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Select Sires graduated eight Holstein, four Jersey and one Brown Swiss sire to daughter-proven lineups following the December sire summary. “Returning dollars to the dairy is a top priority and Select Sires delivers on [Read More …]

Farmer Sentiment Following the U.S. Election Reaches Highest Levels Since May 2021

A breakdown on the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer November 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. Farmer sentiment jumped again in November as the Purdue University-CME Group [Read More …]

Feeding Grazing Cattle Seaweed Cuts Methane Emissions by Almost 40%

Findings Offer Solution for More Climate-Friendly Cattle Farming Seaweed is once again showing promise for making cattle farming more sustainable. A new study by researchers at the University of California, Davis, found that feeding grazing [Read More …]

NRCS Agricultural Land Easements Protect Privately-Owned Croplands and Grasslands

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting the second round of applications for enrollment into the Agricultural Land Easement (ALE) program. Applications for fiscal year 2025 funding must be received by December 31, 2024. USDA’s [Read More …]

Maola Local Dairies Giving Tuesday

As we celebrate hashtag#GivingTuesday, we thank YOU for purchasing milk at the Milk For Good booth at the State Fair of Virginia this year. Alongside your generosity, we’re honored to be able to donate more [Read More …]

Junior All American Winners of 2024 Announced by American Jersey Cattle Association

Twenty-six (26) Jersey youth between nine and 20 coming from 13 states were recognized by the American Jersey Cattle Association. These youth were recognized as the 2024 Junior All American winners. In all, 169 youth [Read More …]

Emma Townsend Crowned National Jersey Queen

Emma Townsend, LaFayette, Ind., has been crowned the 67th National Jersey Queen. Emma was presented with the Charlene Nardone Crown by outgoing National Jersey Queen Clancey Krahn, Albany, Ore., on November 10, 2024, at the start [Read More …]

Dairy Girl Network Honors Forward Under 40 Award Winners

Dairy Girl Network (DGN) honored four dairywomen with the Forward Under 40 Award, sponsored by Elanco, at the DGN Forward TogetHER biennial national conference in Independence, Mo., in November. The four dairywomen recognized for the [Read More …]

Winterproof Your Farm Tires: Essential Tips for the Cold Season

Winter is coming, and with it comes colder temperatures, wet or icy ground, and snow in some areas. Despite the changing weather conditions, you still need to get work done, and farm tire maintenance is [Read More …]

California Dairy Artisans Offer One Stop Shopping For Everyone On Your List

From Oprah’s Favorites Things to an Ice Cream Advent Calendar, California Dairy Artisans Offer One Stop Shopping For Everyone on Your List The holiday countdown is on and, with schedules tight, the gifting experts at Real [Read More …]

2024 Farm Income Decline Confirmed in USDA Update

USDA’s December 2024 farm income forecast confirms just how tough a year it’s been for American agriculture, with slightly revised projections offering little relief to farmers, who are losing nearly a quarter of their income [Read More …]

CowManager introduces Youngstock Monitor

Optimizes rearing for future herd health and productivity CowManager, the trusted ear sensor monitoring system with more than 10 years of helping U.S. dairy producers improve cow management, is excited to launch Youngstock Monitor, a [Read More …]

USDA-FDA Seek Information About Food Date Labeling, Aim is to Provide Further Clarity, Transparency

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) today are announcing a joint Request for Information (RFI) about food date labeling, which includes the usage of terms such as “Sell [Read More …]

Happy Holidays: Thank You for Supporting Dairy

On this Giving Tuesday, as we enjoy the season of gratitude and thankfulness, we want to say thank you for your involvements in our efforts over the past year to ensure dairy remains strong and vibrant in Pennsylvania. Keep reading to [Read More …]

Pa Dairymen’s Association Announces New Signature Milkshake Flavor

New “mint” milkshake to debut at pre-farm show December pop ups at select Central PA Giant stores The Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, one of the state’s leading advocates for dairy farmers, is excited to offer a NEW Signature [Read More …]

