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Experts share practical strategies and research updates, answer producer questions Episodes in this week’s The Dairy Signal™ from Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW) will provide dairy producers an opportunity to check in on their dairy’s [Read More …]

A Delicate Balance

Opening your settlement check this month may feel better than it did a year ago. That is because milk prices are up significantly, with the April Class III milk price announced at $24.42 per [Read More …]

USJersey to offer $50,000+ in scholarships, educational awards

The funds will provide financial support for young Jersey owners pursuing a college or university degree or experience Friday, July 1 is the deadline to apply for scholarship and educational awards administered by the [Read More …]

Register today! Virtual farm tours set to reach students ‘where they are’

Award-winning virtual program has nearly 500,000 views since 2018 The last of three American Dairy Association North East’s signature Virtual Farm Tours is Thursday, May 26 – and it’s not too late to register. [Read More …]

Four FFA members named to the 58th Class of U.S. Presidential Scholars

The U.S. Presidential Scholars program recognizes the nation’s most distinguished high school graduating seniors Four FFA members were recently named U.S. Presidential Scholars—one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students—for their accomplishments in [Read More …]

DBIA awards $1.7 Million to 38 dairy businesses

Reimbursement grants of up to $50,000 each are awarded The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) at the [Read More …]

Proposed fertilizer policies could protect farmer profits, environment

A new University of Illinois study explores potential policy solutions to reduce nitrogen loss while still protecting farmers’ bottom lines Nitrogen fertilizer has major implications for crop yields and environmental health, specifically water quality [Read More …]

DCHA webinar focuses on immune function in neonatal calves

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

California Dairy Innovation Center Offers Opportunities For Cheese Education

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2022 Dairy Short Course Programs and Conference Schedule Released The California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC) announced today the latest list of short courses which will be offered this year in collaboration with the Pacific Coast [Read More …]

Dairy Markets Wrestle with Tight Supplies and Waning Demand

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending May 20, 2022 As indications of slower milk output came to the fore, milk futures climbed. Dairy producers will cash some record-shattering milk checks next month, as [Read More …]

Reviewing Participation in Dairy Risk Management Programs

In dairy risk management, one size does not fit all. Throughout recent history, a number of dairy-related risk management programs, some available through private crop insurance providers and others available through the Farm Service [Read More …]

Edge: Canada continues to undermine dairy exports in USMCA

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative said today the Canadian government continues to undermine dairy provisions in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), and the co-op urged U.S. officials to reject Canada’s latest proposal for tariff-rate quotas (TRQs). [Read More …]

Scientist “confident” U.S. dairy will mitigate methane emissions

The U.S. dairy sector is well on its way to reaching methane emission mitigation, says Juan Tricarico, Ph.D. An expert on methane emissions, dairy cow nutrition and sustainable milk production, Tricarico told the Daily Churn [Read More …]

Nominees sought for All-American Obie, Image and Pioneer awards

Online nominations are available, due June 1st Nominations are sought for the 2022 All-American Dairy Show awards – the Obie, Image and Pioneer awards. Nominations are due by June 1, and online forms for [Read More …]

Dairy: Disease Prevention

Not only are milk and dairy foods delicious, but they also can reduce your risk for chronic diseases when included as part of a healthy eating plan. In fact, studies show nutrient-rich dairy foods, when consumed as [Read More …]

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative statement on Taylor nomination for trade position

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative issued the following statement today about President Biden’s intent to nominate Alexis Taylor as undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs at the Department of Agriculture. “Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is [Read More …]

Data Collection Begins For 688 On-farm Trials

EXCAVATOR™ Validation Moves to Phase Two “EXCAVATOR Field Team” Fanning Out to Document the Power of New Patented Biological As fertilizer prices hit record highs and are set to stay there into the 2023 [Read More …]

Lameness in Ruminants Conference: Early registration deadline extended

Organizers of the 21st International Symposium and 13th International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants extended the discounted early registration rate to May 31. The conference, scheduled for Aug. 1-5, in Bloomington, Minn., welcomes researchers, veterinarians, [Read More …]

UNFI Expands American Artisans Cheese and Specialty Program to New Warehouse, Doubling Size of Program

Country’s leading grocery wholesaler and distributor will bring expertise and logistical support for the American Cheese Society’s Judging & Competition (May 19-20) Helping elevate artisanal cheese producers from family farms across the country, United [Read More …]

CowManager® Specialist of the Year awards

Select Sires Inc. honored Trevor Yager and Darin Klevgard at the federation’s recent Trusted Advisor Conference in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Yager and Klevgard provide unmatched support to herds that utilize CowManager’s innovative activity monitoring [Read More …]

“Plant a Seed” Campaign a Success for Rural America

Four teams of dairy farmers and dairy industry professionals recently concluded a friendly competition to raise funds to support the Professional Dairy Producers Foundation, also known as Dairy’s Foundation. The “Plant a Seed, Inspire [Read More …]

Abby Kornegay joins Animal Agriculture Alliance as manager, issues and engagement

Emily Solis promoted to manager, communications and content The Animal Agriculture Alliance recently hired Abby Kornegay as manager, issues and engagement. Kornegay assumed her new role on May 9. In this role, Kornegay is [Read More …]

MDVA Awards Scholarships To Future Dairy Leaders

Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association (MDVA) is pleased to announce its 2022 scholarship winners. The cooperative awarded $7,500 in scholarships from the MDVA Fund to a promising crop of 10 students pursuing [Read More …]

U.S. retaliatory tariffs required as Canada refuses its USMCA obligations, says U.S. dairy

Panel finds Canada’s dairy tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) system violates the terms of USMCA The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) has called on the U.S. government to levy [Read More …]

Farm Credit East presents teen employment webinar

Join Farm Credit East on Wednesday, May 25, at 12 p.m. for a webinar with Michael Harrington of FordHarrison LLP Many farms hire minors after school or in the summer. Employees under 18 can [Read More …]

USDA to provide $6 billion to producers impacted by 2020, 2021 disasters

USDA to provide approximately $6 billion to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by 2020 and 2021 natural disasters The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that commodity and specialty crop producers impacted [Read More …]

National Dairy Council’s Miller Earns Multiple Professional Accolades

National Dairy Council’s Dr. Greg Miller, who serves as chief science officer, Global Dairy Platform’s nutrition sector lead, and special counsel to the CEO on global nutrition affairs, has been recognized with four prestigious [Read More …]

Protect farmers and ranchers from Wall Street climate rules and regulations

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposes to require publicly traded companies to provide climate-related information from their entire supply chain in their filings and annual reports, including potentially invasive and burdensome information about farms. [Read More …]

Brian Kelroy and Susie Martin recognized for their excellent work as genetic consultants