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U.S. milk production fell below year-ago levels by increasing amounts during the period from November 2021 through January 2022, following a period of flat growth last fall. Meanwhile, domestic commercial dairy use during the [Read More …]

Dairy leader calls for new export opportunities to support rural economy

An Illinois dairy processor highlighted the importance of exports to dairy manufacturing jobs in a virtual townhall organized by Farmers for Free Trade (FFT) today. Chris Hoeger, vice president of procurement for Prairie Farms Dairy, [Read More …]

New DAIRY CARE365® Training Module Focuses on Creating a Culture of Care

A new DAIRY CARE365® online training module from Merck Animal Health will help dairy owners and managers foster on-farm cultures that prioritize exceptional animal care, 365 days of the year. The new module, entitled [Read More …]

Reminder of chlorpyrifos tolerance expiration

Treated considered adulterated, cannot legally be sold or used as food or feed The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds farmers and agrichemical retailers to discontinue the use and sale [Read More …]

DBA applauds two bills that will help preserve Wisconsin’s farming

The Dairy Business Association (DBA), Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, applauded the signing into law two bills that will help preserve Wisconsin’s farming legacy. Last week, Gov. Tony Evers signed into law a bill that [Read More …]

Something Special from Wisconsin™ Announces New Line of “Boxes of Fun” for Easter

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced a new line of “Boxes of Fun” through the Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program today, including holiday options for Easter. This makes it easy [Read More …]

DFA Members of Distinction

Dairy Farmers of America’s (DFA) Members of Distinction program honors members who embody the Cooperative’s core values and excel on their operations, in their communities and in the industry. Each year, one member farm from [Read More …]

EPA National, Regional Officials Touring PA Dairy Farms To Highlight Clean Water, Climate, and Farm Benefits of Corporate Partnerships

Today, officials from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and representatives from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), and the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance) are in the field meeting with dairy farmers in [Read More …]

The Nutritionist Webinar 2022

The 2022 Season of The Nutritionist will begin in April. The series is a monthly educational webinar held for the benefit of ruminant nutritionists in the United States and globally. Agriculture Modeling and Training Systems [Read More …]

2022 Herd Health and Nutrition Conference

April 4 – 5, 2022 We have a full agenda at this year’s conference, starting with a pre-conference reception on April 4. Come early for valuable networking with conference speakers and sponsors. On Tuesday [Read More …]

NY Dairy Ambassadors receive media training to prepare for the year ahead

Gabriella Taylor, Katie Jasmin, and Annika Donlick will represent dairy farmers over the next year As New York State Dairy Ambassadors, Gabriella Taylor, Katie Jasmin, and Annika Donlick will represent dairy farmers over the next [Read More …]

Former U.S. President to headline 2022 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo

Will take place at the Fort Worth Convention Center in downtown Fort Worth on March 25-27 George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States, is set to headline the 2022 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo, [Read More …]

DATCP Accepting Nominations for Produce Safety Advisory Council until April 20

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for the Produce Safety Advisory Council (PSAC) until April 20, 2022. Seats are available in the following categories: producers of underserved [Read More …]

NMPF, USDEC commend progress on Ocean Shipping Reform Act

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) lauded today’s passage by the Senate Commerce Committee of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA). The approval establishes Senate committee support [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Scholarship Application Open

Farm Credit East, a member-owned lending and financial services cooperative, is currently accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors and college students with career aspirations in agriculture, commercial fishing and the forest products industries [Read More …]

Dairy Girl Network to Host Connect Event at Central Plains Dairy Expo

The Dairy Girl Network (DGN), an organization supporting all women in dairy by enhancing lives and creating opportunities, is excited to announce a DGN Connect Networking Event taking place at the Central Plains Dairy [Read More …]

USJersey Announces Staff Changes in IT Department

Philip Cleary Named IT Manager For Jersey Organizations Philip Cleary has been promoted to Manager of the Information Technology (IT) Department of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc., effective March 14, [Read More …]

Holstein Foundation and Dairy Management Inc. to Host Spring into Action Seminar for Youth

The Holstein Foundation will host its first ever virtual Spring into Action Seminar on April 12, 2022, at 7 p.m. EST. The hour-long session titled, Think Outside the Milk Bottle – Bringing Dairy Innovation to [Read More …]

40 Years Later, FDA Tells Dairy Industry, Consumers to Keep Waiting for Yogurt Rules

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s response to IDFA’s objections and request for a hearing on [Read More …]

Statement from Michael Dykes, D.V.M., IDFA President and CEO, on Passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act by Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released a statement today on passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 by the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. [Read More …]

Lactalis Wins 20 Medals for Cheesemaking Expertise at 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest

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Galbani® Classic Ricotta, Président® Cremeux Brie and Bella Gento® Mascarpone win gold medals for excellence Lactalis, the world’s leading dairy company, was recognized for its cheesemaking expertise at what is considered the prestigious international World [Read More …]

Dairy Management Inc CEO Barbara O’Brien discusses last week’s Dairy Experience Forum

Last week, Scott Wallin of DMI sat down with DMI CEO Barbara O’Brien to discuss the Dairy Experience Forum in Arizona that brought together farmer leaders representing national, local and international checkoff organizations from across [Read More …]

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Dairy Checkoff Enters Collaboration With Mayo Clinic

The dairy checkoff has entered a five-year collaboration with Mayo Clinic to explore research and consumer outreach efforts to improve public health and advance dairy’s benefits. The checkoff’s memorandum of understanding with Mayo entails Dairy [Read More …]

Timely information on market, weather trends

Free online episodes help dairy producers stay on top of industry news, trends With spring newly upon us, this week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal™ presented by PDPW will feature timely information on market and [Read More …]

PODCAST: Dairy progress possible on Capitol Hill, NMPF’s Bleiberg says

2022 is turning out to be an unusually busy year on Capitol Hill – one that holds opportunity for dairy, said Paul Bleiberg With rising energy costs and a war effort riveting attention in [Read More …]

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NMC webinar addresses building a milk quality network in Rwanda

UC-Davis Professor Emeritus Jim Cullor offers African perspective “Rwanda: Building a One Health Sustainable Community Network” headlines the National Mastitis Council’s (NMC) next webinar, set for April 19, starting at 2 p.m. Central [Read More …]

PDPW Dairy Signal™ to Feature Milk Pricing, Farm Safety Equipment and Spring Weather Outlook

With spring newly upon us, this week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal™ presented by PDPW will feature timely information on market and weather trends as well as farm safety to help farms prepare for [Read More …]

Rising Leaders In Dairy, This Conference Is For You!

This summer, IDFA is partnering with Cornell University to host the IDFA Leadership Symposium—an event for rising professionals in the dairy industry to collaborate with fellow industry change-makers, build their leadership skills, and prepare for [Read More …]

Managing & Feeding Cows in Auto Milking Systems

Cornell Cooperative Extension and Michigan State University Extension webinar The adoption of AMS (Automatic Milking Systems, or “Robots”) is increasing worldwide, mainly due to increased labor costs and interest in improving technology use. The [Read More …]

Dairy progress possible on Capitol Hill, Bleiberg says