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NMPF Executive Vice President of Trade Policy and Global Affairs Shawna Morris joined U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) staff in Indonesia from June 18-21 to advance the U.S.-Indonesia Technical Collaboration Project on Dairy and encourage [Read More …]

CDFA’s Inspection Services Division welcomes summer intern and congratulates her for California Women for Agriculture scholarship

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Inspection Services Division (ISD) welcomes summer intern Tonantzin Ortiz and congratulates her for recently earning a Salinas Valley Chapter of California Women in Agriculture (CWA) Agricultural Studies [Read More …]

H5N1 Biosecurity & Sanitizing Protocols Webinar

July 11, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. Eastern IDFA and our members continue to bring you the latest on the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI or H5N1) outbreak affecting the dairy industry. Join IDFA for an informative [Read More …]

Junior Holstein Achievements Highlighted at National Holstein Convention

Junior Holstein members showcased their passion for Holstein cows and the dairy industry at the 2024 National Holstein Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. From June 23 to 27, 2024, over 300 enthusiastic Junior Holstein [Read More …]

Livestock, humans at risk of painful bites as horse fly populations increase

Rainfall fueling above-normal infestations of these relentless pests Be on the lookout for an especially nasty and tenacious biting insect pest – the horse fly – as it hunts for its next blood meal. Sonja [Read More …]

“Adopt a Cow” Program Brings Agriculture to the Classroom, Enrollment Open Until Sept. 15

The Interactive Lesson Series Can Be Incorporated Into Both In-Person and Virtual Instruction Discover Dairy’s “Adopt a Cow” program opened for enrollment for the 2024-25 school year on May 1. The free program, which impacted [Read More …]

Siemers Holsteins Honored with Holstein Association USA’s Elite Breeder Award

Industry-leading dairy genetics and innovation chart back generations for this year’s Elite Breeder award recipient. Holstein Association USA is delighted to recognize Siemers Holsteins with the 2024 Elite Breeder Award. On their century farm near [Read More …]

Associate Judges Named for 2024 All American Jersey Shows

The associate judges have been selected for The 72nd All American Jersey Shows, sponsored by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. The largest exhibition of Registered Jersey™ cattle in the world, the three [Read More …]

Teens explore potential career options at annual 4-H event

Through conversations and hands-on learning opportunities, nearly 250 youth from across New York state learned about different career paths at the annual 4-H Career Explorations Conference, hosted by Cornell and New York State 4-H on [Read More …]

Mark your Calendar for ACE Twilight Meetings on Four Wisconsin Dairies

Public, local elected officials, legislators invited to family farms for tours, ice cream and conversations about shared resources It’s no secret that agriculture is a key driver of Wisconsin’s economy and rural communities. In fact, [Read More …]

U.S. dairy exports slip 5% in May

As cheese continued to shine, lower exports of milk powder and lactose weighed on the total figure. U.S. dairy exports dipped in May, falling 5% compared to the same month last year in milk solids [Read More …]

Young Dairy Leaders Champion Key Issues On Capitol Hill

NMPF hosted young dairy farmer leaders from across the United States June 3-4 for the National Young Cooperators (YC) Program’s annual Dairy Policy and Legislative Forum in Washington, D.C. Forty-nine young dairy farmers and cooperative [Read More …]

Raw milk is risky, but airborne transmission of H5N1 from cow’s milk is inefficient in mammals.

While H5N1 avian influenza virus taken from infected cow’s milk makes mice and ferrets sick when dripped into their noses, airborne transmission of the virus between ferrets — a common model for human transmission — [Read More …]

Fresh Cow Health Disorders Webinar Series in Spanish

Serie de webinars de los trastornos de Salud de la Vaca Fresca en español 1:00 to 2:00 PM on Fridays Join us for this Spanish-language webinar series, specifically designed for Spanish-speaking farm employees or middle [Read More …]

Insuring Your Workforce: From Workers’ Comp to Health Insurance

DATE & TIME Tuesday, July 16, 2024 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET Join NMPF’s National Young Cooperators Program for an informative webinar designed to help dairy farmers navigate the complexities of insurance for farm employees. [Read More …]

Bringing Milk’s Message to Michigan Physicians

United Dairy Industry of Michigan outreach program helps medical professionals better understand dairy’s nutritional value. Dairy farmers are making office calls to Michigan health professionals to help them better understand dairy’s nutrition benefits. As part [Read More …]

Junior Holstein Achievements Highlighted at National Holstein Convention

Junior Holstein members showcased their passion for Holstein cows and the dairy industry at the 2024 National Holstein Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. From June 23 to 27, 2024, over 300 enthusiastic Junior Holstein [Read More …]

IDFA Announces Key Staff Promotions

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced today the promotion of three staff members. Andrew Jerome has been promoted to Vice President, Communications. Andrew Jerome joined IDFA in February 2020 as Director, External and Member [Read More …]

Olympic-Level Dairy Farming: with Ellie and Jamie St. Pierre

With the Fourth of July weekend behind us, we had a very special episode release in honor of the upcoming US Olympics. If you’ve been following the US Olympic trials and the DairyVoice podcast on [Read More …]

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Syngenta and Intrinsyx Bio to Offer New Biological Solution to Boost Crops’ Nutrient Use Efficiency

Partnership will introduce naturally occurring endophytes to key agricultural markets Syngenta Biologicals, a leader in cutting-edge agricultural biological solutions and Intrinsyx Bio, a Silicon Valley biotech company that promotes sustainable agriculture, today announced a collaboration [Read More …]

Hear FARM Program Version 5.0 Updates

FARM Program: Overview and Version 5.0 Updates Join Us for a Special ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Webinar on July 12 On Friday, July 12 from 12-1 p.m., we’re hosting our monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar titled “FARM Program: [Read More …]

Dairy Industry Update – HPAI in Dairy Cows

3:00 PM EST | July 10, 2024 The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus remains a concern for New York farmers. New York Farm Bureau (NYFB) and Northeast Dairy Producers Association (NEDPA) are hosting a special [Read More …]

Commissioner Miller Urges Texans To Prepare For Potential Impacts Of Hurricane Season

Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) urge all Texans to be proactive and prepare for the potential effects of hurricanes during what is expected to be a busy [Read More …]

USDA Reports Bring Further June Gloom

On the California coast, “June Gloom” is a phenomenon where the contrast of cold ocean waters and warmer land temperatures brings weeks of grey, drizzly, cool and cloudy days, often making June the least pleasant [Read More …]

CDC Reports Fourth Human Case of H5 Bird Flu Tied to Dairy Cow Outbreak

A human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) (“H5 bird flu”) virus infection in the United States has been identified in the state of Colorado. This is the fourth case associated with an ongoing multistate [Read More …]

Public fails to appreciate risk of consuming raw milk, survey finds

Under half of Americans know raw milk is less safe to drink than pasteurized milk Consuming raw milk or products made with it is riskier than drinking pasteurized milk. Yet fewer than half of U.S. [Read More …]

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Offers New Member Benefit for H-2A Program

Wisconsin Farm Bureau is excited to announce an agreement with Great Lakes Ag Labor Service (GLALS) to offer an exclusive member benefit. The company helps farmers utilize the federal H-2A Temporary Agricultural Employment of Foreign Workers [Read More …]

California Dairy Innovation Center Releases Q3 and Q4 Schedule of Dairy Short Course Training Opportunities and Conference with a Focus on Innovation

The California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC) has released the schedule for summer and fall courses as a part of its 2024 training program series for processors, producers, entrepreneurs, and students. The courses, which have no [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Hosts Successful 2024 National Holstein Convention

Holstein Association USA members recently gathered in Salt Lake City, Utah for this year’s National Holstein Convention, held June 24-27, 2024. Themed “Udderly Utah,” National Holstein Convention drew 700 attendees from across the United States, [Read More …]

‘Adopt a Cow’ Program Brings Agriculture to the Classroom