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“The Integrated Value of the U.S. Genetic Evaluation System” is the focus when dairy genetic enthusiasts gather on October 2, 2024, for the 10th Industry Meeting of the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB). This annual [Read More …]

USDA grant supports MSU research into dairy cattle heat stress

Mississippi State scientists are studying new ways to mitigate heat stress in dairy cattle—a national problem costing the industry approximately $1.5 billion in lost production—thanks to a $300,000 New Investigator Seed Grant from the USDA’s [Read More …]

Step into agriculture: paid internships at CentralStar for summer 2025

CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in the upper Midwest, is excited to open applications for several paid internships in summer of 2025. “These internships are tailored for students passionate about agriculture who want [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Recognizes Dr. Robert B. Cherenson with Lander Veterinary Clinic, Inc.

Mentor of the Year at the 2024 AABP National Conference Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., [Read More …]

Cutting Through the Quat: Tackling Dairy Wastewater Challenges

Monday, Sep. 30th | 2:00 pm MST / 4:00 pm EST | Online Webinar The inhibitory effects of soap, antimicrobial and disinfection products are a growing challenge in cheese and dairy industrial wastewater treatment as [Read More …]

Michigan Dairy Farmers Fund 1 Million Smoothie Packets to Fight Hunger

United Dairy Industry of Michigan joins forces with Bigger Table and industry partners to combat food insecurity and promote nutritious options for families in need. Michigan families in need now have easier access to nutritious [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Partners with the American Association of Bovine Practitioners

Foundation to Award Scholarships to Future Bovine Veterinarians Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), today [Read More …]

Mercer County Siblings Talk About Diversifying Their Fifth-Generation Family Dairy Farm

Trenton Canon and Josie Offerdahl Were Interviewed in the “Cow-Side Conversations” Podcast In the Center for Dairy Excellence’s latest episode of the “Cow-Side Conversations” podcast, Trenton Canon and Josie Offerdahl – the fifth generation on Canon [Read More …]

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Revolutionizing Dairy Farming: Latest Innovations From John Deere at World Dairy Expo 2024

Talk with experts about how the latest technology and solutions from John Deere are enhancing productivity, sustainability and profitability in dairy farming Are you looking to explore and learn more about the cutting-edge equipment, technology [Read More …]

Top 5 Harvest Reminders

Most of the country is buzzing with harvest or is getting close. Best of wishes to everyone for a safe and bountiful harvest! There should be no surprises at this point. As the daughter of [Read More …]

DATCP Organic Certification Cost Share Program

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Reminder: Organic certified operations can apply to be reimbursed for 75% of eligible certification-related costs – up to $750 per scope of certification – through the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s Organic Certification [Read More …]

National Dairy Board Scholarship Award Winners Announced

The dairy checkoff has awarded 12 academic scholarships to students enrolled in programs that emphasize dairy and who have shown potential to become future dairy leaders. The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB), through [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Calls for Swift Government Action as Colombia Moves to Impose Unjust Tariffs

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today expressed their strong disappointment with a preliminary ruling by Colombia’s government that unfairly targets U.S. dairy exporters by advancing baseless claims that [Read More …]

DATCP to Host International Exporter and Importer Workshops at 2024 World Dairy Expo

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will host two workshops during the 2024 World Dairy Expo for international exporters and importers on Thursday, October 3. The Exporters Workshop, hosted in collaboration [Read More …]

Michigan Dairy Farmers Fund 1 Million Smoothie Packets to Fight Hunger

United Dairy Industry of Michigan joins forces with Bigger Table and industry partners to combat food insecurity and promote nutritious options for families in need. Michigan families in need now have easier access to nutritious dairy [Read More …]

Holstein America Broadcasts September 26 on RFD-TV

Holstein Association USA is proud to announce the next episode of its award-winning documentary series Holstein America. The program broadcasts at 9 p.m. CST/10 p.m. EST, Thursday, September 26, on RFD-TV. The hour-long television show pays [Read More …]

Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program Announces College Scholarship

The Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program is offering a $3,000 scholarship to students with an interest in the dairy marketing industry. Students must be enrolled in an accredited university or college in Pennsylvania or be [Read More …]

Elevate the Future of your Dairy Business with New Capstone Course in Financial Literacy, Family Business Governance

PDP Business Management & Advanced Finance Workshop set for Oct. 30-31, 2024 A new two-day program presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) is designed to give forward-thinking dairy businesses the skills and strategies to transform [Read More …]

FYTO Demonstration Day in Tulare California

On Monday, FYTO hosted a demonstration of its ReCover technology at MPC Board Chairman Cornell Kasbergen’s dairy. The system uses digestate effluent to grow the world’s fastest growing crop, lemna, also known as duckweed. The [Read More …]

FMMO Reform: What Could It Mean for Your Future Milk Check?

If you are wondering how proposed changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Order could impact your milk check, or perhaps you have asked yourself, would we be better off without a federal order system altogether? [Read More …]

Formal CDFA Hearing Held on QIP Change Proposal

On September 9, there was a formal hearing held by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to receive information and testimony from the public on the changes to the Quota Implementation Plan (QIP), [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest Grand Champions Announced

The Wisconsin Dairy Products Association (WDPA) announced the Grand Champion winners of the 2024 World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest. Three Grand Champions were named in the categories of Cheese and Butter, Grade A, [Read More …]

The Dairy Alliance Secures Natural Resources Conservation Grant to Advance Dairy Smart Roadmap in Georgia

Leads Sustainable Practices for Dairy Farmers Across the Southeast and Beyond The Dairy Alliance, a nonprofit funded by dairy farm families in the Southeast, continues to be a leader in sustainability. The organization has [Read More …]

WFBF Submits Comments to USDA’s Proposed Revisions to Federal Milk Marketing Orders

On Sep. 13, Wisconsin Farm Bureau submitted comments to the United States Department of Agriculture regarding proposed revisions to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders. The letter, submitted jointly with Minnesota Farm Bureau, expressed opposition to [Read More …]

Op-Ed: Celebrating the Contributions of Hispanics and Latinos to Agriculture

One of USDA-NRCS’ core values is respecting the diversity of all people and communities we engage. Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 and gives us an opportunity to reflect and celebrate [Read More …]

MFU members advocate for farm bill during fly-in

Thirty-four members of Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) participated in the National Farmers Union (NFU) Fall Legislative Fly-in that brought nearly 300 members from across the nation to Washington, D.C., to meet with lawmakers and other [Read More …]

Milked with love: How dairy farmers make ethical dairy farming their priority