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California State Vet Calls for HPAI Cattle Vaccine

July 22, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The federal government should approve a vaccine against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle, the California state veterinarian told a House Agriculture subcommittee hearing on the work of the National Animal Health Laboratory [Read More …]

Dairy Markets Have Lost That Summer Sizzle

July 21, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending July 18, 2025 The dairy markets have lost that summer sizzle. It’s still hot in the Northeast and in states along the West Coast. Milk production is [Read More …]

Addressing Farmer Workforce Needs; Callahan Nominated for Chief Ag Negotiator

July 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Movement Possible on Addressing Farmer Workforce Needs We continue to work with lawmakers in Congress, as well as with Trump Administration officials at USDA and the Department of Labor, to find policy solutions that meet dairy’s [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Industry Celebrates Julie Callahan Nomination for Chief Agricultural Negotiator

July 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN) commended President Trump’s nomination of Dr. Julie Callahan to serve as Chief Agricultural Negotiator for the [Read More …]

Another H-2A Wage? The Prevailing Wage Rate

July 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

How Prevailing Wages Are Used In The H-2A Program The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 requires that foreign workers admitted to the U.S. on work visas “not adversely affect the wages and working condition of U.S. [Read More …]

Meet the 2025 Minnesota Farm Families of the Year

July 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

University of Minnesota will honor 86 families at annual Farmfest ceremony Families and growers from across Minnesota will be represented as the University of Minnesota honors them at the 2025 Farm Family of the Year [Read More …]

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Everything You Need To Know About College Aggies Online

July 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Everyone is involved in agriculture in one way or another – whether that is growing up on a farm or even just eating the food bought at the grocery store. To bridge the communication gap [Read More …]

Producer Panel with Dee Shafer, Dale Brown, and Mark Mosemann

July 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

For dairy farms who are operating from a point of very high risk, how have they turned things around to move toward growth? What steps did they take to rise above financial risks and eventually [Read More …]

Strategies for Voluntary Milking, Market Update

July 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Tune in for insights on automated milking systems, industry news This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will highlight strategies to manage cows and finances. The Tuesday episode will feature [Read More …]

See How Suny Morrisville Is Shaping The Future Of Farming During Open Farm Day On July 26

July 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Come explore SUNY Morrisville’s Arnold R. Fisher Dairy Complex during Madison County’s Open Farm Day on Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The complex is among farms throughout Madison County showcasing its [Read More …]

Avian flu causes major adverse impact in dairy herds

July 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

A new paper from a team of Cornell researchers shows that the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) strain named H5N1 virus causes severe mastitis and decreased milk production in dairy cows, a drop-off that may [Read More …]

Timing Second Cutting Grass Hay

July 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Orchard grass and other cool season perennial grasses should be harvested at 5 to 6 week intervals, ideally between 35-40 days. When to make second-cutting hay comes down to two questions. When is the right [Read More …]

Workforce Resources for Your Dairy

July 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

As a dairy producer, your workforce is one of your most important assets. To protect your business and overall workforce, the Center has identified the following resources that could be helpful in navigating Immigration Reform [Read More …]

THIS or THAT? With dairy repro the answer can be both.

July 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Learn about successful reproduction protocols that leverage estrus synchronization and behavior monitoring technology Robots or parlors? Holsteins or Jerseys? Milk replacer or pasteurized whole milk? These are some of the choices in a dairy producer’s [Read More …]

One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Final Agricultural Provisions

July 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

One Big Beautiful Bill Act Adds $66 Billion to Farm Programs After months of negotiation and debate, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) (H.R.1) was signed into law by President Trump on July 4. The resulting [Read More …]

Postpartum research shows FerAppease reduces health challenges and pain levels

July 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

In a recent University of Florida postpartum study by Santos et al. (2025)*, researchers evaluated the effects of applying a single dose of FerAppease® – a unique analogue of the naturally occurring Maternal Bovine Appeasing Substance (mBAS) [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Industry Celebrates Julie Callahan Nomination for Chief Agricultural Negotiator

July 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN) commended President Trump’s nomination of Dr. Julie Callahan to serve as Chief Agricultural Negotiator for the [Read More …]

