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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

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 …]

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