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Nothing remains the same and certainly the U.S. dairy industry is always changing, geographically changing. The production of milk, the processing of milk, and other facilities in the chain are tightly related. This post will [Read More …]

Farmer Focus

Excellence in animal care is built on continuous improvement. Some days, that can feel like a marathon with no end in sight. But Carlson Dairy of Pennock, MN, is dedicated to the journey. Perhaps because [Read More …]

Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council Applications Due March 31

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds students to apply now for the next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2025. Students who will be seniors [Read More …]

Milk Producers Council in D.C.

I returned home yesterday after a whirlwind trip to our nation’s capital, where I met with elected representatives, their staff, and federal agency officials to discuss key dairy issues and build important relationships. While my [Read More …]

U.S. Genetic Base Change: April 2025

The U.S. genetic base will be updated with the CDCB evaluations on April 1, 2025. The CDCB merit index values, along with the 49 individual selection traits and composites produced by CDCB, will be expressed [Read More …]

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AMPI earns three gold medals in U.S. cheese championship

Classic and high-heat flavors named nation’s best Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) cheesemakers were once again recognized among the nation’s best at the 2025 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest. Co-op Crafted® Sharp Cheddar, Carolina Reaper Jack [Read More …]

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Evonik to present sustainability benefits of its portfolio at VIV Asia 2025

Evonik is set to highlight the sustainability benefits of its products and services at VIV Asia 2025, reinforcing its commitment to addressing the global food challenge through innovative animal nutrition solutions. “We’re excited to share [Read More …]

NMPF Releases 2024 Activities & Accomplishments Report

Our member-led successes in Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) modernization are discussed in our Economics and in our Government Relations sections. Our industry leadership in the response to H5N1 in dairy cattle, to cite another [Read More …]

Foremost Farms Wins Best In Class At United States Championship Cheese Contest

DOWNLOAD THIS PRESS RELEASE Foremost Farms USA, a leading dairy cooperative achieved two best in class finishes at the United States Championship Cheese Contest held this week. The contest is considered the nation’s premier technical [Read More …]

78th Alice in Dairyland Top Candidates Announced

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the six top candidates to become the 78th Alice in Dairyland. The candidates are Allison Foster, Michelle Stangler, Mikayla Flyte, Natalie Roe, Olivia [Read More …]

Annual Scholarship Program Now Open for Students Pursuing Careers in Dairy

The PA Dairymen’s Association and Dairy Excellence Foundation Are Offering Twelve $3,000 Scholarships The annual Student Leader Scholarship program is now open for undergraduate students, including college students and high school seniors, who are pursuing [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Thanks President Trump for Trade Actions with Mexico and Canada

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today praised President Donald J. Trump’s action to make adjustments to tariffs imposed on imports from Canada and Mexico that fall under his historic United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in [Read More …]

Protect Dairy in SNAP – Contact Your State Legislators Today!

Today, approximately 20 state legislatures are considering or proposing bills that would ask the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restrict purchases of certain foods and beverages available to participants of the SNAP program in their states. [Read More …]

Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference

The Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference is the premier event for makers of ice cream, frozen desserts, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, dips, and spreads, focusing specifically on innovations in research, technology, and emerging market trends [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers Celebrate National School Breakfast Week

American Dairy Association North East hosted three school events to celebrate National School Breakfast Week across the region, raising awareness about the importance of school breakfast packed with dairy to help students stay energized, focused [Read More …]

DCRC webinar to address the economics of methane-reducing feed additives

Dairy Cattle Reproductions Council’s (DCRC) April 3 webinar features “Economic considerations of methane-reducing feed additives.” This free, one-hour educational offering starts at 2 p.m. Central time (Chicago time). Fernanda Ferreira, director, agriculture methane at Clean [Read More …]

ADM Recalls Select Pelleted Cattle Nutrition Feed Products

Specific lots may contain elevated or deficient levels of nutrients which may be harmful to cattle ADM Animal Nutrition, a division of ADM (NYSE: ADM), is recalling specific pelleted animal feed products because they may [Read More …]

Farmers ready to face policy challenges, NMPF farmers say at Board meeting

Dairy farmers from across the nation celebrated fairer milk prices for farmers and pledged to work together to meet challenges on labor, trade and other issues at the National Milk Producers Federation’s Board of Directors [Read More …]

Early detection of five common calf diseases

Raising resilient calves is essential for the long-term productivity of a herd, but young calves are especially vulnerable to disease. Early detection and intervention is critical in ensuring that calves grow into strong, productive animals. [Read More …]

Applications Open for the Inaugural Raymond LeBlanc Memorial Scholarship

The Holstein Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of the Raymond LeBlanc Memorial Scholarship, a college scholarship dedicated to honoring the legacy of Raymond LeBlanc while supporting a qualified student. Applications for this $1,000 [Read More …]

Applications Open for George Miller Memorial Scholarship

Applications for the 2025 George Miller Memorial Scholarship are due April 1, 2025. The scholarship fund was created in honor of the late George Miller, who was an icon within the Holstein Breed and dedicated [Read More …]

I’m proud to work in agriculture because

Fill in the blank: I’m proud to work in agriculture because ________. With National Agriculture Day quickly approaching, we’d like to share a collection of responses shedding light on what it means to work in agriculture [Read More …]

Apply for a Farm Credit East Higher Education Scholarship by March 20

Farm Credit East, a member-owned lending and financial services cooperative, is currently accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors and college students with career aspirations in agriculture, commercial fishing and the forest products industries from [Read More …]

Dual-Force First Defense® colostral antibodies for calf scours prevention achieves OMRI listing

ImmuCell Corporation, the leading manufacturer of calf scours prevention products, announced that its Dual-Force First Defense® scours prevention product is now Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) Listed® in accordance with Canadian Organic Standards. “For organic [Read More …]

PDCA Announces Changes to Show Ring Code of Ethics, Showmanship Guidelines and Unified Scorecard

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The Purebred Dairy Cattle Association (PDCA) Board of Directors unanimously approved changes to the PDCA Show Ring Code of Ethics, the PDCA Showmanship Guidelines and Dairy Cow Unified Scorecard during their board meetings last December. [Read More …]

Tariffs and the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending March 7, 2025 The situation may have changed by the time you read this, but for now, here’s the status of the relationship: The U.S. will not [Read More …]

Apply Today for the ACS Certified Cheese Sensory Evaluator

Are you ready to take your cheese expertise to the next level? Applications are open for the ACS Certified Cheese Sensory Evaluator® (CCSE) exam—a prestigious credential that recognizes your ability to assess cheese quality, flavor, and defects. [Read More …]

Joint Statement: Dairy Organizations Urge Intensified Negotiations to Restore Trade Flows

Leaders from the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) released the following statements today in response to retaliatory measures announced by Mexico, Canada and China. “Exports are fundamental to [Read More …]

Farmer Support for Big Game Draws $82,000 in Free Publicity