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Peer-reviewed study reports a substantial decrease in Northeast dairy farm greenhouse gas emissions over 50 years

September 4, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Northeast dairy industry has made significant progress in a range of sustainability measures between 1971 and 2024, especially greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, according to “Fifty years of environmental progress by U.S. dairy” published June [Read More …]

Entries Accepted for Checkoff’s New Product Competition

September 3, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) New Product Competition for college students is accepting entries for 2025. The competition seeks innovative dairy product concepts and is open to undergraduate and graduate students in the U.S. This [Read More …]

New Vaccine Created By Mizzou Researchers Protects Cattle From Deadly Tick-Borne Disease

September 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

MizzouForward researcher Roman Ganta has created the first effective vaccine proven to protect cattle from bovine anaplasmosis, benefiting both cattle health and the agricultural economy. University of Missouri researchers are working to develop the first-ever [Read More …]

DATCP Dairy Processor Grants Open for Applications Through October 7

September 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for Dairy Processor Grants through October 7, 2024. These grants aim to foster innovation, improve profitability, and sustain the [Read More …]

“Spanish for Agriculture” Fall Course — Discount Offered for Dairy Producers

September 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Time: Course runs from September 24 through November 14, 2024. (Individuals who sign up will have 24/7 access to all course content through December 28) Location: Online Course – Live [Read More …]

PRO-DAIRY Agriservice Awards: Patterson Farms and Tonya Van Slyke honored

September 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Patterson Farms and Tonya Van Slyke honored Patterson Farms, Cayuga County, and Tonya Van Slyke, Northeast Dairy Producers Association Executive VP, received PRO-DAIRY Agriservice Awards presented by Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY Director Dr. Thomas Overton, PRO-DAIRY [Read More …]

Dairy & Blood Pressure: A Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH)

September 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure (also known as hypertension), a condition where the heart exerts more force to pump blood through the body. This can harm your arteries and blood vessels, [Read More …]

Sustainability Spotlight: Trent Stoller

September 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

MMPA is committed to cooperative social responsibility and sustainable business practices throughout our entire supply chain. At the farm level, MMPA members are also on a sustainability journey. We’re checking in with a handful of [Read More …]

Feeding Forages, Colostrum Research and Market News

September 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Opportunity for dairy producers to engage with leading experts, trending topics This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will feature the latest research and market news for forward-thinking dairy producers. [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board Welcomes Lizzie Werber As Senior Marketing Manager

September 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the addition of Lizzie Werber as Senior Marketing Manager. With over a decade of experience in retail and specialty food, Werber brings a wealth of knowledge in [Read More …]

Scholarships Awarded to High School Graduates in Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Program

September 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Scholarships Recognize Students Who Are Advancing Their Education in Dairy-Related Fields Emily Hornberger of Snyder County, Pennsylvania and Ava Kaskela of Chester County, Pennsylvania were recently awarded scholarships through the Dairy Excellence Foundation’s Dairy [Read More …]

Milk and Dairy Product Futures Soar

September 2, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending August 30, 2024 The bears went into hibernation a little early this year, and the bulls enjoyed raucous celebrations on LaSalle Street. Milk and dairy product futures [Read More …]

Help us brush away cancer by ordering pink brushes for your farm!

August 30, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month in October, DeLaval is offering pink brushes for a limited-time only. A portion of the proceeds from pink DeLaval swinging cow brush replacement cylinders and utility brushes will [Read More …]

NIAA Welcomes New Antibiotics Council Co-Chairs

August 30, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

National Institute of Animal Agriculture recently welcomed two new co-chairs to the Antibiotics Council: Dr. Heather Fowler from the National Pork Board and Dr. Alexandra Medley from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. Since [Read More …]

MyCow$ Tool – Individual Cow and Herd Level Profitability with Dr. Julio Giordano

August 30, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension and PRO-DAIRY Submit a topic suggestion here This monthly podcast series led by PRO-DAIRY and CCE Dairy Specialists features current, new, and emerging topics of interest to the dairy industry [Read More …]

USDA Appoints Members to National Dairy Promotion and Research Board

August 30, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of 12 members to serve on the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. Th=e appointees will serve three-year terms, effective Nov. 1, 2024, through Oct. [Read More …]

Dairy Excellence Grants

August 30, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Are you looking to improve cow comfort, milk production per cow, or efficiency on your dairy? The Center for Dairy Excellence leverages funds provided through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the PA Dairymen’s Association to [Read More …]

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Avian flu has infected dairy cows in more than a dozen states – a microbiologist explains how the virus is spreading

August 30, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The current strain of avian flu, H5N1, is responsible for the culling of millions of domestic birds and has sickened more than a dozen farmworkers in 2024, most recently in Colorado. The Conversation U.S. asked immunologist and microbiologist Jenna [Read More …]

Real California Milk Excelerator Innovation Competition Announces Health and Wellness Cohort at Program Kick-Off in Davis, Calif.

