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New research in the Journal of Dairy Science® examines effects of wildfire smoke on dairy cattle, including reduced milk production Increasing frequency and size of wildfires in the United States over the past several decades [Read More …]

USDA Deputy Secretary Bronaugh to Lead United Kingdom Trade Mission

Representatives from 37 U.S. agribusinesses and farm organizations will join U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh for an agribusiness trade mission to London, United Kingdom (UK), June 22-24. “The United [Read More …]

Understanding Dairy Cow Behavior to Optimize Nutritional Management

The Real Science Lecture from Dr. Trevor DeVries is now available online! Dr. DeVries takes us through how dairy cow behavior can help us better understand and handle feeding and nutritional management practices. In case [Read More …]

Don’t Make Climate Disclosure Rule Overly Burdensome on Food and Agriculture or a Barrier to Entry for Smaller Dairy Processors

Yesterday, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) submitted comments regarding the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) proposed rule, “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors.” IDFA suspects that the proposed SEC [Read More …]

American Agri-Women Gather in Washington, D.C.

Women in agriculture from throughout the U.S. recently gathered in Washington, D.C., for the 36th Annual American Agri-Women (AAW) Fly-In to D.C. and the 27th Annual Symposium. After a two-year absence due to COVID restrictions, [Read More …]

Nominations Now Open for the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

Today, the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) announced the public call for nominations to the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. The committee will review scientific evidence to help inform [Read More …]

A Bipartisan Win for American Dairy Exports

IDFA Applauds Passage of Ocean Shipping Reform Act Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today on passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act by the [Read More …]

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Evonik to share latest dairy nutrition research insights at 2022 ADSA Annual Meeting

Evonik and its academic partners will deliver eight abstracts outlining their latest research findings in dairy cow nutrition solutions – with a particular focus on the essential amino acid, methionine – at this year’s American [Read More …]

Job Opportunity: Fund Development Manager for Dairy Excellence Foundation

If you or someone you know is looking for a rewarding career in the dairy industry, we are hiring a Fund Development Manager for the Dairy Excellence Foundation! Please consider sharing this opportunity with a dairy professional [Read More …]

Real California Milk Encourages Consumers To “Snack Happy This Summer”

Retail Campaign Highlighting Dairy Snacks The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced today the launch of a retail campaign focused on summer snacking with Real California dairy. Snacking has risen in popularity over recent [Read More …]

Pilot project delivers 190,000 lbs of cheese to feeding programs throughout CA

California dairy families partner with Feeding America and the California Association of Food Banks to shred hunger With one in five Californians currently struggling with food insecurity, partnerships between farmers and food banks are an [Read More …]

Fill a Glass with Hope June retail campaign to get milk to families in need

Shoppers asked to donate at checkout to support charitable campaign Dairy farmers are partnering with four major retail chains during National Dairy Month to encourage consumers to donate to Fill a Glass with Hope® to [Read More …]

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Dairy Industry Impact grants coming in July

Applicants must be located in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota or Wisconsin Dairy product manufacturers in five Midwestern states can prepare now to apply for a new, $1 million round of grants to be administered [Read More …]

National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference sets new entry record

Exhibitors are rising to the occasion and have entered a record-breaking 1030 entries for the show The American Junior Shorthorn Association (AJSA) will be “Out of this World” at the 2022 National Junior Shorthorn Show [Read More …]

Shrinking plant-based beverage sales? Hmmm…

Maybe it’s the bad taste they leave. Maybe it’s P.T. Barnum’s adage about how often you can fool people, proving itself again. Or maybe people simply are finally seeing through the marketing spin. We’ll [Read More …]

Epperly Wins 2022 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship

Will Epperly, from Dunlap, Iowa, was named the 2022 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion at the 58th annual competition held at Shipshewana Auction & Trading Place, Shipshewana, Ind., and presented by the Livestock Marketing Association (LMA). [Read More …]

Brandt Launches High-Performance Seed Treatments

BRANDT is rolling out two new nutrient-based seed treatments: BRANDT EnzUp® Grain ST and BRANDT SeedZone™ Zn. Designed for use on corn, wheat, rice and potatoes, BRANDT EnzUp Grain ST is a breakthrough in the [Read More …]

Global Dairy Quarterly Q2 2022: Are We There Yet?

Rabobank’s response to “Are we there yet?,” referring to peak milk powder prices, is yes. It appears that global milk powder prices peaked during 1H 2022. While milk production is in the middle of a [Read More …]

The Passing of Don Funk, Seedsman

At age 25, Don assumed the role of President of the family business, Edward J. Funk & Sons, and turned it into a regional powerhouse. It was later purchased by British Petroleum. In 1999, Don formed [Read More …]

Are Exports Contributing to Higher Milk Prices?

This post will cover the impact of exports and imports of the four commodities used to price producer milk. They will be covered in the order of their influence on the pricing of producer milk. [Read More …]

USDA Issues WASDE Report for June

USDA issued its World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates on June 10. Milk production for 2022 is forecast lower than last month on slower growth in milk-per-cow than previously expected. Milk per cow is [Read More …]

2022 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Election Results Announced

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) 2022 Board of Directions election results. Beginning July 1, 2022, the following dairy producers will begin [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA’s Research Grant Program Seeking Applications

Researchers are invited to submit applications for Holstein Association USA’s Research Grant Program. The program provides funding to universities and non-profits in the United States performing research studies that potentially enhance the profitability of [Read More …]

Initiatives will promote New York dairy industry during Dairy Month

Educational focus includes the return of Dairy Education Days and a collaboration between Taste NY and New York Ag in the Classroom New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today highlighted several actions the [Read More …]

Youth Dairy Day has new look

Over the past several years, Penn State Extension has organized Youth Dairy Day events in 3 counties across Pennsylvania. These free events have provided over 200 youth each year the opportunity to engage in hands-on [Read More …]

Counties Sought to Host Alice in Dairyland Finals

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting bids from counties to host the Alice in Dairyland Finals in the following years: 2024 (77th Alice in Dairyland), 2025 (78th Alice in [Read More …]

NFU Foundation Announces 2022 Scholarship Recipients

To support the next generation of agricultural professionals, National Farmers Union Foundation (NFUF) today announced the 2022 recipients of its annual scholarship awards. Every year, NFUF presents several scholarships to students in any area of study attending [Read More …]

Former On-Farm Intern Finds Career in Dairy Nutrition