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For Sammi and John Collins, the spark of innovation was born of hardship. After the pandemic shuttered schools and restaurants, their milk co-op said it would pay for only 85% of the milk they had [Read More …]

Six Registered Holstein Herds Honored with 2023 Herds of Excellence Distinction

Holstein Association USA’s 2023 Herds of Excellence recipients have bred and developed herds with superior production and type. This prestigious award, presented on an annual basis, celebrates exemplary Registered Holstein® herds that have met rigorous qualifying [Read More …]

Prairie Habitats, Farm Safety for Kids and Multi-Site Dairies

Earn Dairy AdvanCE continuing education credits and join interactive conversations with leading experts This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will feature insightful conversations about making the most of your farming [Read More …]

NMPF Names 2024 National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Winners

The National Milk Producers Federation Board of Directors has selected five graduate students researching in areas that benefit dairy cooperatives and producers to receive scholarships as part of the 2024 NMPF National Dairy Leadership Scholarship [Read More …]

World Ag Expo® Presents Valley Children’s Healthcare with $101,457

Donation through Toyota Tundra Giveaway The International Agri-Center®, World Ag Expo®, and the Central Valley Toyota Dealers presented a check in the amount of $101,457.32 to Valley Children’s Healthcare during the All Guild Picnic held on May [Read More …]

2023 Nutrient Management Annual Report

Implementing a nutrient management (NM) plan is one of the most effective practices farmers can use to protect their soil, water resources, and farm profitability. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) [Read More …]

You Can Support the Next Generation Through Your Everyday Feed Purchase

Submit Your Bids for Up to $5,000 Worth of Purina Dairy Feed Products If you want to support the next generation of dairy through your everyday feed purchase, submit your bid in the “Feed for [Read More …]

Is Dairy Right for You? 5 Ways to Dial Up Your Diet with Dairy

June 10, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy gets a bad rap sometimes, but the truth is, dairy is central to healthy diets for people of all ages, backgrounds, income levels, and nutritional needs. This June Dairy Month, let’s explore five surprising [Read More …]

Zoetis Releases 2023 Sustainability Report to Share Progress in Building a Better Future for Communities, Animals and the Planet

June 10, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Increased colleague-reported volunteer work by 81% to 16,611 hours Through $8.3 million in grants, the Zoetis Foundation supported 28 initiatives impacting 19 countries to advance opportunities for veterinarians and livestock farmers through education, well-being, and [Read More …]

Dan Meihak and Tami Tollenaar Talk about Lely Robotics and the Future

In this episode of DairyVoice, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films and Connor Agriscience talks with Dan Meihak and Tami Tollenaar of Lely on their robotic system. They discuss the biggest issues when installing [Read More …]

The Bulls are Back in Charge on LaSalle Street

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending June 7 July through December Class III and a smattering of Class IV futures notched life-of-contract highs this week. While most Class III contracts ultimately settled a [Read More …]

CDFA to Hold Producer Referendum on Quota

As I reported last month, the Producer Review Board (PRB) has been reviewing the Class I revenue generated into the California Federal Order pool and comparing that income to the payouts to quota holders, which [Read More …]

NIAA Announces Dates and Location of 14th Annual Antibiotics Symposium

Farmers, ranchers, veterinarians, allied industry professionals, human health specialists and environmental experts will explore collaboration opportunities to derive One Health solutions for antimicrobial resistance and stewardship. The National Institute for Animal Agriculture will host the 14th Annual [Read More …]

Drumstick X and 7-Eleven Launch the Official Frozen Snack of Summer

Introducing the fusion of fan-favorite Blue Raspberry Slurpee® drink and Drumstick’s creamy vanilla to cool you down this summer Forget the plain Jane flavors of summers past; Drumstick and 7-Eleven, Inc., the world’s largest convenience [Read More …]

New Chief Strategy Officer announced at Midwest Dairy

Midwest Dairy is pleased to announce Trudy Wastweet has been named Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). Wastweet previously served as Midwest Dairy’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this new position, Wastweet will guide Midwest Dairy’s strategic [Read More …]

Milk: The Better Way to Hydrate

June 10, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Hydration is of huge importance to many Americans. We are always on the move, and so are our oversized bottles with words of encouragement on the side. We are all trying to do better with [Read More …]

Introducing 305-AA: The New Standardized Yield Measurement

In the summer of 2024, 305-ME (Mature Equivalent) – the standardized production estimate last adjusted in 1994 – will be discontinued and replaced by 305-AA (Average Age). This change will incorporate current knowledge about the [Read More …]

Emergent Connext Launches First of its Kind IoT Network Solution

Emergent Connext, a leader in transformative wireless technologies for the agriculture industry, today announced the launch of its groundbreaking Internet-of-Things (IoT) network solution for AgTech in California’s Central Valley, revolutionizing the way farming is done. In [Read More …]

NMPF Board Calls for Milk Pricing Fairness, Leads on H5N1 Response

National Milk Producers Federation leadership expressed confidence that farmers would soon see a fairer federal system for milk pricing and highlighted dairy farmers’ robust response to the challenge of H5N1 influenza in dairy cattle at [Read More …]

NMPF, USDEC ally with Colombian Dairy Association to strengthen trade, drive dairy priorities

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and Colombian Association of Dairy Industry (Asoleche) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to increase cooperation between the U.S. and Colombian dairy industries [Read More …]

The California Milk Advisory Board and VentureFuel Double Down on the Future of Milk as Real Milk with the Return of the Real California Milk Excelerator Competition

June 2024 Leading open innovation dairy competition returns for 6th year with a search for innovative products tapping into the $5.6 trillion global Health & Wellness market1 The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the return [Read More …]

PDP Hoof Management Workshop Offers On-Farm, Hands-On Training

Spanish translation provided at one-day event set for June 20 at Maier Farms, LLC, Waunakee, Wis. There’s still time to register for the 2024 Hoof Management Workshop presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP). The one-day [Read More …]

Using QuickBooks to Manage Your Farm Business: Instructor-Guided

Learn basic accounting principles and QuickBooks to run your farm business. This course includes instructor interaction and webinars. This online, instructor-led course teaches you how to set up and maintain your financial records using the [Read More …]

Registration Open for INAgLaw’s Workshop – Estate & Succession Planning for the Family Farm

Registration is now open for Indiana Agricultural Law Foundation’s (INAgLaw) 2024 Estate & Succession Planning for the Family Farm workshop. The annual program is targeted toward family farmers and attorneys and will be held via [Read More …]

How to Cut Labor Costs and Max Out Milk in Automated Milking Systems

Peggy Coffeen talks with Pauly Paul from Complete Management Consulting on an efficiency audit that helped their dairy regroup pens to spend less time on herd management tasks, reorganize and reduce labor to save money [Read More …]

More Than 20 Dairy Partners Display Dairy Trends, Sustainable Ingredients In Real California Milk’s Street Of Dairy

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 [Read More …]

Farm Credit Awards $100,000 to Develop and Promote Northeast Agriculture