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CARB news release The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is seeking public comment on a Draft Analysis of Progress toward Achieving the 2030 Dairy and Livestock Sector Methane Emissions Target. The draft Analysis is available on [Read More …]

The Numbers Show It – U.S. Dairy is Growing Globally

U.S. dairy products are increasingly competitive globally – a fact shown in surging export numbers, according to two top dairy economists in the National Milk Producers Federation’s latest Dairy Defined podcast. “Global demand is fundamentally [Read More …]

Bob and Kay Zwald Selected as National Dairy Shrine Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder

Bob and Kay Zwald, the husband and wife team from Bomaz, Inc., Hammond, Wisconsin, are National Dairy Shrine’s Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder Award winner for 2021. This annual award goes to an active, progressive [Read More …]

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NMC webinar offers RACE credit

It’s time to register for the next NMC webinar, with Justine Britten, Udder Health Systems laboratory director, starting at 2:00 p.m. Central (U.S./Canada) time, on June 24. The free webinar features “From Dairy Lab to [Read More …]

Event will discuss the future of California’s dairy industry

Agenda announced for California Creamery Operators Association’s virtual event, June 28-30 The California Creamery Operators Association (CCOA) will host its 121st Annual Meeting as a virtual event on June 28-30. The three half-days are [Read More …]

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SHI to assess dairy’s carbon storage, greenhouse gas footprint

Soil Health Institute selected as the soil science research partner for Dairy Soil & Water Regeneration project The Soil Health Institute (SHI), the non-profit charged with safeguarding and enhancing the vitality and productivity of [Read More …]

Scholarship opportunities for Young Dairy Leaders Institute

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Leadership program open for young adults (ages 22-45) working in the dairy industry The Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI), a cornerstone program of the Holstein Foundation, is a nationally recognized three-phase leadership and communication skills [Read More …]

Cathy Young, Center of Excellence for Food and Agriculture, talks on in-depth report calling for innovation in New York’s agri-food system

Cornell has issued a new and in-depth report calling for innovation and investment in New York’s agri-food system. Spearheaded by the Center of Excellence for Food and Agriculture, the 62-page publication covers the full range [Read More …]

Livestream Links Available For Membership Meetings Of The USJersey Organizations

The links for the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc., have been released. Links to the membership meetings of both organizations will be available on this USJersey webpage: [Read More …]

Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Representative Xochitl Torres Small to Serve as Under Secretary for Rural Development

“Representative Xochitl Torres Small’s nomination to serve as Under Secretary for Rural Development reflects the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to advancing rural prosperity. Her nomination is responsive to rural stakeholders and Congress; both have emphasized the importance [Read More …]

New Line-up of Speakers Announced for Week 63 of The Dairy Signal™

Episodes to feature consumer side of dairy industry, including product development and food trends Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), announces the line-up of speakers for week 63 of The Dairy Signal™. Episodes this week feature [Read More …]

Maximize Herd Management With InfoJersey Tools Is Topic Of Seminar At US Jersey Meetings

Maximizing the profit potential with your Registered Jersey herd has never been simpler with the management tools available on infoJersey.com. On Wednesday, June 23 in Bettendorf, Iowa, attendees of the national meetings of the [Read More …]

Biogénesis Bagó expands its Antigen and Vaccine facilities

The new high-tech cryopreservation room -one of a kind in Latin America for animal health, reinforces its focus and leadership in the Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccines sector. Biogénesis Bagó, the biotechnology company focused on animal health, announces the inauguration of a cryopreservation room that substantially increases [Read More …]

Dairy Producer Scholarship Opportunities for the Young Dairy Leaders Institute

The Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI), a cornerstone program of the Holstein Foundation, is a nationally recognized three-phase leadership and communication skills development program for young adults (ages 22-45) working in the dairy industry. Full-time dairy [Read More …]

Keeping an Eye on Stored Hay Temperatures

Take time to monitor hay temperatures in order to prevent a possible barn fire. As hay producers, our goal is to always put the best quality product into the bale as possible. But sometimes [Read More …]

Purdue Farm Management Tour to SW Indiana

Tour is free, open to public, but registration is required Learn about innovative farm management strategies, new technologies for improving efficiency and productivity, ways to help ensure a successful transition of your operation to [Read More …]

MMPA appoints new chief financial officer

The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA), the 10th largest dairy cooperative in the U.S., recently named Tom Downey to serve as chief financial officer (CFO). As CFO, Downey will direct strategic planning and oversee [Read More …]

World Ag Expo Online: New Seminars Just Added

Just Added Two new seminars have just been added! Starting in one hour – Managing Feed Mix to Encourage Intake in Dairy Cattle On-demand – Can Dairies be Environmentally Sustainable? More New June [Read More …]

Federal Judge Halts Emergency Relief For Black Farmers

National Black Farmers Association Filed Briefs in the White Farmers Lawsuits in Florida, Texas and Wisconsin. A federal judge in Wisconsin has ordered a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) to at least temporarily stop $4 [Read More …]

Soil Health Institute Selected as Soil Science Research Partner for Dairy Feed, Soil and Water Outcomes for the Net Zero Initiative

The Soil Health Institute (SHI), the non-profit charged with safeguarding and enhancing the vitality and productivity of soils, has been selected as the soil science research partner for Dairy Soil & Water Regeneration, an [Read More …]

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Select Sires earns Best of Show at CCA contest

Communications department takes home 11 awards The Select Sires communications department was recognized with top honors at the 2021 Cooperative Communicators Association (CCA) Institute and annual communications contest. The team took home 11 awards [Read More …]

Wisconsin Dairy is ‘Leap’ Worthy 

 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is teaming up with LeRoy Butler to share dairy’s story with consumers.  LeRoy Butler, four-time pro bowl defensive back for the Green Bay Packers and seven-time cookbook author, is teaming up with [Read More …]

New StaCool Vest Website Makes it Easier to Find and Purchase Cooling Vests for Industrial and Commercial Applications

StaCool Industries, maker of industry-leading StaCool Vest™ Core Body Cooling System, unveils a new, easy-to-use website, www.StaCoolVest.com. With intuitive navigation, the new site allows users to search for cooling vests for personal use or [Read More …]

DCRC webinar, presented in Portuguese, addresses metritis treatment strategies

“New strategies for the treatment of metritis in dairy cows,” presented in Portuguese, is the featured topic for the next Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) webinar. The free webinar starts at 2 p.m. Central [Read More …]

DATCP Producer-Led Grant Program Increases Conservation Practices on Wisconsin Farms

Data collected by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) shows that conservation practices among producer-led groups in the program grew by 82% from 2019 to 2020. Conservation practices include low [Read More …]

Dairy West earns U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award for Curds + Kindness pandemic response

Dairy West is among seven organizations the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy honored Monday with its 10th annual U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards. Dairy West is a regional dairy promotion organization representing Idaho and Utah dairy farm [Read More …]

Reynolds Family Recognized with Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder Award