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From Trans Am to Tractor
Tony Jandernoa still doesn’t quite understand how it all works. After decades of running a dairy, there are days he looks out across the fields or into the barns and just shakes his head, half [Read More …]
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Yili Secures Four World Dairy Innovation Awards at the 18th Global Dairy Congress
On the opening day, the organizers unveiled the winners of the 2025 World Dairy Innovation Awards. Yili secured four World Dairy Innovation Awards and six commended Awards. Notably, Yili has claimed the World Dairy Innovation Awards [Read More …]
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Dairy tech moves from the lab to industry
Dairy products made using precision fermentation are a step closer with Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator transferring new technology to an industry partner. A team, led by Professor Esteban Marcellin at The University of Queensland, has produced dairy proteins [Read More …]
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Pingree, Langworthy, Wied Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Organic Dairy Farmers
As organic dairies in Maine continue to face dire economic circumstances, Pingree’s bipartisan bill will help USDA better target federal relief Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), a longtime organic farmer and member of the House [Read More …]
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Lely Discovery Collector C2
The Lely Discovery Collector C2 mobile barn cleaner is now available. Contact your local Lely Center today to learn more about how this next-generation manure robot can help improve barn hygiene, animal welfare and daily efficiency on [Read More …]
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NMPF Dairy Market Report June 2025
Strengthening domestic sales of yogurt, butter, cheese and dry skim milk drove higher gains in overall domestic commercial milk use from February through April. Dairy exports dropped back during that period, as losses in dry [Read More …]
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American Butter Institute Seeks FDA Action Against “Dairy Free Butter”
In a strongly-worded complaint sent Wednesday to the Food and Drug Administration, America’s butter marketers asked the agency to take action against Country Crock’s “dairy free salted butter,” asserting that the product’s label violates federal regulations. [Read More …]
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Secretary Rollins Announces New Slate of Political Appointments to USDA
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “American farmers and ranchers work tirelessly to feed, fuel, and clothe [Read More …]
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USDA Provides Free RFID Official Identification Tags for Wisconsin Cattle and Bison
Wisconsin is again accepting orders for no cost 840 radio frequency identification (RFID) official identification tags provided by USDA. Currently, there is a limited supply of these tags, and they are anticipated to be available [Read More …]
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Fourth Annual DairyTech Conference to Advance Food & Beverage Supply Chain of the Future
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and Ever.Ag are excited to announce that registration for the fourth annual DairyTech conference opens today. The event will bring together industry leaders, innovators and experts to explore the latest innovations [Read More …]
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Speakers to Share Tips for Prepping for Fair Season on “All Things Dairy Call” on July 9
The Monthly Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, July 9th at 1 pm The Center for Dairy Excellence’s “All Things Dairy” monthly conference call aims to provide a platform for organizations and industry partners to share [Read More …]
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Current Trade Policy & Cheese Trade Barriers—Join Webinar
How do U.S. trade policies affect your ability to sell, buy, or promote cheese globally? What barriers are holding back the industry—and what changes are on the horizon? Join us tomorrow for an insightful webinar [Read More …]
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USDA: Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin
The Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin (WWCB) is jointly prepared by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Commerce. The WWCB, published in various forms since 1872, provides a vital source of information on U.S. and [Read More …]
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Middle East Tensions Threaten Global Farm Input Flows
Middle East Supplies Over One-Third of Global Nitrogen Fertilizer Escalating tensions between Iran and Israel have reignited concerns about global energy and input flows through the Middle East, placing renewed geopolitical stress on one of [Read More …]
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Upcoming CDR Trainings on Dairy Ingredients
CDR has upcoming training opportunities on dairy ingredients. Registration will open July 16. For a complete list of upcoming short courses, visit the CDR Short Courses webpage. Dairy Ingredient Fundamentals September 16 | registration opens July [Read More …]
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Annual ‘Toast to Dairy’ Event Draws 400 People to Celebrate PA Dairy & Support Foundation
A Total of 400 People Attended the Farm-to-Fork Event With All Proceeds Supporting Foundation The Dairy Excellence Foundation’s “A Toast to Dairy” fundraiser event had a record-breaking crowd, drawing 400 people from across the dairy [Read More …]
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DATCP Appoints Catherine Giljohann as General Counsel
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski has appointed Catherine Giljohann as DATCP’s General Counsel. “Attorney Giljohann’s legal background and her experience serving in various senior government roles has uniquely [Read More …]
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Top dairy students honored with more than $50,000 in scholarships
Outstanding undergraduate and graduate students across the U.S. are receiving more than $50,000 from the National Dairy Shrine as they prepare for careers in the dairy industry. From future dairy producers and communicators to [Read More …]
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New Mexico State University Wins Checkoff’s New Product Competition
A team of food science students from New Mexico State University (NMSU) won first place in Dairy Management Inc.’s (DMI) national New Product Competition with Nuestro Corazón – an innovative, on-the-go snack pack made with [Read More …]
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Twelve Professional Chefs Named Finalists in National Pizza Competition Featuring Real California Cheese
Live bake-off event in Napa to award $30,000 in prizes and showcase innovative foodservice pizza recipes across three new categories The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the 12 professional chef finalists for the [Read More …]
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Investing in Dry Cow Comfort Pays Off for Cool Lawn Farm
“Cow comfort, especially in the dry period, is the most important part of mastitis management for us,” said Ben Smith, owner of Cool Lawn Farm in Bealeton, Virginia. “Antibiotics and treatments can help, but I [Read More …]
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Secretary Rollins Rescinds Roadless Rule, Eliminating Impediment to Responsible Forest Management
Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced during a meeting of the Western Governors’ Association in New Mexico, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule. This outdated administrative [Read More …]
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Growing forage for a growing dairy: opportunities and balance
In the Northeast and similar growing environments, home-grown forages are well-understood to provide the foundation of an economically and environmentally sustainable dairy cow diet. The emphasis on achieving higher levels of forage in diets and [Read More …]
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Federal Regulations Evolving Fast
The regulatory climate in Washington is shifting in unprecedented ways, requiring quick responses and an eye for opportunities, NMPF regulation experts said in a Dairy Defined podcast released today. The pace of evolution is “Intense, [Read More …]
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Strong Start, Fragile Future: U.S. Dairy’s Trade Balancing Act
Trade is a hot topic with a lot of uncertainty. Trade policy decisions made in Washington, D.C., will impact farmers and ranchers in the countryside. This Market Intel is part of a series exploring agricultural [Read More …]
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Trump Administration Immigration Enforcement Policy in Flux
The tension within the Trump Administration between forces competing to have the final word on immigration policy was highly visible in the past week, leaving agricultural employers hoping for further clarity as to what to [Read More …]
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New Rules Being Negotiated for Colorado River Water
The Colorado River is an extremely important part of the water supply for California and the Western U.S. When the waters of the Colorado River were allocated nearly a century ago, it was thought that the [Read More …]
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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Strong Support for Secretary Rollins’ Plan to Combat the New World Screwworm
Following U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins’ announcement of a five-pronged strategy to combat the spread of the New World Screwworm (NWS), elected leaders and industry stakeholders praised the policy agenda. Agriculture and Government Leaders [Read More …]
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Profits, Expectations, and the Invisible Hand of Herd Expansion
The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending June 20, 2025 The invisible hand is solving the heifer shortage. Years of decent profits and the promise of more prosperity on the horizon pushed producers to [Read More …]
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USDA plans sterile fly facility in Texas to combat screwworm
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced plans on Wednesday to open a sterile fly dispersal facility in Hidalgo County, Texas, as part of the country’s effort to fight the encroachment of New World screwworm. The [Read More …]