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Jill Sperling Named State Supervisor of Agricultural Education and California State FFA Advisor

August 22, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Association, FFA, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jill Sperling as the new State Supervisor of Agricultural Education and California State FFA Advisor. Her selection was made by the California Department of [Read More …]

Family-owned farms account for 95% of U.S. farms, according to the Census of Agriculture Typology Report

August 22, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Family farms comprise 95% of all U.S. farms, according to the 2022 Census of Agriculture Farm Typology report released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The farm typology report primarily focuses [Read More …]

2025 Southwest Dairy Day on Oct. 9: Preregister for the dairy tour in Dublin

August 22, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Southwest Dairy Day 2025 is right around the corner! This year’s event will be held Oct. 9 at Double N Cowboy Church, 7202 E. State Highway 6, Dublin. The event will run from 8 a.m. [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds Announcement of Joint Statement with EU, Urges Continued Discussion

August 22, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Today, the White House published a joint statement announcing a United States-European Union Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair and Balanced Trade. The statement includes commitments that Europe will liberalize U.S. dairy trade in a manner that marks [Read More …]

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

August 22, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Last year’s outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Texas disrupted milk production on some dairy farms and raised concerns about how quickly animal diseases can spread through herds. While HPAI never posed a [Read More …]

Get Set for Financial Success with Focused Training, Expert Facilitators

August 22, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

As today’s dairy industry continues to change and evolve at an increasing pace, a solid financial foundation is more critical than ever. A series of programs from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide dairy producers [Read More …]

Molly McWilliams appointed to the Virginia Milk Commission by Governor Glenn Youngkin

August 22, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Molly McWilliams, a Maola farmer from Orange, Virginia, has been appointed to the Virginia Milk Commission by Governor Glenn Youngkin. The Commission plays a vital role in ensuring Virginians have a stable, affordable supply of [Read More …]

Real California Milk Launches Grilled Cheese Contest To Celebrate Iconic Comfort Food With A California Twist

August 22, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the launch of the 2025 Real California Grilled Cheese Sandwich Contest, a national foodservice recipe competition inviting professional chefs to reimagine the classic grilled cheese sandwich using [Read More …]

FARM Farmer Advisory Council Nominations

August 22, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Dairy FARM Program is seeking nominations for FARM’s Farmer Advisory Council. The role of the council is to: Provide on-farm expertise to all FARM program standards and implementation. Join the Animal Care Task [Read More …]

Purina Animal Nutrition Unveils Second Edition of the Beef-on-Dairy Industry Report

August 22, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Industry-leading experts provide valuable insights for stakeholders in the beef-on-dairy sector Purina Animal Nutrition has unveiled the second edition of its Beef-on-Dairy Industry Report, offering producers an in-depth look at the evolving role of beef-on-dairy cattle [Read More …]

Beef-on-Dairy: Economic and Health Insights

August 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Beef-on-dairy crossbreeding has gained traction in recent years as dairy farmers look to increase calf value, take advantage of strong market prices and improve their profitability. But what are the real economic returns — and [Read More …]

Calculate Your Pounds of Components and Energy Corrected Milk

August 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

New Tool Now Available on Our Website To help dairy producers stay competitive, boost your herd’s performance, and compare year-over-year numbers, the Center has created this interactive tool to help you calculate your pounds of [Read More …]

Feedworks USA celebrates 20 years of advancing animal nutrition

August 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Feedworks USA, a trusted distributor of science-backed specialty feed additives, is marking its 20th anniversary of helping U.S. dairy, beef, swine and poultry producers improve nutritional support for overall performance. Founded in 2005 as a joint venture between Feedworks [Read More …]

USDA Announces Availability of New Agricultural Transportation Dashboard and Data

August 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced the launch of a new dashboard, U.S. Grain Rail Exports to Mexico, and new datasets containing rail tariff rates for domestic grain transportation and [Read More …]

