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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. [Read More …]

ODPA Golf Outing Results

More than 90 people attended the Ohio Dairy Producers Association Golf Outing on June 28, 2024 at The Pines Golf Club. The event was a huge success and raised money to help fund ODPA’s advocacy initiatives and ODP [Read More …]

DBIA Spring 2024 Grant Awardees

Thirty-seven dairy businesses located across the upper and lower Midwest are receiving Dairy Business Builder grants totaling $3.2 million in allocated funding. The grant program is administered by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a [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 …]

USDEC’s Mid-Year 2024 Global Dairy Business Review

Our month-by-month summary of mergers, acquisitions, expansions, executive hires and other global dairy business news for the first half of 2024. Across the international dairy sector, business activity has been brisk this year, as [Read More …]

Milk and Dairy: The Best Nutritional Bang for Your Buck

In today’s world, where the cost of living continues to rise, finding affordable yet nutritious food options is paramount, especially for low-income families. A new analysis from the International Dairy Foods Association demonstrates that no [Read More …]

Keep livestock safe during hurricane season with an emergency plan

Veterinary expert covers hurricane preparation tips to minimize disease risk The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted an above-normal hurricane season for 2024. In response, livestock owners should prepare now for the possibility of hurricanes or tropical storms [Read More …]

Co-op Leadership Brings FMMO Modernization Success

Well done, co-ops. Your leadership is shaping a better future for dairy. On Monday, an effort that took more than three years, more than 200 meetings, 49 days of a record-long Federal Order hearing, and [Read More …]

Laurie Fischer: Lobbyist, Leader and Dairy Cares of Wisconsin

From growing up on a dairy farm to leading the efforts for Wisconsin’s pivotal livestock siting law, Laurie Fischer, founder of the American Dairy Coalition, began her lobbying career as a grassroots voice for dairy [Read More …]

Prairie Farms Leads the Charge for National Ice Cream Month

Company launches America’s first and only family-size premium vanilla ice cream When it comes to ice cream flavors, vanilla reigns supreme, and just in time for July 4th celebrations, Prairie Farms Dairy is giving people [Read More …]

Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board Announces Request For Applications Subtitle top of article: Projects Promoting And Researching New York State’s Diary Industry

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today announced that the Dairy Promotion Order (DPO) Advisory Board has issued a Request for Applications for dairy and research promotion projects, as part of its [Read More …]

ICYMI: Gov. Evers Celebrates America’s Dairyland Throughout June Dairy Month

Gov. Evers today recapped his visits with dairy farmers, processors, producers, and local community and agricultural industry leaders celebrating June Dairy Month and America’s Dairyland across the state over the month of June. During the visits, Gov. Evers highlighted the strength of the state’s dairy industry as well as efforts [Read More …]

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Struggling with falling demand for farm equipment, Deere & Co. announces nearly 600 layoffs

Deere & Co. is laying off nearly 600 workers as the farm equipment manufacturer deals with declining demand. Deere confirmed Monday that the production positions being cut are concentrated at two factories in Iowa and [Read More …]

USDA issues draft FMMO decision

American Dairy Coalition pleased to see ‘higher of’ for ‘regular’ Class I, but questions ESL ‘adjuster,’ and higher processor ‘make allowances’ USDA issued its draft decision on Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) changes, which will [Read More …]

Rick Eggebrecht, Erin Marotz join CPDA board of directors

The Central Plains Dairy Association (CPDA) welcomed two new board members – Rick Eggebrecht and Erin Marotz – to its June 24 board of directors meeting, held at Valley Queen Cheese in Milbank, S.D. Allen [Read More …]

Center to Host Monthly “Protecting Your Profits” Webinar on July 12 to Share Recent FARM 5.0 Updates

The Free Webinar Will Take Place on Friday, July 12 at 12 p.m. EST On Friday, July 12 from 12-1 p.m., the Center for Dairy Excellence will host a monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar titled [Read More …]

Indiana BOAH to Host H5N1 Meeting for Dairy Producers

The Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) will host a meeting for the dairy industry—farmers, haulers, veterinarians, and service providers—to discuss the latest information and outlook related to the H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Presents Webinar on Maximizing Capital Investments with New York’s ITC Program

If you’re a Farm Credit East customer based in New York who is planning a capital investment in your agricultural business, then join us for an informational webinar on how the New York State Investment [Read More …]

USDA Issues Recommended Decision Proposing Amendments to all Eleven Federal Milk Marketing Orders

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today issued a Recommended Decision on its website proposing to amend the uniform pricing formulas applicable in all 11 Federal milk marketing orders (FMMOs). The Recommended Decision follows a 49-day national [Read More …]

Center to Host Next Industry Conference Call on July 10 With Updates on HPAI, PA Health Monitoring Program, USDA Assistance

The Next Dairy Industry Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, July 10 at 1 p.m. EST The Center for Dairy Excellence will host the next Dairy Industry Conference Call on Wednesday, July 10 at 1 p.m. [Read More …]

Ian Johnson joins Low Carbon Technologies

Low Carbon Technologies LLC, the sustainability division of Select Sires Inc., has hired Ian Johnson for the role of product specialist. Johnson will be responsible for developing and promoting innovative solutions that drive sustainability and [Read More …]

NMPF Statement on USDA’s Recommended FMMO Modernization Plan

“Based on our initial reading, NMPF is heartened that much of what we proposed after more than two years of policy development, and another year of testimony and explanation, is reflected in USDA’s recommended Federal [Read More …]

National Dairy FARM Program Releases New Versions

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program released today new versions of the Animal Care and Workforce Development Programs, refining, updating and improving agriculture-leading benchmarks for animal care and workforce best practices. “This [Read More …]

Farm Bureau Members Advocate in the Nation’s Capital

Wisconsin Farm Bureau members and staff were in Washington, D.C this week representing Wisconsin agriculture. The trip marked the completion of the WFBF Leadership Institute, a year-long leadership training program available to Farm Bureau members. [Read More …]

How are Cheese and Butter Different?

Current Class III milk prices have fallen as high butterfat prices and low protein prices have evolved (Click here for details). This post will review the trends in pricing of cheese and butter used to [Read More …]

Bird flu stays stable on milking equipment for at least one hour

Bird flu, or H5N1 virus, in unpasteurized milk is stable on metal and rubber components of commercial milking equipment for at least one hour, increasing its potential to infect people and other animals, report researchers [Read More …]

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NMC adds Canada to its National Dairy Quality Awards program Awards program honors dairies that market top-quality milk