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Dairy MAX’s “Dairy Up Close” video series connects consumers with real stories of real farm families For today’s consumer who is over three generations removed from farming, seeing behind-the-scenes of where their food comes [Read More …]

Pro Refrigeration Introduces CO2 Chiller System in Plan to Phase Out Refrigerants with High Global Warming Potential

Pro Refrigeration, the leading cooling technology and equipment company for fermented craft beverages, dairy, and food processing, has begun production of its first carbon dioxide (CO2/R744) chiller system. This is the first step in [Read More …]

We don’t care what they say. We won’t stay in a world without cows

Animal agriculture gets unfairly blamed for a lot of things, and from a lot of directions, from Big Oil interests that want to misdirect the climate debate, to vegan activists who use every argument [Read More …]

Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Announces Winners of 10th Annual Sustainability Awards

The U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards program – celebrating its 10-year anniversary – has a new class of seven winners who demonstrate excellence in sustainability and contributions to the industrywide 2050 Environmental Stewardship Goals [Read More …]

Chobani Launches Zero Sugar* with 60 Calories & Only Natural Ingredients

Chobani® Zero Sugar* is lactose-free, full of flavor, and perfect for health-conscious consumers The pioneering new platform comes as Chobani’s Greek yogurt sales grow at a pace more than triple the category Chobani [Read More …]

An opportunity to learn and network about Precision Dairy technology!

The University of Minnesota invites you to attend the 2021 Precision Dairy Conference, June 22-23, 2021. The event will be a ‘neutral space’ where many technologies come together to be discussed and learned about. Producers, [Read More …]

Weather Update, Hay Quality, Farm Diversification Featured on Next Week’s Dairy Signal™

Free online episodes offer insights to help producers make informed decisions Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), announces the line-up of speakers for week 62 of The Dairy Signal™. Episodes this week feature a weather update, [Read More …]

USDA to Take On Livestock Market Concentration Through Packers and Stockyards Act Rulemaking

Today, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released the “Spring 2021 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions” (“the Agenda”) which sets forth the upcoming actions of administrative agencies, including the United States [Read More …]

Kubota’s Expanded Hay Tools Product Line Now Available

All Kubota Hay Implements Are Backed by Two– and Three-Year Standard Limited Warranties, Among the Industry’s Best Kubota Tractor Corporation announced today the addition of seven new hay and forage products to provide comprehensive [Read More …]

Finding balance: When cow nutrition and performance meet

As the cow has evolved over the years, so has her nutrient requirements With time, change occurs and advancements in the beef industry are made. Since the 1970s, carcass weights have increased on average [Read More …]

NNYADP dairy calf health, barn ventilation research

Free educational presentations planned on July 27 in North Lawrence and July 28 in Carthage The Northern New York Agricultural Development Program has awarded a grant to Cornell Cooperative Extension Dairy Specialists Lindsay Ferlito [Read More …]

AFBF: Water rule reversal a blow to agriculture

Statement released following EPA announcement of its intention to reverse Navigable Waters Protection Rule American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement of its intention to reverse [Read More …]

Holstein USA’s Research Grant Program accepting applications

Principal investigators with eligible projects are invited to apply until the August 16, 2021, deadline Holstein Association USA’s Research Grant Program provides funding to universities and non-profits in the United States performing research studies [Read More …]

#DiscoverNYDairy Initiative announced at the Great NYS Fair

Life-size displays unveiled, NYAAC now soliciting names for painted cows At the Great New York State Fair, which is set to begin in just 70 days, the New York Animal Agriculture Coalition (NYAAC) today [Read More …]

Organic Valley Upholds Mission to Sustain Family Farms, Hits Record $1.2 Billion in Sales

Organic Valley improves consolidated net income by $48.4 million in 2020, providing stability for organic family farms across the country. For the first time in its history, Organic Valley recorded sales of $1.2 billion for [Read More …]

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New data shows milk has more nutrition benefits

