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Select Sires added 12 Holsteins, one Jersey and one Ayrshire sire to the daughter-proven lineups following the August sire summary. “This graduating class offers diverse pedigrees and a profitable combination of health, fertility and production [Read More …]

August Evaluations: Milking Speed, New Genotype Record, and More

In the August 2025 triannual evaluations, nearly 90 million animals received a genetic evaluation. The graphic showcases the number of various types of records used for this run’s traditional evaluations. Additionally, the National Cooperator Database [Read More …]

Dairy Farm Families Invited to “Passing the Torch” Workshops on November 18 and 20

Maybe your kids are only in high school or college, and you’re not ready to pass the torch quite yet. Maybe you don’t have a family member interested in taking over your dairy enterprise. Maybe [Read More …]

IDFA Foundation releases its 2025 Annual Report

Fiscal year 2025 was a milestone for the IDFA Foundation, as the organization completed its third year of successful grantmaking and fundraising marked by new partnerships and expanding relationships with allies including Feeding America, RISE [Read More …]

Dairy Farm Families Invited To “Passing the Torch’ Transition Planning Workshops on November 18 and 20

The Interactive Workshops Will Feature Family Roundtable Discussions with Outside Advisors It’s never too early or too late to start thinking about “passing the torch” and finding someone in line to transition ownership of your [Read More …]

Why Agricultural Labor Reform Is Essential for U.S. Dairy

America’s food security is a matter of national security, and the U.S. agricultural system behind it, which contributes over $1 trillion to our economy, is at risk. Not from drought or disease, but from a [Read More …]

Snail Mail and Government Bills: H-2A Application Costs

H-2A Application Costs Jump 198% In Two Years Applying for certifications and visas for H-2A temporary agricultural workers is the beginning of a long list of requirements for farmers who cannot find enough U.S. workers. Farmers who [Read More …]

FFAR Rapid Funding to Protect Cattle from Asian Longhorned Tick

The emergence of Asian longhorned ticks in the U.S. is threatening the health of cattle herds in 24 states, raising concerns about significant economic losses. In response, the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and Zoetis are investing [Read More …]

USDA Career Federal Employees Awarded Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals for Innovative Solutions to Agricultural Challenges

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Five employees with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have been honored with Service to America medals for their groundbreaking research and dedication [Read More …]

New DairyVoice Podcast: Lydell Martin Talks About the Benefits of the A.N. Martin SoyRoaster system

In this episode of DairyVoice, Connie Kuber of Sealpro by Connor AgroScience talks with Lydell Martin of A. N. Martin. They discuss Martin’s SoyRoaster system and the benefits of roasted bean. Lydell explains that this [Read More …]

Plenty Of Milkfat Left For Butter Churns

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The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending August 15, 2025 USDA’s Dairy Market News says milk is tight in the East. In the Central and West regions, output is declining seasonally, but there is [Read More …]

USDA Announces Sweeping Plans to Protect the United States from New World Screwworm

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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today at the Texas State Capitol alongside Governor Greg Abbott and stakeholders from across the country announced the largest initiative yet in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) [Read More …]

Grigson Honored With 2025 Award For Meritorious Service From USJersey

The American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) have named Dan Grigson of Stanford, Ky., as the 2025 recipient of the Award for Meritorious Service. Presented annually, the Award for Meritorious Service [Read More …]

Save the date for September 24-25 to address the growing threat of the New World Screwworm (NWS) to U.S. livestock.

The United States Animal Health Association (USAHA) will host a timely and critical New World Screwworm symposium September 24-25, 2025 to address the growing threat of the New World Screwworm (NWS) to U.S. animal populations. USAHA is [Read More …]

Just One Big Savings Thing: Ben is Correct

Savvy farmers have long known that silage isn’t just about what goes into the pile—it’s about what comes out the other side. Yet even with the best timing and harvesting, post-storage shrink can stealthily chip [Read More …]

Grant Funding for Northeast Agricultural Producers

Farm Credit East Releases Report on Grants and Incentives There are a number of grants and incentives available for Northeast agriculture businesses, but learning about their availability and navigating the application process can be a [Read More …]

USJersey Leadership Named At Annual Meetings

Officers and directors for the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) were elected during the organizations’ annual meetings held June 27-28, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. American Jersey Cattle Association Alan Chittenden, [Read More …]

Pennsylvania Breeders Named USJersey Master Breeders

The American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) has named Stuart and Elaine Noble, Gillett, Pa., as the 2025 recipients of its Master Breeder Award. The Master Breeder Award is presented annually to an AJCA member, family, [Read More …]

New York Breeder Receives USJersey Distinguished Service Award

The American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) Board of Directors has named Charles “Chuck” Luchsinger of Syracuse, N.Y., as the 2025 recipient of its Distinguished Service Award. Luchsinger received his award during the association’s annual meetings [Read More …]

Humane Officer Training Offered September 22-26 in Madison

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites those seeking appointment as humane officers and certified law officers seeking training in handling animal welfare complaints to join DATCP for the 2025 Humane [Read More …]

WASDE: Robust Crops, High Input Costs, Strained Margins

USDA’s August World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report incorporates the first field-based yield projections for the 2025/26 crop year. Updated forecasts for row crops adjust production and stock levels that will influence prices heading into [Read More …]

NMPF Farmer Focus: Richmond Farms Dairy

Milk is an important part of Magdalene Gerst’s daily routine, whether it’s milking cows on her family’s farm or feeding milk, cheese, and yogurt to her three young children. Gerst is a 7th generation dairy [Read More …]

Innovative Ag Education Program Reaches Over 1 Million California Students

With support from Farm Credit, Ag in the Classroom Foundation sparks interest in farming, food systems, and ag careers Educating today’s students about the importance of California agriculture is critically important to protecting the future [Read More …]

Starbar® Golden Malrin® Fly Bait Reclassified as a Restricted Use Pesticide

New EPA Classification Takes Effect on July 29, 2025 Central Life Sciences, the makers of Starbar® products, announced today that Golden Malrin® Fly Bait (EPA Reg. No. 2724-274) will be reclassified by the U.S. Environmental Protection [Read More …]

Three Dairy Producers to Share How They Turned Things Around Financially At Day-Long Conference On September 10

The Dairy Financial & Risk Management Conference Will Feature a Producer Panel At the 2025 Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference on September 10 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Dee Shafer (Shafdon Farms), Dale Brown (Jobo Holsteins), [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Signs the August World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report