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Department will temporarily cover the full cost of alternate formulas In its continued efforts to get formula to families in need, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is encouraging state agencies and their infant formula [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds U.S. Government’s Renewed Call for Consultations with Canada on Dairy Tariff Rate Quotas, Urges USG to Remain Vigilant

The International Dairy Foods Association today applauded the U.S. Government’s announcement that it would once again initiate consultations, the first step in a formal dispute settlement case, over Canada’s continued manipulation of dairy tariff [Read More …]

How Data Can Help You Optimize Heifer Reproduction Efficiency

Luís Mendonca, D.V.M, M.S., dairy technical services, Merck Animal Health, spoke on “Optimizing Heifer Reproductive Efficiency Through Data Insights” at the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) Annual Conference and Trade Show. Check out these [Read More …]

Dairy Girl Network Seeking Press Corps Members for 2022

The Dairy Girl Network (DGN), an organization supporting all women in dairy by enhancing lives and creating opportunities, is seeking volunteers to join their Press Corps team for 2022! The Press Corps is a group [Read More …]

Promoting Dairy to Health Professionals

From Greek yogurt to lactose-free milk, dairy foods can help give you the nutrients you need to keep your body going strong. Eating three daily servings of low fat or fat free milk, yogurt [Read More …]

A Tradition Returns to Capitol Hill: IDFA Announces 38th Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party on June 22nd

International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced the return of the annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party to the National Mall on June 22, 2022. The Ice Cream Party has been an essential summertime [Read More …]

USDA Invests $770 Million to Expand Market Opportunities for Rural Businesses

People in 36 States and Puerto Rico 122 Projects Will Help People in Socially Vulnerable Communities U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is investing $770 million to [Read More …]

Dairy Sustainability Alliance® Meeting Addresses Marketplace Opportunities

Navigating social, environmental and economic issues facing dairy businesses in a world shifting from COVID-19 restrictions took center stage at the 2022 Dairy Sustainability Alliance® Spring Meeting, held May 18-19. The Dairy Sustainability Alliance [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Announces AROVYN™ Is Available

A new prescription antibiotic option for BRD, pinkeye and foot rot Merck Animal Health announces that AROVYN™ (tulathromycin injection) is now available to veterinarians prescribing tulathromycin, which is used to control and treat bovine [Read More …]

Dairy groups welcome IPEF, seek prioritization of market access

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) welcomed the announced launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) today and the opportunity it offers to strengthen ties with key trading partners [Read More …]

Cattle Supply and Demand Issues for the 2022 Marketing Year

Introduction At first glance, 2022 cattle prices are higher than 2021. At $140, slaughter steer prices are 17.5% above 2021 prices, but even with higher prices, farmers and ranchers will travel a rocky road to [Read More …]

American Dairy Association North East announces new CEO

Dairy farmer board of directors selects 20-year checkoff veteran John Chrisman American Dairy Association North East dairy farmer board of directors, representing 9,000 northeast dairy farmers, is pleased to announce John Chrisman is the new Chief Executive [Read More …]

‘Feed for the Future’ to accept bids starting June 1

Supports on-farm internships through everyday feed purchase Dairy producers can support the next generation of dairy through their everyday feed purchases by bidding in the “Feed for the Future” silent auction. With Purina Animal [Read More …]

MN legislature passes ag funding, drought relief

Supplemental agriculture spending package passed by legislators Drought relief, meat processing, broadband and the Forever Green initiative are all included in the supplemental agriculture spending package passed by legislators on the final weekend of [Read More …]

The dangers of dairy farming

From 2015 to 2019, 137 farm-related fatalities were reported in Pennsylvania Farming is a very rewarding way of life for many; however, it is a lifestyle that unfortunately has many risks associated with it. Those [Read More …]

University of Guelph student earns DCRC Scholar honor

The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) selected Guilherme Madureira, a doctorate degree student at the University of Guelph, Guelph, Ont., Canada, as the 2022 DCRC Scholar. As the award recipient, Madureira earned an expense-paid trip [Read More …]

Manure Defoaming Agent Guidance

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) indicates that farmers can use small amounts of used cooking oil to prevent or suppress foam in manure management. Per NYSDEC Division of Materials Management, in accordance with 6 [Read More …]

Judges named for 2022 All-American Dairy Show

All-American Dairy Show is set for September 17-21; Premier National Junior Show set for September 17-19 Nine individuals got the nod to place the 14 open and junior shows during the All-American Dairy Show, set [Read More …]

DCHA webinar focuses on immune function in neonatal calves

Free, one-hour educational offering starts at 2 p.m. CST on June 13th Dairy Calf and Heifer Association’s (DCHA) June 13 webinar features “Optimizing Immune Function in Neonatal Calves – It’s More Than Just Vaccination!” [Read More …]

Redding recognizes dairy industry ag education initiatives at Farm City Day

Tour teaches visitors where milk comes from and was followed by an ice-cream making activity Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding was joined by local school students, 4H representatives and members of the Dairy Princess Program for [Read More …]

Schaefer selected as 75th Alice in Dairyland

She will begin her term as the 75th Alice in Dairyland on July 5, 2022 The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has selected Taylor Schaefer of Franksville as Wisconsin’s 75th Alice [Read More …]

AgChoice Farm Credit, MidAtlantic Farm Credit announce upcoming merger

The merged entity will have 25 offices across its five-state footprint AgChoice Farm Credit and MidAtlantic Farm Credit jointly announced their upcoming merger to form Horizon Farm Credit, effective July 1, 2022. The vote [Read More …]

Cattle raisers applaud court decision reaffirming water ownership rights

Ruling reaffirms longstanding precedent on how water rights are considered, interpreted and protected in Texas The Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association applauded the Texas Supreme Court’s decision in the case of Pape Partners v. [Read More …]

FDA’s proven it can do its job on fake milk – it can do it again