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CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in the upper Midwest, will host seven interns, this year, in their genetics, laboratory, and research and development business units. Five students will join the genetics and artificial-insemination [Read More …]

PDP Business Conference Provides Previews and Insights to Latest Dairy Industry Research

Renowned Researchers Present at Conference Sessions, Preview Stage Dairy producers have the opportunity to hear firsthand from some of the country’s leading dairy researchers about the work that could impact their industry and farms in [Read More …]

Farm Credit Mid-America Returning $255 Million in Net Earnings

Farm Credit Mid-America will return $255 million in net earnings to eligible customer-owners during National Ag Week, beginning March 17. The farmer-owned and led cooperative has returned more than $1.25 billion in earnings to eligible [Read More …]

Milk’s Lead Rises As Plant-Based Beverages Sink

The final numbers are in, and they confirm what we’ve anticipated all year. In 2023, consumers emphatically turned away from plant-based beverages at an accelerating rate that caused the category to lose market share to [Read More …]

I-29 Moo University to present “Impact of Starter Starch Content on Pre-weaning Performance of Beef

The I-29 Moo University 2024 Dairy Webinar Series continues Tuesday, March 5 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. CDT. The webinar will feature a discussion on the impact of starter starch content on pre-weaning performance [Read More …]

FMMO’s Next Steps Begin

Now that the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) hearing has concluded, USDA is reviewing more than 12,000 pages of testimony as it formulates its plan for FMMO modernization. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) is [Read More …]

Sustainability in the Dairy Supply Chain

Thursday | February 22 | 2:00 pm MST / 4:00 pm EST | Online Webinar In partnership with the ACS Climate Impact Task Force, we are excited to welcome ACS committee member Nathan Aldridge, CCP®, [Read More …]

DATCP Recruiting Students for Next Agriculture Youth Council

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for the next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. High school students who will be seniors during the 2024 – 2025 school year should [Read More …]

House Agriculture Committee Hearing Reveals Farm Bill Fault Lines; Doud Meets with Thompson

The House Agriculture Committee heard testimony on Wednesday from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack about a range of issues, mostly concerning how farmers are faring and what policies could help them the most. While the hearing [Read More …]

New Planet-Smart Feeds Coming Soon to California Dairies

Farmers and tech companies turn sprouted grains and aquatic plants into environmental solutions. Animal nutrition is a major driver in dairy sustainability and a key factor in how California dairies have already significantly reduced their [Read More …]

Uplevel Dairy Young Leaders featuring Emily Shaw Schaapman, Dairy Girl Fitness

Peggy’s featured Young Leader today is Emily Shaw Schaapmann, also known as the Dairy Girl Fitness, shares the career journey that led her to starting her own business. Describing her initial struggles finding her place in [Read More …]

Local Communities Support Future Agriculture Leaders Through Zoetis Industry Support Program

The annual program is committed to helping FFA chapters nationwide Veterinarians and animal health distributors continue to show support to the next generation of agriculture through the Zoetis Industry Support Program. From Feb. 1 through [Read More …]

Young Dairy Professionals Recognized With Scholarships at Dairy Summit

The Scholarships Allowed 32 Young Dairy Professionals to Network and Expand Their Skills A group of 32 young dairy professionals recently received scholarships to attend the 2024 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit on February 6-8 in Lancaster, [Read More …]

Dairy cows fed botanicals-supplemented diets use energy more efficiently

Cattle consuming feed with chili pepper extract, clove oil belch less methane Supplementing the feed of high-producing dairy cows with the botanical extract capsicum oleoresin, obtained from chili peppers, or a combination of that extract [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Exports Fall Back from Record Highs in 2023, Underscoring Need for New Market Access

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement today on the U.S. agricultural export data for calendar year 2023 released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. [Read More …]

NCFC Honors Bryant, Knock as Outstanding Co-op Leaders

The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) today announced the organization’s two awards that recognize outstanding leadership of and contributions to the farmer co-op community. Jay Bryant, president & CEO of Maryland & Virginia Milk [Read More …]

Water Rights Annual Water Use Reports Due Now

If you have a water right and haven’t submitted your annual water use report, it isn’t too late! Your reporting gives the state a more accurate picture of water use, and that data is an [Read More …]

Geopolitical Analysis, Risk Management and Seasonal Calf Care Topics

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 interactive discussions on critical topics for your dairy herd [Read More …]

Dairy Producers and Farm Employees Invited to Animal Care Workshops

The Free Workshops Will Be Held on Four Dairy Farms Across the State This April Dairy producers and their employees are invited to one of four animal care workshops that are being held on dairy [Read More …]

Early Onset Muscle Weakness Syndrome Officially Recognized as Undesirable Genetic Condition by HAUSA

Holstein Association USA (HAUSA) has declared Early Onset Muscle Weakness Syndrome (MW) as an officially recognized genetic condition, beginning in February 2024. This decision is supported by the HAUSA Board of Directors, Genetic Advancement Committee, staff, [Read More …]

EmGenisys Announces EmVisionTM Enrollment for Cattle Producers

Technology analyzes viability and health of embryos EmGenisys, Inc., an animal health company improving success rates of embryo transfer (ET) and in vitro fertilization (IVF) for cattle producers, announces open enrollment for EmVisionTM . EmVisionTM analyzes the viability and health [Read More …]

Dairy Council of California Awards over $45,000 in Let’s Eat Healthy Community Grants

Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, has awarded over $45,000 in community grants to assist California schools and community-based organizations with innovative and sustainable solutions to foster healthy eating and [Read More …]

Oral Microbiome and Nutrition Webinar