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Having fled economic and political chaos in Venezuela, Luisana Silva now loads carpets for a South Carolina rug company. She earns enough to pay rent, buy groceries, gas up her car — and send money [Read More …]

How AI is Revolutionizing Dairy

AI is on the cutting edge of new and growing technology that can be leveraged to enhance production, supply chain efficiency, and product sales. How are dairy companies adapting to incorporate this tool into their [Read More …]

SupplyOne to Present Packaging Process and Products at the 2024 Cheese Expo

Cheese Companies Can Improve Packaging With SupplyOne Processes and Products SupplyOne, Inc., the largest independent supplier of custom corrugated and other value-added packaging products, equipment, and services in the U.S., will exhibit its leading products [Read More …]

Latest Strategies for HPAI Defense and Workforce Safety

Apr 17, 2024 04:00pm EST Join the National Milk Producers Federation and the National Dairy FARM Program for a webinar providing the latest information on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle. The session [Read More …]

Coyne, Vander Poel and Waymire assume new roles at Select Sires Inc. and World Wide Sires, Ltd.

To accommodate the need for advanced genetic support and training to reflect Select Sires Inc.’s and World Wide Sires’ global influence, Brian Coyne, Amber Vander Poel and Ashley Waymire will assume new or expanded roles. [Read More …]

PA Announces Milk Movement Permit Requirements & Biosecurity Requirements

In this update on HPAI affecting dairy cattle, read the following important updates: 1) Notice provided by PA Dept. of Agriculture outlining milk movement permit requirements. 2) Resources and assistance for developing your everyday/enhanced biosecurity [Read More …]

DCHA adds Spanish sessions, interpretation to conference program

The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) broadened its reach during the 2024 DCHA Annual Conference and Trade Show, held April 9-11, in Westminster, Colo., by offering two Spanish sessions and providing simultaneous interpretation (English [Read More …]

New Technologies, Products Take Center Stage for Innovation Week with Nexus

Some of the newest and most innovative ideas in the dairy industry will be featured on next week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP). Three companies that presented on the Nexus® [Read More …]

Mud, Forages, and Livestock Health

Mud can be a common occurrence throughout the year for livestock producers which can cause many health issues including those related to consuming mud-contaminated forages. Spring is synonymous with mud in Pennsylvania, but realistically, it [Read More …]

Termination Options for Cover Crops and Winter Cereal Forages

Best management practices for terminating winter cereal forages and cover crops with pre-plant burndown programs. As planting season approaches, here are a few best management practices for starting clean in fields with winter cereals that [Read More …]

HPAI Update and NMPF Webinar

To date, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in 26 herds across 8 states. A complete list of confirmed cases of HPAI in livestock can be found at [Read More …]

Latest Strategies for HPAI Defense and Workforce Safety

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 4:00 – 5:00 PM EDT Join the National Milk Producers Federation and the National Dairy FARM Program for a webinar providing the latest information on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) [Read More …]

Butter Makes a Historic Move in Dairy Markets

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending April 12, 2024 The dairy markets got off to a strong start this week, led by a historic move in butter. CME spot butter traded thrice at [Read More …]

DHIA

Evonik showcases amino acids portfolio at China Feed Industry Expo 2024

Evonik will highlight the supply security and sustainability benefits of its amino acids portfolio and present its latest products and solutions in animal nutrition at China Feed Industry Expo 2024. The company will also introduce [Read More …]

Broad CRV Fleckvieh range offers top-quality bulls for every breeding goal

All Fleckvieh breeders have their own personal requirements. CRV’s Fleckvieh program offers a broad range of bulls that will always meet ones breeding goal, whether that is on kilos milk, on increasing fat and protein [Read More …]

USDA Confirms HPAI Cases in Dairy Herds in NC and SD

Pasteurized Milk and Dairy Remain Safe for Consumers The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) (H5N1) virus in two additional dairy herds in North Carolina and South Dakota. The USDA [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Eric Dorr of Stillwater Animal Technologies on all thing silage – process, problems, and saving money

This is a 2-part podcast. In Part 1 of this DairyVoice podcast, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films interviews Eric Dorr of Stillwater Animal Technologies on problems and solutions with your silage. This podcast [Read More …]

Fermented Dairy Products: Here’s Why They’re Good For You

With so much information available on what you should and should not eat, finding the facts can be overwhelming and sometimes contradictory. One thing we know for sure — and THE RESEARCH backs it up — is [Read More …]

EPA Water Regulations Unfairly Target Rural America

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the Environmental Protection Agency’s final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation, which sets maximum contaminant levels at 4 parts per trillion for PFOA and PFOS and [Read More …]

Bird flu pushes US dairy farmers to ban visitors, chop trees

Dairy farmers in the United States are raising their defenses to try to contain the spread of bird flu: banning visitors, cutting down trees to discourage wild birds from landing, and disinfecting vehicles coming onto [Read More …]

Indiana Virtual Farm Tour

Every day is Earth Day on the dairy farm! Join us as we celebrate how dairy farmers care for their cows, land, and water Friday, April 19 at 10:00am EST Abbie Herr loves spending time [Read More …]

There’s Still Time to Sign Up for Animal Care Workshops

Happening In Clinton and Berks Counties on April 16 & 23 There’s still time to sign up for two free animal care workshops happening this April! The workshops are happening on the following dates in Clinton and [Read More …]

Upcoming Courses on HACCP, Buttermaking, Dairy Ingredients, and more

The Center for Dairy Research is here to help with all aspects of dairy processing training.CDR’s experts lead short courses and trainings on cheese, dairy ingredients, processing, safety & quality and more. Here is a [Read More …]

UDIM Celebrated Partnerships at 2024 Annual Meeting

Dairy promotion partnerships were in the spotlight at the recent United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) Annual Meeting, illustrating how these important relationships help extend the story of dairy. Check out this highlight video for [Read More …]

Update: HPAI in Dairy Cattle

As of Monday, April 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy herds in Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio and Texas. The confirmations were made via milk [Read More …]

Changes to the WIC Program – Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children