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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 …]

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 …]

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 …]

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 …]

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 …]

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 …]

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 …]

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 …]

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 …]

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 …]

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 …]

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 …]

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 …]

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 …]

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 …]

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 …]

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 …]

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 …]

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 …]

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Strong Support for Secretary Rollins’ Plan to Combat the New World Screwworm

June 24, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

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 …]

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 …]

USDA plans sterile fly facility in Texas to combat screwworm

June 24, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

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 …]

The nutritional pathway to higher milk components

June 24, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Alexandria Benoit and Mike Van Amburgh Cornell University Department of Animal Science Increasing the production of milk components has become the main goal for many dairy producers as they are paid based on the yields [Read More …]

Farm Bureau Statement on Immigration Enforcement on Farms

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall today expressed concern over reports that immigration enforcement focus will resume on farms and ranches. “President Trump recently emphasized agriculture faces unique circumstances that warrant a different approach [Read More …]

U.S. Heading to Record Ag Trade Deficit

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 trade, including the potential impacts of trade policy changes. The [Read More …]

Dallas Morning News publishes ARM undercover footage

The Dallas Morning News has released an article and video featuring undercover footage from a dairy farm in New Mexico, this farm has ceased operations. While I have not seen the video, there are allegations [Read More …]

KUHN 5640 Field Cultivator

Kuhn North America, Inc., is pleased to introduce the new 5640 field cultivator. The 5640 model brings several new features and sizes building upon the solid performance of the 5635. New 56′ and 60′ [Read More …]

Recap: “All Things Dairy” Call About New World Screwworm, Foot & Mouth, and More

Recap from June 11 Call: Since the U.S. previously eradicated New World Screwworm (NWS) from the southern states and pushed the flies southward into Panama, they have remained there for decades until a recent resurgence in several [Read More …]

Conservation Program Options and Market Update

Experts share tips on identifying suitable conservation programs, latest market news This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide insights to help producers make decisions for their businesses and [Read More …]

Local Dairy Farmers Promote Summer Meals