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A once-in-a-generation discovery is transforming a Michigan dairy farm

October 17, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

At first glance, the 400 acres of soybeans growing on the Preston family’s dairy farm in southern Michigan looks like a typical field. But these aren’t ordinary soybeans. They represent a breakthrough partnership with Michigan [Read More …]

Dairy Market News at a Glance

October 16, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

CME Group Cash Markets (10/10) BUTTER: Grade AA closed at $1.6050. The weekly average for Grade AA is $1.6440 (-0.0950). CHEESE: Barrels closed at $1.7100 and 40# blocks at $1.7000. The weekly average for barrels [Read More …]

FFAR Rapid Funding Aims to Understand HPAI Transmission Risk on Dairy Farms

October 16, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Beginning in early 2024, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been detected in U.S. dairy herds, threatening milk production. Yet little is known about how the virus spreads in cows. The Foundation for Food & Agriculture [Read More …]

MMPA Captures Win in NMPF’s Annual Communications Contest

October 16, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Farmers of America’s Windemuller Wins Farmer Communicator of the Year Michigan Milk Producers Association received the honor of Cooperative Communicator of the Year in the National Milk Producers Federation’s annual cooperative communications contest, winning [Read More …]

The Impact of Annual Vaccination Clinics on Dairies

October 16, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Since fall 2019, Bar 20 Dairy in Fresno County has taken proactive steps to support employee health through on-site annual vaccination clinics. Seasonal flu can increase absenteeism and reduce productivity. This year, the seasonal flu [Read More …]

More milk, less methane in mixed pastures?

October 16, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Research team conducts meta-analysis on the potential of diverse pasture lands for dairy farming Allowing dairy cows to graze on fresh grass in open pastures for a significant proportion of the year seems more natural [Read More …]

$750,000 for Dairy Farms to Boost Long-Term Success

October 16, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy farmers across the Northeast can now apply for the Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant through the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC). With a total of $750,000 in funding, this grant will support a wide [Read More …]

STRIDE Youth Leadership Conference Offers Tours, Hands-on-Labs and more

October 16, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

PDP program for teens offers leadership training and ag-career exploration Today’s agriculture and dairy industries offer vast opportunities for students. The 2025 STRIDE™ Youth Leadership Conference, presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP), will provide high school students [Read More …]

NMC webinar highlights voluntary milking system advancements

October 16, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

NMC: The Global Milk Quality Organization’s Oct. 30 webinar, led by and Doug Reinnemann, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Ian Ohnstad, The Dairy Group, features “The new DeLaval standard way of milking in VMS (voluntary milking [Read More …]

Farm to School Summit Cultivates Connections

October 16, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

ADA North East and dairy farmer Mary Stewart hosted the “Cultivating Connections from Farm to School Summit” for school food-service decision-makers at Fawn View Manor Farm, Pylesville, Md. More than 75 attendees gathered to strengthen [Read More …]

Pennsylvania Exhibitors Crowned Inaugural People’s Choice Supreme Champions at the All-American Dairy Show

October 16, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Two homebred champions earn top honors in a first-of-its-kind contest celebrating excellence, legacy, and community pride. The people have spoken, and their votes have crowned the inaugural People’s Choice Supreme Champions at the All-American Dairy [Read More …]

Dairy Wellbeing Workshop Offers One-of-a-Kind Insights into Animal Care

October 16, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Register today for Nov. 19, 20 tour and interactive sessions A singular opportunity awaits dairy producers wanting to adopt practices that lead to safer animal handling and more productive herd outcomes. Presented by Professional Dairy [Read More …]

Ag Educators in Pennsylvania and Beyond Receive Back-to-School Boxes

October 15, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Close To 300 Back-to-School Boxes Were Sent to Ag Educators With Personal Messages Thanks to support from industry sponsors and individual donors, the Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow (DLT) program sent almost 300 back-to-school boxes to [Read More …]

Farm Bureau to President and Congress: Farmers are at a Breaking Point

October 15, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The American Farm Bureau Federation today sent letters to President Donald Trump and Congressional leaders to emphasize the severe economic pressures facing America’s farmers and ranchers. Falling crop prices, skyrocketing expenses and trade disputes are [Read More …]

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Grow-NY Summit to Award $3 Million to Global Startups Redefining Food, Agriculture and Sustainability

October 15, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Summit roundtables give attendees and media direct access to insider strategies, emerging trends and future-focused debates. Grow-NY, the largest global food and agriculture business competition, will host its annual Food & Ag Summit on Wednesday, Nov. 12 and [Read More …]

