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Western United Dairies (WUD), the dairy service organization based in Modesto, Calif., says it is disappointed by the release of Burger King’s #CowsMenu campaign. WUD contends it is based on misleading information and a blatantly [Read More …]

Heat stress in gestating dairy cows impairs performance of future generations

Research in the Journal of Dairy Science® studies lasting effects of heat stress on dairy cows It is estimated that in the United States, environmental heat stress in cows costs the dairy industry more than [Read More …]

CME Spot Cheddar Blocks Charged Out of the Gate This Week

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending July 17, 2020 CME spot Cheddar blocks came charging out of the gate this week. On Monday they sprinted 8.5ȼ straight uphill, to a record shattering $3 [Read More …]

Dairy Cattle Heat Stress Webinar: July 21st and 22nd

CCE specialists discuss key considerations for caring for cattle in the heat Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Southwest and Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Programs, with Cornell PRO-DAIRY, would like to invite dairy producers [Read More …]

Cultivating Plum Pride Holsteins’ Future

Host of Conservation Practices Regenerates Dairy Making good conservation decisions to keep the family farm productive and regenerative for future generations is a top priority at Plum Pride Holsteins, LLC. Marv Biese, of Greenleaf, Wisconsin, [Read More …]

Blue Cow meet the Golden Arches™

McDonald’s Canada to highlight menu items made with 100% Canadian dairy in its summer soft serve campaign Use of Blue Cow logo brings together two of Canada’s most iconic brands Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) [Read More …]

Final Federal Dietary Committee Report Recommends 3 Servings of Dairy Per Day

Affirms Dairy’s Place in Healthy Foods Category with Fruits, Veggies, Legumes, Whole Grains The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) released the following statement today in response to the federal Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) final [Read More …]

Land O’Lakes and Microsoft form strategic alliance to pioneer new innovations in agriculture and support rural communities

Together the companies aim to build tighter connections between consumers and farmers through innovative new technologies built on Microsoft’s cloud Land O’Lakes Inc. and Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday announced a multiyear strategic alliance to pioneer [Read More …]

When promises are no longer enough

Following the Annual General Meeting of the Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC), which brought together some 200 dairy farmers from across the country in a virtual format, dairy farmers expressed concern that they have waited [Read More …]

Vytelle, GrowSafe create leader in bovine biotechnology

New company links genetic evaluation, reproduction technologies into a streamlined process Vytelle and GrowSafe Systems, Ltd. announced today the combining of their companies with the aim of accelerating genetic advances in bovine biotechnology. The companies will operate as [Read More …]

Commodity Marketing to Consumer Marketing is a Big Shift for Smaller Dairy Farms

Fourth generation dairyman Michael Turley has launched a premium line of dairy products from his 120-cow Registered Holstein herd in southern Illinois. After a career culminating as CEO of one of the largest agriculture advertising [Read More …]

Farm Science Review will be a virtual show in 2020

For the first time in its nearly 60-year history, The Ohio State University’s Farm Science Review, scheduled for Sept. 22 to Sept. 24, will not be held in-person. Instead, a virtual show will be implemented [Read More …]

Alltech releases 2020 Sustainability Report reaffirming its commitment to supporting a Planet of Plenty

On the one-year anniversary of committing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the United Nations Global Compact and the Science Based Targets initiative, Alltech has released its 2020 Sustainability Report. In addition to reflecting [Read More …]

Dairy Defined: Value VS. Volume Key To Understanding The Lie

In a world of “lies, damned lies, and statistics,” plant-based marketing combines all three. A pro tip: When reading about the alleged competition between dairy products and plant-based beverages, carefully note whether the statistics being [Read More …]

USDA increasing private investment in rural America

Invites comment on regulation streamlining through OneRD Guarantee Loan Initiative U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking steps to increase private investment in rural [Read More …]

Register for online manure composting workshop

Videos will be posted on August 4; live follow-up online discussion August 11, 1-3pm University of Minnesota Extension, in conjunction with North Dakota State University Extension, is hosting an online manure composting workshop. The workshop [Read More …]

Heat Stress: Key Indicators & Management Strategies

Free webinar available in English and Spanish, on July 21st from 12:30 – 1 PM Cornell PRO-DAIRY, Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of NWNY and CCE of SWNY are offering a webinar in English and Spanish [Read More …]

Colorado Student Learns About Cows and Production Agriculture while in Wisconsin

The first of June marked the start of Mariah Estrada’s three-month internship at Mayer Farms. The Mayer’s dedication to the education and wellbeing of their interns and animals made it an easy decision for Mariah [Read More …]

U.S. Economic Recovery Hinges on Virus Control and Consumer Confidence

Severity of economic disruption varies widely among agriculture and rural market sectors, while uncertainty abounds Rural industries are grappling with how to adjust their businesses to remain relevant and sustainable in the face of the [Read More …]

CentralStar Cooperative hires new group of employees

CentralStar Cooperative serves dairy and beef producers in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana. During all the uncertainty of COVID-19, CentralStar hired several new employees to expand business, replace retiring staff, and fill their internship program. These [Read More …]

All Breeds Blog

NMC webinar addresses protocols for optimal milk quality

National Mastitis Council’s (NMC) next webinar features “Milking Procedures for Optimal Milk Quality and Milk Harvest.” This one-hour educational offering starts at 2 p.m. Central time on Sept. 10, and will be presented in Spanish. [Read More …]

NMPF praises USDA for FMD preparedness

USDA APHIS has purchased $27.1 million in foot-and-mouth disease vaccine The National Milk Producers Federation praised the U.S. Department of Agriculture for taking a critical step in modernizing Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) preparedness for [Read More …]

USDA makes initial purchase of FMD vaccine

USDA purchases vaccine for National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures Bank The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the initial purchase of vaccine for the National [Read More …]

National Dairy Shrine Announces Scholarships for 2020!

Kildee Scholarship This scholarship has been awarded since 1950 to an outstanding graduate student in a dairy related field. Dean H.H. Kildee was a renowned educator at Iowa State University and this scholarship honors his [Read More …]

Farmer sentiment rebounds amid COVID-19 concerns

Ag producers became more optimistic about both their current and future farming operations Farmer sentiment improved in June for the second month in a row, rebounding from sharp declines that took place in both March [Read More …]

USDA Appoints 24 Members to Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee