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Milk production forecasts for both 2024 and 2025 are unchanged from last month with slight adjustments to cow inventories offset by slower growth in milk per cow. For 2024 commercial exports are raised on a [Read More …]

April dairy exports rise 3%

Another big month for cheese, improving whey volumes and a gain in butterfat overcome milk powder and lactose declines. Year-over-year (YOY) U.S. dairy exports rose 3% in April in milk solids equivalent terms (MSE). The [Read More …]

NMPF statement on Senate Ag GOP farm bill framework

“Dairy farmers and their cooperatives commend Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman, R-AR, for issuing a strong farm bill framework that marks another important step toward enacting a bipartisan farm bill into law this [Read More …]

Fill a Glass with Hope

Fill a Glass with Hope® is an effort led by the American Dairy Association North East to bring fresh milk to families in need. Fill a Glass With Hope® is an effort led by American Dairy [Read More …]

Researchers develop model to guide milk processors’ food safety decisions

Certain strains of bacteria can withstand heat treatments such as pasteurization of milk and possess the potential to induce foodborne illness. To help minimize and predict the magnitude of this risk, a team led by [Read More …]

Ohio State to host Manure Science Review in August

The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) will host the 24th annual Manure Science Review on August 6, 2024 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio. Aimed at [Read More …]

AgriTech Analytics Unveils Cutting-Edge ‘Weigh Day’ Data Collection Program for DHIA Field Service Technicians

AgriTech Analytics, a leading Dairy Records Processing Center, proudly announces the launch of Weigh Day, a groundbreaking data collection program designed specifically for DHIA field service technicians. This innovative solution promises to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and [Read More …]

Animal Agriculture Leaders Empower One Health Discussions Ahead of UN General Assembly

White papers, farm tours, and One Health leader collaborations to inform U.S. leaders for UN General Assembly meetings on AMR and stewardship in animal agriculture The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) has released the [Read More …]

Wisconsin Requires Influenza A Testing Prior to Movement of Lactating Dairy Cattle to Fairs and Exhibitions

In an effort to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) (H5N1) in dairy cattle, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is requiring Influenza A testing prior to movement [Read More …]

Real California Milk Encourages Consumers to Enjoy Summer With California Dairy Snack With The Return of Retail Campaign

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced today the return of a retail campaign focused on summer snacking with Real California dairy products. Snacking has risen in popularity over recent years, which has shifted consumers [Read More …]

Secretary Vilsack Announces USDA and FFAR Innovation Challenge to Catalyze Agricultural Solutions

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) today launched a global challenge to advance scientific research that will produce major breakthroughs for nutrition security while mitigating climate [Read More …]

NNYADP dairy research results to be presented at June 16-19, 2024 American Dairy Science conference

Miner Institute to Share Cow Comfort Before-and-After Cooling Fans Data with Dairy Industry Professionals The Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) has announced that the result of its latest dairy cow heat stress abatement [Read More …]

American Agri-Women Celebrates Successful 2024 Fly-In!

The 2024 American Agri-Women (AAW) Fly-In, a groundbreaking event that brought together women from across the agricultural and natural resource industries, took place this past week in the nation’s capital. The AAW Fly-In was opened [Read More …]

NMPF Statement on Senate Ag GOP Farm Bill Framework

“Dairy farmers and their cooperatives commend Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman, R-AR, for issuing a strong farm bill framework that marks another important step toward enacting a bipartisan farm bill into law this [Read More …]

DATCP Secretary Encourages Wisconsinites to Support Dairy this June

A commentary by Secretary Romanski of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) For some, June kicks off the summer months as the weather gets warmer and school is finishing up for [Read More …]

Integrated DNA Technologies Announces New Primers and Probe Set to Identify H5N1 Avian Influenza

PCR/qPCR solution will support surveillance and monitoring of the current H5N1 strain of bird flu in response to multi-state outbreak in U.S. dairy cows Amidst growing concerns from U.S. federal, state and local agencies over Highly [Read More …]

2024 Dairy MAX Scholarship Recipients Announced

Dairy farmers are committed to their communities and giving back to the next generation. With 17 applicants this year, Dairy MAX has awarded $7,500 in scholarships to three students across the region who have ties [Read More …]

ADM Animal Nutrition Expands Recall to Include Additional Lots of Various Feed Products

Specific lots may contain elevated levels of magnesium, sodium, calcium, chloride and/or phosphorus; may harm cattle, chickens, equine, goats, lambs, llamas, rabbits, sheep and swine ADM Animal Nutrition, a division of ADM (NYSE: ADM), is [Read More …]

More Than 20 Dairy Partners Display Dairy Trends, Sustainable Ingredients In Real California Milk’s street of Dairy at 2024 International Dairy Deli Bakery Association Show

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) will spotlight a variety of innovative, on-trend sustainably sourced dairy products at the 2024 International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) show in Houston, Tex. June 9-11. As a key [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds SNAP Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Included in Senate Republicans’ Farm Bill Framework and Other IDFA Priorities

Today, U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Ranking Member on the Senate Agriculture Committee, released a Farm Bill framework reflecting the priorities of Senate Republicans. The Senate Republicans’ framework includes several IDFA priorities, namely the outline for a [Read More …]

Center to Host Special ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Webinar About Dairy Markets on June 21

The Free Webinar Will Take Place on Friday, June 21 at 12 p.m. EST On Friday, June 21 from 12-1 p.m., the Center for Dairy Excellence will host a “Protecting Your Profits” webinar with two [Read More …]

Cream of the Crop: Strategies for Workforce Retention on Dairy Farms

DATE & TIME Wednesday, June 12, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET DESCRIPTION Join NMPF’s National Young Cooperators Program for a webinar focused on workforce retention on dairy farms. The session will cover approaches to [Read More …]

IDFA Celebrating 40th Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party on June 12

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) will celebrate its 40th Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party this week, bringing together thousands of guests, including members of Congress and officials from the executive branch, in a [Read More …]

Fairness To Farmers Makes Dairy Work

Happy National Dairy Month! It’s hard to have National Dairy Month without dairy, and it’s hard to have dairy without dairy farmers – and that’s why it’s important to treat them well. But what hasn’t [Read More …]

Top MN Dairy Farms Recognized For Superior Cow Care

MDA honors 90 herds with lowest somatic cell count Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen today released the annual list of top Minnesota dairy herds with low somatic cell counts (SCC). Somatic cell count is a [Read More …]

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Wyoming Dairy Herd