Water Quality a Priority for Farmers and Ranchers

October 15, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

How Farmers Are Implementing Water Conservation Practices Water is a crucial resource for farmers and ranchers. Beyond keeping their crops, forage and livestock healthy and growing, the water used on the farm is also part [Read More …]

Rob-See-Co Welcomes Ben Ford as Chief Technology Officer

October 15, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Rob-See-Co is proud to announce the addition of Ben Ford as Chief Technology Officer. In this new role, Ford will lead the company’s Product Team, overseeing product management for corn, soybeans, alfalfa, and sorghum and [Read More …]

Soybean Roasting for Your Dairy Farm

October 15, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Recently we started building the SoyRoaster – a soybean roasting system designed to improve dairy feed quality and cow nutrition. Roasting soybeans boost bypass protein, helping increase milk production and component yields while reducing feed costs. The SoyRoaster is built inside [Read More …]

Dairy’s Future Bright, IDFA, NMPF Chairmen Say

October 15, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy’s future is bright, and it’s brightest when the industry is united toward common goals, the chairmen of the International Dairy Foods Association and the National Milk Producers Federation said. “$11 billion or so in [Read More …]

Build Leadership Skills at PDP Dairy Management Institute

October 15, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Two days, three tiers of training set for Dec. 16-17, 2025 For many dairy farmers, a top priority is providing the best possible care for their cows. And while managing team members is as critical [Read More …]

Mycotoxin insights to empower your nutritional strategy

October 15, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

For almost 15 years, the Alltech Harvest Analysis has provided feed and livestock producers with a comprehensive overview of crop conditions and mycotoxin risks across key crop growing regions globally. Backed by the expertise of our global team of [Read More …]

NMC webinar highlights voluntary milking system advancements

October 14, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Global Milk Quality Organization’s Oct. 30 webinar, led by and Doug Reinnemann, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Ian Ohnstad, The Dairy Group, features “The new DeLaval standard way of milking in VMS (voluntary milking system).” [Read More …]

Winners of Indiana Farm Bureau Annual Photo Contest Announced

October 14, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Indiana Farm Bureau has announced the winners of the 2025 INFB Photo Contest. The contest was open to all INFB members 18 years or older and photos were required to represent agriculture and rural life [Read More …]

Lichty takes over as new Cooperative Communicators Association president

October 14, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Cooperative Communicators Association (CCA) is proud to celebrate National Co-op Month by announcing its 2025–2026 Board of Directors, including the election of Dori Lichty from CentralStar Cooperative, Waupun, Wis., as the organization’s new board [Read More …]

A once-in-a-generation discovery is transforming a Michigan dairy farm

Dairy Market News at a Glance

FFAR Rapid Funding Aims to Understand HPAI Transmission Risk on Dairy Farms

MMPA Captures Win in NMPF’s Annual Communications Contest

The Impact of Annual Vaccination Clinics on Dairies

More milk, less methane in mixed pastures?

$750,000 for Dairy Farms to Boost Long-Term Success

STRIDE Youth Leadership Conference Offers Tours, Hands-on-Labs and more

NMC webinar highlights voluntary milking system advancements

Farm to School Summit Cultivates Connections

Pennsylvania Exhibitors Crowned Inaugural People’s Choice Supreme Champions at the All-American Dairy Show

Dairy Wellbeing Workshop Offers One-of-a-Kind Insights into Animal Care

Ag Educators in Pennsylvania and Beyond Receive Back-to-School Boxes

Farm Bureau to President and Congress: Farmers are at a Breaking Point

Grow-NY Summit to Award $3 Million to Global Startups Redefining Food, Agriculture and Sustainability

Water Quality a Priority for Farmers and Ranchers

Rob-See-Co Welcomes Ben Ford as Chief Technology Officer

Soybean Roasting for Your Dairy Farm

Dairy’s Future Bright, IDFA, NMPF Chairmen Say

Build Leadership Skills at PDP Dairy Management Institute

Mycotoxin insights to empower your nutritional strategy

NMC webinar highlights voluntary milking system advancements

Winners of Indiana Farm Bureau Annual Photo Contest Announced

Lichty takes over as new Cooperative Communicators Association president

Is It a Good Year for Dairy? YES!

Government Shutdown Enters Day 10; Newsom Bans “Ultra-processed” Foods from California Schools

Federal Government Remains Shut Down, USDA Will Not Yet Provide Aid

Secure your dairy and keep the milk flowing with an SMS Plan

Indiana Farm Bureau Announces 2026 Legislative Priorities

DCHA to deliver its first Spanish webinar

The Downside and Upside of Increasing Exports

Not all fiber behaves the same in dairy rations

What Is Your Reason?

Preparing Grain Storages for Harvest