Upcoming Webinar: Understanding the H-2A Program for Ohio Farms

August 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The labor needs of Ohio farms continue to evolve, and many producers are exploring new options to meet workforce demands. One of those options is the H-2A temporary agricultural worker program, which allows farms to [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Reaches Unprecedented Milestone of 2 Million Cows Monitored with SenseHub® Dairy Technology

August 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Benchmark highlights commitment to innovative solutions for U.S. dairy producers Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA [Read More …]

Request Free Animal Care Record-Keeping Books

August 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Books Help Dairy Farms Comply with National FARM 5.0 Requirements As you look at your dairy’s protocols this fall, remember that you can request a free copy of our animal care record-keeping books for your operation! [Read More …]

Public Comment Period Now Open for ATCP 52

August 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has posted the public hearing notice for ATCP 52 – CR 25-057 re: Producer-led Watershed Protection Grants, Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program, and the Crop Insurance Rebate for Planting [Read More …]

New Trade Show Booth Awards Announced

August 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

World Dairy Expo’s award-winning Trade Show is an opportunity for dairy-related companies to showcase cutting-edge technology and the latest dairy equipment. Honored as One of the Top 100 Trade Shows of 2024, the World Dairy [Read More …]

The Role of Dairy in Pizza Production

August 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Pizza and dairy go hand in hand. What cheese trends are popular in the pizza world? What are pizzeria operators looking for in terms of pizza cheese? What is in store for the future of [Read More …]

Showbox Sires Releases the bull HiJack. A polled red factor bull from the DOC family

August 20, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this episode of Showbox Sires Evolution of the Great Cow, Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett get together with John Steinhoff of Holstein Association to talk about the new Showbox bull HiJack. 744HO00208 HiJack PRC [Read More …]

WASDE: Robust Crops, High Input Costs, Strained Margins

August 20, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

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 …]

Jill Sperling Named State Supervisor of Agricultural Education and California State FFA Advisor

Family-owned farms account for 95% of U.S. farms, according to the Census of Agriculture Typology Report

2025 Southwest Dairy Day on Oct. 9: Preregister for the dairy tour in Dublin

IDFA Applauds Announcement of Joint Statement with EU, Urges Continued Discussion

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

Get Set for Financial Success with Focused Training, Expert Facilitators

Molly McWilliams appointed to the Virginia Milk Commission by Governor Glenn Youngkin

Real California Milk Launches Grilled Cheese Contest To Celebrate Iconic Comfort Food With A California Twist

FARM Farmer Advisory Council Nominations

Purina Animal Nutrition Unveils Second Edition of the Beef-on-Dairy Industry Report

Beef-on-Dairy: Economic and Health Insights

Calculate Your Pounds of Components and Energy Corrected Milk

Feedworks USA celebrates 20 years of advancing animal nutrition

USDA Announces Availability of New Agricultural Transportation Dashboard and Data

Upcoming Webinar: Understanding the H-2A Program for Ohio Farms

Merck Animal Health Reaches Unprecedented Milestone of 2 Million Cows Monitored with SenseHub® Dairy Technology

Request Free Animal Care Record-Keeping Books

Public Comment Period Now Open for ATCP 52

New Trade Show Booth Awards Announced

The Role of Dairy in Pizza Production

Showbox Sires Releases the bull HiJack. A polled red factor bull from the DOC family

WASDE: Robust Crops, High Input Costs, Strained Margins

Rollovers, Lack of Safety Gear & Proper Training Contribute to Fatal ATV/UTV Crashes

CRV Fleckvieh bulls deliver strong, balanced performance in latest figures

Geoff Vanden Heuvel: What a Water Week

Tariff Pause on Chinese Imports Extended Until November 10

Indiana Farm Bureau Delegates Meet to Set 2026 Policy

WOTUS Rule Changes Coming Soon

Haines Named Young Jersey Breeder

Oregon Siblings Honored as 2025 Young Jersey Breeders

What’s Your Communication Level? by John Ellsworth

Born of the Bond Series Premiere Shines Spotlight on Veterinary Care Deserts

Dairy’s Big GLP-1 Moment: 5 Risks Processors Need to Know

Summer Is Over: Use This Fall to Evaluate Summer Heat Stress