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On behalf of the Klussendorf Association, World Dairy Expo® is pleased to share that Ken Main and Peter Vail, along with their Cutting Edge prefix, have been selected as the twelfth recipients of the [Read More …]

Real California Milk Kicks Off Back To School With Milk & Cereal Campaign At Retail

Breakfast Promotion Focuses on Creative Uses of Classic Breakfast Combination as Children and Families Return to the Classroom The California Milk Advisory Board announced today the launch of a consumer promotion focused on family [Read More …]

Analysis: Farms in pilot project achieve positive results on national sustainability metrics

Wisconsin initiative measures environmental, financial impact of conservation Results from the first year of a nationally recognized farm-level sustainability project in southwestern Wisconsin were released today, and the partners in the initiative are encouraged [Read More …]

Milk Specialties Global acquires Kay’s Processing, Inc.

Industry-leading nutritional ingredient manufacturer plans to create new jobs as it expands its protein extrusion business Milk Specialties Global (MSG), an industry-leading manufacturer of nutritional ingredients for the health and wellness, performance nutrition and [Read More …]

Team Emmi Roth named 2021 Master Cheesemaker

Dairy manufacturers, supporters and enthusiasts gather for Blue Ribbon Dairy Products Auction Dairy manufacturers, supporters and enthusiasts gathered at the Saz’s Hospitality Pavilion at Wisconsin State Fair Park on Thursday evening, August 12 for [Read More …]

Lehigh 4-H Dairy Club places second with club herd

Club members proudly exhibited their animals at the Kutztown Fair on August 10 Several Lehigh County 4-H Dairy Club members proudly exhibited their animals at the Kutztown Fair on August 10, 2021. 4-H members [Read More …]

Manitowoc County Seniors win top honors at State 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest

Manitowoc will represent Wisconsin at the National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest The Manitowoc County Senior Dairy Judging Team won first place at the State 4-H Senior Dairy Judging Contest, held in conjunction with [Read More …]

Family Farm Day – A view into the farming community

Take a tour, go for a ride, watch a demonstration, and participate in free hands-on activities On Saturday, August 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., forty farms in Schoharie, Otsego, and Delaware counties [Read More …]

DCRC opens annual meeting registration

Travel to the “Heart of America” – Kansas City, Mo., – for the 2021 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) Annual Meeting, Nov.9-11, at the Loews Kansas City Hotel. The 20-plus presenters will share strategies to [Read More …]

USDA Invests $69 Million to Support Critical Food and Nutrition Security Needs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today an investment of $69 million to address critical food and nutrition security needs of low-income communities enduring the pandemic, enhance the resilience of food and healthcare systems impacted [Read More …]

Dairy cattle bedding

The gold standard for dairy cattle bedding is something that keeps the cows comfortable A few weeks ago, I was able to attend a dairy field day event in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. I had [Read More …]

Join ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Monthly Webinar on August 25

Webinar will highlight Class III and IV futures milk price forecasts & break down numbers The Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Wednesday, August 25 at 12 [Read More …]

How can traction milling prevent lameness in dairy cattle?

AGRITRAC’s Tom Woodall shares the science with North American Ag’s Chrissy Wozniak While the subject of barn flooring might seem cut-and-dry, the type of flooring you choose for your barn build can actually have [Read More …]

Youth dairy leaders honored

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Fourteen Wisconsin dairy youth received James W. Crowley State 4-H Dairy Leadership Awards Fourteen Wisconsin dairy youth received James W. Crowley State 4-H Dairy Leadership Awards at the 2021 Wisconsin Junior State Fair. [Read More …]

Video: Dr. Michelle Slimko on functional foods that provide health benefits with a focus on milk

Functional foods that provide health benefits ranging from recovery from athletic performance to gut health to better sleep have become a new focus for consumers. Dairy fits in very well here as explained to Joel [Read More …]

August CNY Dairy Girl Network meeting scheduled

The meeting will be held Aug. 26th at Rawley Park, located at 13334 NYS Route 38, Richford The Central NY Dairy Girl Network will meet on August 26 from 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm. Please join [Read More …]

National Institute for Animal Agriculture to Host 11th Annual Antibiotic Symposium in Kansas City

Animal, human and environmental health leaders will explore opportunities for collaboration to derive One Health solutions for antimicrobial resistance and stewardship The National Institute for Animal Agriculture will host the 11th Annual Antibiotic Symposium [Read More …]

Pizza Chefs Contend for $30,000 in Search for Original Recipes Showcasing California Cheese

Third Annual Real California Pizza Contest Includes International Chefs to Crown “World Champion Pizza Chef” The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the launch of the 2021 Real California Pizza Contest, its [Read More …]

Cyber Threats in the Dairy Sector

September 28, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern Cybercrime incidents like denial of service, ransomware, and data and intellectual property theft occur every day and pose a growing corporate risk to dairy businesses. In the [Read More …]

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Yili named the world’s most valuable dairy brand by Brand Finance in 2021

With a continued focus on product innovation and R&D, Yili once again leads the dairy sector in the Brand Finance Food & Drink 2021 report. On August 10, 2021, Brand Finance released the annual [Read More …]

California Department of Food and Agriculture announces vacancies on the Seed Advisory Board

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Pest Exclusion Branch is announcing a vacancy on the Seed Advisory Board. The board is composed of seven members who are seed labelers, and two members who [Read More …]

Statement from Michael Dykes, D.V.M., IDFA President and CEO, on USDA Update to the SNAP Thrifty Food Plan

“The International Dairy Foods Association is pleased to see the important changes announced today by USDA to the Thrifty Food Plan, which will increase the average SNAP benefit by $36.24 per person, per month, or [Read More …]

USDA Modernizes the Thrifty Food Plan, Updates SNAP Benefits

First Update in More Than 45 Years Reflects Current Cost Realities The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan, used to calculate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) [Read More …]

FARM evaluator works as a partner

National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program evaluators provide a critical link between a dairy farmer and the consumer, working to ensure best practices. But they’re also a resource for farmers, said Janae Klingler, [Read More …]

State-of-the-art animal facility coming to Ohio State

Welcoming public, giving students hands-on opportunities A tour might begin with a robot milking cows, then move to the barn where newborn piglets nestle beside their mother or hens have just laid eggs. Pigs, [Read More …]

PDPW announces 2021-22 educational programs & events

Educational programs to assist dairy farmers, industry professionals in managing successful businesses The Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) is committed to bringing dairymen and the industry the tools they need to enhance their businesses as [Read More …]

MFU leader meets with Agriculture Secretary Vilsack

Wertish appreciates chance to share concerns with Vilsack first hand Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) President Gary Wertish joined Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, and Rep. Angie Craig in Cannon Falls Thursday to discuss drought conditions throughout [Read More …]

PPDs are Positive! Finally!

Producer Price Differentials (PPDs) have turned positive in all seven of the Federal Orders that are paid by the Class and Component formulas. In 2020, PPDs were extremely negative and have continued negative in 2021 significantly [Read More …]

A2 Milk, Keeping Cows Cool and Market Updates

Free online episodes offer insights to help producers make informed decisions Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), announces the line-up of speakers for week 71 of The Dairy Signal™. Episodes this week will include a panel [Read More …]

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CRV Fleckvieh shows strength after new index run