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Voters spoke clearly last Nov. 5: They want change in Washington. President-elect Donald Trump’s convincing victory, combined with Republican control of both houses of Congress, provides a clear path for important changes in a wide [Read More …]

Gift Cards are for Giving – Not for Scams

This time of year, gift shopping is in full swing. Many consumers will choose to purchase a prepaid gift card for their friends or family members. Gift cards are popular because the buyer can choose [Read More …]

Expanding Your Retail Farm Market

Learn innovative strategies for attracting customers, boosting sales, and strengthening community ties. Featuring real-world insights from Plum Creek Farm Market and Creamery. Join us for Expanding Your Retail Farm Market, a comprehensive workshop designed to [Read More …]

NMC Webinar Dec. 4: How to Use Parlor Data to Improve Labor Efficiency

The National Mastitis Council has a webinar on Wednesday, Dec. 4. There is no cost to attend if you are not seeking CE credits. You’ll find more details below. Webinar Topic: Leveraging Milk Monitoring and Parlor [Read More …]

Dairy exports rebound and production edges – September 2024

The monthly margin under the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program in September set its second straight record high at $15.57/cwt, the result of relatively high milk prices and falling feed costs. Meanwhile, U.S. dairy export [Read More …]

USDA Rule Change to Federal Order Pricing

Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) pricing formulas are finalized and must now be approved by each Federal Order. If the Federal Order does not approve the changes, steps will be taken to terminate the Order. In [Read More …]

How to Pass on a 7-Generation Dairy Farm

In this special 3-part series, Peggy Coffeen brings you the Tanbark Talk held at World Dairy Expo, where we delved into the complexities of transitioning a farm to the next generation. Part 1: Getting Started [Read More …]

Volunteers Needed for Calving Corner Exhibit at 2025 Farm Show

The Dairy Cow Birthing Center Offers Educational Insight for Families Individuals who have experience working in the Pennsylvania dairy industry are invited to volunteer at the Calving Corner during the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show from [Read More …]

Grants Available for Schools to Fund Field Trips to Local Dairy Farms

Any Classroom Enrolled in the Discover Dairy Program Can Apply for a Grant Up to $500 Teachers who have classrooms that are enrolled in the Discover Dairy or Adopt a Cow program are eligible to [Read More …]

Free Biosecurity Kits and Signs Available

Biosecurity Kits: The Center is continuing to work with Penn State to offer printed copies of the Everyday Biosecurity Planning template, along with other resources, to dairies who want to develop and implement a plan. > Click here to [Read More …]

Dairy herd H5N1 update

We are fortunate that our state’s dairy herds remain free of illness from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). To date 616 dairy herds in 15 states across the country have been affected. This pathogen has [Read More …]

What to know about Brooke Rollins, Trump’s pick for agriculture secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has selected former White House aide Brooke Rollins to lead the Department of Agriculture in his second administration. Here are some things to know about Trump’s choice and the agency that Rollins [Read More …]

Discover Innovations in the Growing IQF Cheese Market

OctoFrost Group invites food industry professionals to an exclusive free webinar, The Bright Future of IQF Cheese: Key Factors and Freezing Technologies. This event will explore the dynamic growth and technological advancements in the Individually [Read More …]

60th New Jersey Dairy Princess, Alternate Named

November 30, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Cassidy Hunt of West Amwell, Hunterdon County, was named the 60th New Jersey State Dairy Princess, and Samantha Wiley of Hillsborough, Somerset County was chosen as Alternate New Jersey Dairy Princess in a ceremony health on [Read More …]

DairyVoice: Robin Smith of Agri-Service Agency on health insurance for your farm

In this episode of DairyVoice, Mike Opperman talks with Robin Smith, AFIS, CRM, CIC, RCLS of the Agri-Service Agency. They discuss renewal of health insurance for your farm. The Ag industry has a completely different [Read More …]

Butter & Cheese Consumption at Record Highs as U.S. Demand for Dairy Spikes in 2023

New USDA Report shows per-capita consumption of butter and cheese at record highs as total dairy consumption matches historical high Some say it’s butter late than never. Others say dairy is melting the competition. However you choose [Read More …]

Apply for DCHA’s $1,500 scholarships

The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) announced that it will offer two $1,500 scholarships. Applicants must be a college student and DCHA member, or the parent/legal guardian must belong to DCHA. Applications are due [Read More …]

Amplify Management and Communications Skills to Lead Teams Into Success

PDP’s Dairy Managers Institute Offers Three Tiers of Leadership Training As 2024 comes to a close and dairy professionals look ahead to their goals for 2025, the key to accomplishing those priorities is a strong, [Read More …]

Farm Income and Financial Forecasts, December 2024 Update

Webinar Details Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM ET Duration: 1 hour Host: Carrie Litkowski Description USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) releases farm income and balance sheet estimates and forecasts three times a year. These core statistical [Read More …]

Are My Forages Dead or Dormant?

Close inspection reveals if pastures, hayfields, or spring forages are viable after periods of drought. gen_shortcode id=”597″ title=”Article Square 1″]After stretches of droughty weather, producers might wonder if their forages have died or gone dormant [Read More …]

Dairy Forum heads to San Antonio

Dairy Forum heads to San Antonio, Texas, in 2025 with the premier annual event for dairy industry leaders. Presented by the International Dairy Foods Association, Dairy Forum convenes more than 1,000 leaders from across the [Read More …]

Katie Callero Joins SWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program

Cornell Cooperative Extension provides on-the-ground expertise to local farmers Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program (SWNYDLFC) is excited to welcome Katie Callero as their team’s Dairy Management Specialist. Katie [Read More …]

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 …]

Unlock Career Growth and Enhance Communication on Your Farm with the Agricultural English Mentorship (AEM) Program

Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development (CAWD) Introduces a Unique, Agriculturally-Centered English Program for Spanish-Speaking Farm Employees. Are you ready to help your Spanish-speaking farm employees advance their careers and strengthen communication on your farm? The Agricultural [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Announces a Revised Linear Scale for Stature

Holstein Association USA will implement a revised linear scale for scoring Stature into the Classification program beginning on December 1, 2024. This updated scale is based on a cow measurement project conducted in 2023 by [Read More …]

Join the Next PA Agriculture HPAI Monthly Call on December 4

Hear Updates on Mandatory Testing for Bulk Milk Tanker Trucks As Pennsylvania continues to monitor the rapid acceleration of cases of HPAI in dairy cattle across the United States, the Center for Dairy Excellence and Penn [Read More …]

Penn State Extension Crops Days and Conferences

Field and forage crop producers, pesticide applicators, and crop consultants won’t want to miss the 2025 Crops Days and Conferences! Pesticide applicator recertification credits, certified crop adviser credits, and PDA nutrient management credits are available [Read More …]

New world screwworm confirmed in Mexico

A destructive parasite found in livestock and other warm-blooded animals has been identified in Mexico. The New World screwworm (NWS) was confirmed in a cow on Nov. 22, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s [Read More …]

Clean Energy and Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts Open Expanded Renewable Natural Gas Station in Carson

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE) announced the opening of a newly expanded renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling station in the City of Carson. Designed, constructed and operated by Clean Energy, this station is owned by Los Angeles [Read More …]

Announcing $1.4 Million in Dairy Processor Modernization Grant Awards