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For over a decade, Associated Milk Producers Inc. has donated our Dinner Bell Creamery cheese and butter to the iconic Grilled Cheese Stand at World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin. These 60,800 cheese slices not only [Read More …]

New Farm Safety Video Now Available, Free Safety Signs for Dairy Teams This Spring

These Farm Safety Tools and Resources Are Available to Dairy Producers at No Cost With spring fieldwork quickly approaching for most Pennsylvania dairy farm families, the Center for Dairy Excellence has released a new video [Read More …]

Biogas Industry Launches Ad Campaign Highlighting Untapped Domestic Energy and Economic Potential

As Congress prepares to deliberate critical clean energy tax provisions, the American Biogas Council (ABC) has launched an online advertising campaign to spotlight the power of biogas facilities to convert waste into fuel, electricity, and [Read More …]

Tariff Tensions in Agriculture: What Happens if U.S. Loses?

Understanding Tariff Consequences: The Possible Impact of the Trade War on American Farming Part 2 of our 2-Part Series on the Future of American Farming in the Tariff War In Part 1 of our series, we [Read More …]

Maximizing Forage Quality with Targeted Grazing

A new factsheet, Maximizing Forage Quality Through Targeted Grazing of Native Warm-Season Grasses, sheds light on how strategic grazing practices can enhance pasture productivity and quality. Whether you’re managing cool-season or warm-season grass mixes, the way [Read More …]

Soil Conditions Approaching Thresholds for Planting

Morning soil temperatures may be approaching the threshold of 50°F at 2″ depth but avoid planting in suboptimal moisture conditions. Air temperatures are creeping up, and so is soil temperature. The soil acts as a [Read More …]

Changing the reproduction game with animal monitoring systems

CowScout™ helps drive profit with smarter reproduction management across dairies. Animal monitoring systems are a trusted solution for accurate heat detection, but their impact extends beyond that. By improving overall reproductive efficiency, these systems boost [Read More …]

Extension hosts workshop for livestock producers to help them prepare for disease outbreaks

Additional $500,000 awarded to Extension to help ensure continuity of business and supply for consumers The recent outbreak of a virus in dairy cows across 17 states, including Nevada, has highlighted the ongoing and increased [Read More …]

Real California Cow’s Milk Cheeses Bring Home 59 Awards at California State Fair Cheese Competition

Cow’s milk cheese and dairy processors that use the Real California Milk seal brought home 59 awards during the 2025 annual California State Fair Cheese Competition. Out of 113 entries Real California cow’s milk cheeses [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Vacancies on Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications to fill two vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee. The subcommittee serves as an expert scientific panel on matters [Read More …]

“Zoee” introduces dairy directly to Texas legislators and staff

With so few state legislators these days having any sort of background or direct experience in agriculture, the Texas Association of Dairymen spends a lot of time on dairy education before we can even [Read More …]

Hilmar™ announces new CEO

Greg Schlafer to succeed David Ahlem as President & CEO Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc., one of the world’s largest cheese manufacturers and a global supplier of high-quality whey ingredients, today announced that Greg Schlafer will [Read More …]

Getting started with UAVs for pesticide application

By Tana Haugen-Brown, Extension educator, UMN Extension Pesticide Safety and Environmental Education, Sally Raymond, Extension educator, UMN Extension Pesticide Safety and Environmental Education, and the MDA Pesticide Licensing and Certification Unit Example of an Unmanned [Read More …]

And the Squeak Goes on

Dairy scientists are prolonging the shelf life of the sound that gives fresh cheese curds their fame. When thinking about what makes different foods pleasurable to eat, taste and texture will always come to mind. [Read More …]

DHIA

Security experts to address biosecurity, cybersecurity, activism at 2025 Stakeholders Summit

Virtual recording pass available for purchase In-person attendees at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2025 Stakeholders Summit will have exclusive access to a security panel discussing response gaps in cybersecurity, biosecurity, and animal rights activism. The [Read More …]

Evolving For The Future 2024 Annual Report

According to John Chrisman, CEO, “One of my core beliefs is that we must keep evolving – as an organization and as an industry. American Dairy Association North East has assembled a staff of talented, [Read More …]

When to Introduce Dairy Foods

The first 1,000 days between pregnancy and a child’s second birthday are a critical time to nourish early brain development1. Dairy foods provide seven of the 14 nutrients identified by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as [Read More …]

Environmental Progress

Farmers are the original environmentalists! They continue to innovate on how they can protect our planet’s natural resources using sustainable agriculture practices. Why? Dairy farming is a family affair, and dairy farmers want to leave [Read More …]

Paul Trierweiler elected as new Board Chairman of Select Sires Inc.

Select Sires Inc. held their annual meeting in Columbus, Ohio on March 26. The meeting was well attended by the federation of cooperatives, industry partners, team members from around the world and farmer-owners from across [Read More …]

Month of May Virtual Farm Tour with Indy 500® Milk Presenter!

Celebrate the tradition of milk at the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” with a virtual tour of a dairy farm! Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Time: 1 p.m. Eastern There’s nothing like the Month of May in Indiana, and Farmer [Read More …]

Cheese R&D – A Peek Behind the Curtain Register by May 26

Cheese R&D is your opportunity to test a new or revised product with an audience of retailers, distributors, fellow makers, and industry professionals. This dynamic session brings together some of the brightest minds in the cheese [Read More …]

USDA cancels Partnerships for Climate Smart, revamped with Farmer-First criteria

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced this afternoon the cancellation of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (PCSC) after a line-by-line review. Earlier today, she was on a dairy farm in Lebanon, Pennsylvania listening and [Read More …]

Penn State Extension Seeks Input on Field and Forage Crops Programming

Penn State Extension’s field and forage crops team is surveying stakeholders to help shape its future programming. The survey is intended to gather input from a range of clients, including producers of grain, forage, dairy, [Read More …]

Mental Health Access a Challenge in Rural Pennsylvania

Possible solutions discussed in hearing Rural Pennsylvanians are faced with many challenges when it comes to mental health care, including access, stigma, economic barriers, poor internet service for telehealth visits, and a shortage of mental [Read More …]

USDA Announces New Presidential Appointments

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments, bringing new leadership to key roles within the Department. These appointees have been selected to implement President Trump’s America First [Read More …]

Dairy Processors Invited to Webinar on April 29 to Review PA Agriculture Economic Analysis & Data

Dairy Processors Are Invited to this Free Webinar The Pennsylvania Association of Milk Dealers (PAMD) and Center for Dairy Excellence will host a webinar for dairy processors on Tuesday, April 29 from 12:30 to 1:30 [Read More …]

Real California Cow’s Milk Cheeses Bring Home 57 Awards at California State Fair Cheese Competition

Cow’s milk cheese and dairy processors that use the Real California Milk seal brought home 57 awards during the 2025 annual California State Fair Cheese Competition. Out of 113 entries Real California cow’s milk cheeses [Read More …]

Rollins Applauds Arkansas Governor for Submitting SNAP Waiver