Dairy farm couple’s night out – Utica

Dairy farming couples, come enjoy time away from the farm with each other. We’ll provide a free meal and opportunities to network and socialize with other farming couples. Monica Kramer McConkey, MDA rural mental health [Read More …]

Overreaching Department of Labor rule halted

The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and other industry coalition members achieved a crucial win on a labor rule in November that will help farmers across the country. AFBF and its partners were granted a [Read More …]

Center of Dairy Excellence Dairy Markets & Management Update

Why do you keep hearing about biosecurity, and what is it?: Production systems are ever changing, while wildlife and domestic animal populations continue to present new disease challenges. Because of this, there are ever changing [Read More …]

Center for Dairy Excellence Awards $185,000 to Help Dairy Producers Enhance Efficiency and Cow Comfort

December 4, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Dairy Excellence Grants Were Awarded to 37 Dairy Producers From 23 PA Counties The Center for Dairy Excellence recently awarded a collective total of $185,000 to 37 Pennsylvania dairy producers through the latest round [Read More …]

2024 All American Winners Announced by American Jersey Cattle Association

The American Jersey Cattle Association has announced the 2024 Jersey All American and Reserve All American winners. The annual All American events are held in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, [Read More …]

Celebrate GivingTuesday with NIAA!

Will you celebrate with us? This year, NIAA is participating in GivingTuesday and raising money to support our Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders program. Cohort 3 just finished their fourth in-person seminar in Colorado visiting Superior Farms, AgNext, and developing leadership and [Read More …]

Nominations Open for Farm Credit East’s Lipinski Rural Initiatives Award

Farm Credit East recently announced the opening of nominations for the 2025 Lipinski Rural Initiatives Award, which aims to recognize innovative and transformational efforts to revitalize Northeast rural communities. Nominations are due by January 31, [Read More …]

Strong September lifts U.S. dairy exports to best quarter in nearly two years

Gains in milk powder, cheese, whey and other categories drive September MSE volume gain. Year-over-year (YOY) U.S. dairy exports jumped 8.5% in September in milk solids equivalent (MSE) terms, reflecting strengthening global demand in most [Read More …]

Support the Innovative FEED Act: A Key Tool for Dairy’s Sustainability Goals

December 3, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Fighting for dairy is important. It’s also easy to do, from wherever you are. Sending an email, making a call, using social media, and sharing your story are just a few direct and effective ways [Read More …]

Join the PA Agriculture HPAI Monthly Call at 1 p.m. EST December 4

Updates on Mandatory Testing for Bulk Milk Tanker Trucks The next PA Agriculture HPAI Monthly Conference Call is happening TOMORROW, Wednesday, December 4 at 1 p.m. EST for producers and stakeholders from all animal ag industries. Panelists from the [Read More …]

Registration Now Open for Labor Roadshow VIII – Don’t Wait, Register Now!

The Agricultural Workforce Development Council (AWDC) is delighted to remind our audience that Labor Roadshow VIII is this month! With the event just around the corner, it’s time to secure your spot for a series [Read More …]

Climate-Smart Grants Available for PA Dairy Producers

Are you looking to identify and implement climate-smart practices that will benefit your dairy operation? Pennsylvania dairy producers can apply for Climate-Smart Grants available through the CARAT Project, conducted by Penn State University and partners. CARAT stands for [Read More …]

WHO calls for stronger surveillance of H5N1 bird flu among animals

A World Health Organization official on Thursday called for stronger surveillance in animals for evidence of infection with H5N1 bird flu in order to curb its spread. The official also urged stronger efforts to reduce [Read More …]

Dairy Sustainability Alliance Meeting Highlights Innovations Driving Industry Progress

The 2024 Fall Meeting of the Dairy Sustainability Alliance® emphasized the industry’s collective efforts to meet sustainability targets through the adoption of new technologies, best practices and measurement tools. The meeting brought together more than 350 [Read More …]

Managing Fresh Cows, and FMMO Referendum Process