Real dairy milk can now claim four more essential nutrients Milk has always been delicious and nutritious. But now there’s even more good news to share about real dairy milk. New information based on updated USDA [Read More …]

Irwin Named Vita Plus Columbus Dairy Specialist

Brock Irwin recently joined the Vita Plus Columbus team as a dairy specialist. Based in Columbus, Wisconsin, Irwin will provide nutrition and management expertise to help dairy producers reach their production goals. In addition, [Read More …]

New method to measure milk components has potential to improve dairy sustainability

Journal of Dairy Science® reports development of a modified milk calibration sample set to improve accuracy of milk urea nitrogen testing Present in blood, urine, and milk, the chemical compound urea is the primary [Read More …]

Cargill joins U.S. CattleTrace program with aim to develop a national infrastructure for disease traceability

Cargill, the global food, agricultural, financial and industrial products company, announced today that it has joined U.S. CattleTrace as an official packer member. Cargill is the second beef processor to invest in the effort formed by multiple state [Read More …]

USDA Launches Resource Guide to Help America’s Rural Workforce Build Back Better

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson today unveiled a resource guide (PDF, 2.5 MB) to help rural community leaders start and expand employment opportunities and access [Read More …]

NNYADP Dairy Calf Health and Barn Fogging Research, On-Farm Events

The Northern New York Agricultural Development Program has awarded a grant to Cornell Cooperative Extension Dairy Specialists Lindsay Ferlito and Casey Havekes to assess and troubleshoot ventilation systems and their impact on the health [Read More …]

FAQ: COVID-19 vaccinations and dairy’s safe return to “normal”

Dairy farms and their cooperatives are an important part of the National Vaccine Month of Action, a push to ensure that 70 percent of U.S. adults have at least one shot by July 4. COVID-19 vaccinations [Read More …]

Hundreds of farm workers participate in nationwide events during Memorial Congressional recess

Events in California, Georgia, Washington and Michigan urging Congress pass a pathway to citizenship During Memorial congressional recess, the UFW Foundation and the United Farm Workers rallied with hundreds of farm workers in four major agricultural states urging Congress pass a path to citizenship for [Read More …]

Cooperative Communicators Association recognizes AMPI leaders for communication excellence

Dairy cooperative co-CEOs Donn DeVelder and Sheryl Meshke receive CEO Outstanding Communicator Award Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) Co-Chief Executive Officers Donn DeVelder and Sheryl Meshke have been recognized by the Cooperative Communicators Association [Read More …]

FDA Issues Standard of Identity for Yogurt After Decades of Advocacy From Dairy Industry

IDFA Calls for More Urgent, Transparent Work on Dairy Food Standards The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced it will issue a final rule to modernize the standard of identity for yogurt. [Read More …]

Trouw Nutrition Global Webinar Series Spotlights “Palatability and Beyond”

Research shows that taste matters when it comes to trace mineral supplementation and feed intake. Even the most nutritious, high-quality diet will not deliver its full benefit if ingredients in the ration reduce feed [Read More …]

NY Bill banning key ag tool is bad policy

S.699-B prohibits use of neonicotinoid treated seeds statewide; will negatively impact farmers The New York State Senate voted to advance a bill that would cause serious problems for farmers ability to grow food in New [Read More …]

Additional cattle markets legislation introduced in U.S. House

Legislation builds on growing consensus that current market dynamics are not sustainable Representative Vicky Hartzler (R-MO-4) introduced the Optimizing the Cattle Market Act of 2021 in the U.S. House. The legislation builds on a [Read More …]

‘Choose PA Dairy’ window clings available to PA dairy farmers

Showcases essential role of dairy farmers in our communities In honor of National Dairy Month and to showcase the hard work of Pennsylvania dairy farmers, the Center for Dairy Excellence is offering a page [Read More …]

Collegiate clubs and students invited to sign up for 2021 College Aggies Online competition