matters: Setting Money Goals

Goal setting is a roadmap to success with a higher level of financial security, freedom, and literacy. Without a financial destination or a plan, we often find ourselves on convoluted paths toward meeting our needs, [Read More …]

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Registration now open for Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2023 Stakeholders Summit

Become “Partners in Progress” May 4-5 in Arlington, Va. The Animal Agriculture Alliance announced today that registration is now open for the 2023 Stakeholders Summit, themed “Partners in Progress: Building a Sustainable Future for Animal Ag.” The [Read More …]

USDA Announces February 10, 2023, Application Deadline for Conservation Stewardship Program

The next deadline for Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) applications to be considered for funding this year is February 10, 2023. The next deadline for Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) applications to be considered for funding this year is [Read More …]

Full disclosure: I work to reduce the footprint of animal agriculture

My response to The New York Times and Greenpeace articles on CLEAR Center Funding There’s a shocking revelation out there, and I am at the heart of it. Are you prepared for this? Animal [Read More …]

Minerva Dairy Hires Kenneth S. Ray as Director of Food Safety, Quality Assurance & Sanitation

The longtime food scientist will bring a new level of quality assurance and a deep knowledge of regulatory affairs to the fifth-generation family-owned company. Minerva Dairy announced today that Kenneth “Ken” S. Ray has joined the company [Read More …]

Chad Vincent Named One of Wisconsin’s Most Influential Business Leaders

Chad Vincent, CEO of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW), is featured in BizTimes Media’s “The Wisconsin 275” highlighting Wisconsin’s Most Influential Business Leaders of 2022. “I’m proud to be named a top influential business leader [Read More …]

The randomness of dairy reproduction

Most dairy farms today collect data by which they attempt to make informed decisions about how to manage their herds. There is an adage: If you can’t measure something, you can’t monitor it. And if [Read More …]

Free transportation available to attend PA Dairy Summit

PA dairy producers can get free transportation from Quarryville & Belleville The dairy industry is infused with opportunity, and the Pennsylvania Dairy Summit allows dairy professionals to learn from both industry experts and their peers [Read More …]

Farmer sentiment rebounds at year end on stronger 2022 income

U.S. farmers were more optimistic about both their current situation and expectations for the future Following a two-month decline and a year of weak sentiment, the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer closed out the year on [Read More …]

Should you sign up for 2023 Dairy Margin Coverage? Deadline extended