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The CentralStar Cooperative Board of Directors, comprised of cooperative member-stockowners from throughout Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, is proud to announce Gary Smith as the recipient of the 2023 Pioneer Award. Established in 1977, the Pioneer [Read More …]

Dairy Defined: Whole Milk Brings the Nutrition Children Want, and Need

Much has changed about milk consumption since 2012, the year that whole and 2 percent milk varieties were no longer allowed in federal school meal programs. Since then, the body of research supporting the benefits [Read More …]

USDA Issues WASDE Report for December – All Milk Price Estimate for 2024 Lowered to $20.25

In the USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) issued December 9, the milk production forecast for 2023 is lowered from last month due to slower expected growth in milk per cow. Production in [Read More …]

Annual Meeting Spotlights Dairy Farmer Unity

NMPF Chairman Randy Mooney commended U.S. dairy farmers for their persistence in supporting positive change for their industry at the organization’s annual meeting in Orlando held Nov. 13-15, noting that challenges are nothing new to [Read More …]

9 Ways To Fight Diabetes With Dairy

Type 2 diabetes affects nearly 34 million American adults, accounting for nearly 95% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes. As of 2018, more than 10.5% of the American population had diabetes. Total direct medical cost of [Read More …]

IDFA Recognizes Six Federal Officials for Supporting U.S. Dairy at Annual Holiday Reception

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today recognized six individuals whose leadership in food, nutrition and agricultural policymaking has helped to support the U.S. dairy industry. At the annual Celebration of Dairy event held at [Read More …]

December 2023 Evaluation Changes: What’s New?

Changes for the December 5, 2023, CDCB evaluations include updated imputation results for all breeds, new haplotype calls for early onset muscle weakness syndrome in Holsteins, and update to the haplotype calls for cholesterol deficiency [Read More …]

Revisiting Dairy And Saturated Fats: Unveiling New Frontiers In Nutritional Science

The realm of nutritional science is an ever-evolving space, full of transformative research and insights. Steadfast beliefs about the effects of saturated fats on cardiovascular health – particularly fats found in dairy foods – have [Read More …]

Nominate a Global Dairy Leader for World Dairy Expo’s 2024 Recognition Awards

Nominations for the 2024 World Dairy Expo® Recognition Awards are now being accepted through February 1, 2024. Expo is once again honoring dairy industry leaders in three different categories: Dairy Producer of the Year, Industry Person [Read More …]

Holiday Messages and Moments on the Farm From PA Dairy Farmers

Last year, we had success asking Pennsylvania dairy farm families to share some of their own messages and moments that make life on the farm so rewarding this holiday season — and all year long. [Read More …]

New Haplotype Call: HMW

December CDCB evaluations include a new haplotype call for Early Onset Muscle Weakness Syndrome. This is a genetic condition that remains under investigation by Holstein Association USA (HAUSA).Abbreviated HMW, U.S. genetic evaluations now include the reporting [Read More …]

World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates

All prices are January-December averages. 1/ Simple average of monthly prices calculated by AMS from weekly average dairy product prices for class price computations. 2/ Annual Class III and Class IV prices are the simple [Read More …]

The Idaho Milk Processors Association Announces Appointment of First-Ever Executive Director

The Idaho Milk Processors Association (IMPA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Travis Jones as its first-ever Executive Director, effective January 1, 2024. This historic appointment marks a significant milestone in IMPA’s 95-year history, [Read More …]

Decoding cultured dairy’s success

Sales in the cultured dairy foods category – covering yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream and buttermilk – are approaching $2 billion within the Dairy MAX region* in 2023 and over $14 billion nationwide. Dairy MAX’s [Read More …]

Pennsylvania 4-H’ers Excel in National Dairy Contests

A team of Pennsylvania 4-H members from Perry County — Evan Fleisher, Sadie Innerst, Julie Loy and Gavin Neff — recently earned honorable mention in the 4-H dairy quiz bowl at the North American International [Read More …]

Managed Grazing Innovation Center Provides Valuable Online Farm Training

New and prospective farm workers, as well as experienced farmers looking to expand their skills, all benefit from the online courses offered by the Managed Grazing Innovation Center. New and prospective farm workers, as well [Read More …]

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Gov. Evers Signs Bill Supporting Farmers and Sustainable Farming Practices Statewide

Gov. Evers today signed Assembly Bill 133, now Wisconsin Act 42, relating to expanding farmland preservation agreements and increasing farmland preservation tax credits. “Our farmers and our state’s agricultural industry are core to Wisconsin’s culture, [Read More …]

House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson Dismisses Shortsighted GAO Report

Following the publication of a one-sided report on the federal crop insurance program by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson issued the following statement: “The recent Government Accountability Office [Read More …]

USDA Announces Fellowship Applications to Reach Hispanic-Serving Institutions

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) is accepting applications for the 2024 USDA E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program. These fellowships introduce faculty and staff from Hispanic-Serving [Read More …]

Fresh Cheese Production Rises Unexpectedly

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending December 8, 2023 Cheese vats remain full, despite lower milk output. U.S. cheese production reached 1.19 billion pounds in October, up 0.8% from the year before. Given [Read More …]

Registration Open for Level Two of 2023-24 PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy

Training Takes Deeper Look at Comprehensive Financial Tools, Reporting Methods Dairy producers, veterinarians, nutritionists and other dairy professionals interested in taking their financial management skills to the next level are invited to participate in the 2023-24 [Read More …]

Dairy West Showcases Sustainable Dairy Farming in Upcoming COP28 Documentary Series “The Future of Food”

Dairy West is excited to announce the participation of Idaho dairy farming in the upcoming COP28 event, a significant milestone in the global discourse on climate change and sustainability. In partnership with Zinc Media Group, [Read More …]

Empowering Mid-level Managers, Cell Phone Policies and Team-Building Activities with Bridget Schilling, Schilling Farms

Empowering middle managers to be leaders, employee cell phone protocols and bringing team building to the dairies. That’s what Peggy is hitting up today on the Uplevel Dairy Podcast.Bridget Schilling from Schilling Farms in Darlington [Read More …]

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