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Farm Credit East has released its 2023 Northeast Dairy Farm Summary and 2024 Mid-Year Outlook, indicating a decline in milk prices for 2023 compared to the high prices of 2022. For an overview of this year’s [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA’s Research Grant Program Application Deadline Approaching

Holstein Association USA’s Research Grant Program has been providing funding to universities and non-profits in the United States performing research studies that potentially enhance the profitability of Holstein cows since 2017. Researchers are encouraged to [Read More …]

Greece bans moving goats and sheep as ‘goat plague’ spreads

Greece has banned moving sheep and goats from their farms to try to contain a viral infection known as “goat plague” after new cases were detected over the weekend, the agriculture ministry said on Monday. [Read More …]

12 Steps to Harvest Planning in a Nutshell

Twelve steps sounds like a lot. We’ll break them out in easier bits to chew on the next blogs. Evaluate what you did last year. Plan harvest goals with your nutritionist, forage consultant and decide [Read More …]

Ohio State University advancing animal agriculture with new Waterman Dairy

The Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory in Columbus will soon be home to The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) new state-of-the-art dairy facility, replacing the outdated 1972 structure [Read More …]

The Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative Has TWO Grants Now Open!

Two dairy business grants are now open through the Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative: The Specialty Processing Equipment Grant provides reimbursement funds to undertake projects that result in increased efficiency, capacity, or new processing capabilities in [Read More …]

Georgia Department of Agriculture Dairy Program Recognized for Excellence in Dairy Safety Compliance

Today, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s (GDA) Dairy Program has achieved official recognition for its exceptional compliance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Milk Safety Program. Following [Read More …]

Nominate a Young Individual for the Jan Harding Ruslavage Service Award by August 9

Reminder: You have until August 9 to nominate an individual between the ages of 18 and 30 for the Jan Harding Ruslavage Service Award! This individual should be someone who has demonstrated exceptional service to and [Read More …]

DATCP Accepting Applications for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grants Through September 9, 2024

The 2024 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) grants are open to applicants until 11:59 p.m. on September 9, 2024. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will award a total of up [Read More …]

Interview with New Mexico Crop Farmer Turned Dairyman, Jack Pirtle

In this podcast episode, Peggy Coffeen talks with Jack Pirtle, they dive in to chat about Jack’s journey to becoming a dairyman and how it happened almost overnight. From row crop farmer to dairyman, Jack [Read More …]

Five Things We’ll Miss Without a New Farm Bill

The farm bill is already a year late, the stakes are high and time is running out. The law from which USDA takes its marching orders is supposed to be revised and renewed every five [Read More …]

Study confirms mammal-to-mammal avian flu spread

A new study provides evidence that a spillover of avian influenza from birds to dairy cattle across several U.S. states has now led to mammal-to-mammal transmission – between cows and from cows to cats and [Read More …]

Center to Host Next Industry Conference Call on August 7 With Updates About HPAI in Dairy Cattle

The Next Dairy Industry Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, August 7 at 1 p.m. EST The Center for Dairy Excellence will host the next Dairy Industry Conference Call on Wednesday, August 7 at 1 p.m. [Read More …]

What I Learned From a Dairy Cow

In late June, I was invited to be part of Dairy Day at the Capitol where members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly celebrated June Dairy Month. Senator Elder Vogel Jr., the chair of the Senate [Read More …]

Foremost Farm Highlights College Internship Program: Cultivating Tomorrow’s Dairy Leaders

Download This Press Release Foremost Farms USA, a leading dairy cooperative showcases its dynamic annual summer internship program. This highly competitive program provides college students with hands-on experience, career mentorship and exposure to various departments [Read More …]

PDPW Employee Coaching, Social Media, Facility Security Protocols

Opportunity for dairy producers to engage with leading experts, trending topics Next week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will feature interactive conversations to benefit a farm’s culture, brand and security. [Read More …]

$1.5 Million in Grant Funding Available to Dairy Processors

Pacific Coast Coalition Opens Grants Round 5 to Support Dairy Processors – Applications Due September 30, 2024 The California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC) today shared that the Pacific Coast Coalition (PCC) has launched its fifth [Read More …]

Impact of Heat Stress in Calves

This monthly podcast series led by PRO-DAIRY and CCE Dairy Specialists features current, new, and emerging topics of interest to the dairy industry right now. New episodes are released on the last Thursday of the [Read More …]

DCRC webinar, presented in Portuguese, focuses on uterine health

“Using omics data to better understand uterine microbial ecology and mitigate the impact of metritis,” presented in Portuguese, is the featured topic for the next Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) webinar. The free webinar starts [Read More …]

Center to Host “Protecting Your Profits” Webinar on Aug. 9 to Share the Read on Feed Markets

The Free Webinar Will Take Place on Friday, August 9 at 12 p.m. EST On Friday, August 9 from 12-1 p.m., the Center for Dairy Excellence will host a monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar titled [Read More …]

CDFA Accepting Grant Applications for Dairy and Livestock Methane Reduction Programs

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting grant applications from commercial dairies and livestock operations for the installation of equipment and implementation of practices that result in long-term methane emissions reductions [Read More …]

Join the PA Forage and Grassland Council during APD

The PA Forage and Grassland Council to host annual picnic and hay show during Ag Progress Days. Deliver samples and stay for a farm tour and dinner! As in the past, the PA Forage and [Read More …]

IDFA Welcomes 30 Emerging Leaders From IDFA Member Companies Into NextGen Leadership Program Cohort 6

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced 30 exceptional dairy industry professionals from IDFA member companies who have been selected for the sixth cohort of the NextGen Leadership Program, a premier, year-long development program for [Read More …]

GROWMARK Members Elect New Board Member at 2024 Annual Meeting

GROWMARK, Inc. is pleased to announce Dan White, a farmer from Irving, Illinois, has been elected to the GROWMARK Board of Directors. Dan has served on FS boards for 33 years and is currently president [Read More …]

Free Webinar: Cybersecurity for Dairy Farmers