August 30, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

2024 finalists capture wellness trends from improving digestive health to increasing cognitive function, powered by real milk and dairy The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), in partnership with VentureFuel, has announced the eight finalists for the [Read More …]

Dairy Decisions Consultant Grants

August 30, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Grants are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here to apply online. This program provides dairy farm families with one-on-one professional consulting resources to help make decisions that will shape the future of their farm. [Read More …]

Forage Nitrate Toxicity a Major Concern as Drought Worsens

August 30, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Weather conditions across Ohio have been challenging this growing season with some areas of the state reaching a D3 drought status. Other areas of the state may not currently be under drought status but are [Read More …]

Opinion: Water For Texans, By Texans: The Path To Self-Reliance

August 30, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Water is the lifeblood of Texas agriculture, and nowhere is that more critical than in the Rio Grande Valley. For too long, we’ve been at the mercy of Mexico, waiting on them to deliver on [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Dr. Julia Reyes-Hamann talks about calf immune system and calf lung health

August 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this episode of DairyVoice, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films talks with Dr. Julia Reyes-Hamann, who is the senior technical specialist for dairy young animal nutrition in North America for Cargill Animal Nutrition. [Read More …]

New England Holstein Podcast Featuring Nick Randle of Zoetis

August 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this episode of the New England Holstein Association podcast, Betsy Bullard talks with Nick Randle, who is the Senior Marketing Lead, Dairy Productivity and Milk Quality at Zoetis. Plus, Nick is a Red and [Read More …]

Dairy Nutrition Is Leading the Sustainability Charge

August 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Advances in dairy nutrition science may be able to deliver a 60% reduction in ruminant livestock enteric methane emissions in the coming years, according to a new Journal of Dairy Science® invited review Research into [Read More …]

MSU Extension helps Ukrainian dairy producers

August 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Michigan State University faculty and staff have been providing education, at the request of Ukrainian milk producers, to help them grow during this time of war and prepare for the years ahead as an independent [Read More …]

The Great New York State Fair Highlights New York’s Dairy Industry as Part of Dairy Day

August 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

New York’s Dairy Products and Industry on Display Through Several Special Events and Exhibits Undeniably Dairy Shake-Off Milkshake Contest Begins at 10:30 a.m. in Chevy Court Pavilion Dairy Day Award Breakfast Scheduled to Honor Competition [Read More …]

Peer-reviewed study reports a substantial decrease in Northeast dairy farm greenhouse gas emissions over 50 years

Entries Accepted for Checkoff’s New Product Competition

New Vaccine Created By Mizzou Researchers Protects Cattle From Deadly Tick-Borne Disease

DATCP Dairy Processor Grants Open for Applications Through October 7

“Spanish for Agriculture” Fall Course — Discount Offered for Dairy Producers

PRO-DAIRY Agriservice Awards: Patterson Farms and Tonya Van Slyke honored

Dairy & Blood Pressure: A Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH)

Sustainability Spotlight: Trent Stoller

Feeding Forages, Colostrum Research and Market News

California Milk Advisory Board Welcomes Lizzie Werber As Senior Marketing Manager

Scholarships Awarded to High School Graduates in Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Program

Milk and Dairy Product Futures Soar

Help us brush away cancer by ordering pink brushes for your farm!

NIAA Welcomes New Antibiotics Council Co-Chairs

MyCow$ Tool – Individual Cow and Herd Level Profitability with Dr. Julio Giordano

USDA Appoints Members to National Dairy Promotion and Research Board

Dairy Excellence Grants

Avian flu has infected dairy cows in more than a dozen states – a microbiologist explains how the virus is spreading

Real California Milk Excelerator Innovation Competition Announces Health and Wellness Cohort at Program Kick-Off in Davis, Calif.

Dairy Decisions Consultant Grants

Forage Nitrate Toxicity a Major Concern as Drought Worsens

Opinion: Water For Texans, By Texans: The Path To Self-Reliance

DairyVoice Podcast: Dr. Julia Reyes-Hamann talks about calf immune system and calf lung health

New England Holstein Podcast Featuring Nick Randle of Zoetis

Dairy Nutrition Is Leading the Sustainability Charge

MSU Extension helps Ukrainian dairy producers

The Great New York State Fair Highlights New York’s Dairy Industry as Part of Dairy Day

Carla Harris, Vice Chairman of Global Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley, to Speak at Dairy Forum 2025

Fresh Cow Health Disorders Webinar Series in Spanish

Elementary and Middle School Students Tour U.S. Dairy Farms Through Field Trip Grants

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

Why Herd Immunity Matters to Your Dairy

What If You Could?

Cover Crops After Corn Silage