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Four graduate students researching in areas that benefit dairy cooperatives and farmers are receiving scholarships as part of the 2025 NMPF National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Program, with one being honored through a scholarship created this [Read More …]

Strengthening Western Dairy: Dairy West Announces Washington Partnership and New CEO

In a significant step toward shaping the future of dairy promotion and representation in the Western U.S., the Boards of Dairy West and Dairy Farmers of Washington have announced their decision to move forward in [Read More …]

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NMC webinar addresses effective dry-off protocols, mastitis prevention

NMC’s Aug. 7 webinar, led by Tiago Tomazi, Merck Animal Health, addresses “Productive Cows Start in the Dry Period.” This free, one-hour educational offering starts at 1:30 p.m. Central time (USA/Canada). Tomazi explains that the [Read More …]

Penn State’s Breakthrough: Edible Milk Protein Nanofibers Usher in a New Era of Biodegradable Packaging and Sustainable Materials

Introduction: The Dawn of Sustainable Materials at Penn State The urgency for sustainable materials has never been more pronounced, particularly in the realm of packaging. Our planet is grappling with an escalating crisis of plastic [Read More …]

Applications Open for Dairy Runway Entrepreneurship Program

Cornell University’s Center for Regional Economic Advancement (CREA) invites food entrepreneurs with early-stage ideas for value-added dairy products to apply for Dairy Runway, a free entrepreneurship program focused on initial product concept, customer discovery and prototyping. Launched [Read More …]

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Celebrates National Dairy Month

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller proudly recognizes June as National Dairy Month, honoring the dedicated Texas dairymen and dairywomen who drive one of our state’s most vital industries—dairy production. From the heart of the Hill [Read More …]

New Report Highlights Dairy’s Deep Economic Impact in Communities Across America

IDFA’s Dairy Delivers® Shows U.S. Dairy Industry Supports Over 3 Million American Jobs, Drives Nearly $780 Billion in Economic Impact Today, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) released the updated Dairy Delivers® report, reaffirming the [Read More …]

2025 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Election Results Announced

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) 2025 Board of Directors election results. On July 1, 2025, the following dairy producers will begin a [Read More …]

FFAR Names Seventh Cohort of Veterinary Fellows

The United States has lost 90% of its large-animal and livestock veterinarians over the past 80 years, despite a dramatic increase in the production of food animals, according to a 2023 Johns Hopkins study. As the [Read More …]

IDP in Motion: Swinging for the Fences

Somedays in the dairy industry, it can feel like we are hitting home runs, and other days we’re just working to get to first base. No matter the situation, it is always better if we [Read More …]

How to Manage Through Tight Dairy Heifer Inventory

Try these strategies to keep your milking herd numbers on track Dairy producers may be facing a looming shortage of dairy replacement heifers. Reports from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) show dairy heifer [Read More …]

Montana Society of Responsible Land Use Agricultural Enterprise Area Helps Protect, Preserve Local Farmland

For generations, the close-knit community of Montana, situated on the northern end of the Driftless region in Buffalo County, has been home to family farms. The area features a landscape full of rolling hills and [Read More …]

Silage barriers aren’t all the same

Apples to apples: Silage barriers aren’t all the same There’s a boatload of silage barrier research going back several years, and all of it points to one thing: barriers work to protect the top three [Read More …]

Just Around the Corner: Professional Dairy Producers’ Annual Blood Drive

The need for blood donations is ongoing; according to the Red Cross, someone in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds. In recognition of the hard work dairy producers perform all year Professional Dairy Producers [Read More …]

Understanding Immigration Enforcement: What Employers Need to Know Webinar

Navigating immigration enforcement in the workplace can be complex—but preparation is key. Join the American Cheese Society and Diane M. Butler, partner and head of the Immigration Group at Davis Wright Tremaine, for a timely [Read More …]

Register for our June Beef x Dairy Webinar!

I-29 Moo University webinar On June 19 To Focus On Beef And Dairy Cross Cattle In The Feedlot The I-29 Moo University Beef On Dairy Dialogue Webinar Series continues Thursday, June 19 from 12 noon [Read More …]

FARM Program Opens Nominations for 2025 FARM Excellence Awards

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program is accepting nominations for its annual FARM Excellence Awards, spotlighting program participants who embody the program’s mission of continuous improvement. Awards are divided into four categories: [Read More …]

Dairy Processors Invited to Webinar on June 26 About Navigating PA’s Regulatory & Labeling Requirements

Dairy Processors Are Invited to the Free Webinar on Thursday, June 26 The Pennsylvania Association of Milk Dealers (PAMD) and Center for Dairy Excellence will host a webinar for dairy processors on Thursday, June 26 [Read More …]

Dairy’s Deep Economic Impact in Communities Across America

IDFA’s Dairy Delivers® Shows U.S. Dairy Industry Supports Over 3 Million American Jobs, Drives Nearly $780 Billion in Economic Impact Today, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) released the updated Dairy Delivers® report, reaffirming the [Read More …]

Strengthening Biosecurity on Dairies: Best Practices for a Healthy Herd

As we continue to navigate Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 (Bird Flu) in our local dairy herds, reinforcing biosecurity protocols among employees and visitors remains critical. As of May 8, 2025, CDFA has confirmed [Read More …]

Meeting Amino Acid Requirements Increases Milk Protein and Milk Fat

In recent studies, increasing the supply of AA to meet the requirements for production increases milk protein and, to a greater extent, increases milk fat. Using recommendations for AA previously determined at Cornell University5,6, the [Read More …]

PRO-DAIRY celebrates June dairy month with a new article series

Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY is celebrating June Dairy Month by offering an exclusive article series. In many areas across NY excitement in the dairy industry is growing. NY is recognized as a great place to dairy and [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Concludes Trade Delegation to Italy, Advocates for American Agricultural Market Access and Industry Across Europe

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins concluded her trade delegation visit to Rome, Italy. Secretary Rollins reinforced the Trump Administration’s expectations for improved agricultural market access to our ally Italy and encouraged opportunities to [Read More …]

Livestock Risk Protection Policy Updates and June 30 Transfer Deadline

The USDA Risk Management Agency has announced significant updates to the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) program effective July 1, 2025. These changes are designed to give producers more tools to manage risk and better align [Read More …]

Maximize your breeding program investment with estrus detection

Determining estrus activity is a practical and accurate method for breeding success. Estrus detection is vital to reproductive success in artificial insemination and embryo transfer breeding programs. Implementing individual estrus detection aids, like breeding indicator [Read More …]

Dairy Health Benefits

From Greek yogurt to lactose-free milk, dairy foods can help give you the nutrients you need to keep your body going strong. Eating three daily servings of low fat, fat free or lactose-free milk, yogurt or [Read More …]

Davis College Cuts Ribbon on State-of-the-Art Plant Phenotyping Machine