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Commodity Classic is America’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused agricultural and educational experience Some of the nation’s leading agriculture experts and well-known personalities will be featured on the Main Stage during the 2022 Commodity Classic held [Read More …]

IDFA, Port of Los Angeles, and CMA CGM Form Joint Initiative to Advance U.S. Dairy Exports

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the Port of Los Angeles, and CMA CGM — a world leader in shipping and logistics — announced today the formation of a Dairy Exports Working Group aimed [Read More …]

Tools for Business Success Take Center Stage at 2022 PDPW Business Conference

Keynotes, Breakouts, Specialty Sessions and More Deliver Content to Position Attendees for Success Success in today’s dairy industry requires continuous improvement in all areas of business, from financial management to herd management to developing team [Read More …]

INFB accepting scholarship applications

The deadline to apply is March 1 Indiana Farm Bureau is now accepting applications for its student scholarship program for the 2022-2023 school year. Each year, INFB awards 13 scholarships to incoming or current [Read More …]

Implementing Practical Genetics for the Commercial Dairy

webinar series Heather Huson, Faculty, Department of Animal Science, Cornell University, is offering a webinar series every Wednesday at noon from February 16 through March 16, 2022. Register at: cals.cornell.edu/practical-genetics-dairy. Based on Dr. Huson’s Applied Genetics [Read More …]

Six Year Trend Analysis 2020 New York State Dairy Farms Selected Financial and Production Factors

Trend analysis is an important use of benchmarking within a dairy businesses. While current year performance is important, understanding trends within the business and the industry may provide additional insight into strengths and areas of [Read More …]

Dairy grows through family and faith, CDI’s Vander Woude says…

Despite policy challenges, family-run dairies continue to grow and succeed through dedication and faith, California dairy farmer Simon Vander Woude, the chairman of California Dairies Inc., first vice-chair of NMPF and a member of its [Read More …]

Taco Bell® Unveils Dairy-Based Beverage with Checkoff Support

Checkoff-supported Grilled Cheese Burrito also back on chain’s menu Taco Bell is continuing its run of dairy-based beverages thanks to dairy checkoff support. The chain released the Island Berry Freeze that uses a shelf-stable [Read More …]

Calf personality, feeding, and growth: When one style doesn’t fit all

New study in the Journal of Dairy Science® finds that, in Norwegian Red calves, individual personality is related to feeding behavior and growth In a natural setting, cows and nursing calves together set the [Read More …]

Banking on Dairy

Cows make milk. Milk makes money. But how do producers build the farms, facilities and herds needed to generate profits and a steady stream of dairy products? In the latest episode of The Dairy Download, [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo 2022 Judges Span Globe

World Dairy Expo® is pleased to announce the eight individuals selected to serve as associate judges of Expo’s 2022 Dairy Cattle Show. Nominated by the official judge and approved by a committee of Expo [Read More …]

Managing Data, Research Showcase and Compassion Fatigue on Tap for The Dairy Signal™

Free online episodes from PDPW help producers stay on top of industry news and trends Episodes of PDPW’s The Dairy Signal™ next week will feature a dairy producer panel, a showcase of graduate research and [Read More …]

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Highlights Key Work in 2021 to Promote Food and Nutrition Security

Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture issued the following statement highlighting key accomplishments to promote food and nutrition security at the Department of Agriculture since the Biden-Harris Administration took office on January 20, 2021. “2021 again [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report: January 2022

Dairy markets are in a very different situation than almost any experienced since 2014. The dominant features of the basic U.S. dairy situation continue to be tighter milk production, record export volumes, higher prices, [Read More …]

National DHIA awards 11 scholarships

11 high school seniors and college students to have been selected receive a $1,000 scholarship The National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) Scholarship Committee selected 11 high school seniors and college students to receive [Read More …]

Organic Valley announces initiatives to save Northeast family dairy farms

Brings on five Northeast farms while working with dozens more small, organic family farms in the Northeast With regional and multi-national dairy corporations reneging on commitments to family dairy farmers in the Northeast, farmer-owned [Read More …]

USDA launches program to deploy renewable energy in rural towns

Funding will help people in underserved rural communities cut energy costs, increase energy resiliency, address climate change U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is making up to [Read More …]

Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation scholarships

Approximately 50 awards will be made to deserving students The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation has more than $60,000 in scholarships available to Ohio students from rural, suburban and urban communities who are pursuing degrees connected [Read More …]

Apply for Cornerstone Dairy Academy by Jan. 31

Application-based leadership-development program is March 15-16, 2022 The application deadline for PDPW Cornerstone Dairy Academy presented by the Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW) is nearing. Dairy farmers and dairy industry professionals must apply for the three-pillar [Read More …]

PMVAP payments are on their way

Through the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program (PMVAP), USDA will provide up to $350 million in pandemic assistance payments to dairy farmers early this year. This initiative will partially reimburse producers for unanticipated losses created [Read More …]

Tubergen Dairy Farm named 2022 Dairy Farmer of the Year

MSU Department of Animal Science recognizes Tubergen Dairy Farm’s commitment to animal welfare, support of Michigan Dairy industry The Michigan State University Department of Animal Science recognizes Tubergen Dairy Farm in Ionia as its 2022 [Read More …]

2022 Northeast Dairy Management Conference

March 9-10, 2022 The Northeast Dairy Management Conference is a dynamic conference for all progressive dairy producers in the Northeast that provides the latest information on current trends and topics in the dairy industry. Presented [Read More …]

Draft CAFO Permit and Fact Sheet Released

The Draft State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) General Permit for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) is now available for public comment through February 18, 2022. View the draft permit [Read More …]

Dairy West board announces 2022 leadership changes

Dairy West’s board has appointed three new directors. John Brubaker, who represents Idaho Dairy Products Commission District II and owns Knott Run Dairy in Buhl, will fill Seat No. 2 and serve until March 2025. [Read More …]

Applications for 2022 Cornerstone Dairy Academy for Dairy Professionals Due on January 31

Application-Based Leadership-Development Program Set for March 15-16, 2022 The application deadline for PDPW Cornerstone Dairy Academy™ presented by the Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) is nearing. Dairy farmers and dairy industry professionals must apply for [Read More …]

Choosing Beef Sires for and Raising Terminal Dairy Calves Workshop