USDA Accepting Applications for an Agribusiness Trade Mission to Mexico

July 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is now accepting applications for its upcoming agribusiness trade mission to Mexico City, Mexico, scheduled for November 3–6. U.S. exporters interested in exploring trade opportunities in Mexico’s dynamic [Read More …]

Statement from IDFA on Nomination of Julie Callahan to Serve as Chief Agricultural Negotiator for USTR

July 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) congratulates Dr. Julie Callahan on her nomination to serve as the Chief Agricultural Negotiator for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). “There could be no better choice [Read More …]

Science and testing set the best teat dips apart

July 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Effective teat dips earn their reputation through research, engineering and farm-tested results. Not all teat dips are created equal. With milk quality being a constant priority and teat dip being a key input cost on [Read More …]

Commissioner Sid Miller Deploys TDA Resources To Aid Texans Impacted By Devastating Flooding

July 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Over the weekend, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller directed the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) to allocate resources to aid Central Texas following the deadly flooding. With Governor Abbott issuing disaster declarations in multiple counties [Read More …]

Memorial Tribute to Dr. Keith Bolsen Planned During International Silage Conference

July 17, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A special memorial tribute to the late Dr. Keith Bolsen, a pioneer in silage research and education, will be held during the dinner program at the International Silage Conference on Monday evening, July 21, 2025, [Read More …]

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2025 College Aggies Online scholarship program kicks off September 8

July 17, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

$20,000 in scholarships awarded in 2024 to future agriculture communicators The Animal Agriculture Alliance is excited to announce the return of its annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship program. The program is set to begin on September [Read More …]

Dairy farm modeling tool boosts sustainability, decision-making

July 17, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

A new free modeling tool is enabling researchers, farmers and food processors to assess how changes in the ways a dairy farm is managed would influence its environmental impact, energy use and economics. The Ruminant Farm [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Terminates COVID-era Program

July 17, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the termination of the Regional Food Business Centers (RFBC) program. This pandemic-era, Biden program was created using one-time, temporary funding from Congress. The Department is terminating [Read More …]

California State Vet Calls for HPAI Cattle Vaccine

Dairy Markets Have Lost That Summer Sizzle

Addressing Farmer Workforce Needs; Callahan Nominated for Chief Ag Negotiator

U.S. Dairy Industry Celebrates Julie Callahan Nomination for Chief Agricultural Negotiator

Another H-2A Wage? The Prevailing Wage Rate

Meet the 2025 Minnesota Farm Families of the Year

Everything You Need To Know About College Aggies Online

Producer Panel with Dee Shafer, Dale Brown, and Mark Mosemann

Strategies for Voluntary Milking, Market Update

See How Suny Morrisville Is Shaping The Future Of Farming During Open Farm Day On July 26

Avian flu causes major adverse impact in dairy herds

Timing Second Cutting Grass Hay

Workforce Resources for Your Dairy

THIS or THAT? With dairy repro the answer can be both.

One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Final Agricultural Provisions

Postpartum research shows FerAppease reduces health challenges and pain levels

U.S. Dairy Industry Celebrates Julie Callahan Nomination for Chief Agricultural Negotiator

USDA Accepting Applications for an Agribusiness Trade Mission to Mexico

Statement from IDFA on Nomination of Julie Callahan to Serve as Chief Agricultural Negotiator for USTR

Science and testing set the best teat dips apart

Commissioner Sid Miller Deploys TDA Resources To Aid Texans Impacted By Devastating Flooding

Memorial Tribute to Dr. Keith Bolsen Planned During International Silage Conference

2025 College Aggies Online scholarship program kicks off September 8

Dairy farm modeling tool boosts sustainability, decision-making

Secretary Rollins Terminates COVID-era Program

The New World Screwworm: Texas is at Risk but what about Kentucky (and the Midwest)?

Texas producers see promise in record-breaking dairy cow purchase

How Big Should Your Silage Pile Be?

Better forage and fermentation: Understanding silage inoculants

“All Things Dairy” Call About Prepping for Fair Season, HPAI and More

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