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Genetic base changes include both corrections for observed genetic trends in the population and adjustments to account for future inbreeding. When reviewing the calculations before the April 2025 run, members of CDCB’s Dairy Evaluation Review [Read More …]

Uncovering the value of manure: Sustainable farming in the NYC watershed

The Value of Manure project aims to help farmers understand the value of cow manure and use it as efficiently as they can, reducing reliance on nitrogen (N) based synthetic fertilizers. Jointly funded by the New York Farm [Read More …]

Select Sires adds 16 sires to daughter-proven lineups

Select Sires graduated 11 Holstein and five Jersey sires to the daughter-proven lineups following the April sire summary. “The April sire summary was accompanied by a base change, new genetic evaluation methods and several index [Read More …]

Crop Rotations, Locating Drainage Tile, and Healthy Eating

PDP presents opportunities for dairy professionals to learn from experts on trending topics This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide “food for thought” for the upcoming growing season [Read More …]

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Sheboygan County

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) in a commercial poultry flock in Sheboygan County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of [Read More …]

Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences launches master’s and PhD programs in animal and dairy sciences

The Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences (ADS) in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences recently received approval from the UW Board of Regents to launch master’s and PhD graduate programs in animal and [Read More …]

Grant Program Now Open for Large Animal Veterinarians to Review Biosecurity Plans

The Grants Will Reimburse Veterinarians For Time Spent Assisting Their Dairy Farm Clients in PA The Center for Dairy Excellence is now accepting applications from large animal veterinarians for the Biosecurity Plan Veterinary Review Program. The [Read More …]

Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) & Price Loss Coverage (PLC)

The Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA), offer financial assistance to agricultural producers. The ARC program provides payments when the actual revenue for a [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Mike Opperman Talks With Corey Geiger of Co-Bank on the Dairy Economy

In this episode of DairyVoice, host Mike Opperman talks with Corey Geiger, dairy economist with Co-Bank. They discuss the state of the dairy markets, tariffs, China, and what to look for going forward. To listen [Read More …]

IDFA Statement on the White House’s Reciprocal Tariff Announcement

Becky Rasdall Vargas, senior vice president of trade and workforce policy at the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement in response to President Trump’s press briefing today on reciprocal tariffs: “The U.S. [Read More …]

National DHIA Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Celebrating the organization’s 60th anniversary, the National Dairy Herd Information Association held its annual meeting with leadership sessions March 4 – 6, 2025, in Nashville, TN. Officers, delegates and industry guests numbering some 115 heard [Read More …]

Early Spring Weeds in No-Till Fields

Note: The following images were taken by D. Lingenfelter, Penn State Weed Science Warmer temperatures and rainfall occurring across much of the state are causing weeds to flourish. Many of these weeds started their growth [Read More …]

Herds and Her: Empowering Women in Dairy

May 20, 2025 Robesonia, PA Gain practical skills in dairy farming through hands-on learning in milk quality, farm safety, breakeven costs, hoof health, and more. Build confidence and connect with fellow women in the industry! [Read More …]

Targeted Use of Tariffs and Robust Negotiations Essential to Successful Results

Leaders from the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) released the following statements today in response to President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements. “Tariffs can be a useful tool for [Read More …]

Experience The Future of Animal Agriculture and Learn How to Protect It at NIAA’s Annual Conference

The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) will host the 2025 Annual Conference – Securing Our Future: Don’t Just Talk…Act! at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center in Kansas City, Missouri next week, April 7 – [Read More …]

Feeding High Oleic Soybeans and Balancing Diets for Milk Fat

Put the Latest Science into Practice at the American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting The 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA)–the scientific organization behind the Journal of Dairy Science and JDS [Read More …]

Global Flavors and Spicy-Sweet Pairings Delight at 2025 IDFA Innovative Ice Cream Contests

Welcome to the ultimate flavor face-off! America’s top new and prototype ice cream flavors and novelty products competed for the title of “Most Innovative” this week at the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) annual Innovative [Read More …]

USDA Announces Agricultural Trade Promotion Programs for 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching agricultural trade promotion programs for 2025 and accepting applications for four export market development programs. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service has opened funding opportunities for the Market Access [Read More …]

Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Protect Common Names

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), and Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN) praised yesterday’s reintroduction of the Safeguarding American Food and Export Trade Yields Act (SAFTEY Act). Led by [Read More …]

Ready for a new feed pad?

We’ve never heard anyone say, “Gee, I’m so sorry I put in a new silage pad.” Feed quality goes up; feed losses go down. Maybe it’s even more fun to feed cattle when you’re not [Read More …]

The Dairy Alliance Teams Up with SEC and ACC College Basketball Stars

Last fall, we took the field with four elite SEC college quarterbacks, Carson Beck of the University of Georgia, Nico Iamaleava of the University of Tennessee, Jaxson Dart of Ole Miss, and Brock Vandagriff of [Read More …]

Producer Sentiment Slips Due to Rising Policy Uncertainty

A breakdown on the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer March results can be viewed at https://purdue.ag/barometervideo. Find the audio podcast discussion for insight on this month’s sentiment at https://purdue.ag/agcast. Weaker expectations for the future led to a decline in farmer [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 …]

NMPF Celebrates Senate Support for Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

The National Milk Producers Federation celebrated strong bipartisan Senate support for the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act as senators begin considering this critical legislation. In a Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry hearing [Read More …]

Grant Program Now Open for Large Animal Veterinarians to Review Biosecurity Plans

The Grants Will Reimburse Veterinarians For Time Spent Assisting Their Dairy Farm Clients in PA The Center for Dairy Excellence is now accepting applications from large animal veterinarians for the Biosecurity Plan Veterinary Review Program. The [Read More …]

U.S. Senate Hearing Highlights Broad, Bipartisan Support for Reinstating Whole and 2% Milk in Schools

In a hearing before the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee today, lawmakers, nutrition experts, and school officials emphasized the need to restore whole and reduced-fat (2%) milk to federal school meal programs. The focus of the hearing was [Read More …]

USDA’s ECAP payment information

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is issuing up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop year. Administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency, ECAP will [Read More …]

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AIR Parametric Expands Heat Stress Insurance Coverage for 2025

U.S. based general agency AIR Parametric, Inc. has announced expanded coverage options for its heat stress insurance product, Milkshake™, in 2025. Following a successful 2024 launch, the innovative parametric insurance solution will now be available to [Read More …]

New bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. House and Senate proposes innovative solutions to the farmland access crisis

Today, the bipartisan New Producer Economic Security Act was introduced in the U.S. House and Senate by Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), Zach Nunn (R-IA-03), Joe Courtney (D-CT-02), Don Davis (D-NC-01), Eric Sorenson (D-IL-17), Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02), and Gabe [Read More …]

C-CHANGE: Advancing Anaerobic Digesters with Innovation