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Deadline Approaching: IDFA’s Annual State of Women in Dairy Survey

October 27, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

IDFA is committed to contributing to a culture that facilitates advancement for women in the dairy industry. To that end, IDFA is conducting its first annual State of Women in Dairy Survey to benchmark our industry’s [Read More …]

Nutrition NOW Fall Funding: Closing Nov. 7

October 26, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

As you work to ensure all students receive the nutrition they deserve, Dairy MAX is here to support you with funding resources for new initiatives. Our Nutrition NOW Fall Grant Application is now open, but [Read More …]

‘Plug and Play Topeka’ Selects 24 Startups for Its Animal Health, Ag-Tech Accelerator Program

October 26, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Emerging companies from over 10 countries begin the three-month animal health/ag-tech startup program in Kansas’ capital city GO Topeka, the economic development group for Kansas’ capital city, recently announced that Plug and Play Topeka, a global innovation platform [Read More …]

PDPW’s Dairy Insights Summit to Address Food Waste and Market Access Challenges

October 26, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

One-day event on Nov. 28 features global market experts, perspectives While dairy farmers are focused on increasing the efficiency, quality and quantity of milk produced at the farm level, the unfortunate truth is that not [Read More …]

The Eight Questions That Will Move Your Dairy Farm Forward

October 26, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Uplevel Dairy Podcast If you want to be successful and confident in the decisions you are making in the dairy business, there is one tool Peggy Coffeen wants to share with you that will [Read More …]

Yogurt dividers make shopping the wide variety of yogurt available easy and convenient

October 26, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Yogurt dividers make shopping the wide variety of yogurt available easy and convenient. Gone are the days of frustrated shoppers moving product around looking for the yogurt they want. Now, yogurts are more organized and [Read More …]

4-H Volunteer Banquet and Award Winners – Mahoning County Extension

October 26, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Mahoning County Extension held their annual 4-H Volunteer Banquet and Awards Ceremony on the evening of Thursday, October 19th. Many 4-H volunteers and alumni were present to be recognized for all their dedication and support [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board Offers Opportunity For Student Ambassadors

October 26, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

To Share California Dairy Messages With International Audiences International Internship will select three students to represent Real California Milk in Mexico and South Korea. The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the return of its [Read More …]

USDA Publishes New Standards for Organic Livestock and Poultry Production

October 26, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Promotes More Competitive Organic Market Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today previewed the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS) final rule. This new rule establishes clear, strong and consistent standards for organic livestock and poultry production, [Read More …]

Keep yourself and your crew safe during fall manure handling!

October 26, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a highly toxic gas that can be released from the breakdown of manure in pits, tanks and storages. It is heavier than air and can settle into low spots and accumulate [Read More …]

Real California Milk Begins Holiday Season With Retail Campaign Celebrating Mornings With California Cheese And Dairy

October 26, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced today the return of its consumer promotion focused on holiday breakfast traditions made special with California dairy. The annual campaign – titled Holiday Mornings Mean More – debuted [Read More …]

Bosma, Buhrow and Travis Elected to Compeer Financial Board of Directors

October 25, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Compeer Financial, a member-owned Farm Credit cooperative serving Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin, is pleased to announce the results of its 2023 Board of Director election. Member-owners elected Rod Bosma of Rushmore, Minn.; Allyn Buhrow of Ashton, Ill.; and Tracy Travis of [Read More …]

Marketing, Branding and Labeling Consultant Grants (Dairy Value-Added)

October 25, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

This is a competitive grant. The application window will be open from September 15 to November 17, 2023. Click here to apply online. If you are a value-added dairy business looking to build your brand, develop [Read More …]

NMPF and USDEC commend new investment in export market promotion

October 25, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) praised today’s announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that it plans to devote $2.3 billion from the Commodity Credit Corporation to promoting [Read More …]

NMPF and USDEC Commend Significant New Investment in Export Market Promotion

October 25, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) praised today’s announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that it plans to devote $2.3 billion from the Commodity Credit Corporation to promoting [Read More …]

USDA Bolsters Investments in International Trade and Food Aid

October 25, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $2.3 billion to help American producers maintain and develop markets for their commodities and use U.S. commodities to bolster international [Read More …]

Marketing, Branding And Labeling Grants Open For Value-Added Dairy Businesses

October 25, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Grant Program Is Open Until November 17 The Center for Dairy Excellence has a new Marketing, Branding and Labeling Consultant Grant program open for dairy value-added operations that are looking to advance their businesses. [Read More …]

Experience California Like Never Before with PDPW

October 25, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Five-day trip for dairy producers features tours, wine-tasting, Yosemite, World Ag Expo and more The state of California features a most unique mix of geological landscapes, productive natural resources, progressive farmers and ag businesses, and [Read More …]

Orleans Poverty Hill Farms and the Neal family named Orleans County Agricultural Business of the Year

October 25, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

This year’s “Agricultural Business of the Year” is Orleans Poverty Hill Farms! “Orleans Poverty Hill Farms was established in 1956 when Franklyn and Margret Neal purchased 90 acres and began milking 16 cows. Edward joined [Read More …]

Grow-NY Summit to spotlight transformative technology

October 25, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The fifth annual Grow-NY Summit will convene food and ag startups and industry players Nov. 14-15 at the Holiday Inn Binghamton Downtown, spotlighting the innovative technologies being developed locally and their impact that spans beyond the region. [Read More …]

Organic Dairy Groups Applaud the Introduction of the O DAIRY Act

October 25, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Organic dairy farmers around the nation are facing an economic crisis caused by weather-related disasters, market consolidation, and skyrocketing energy and feed costs brought on by unstable global markets and inflation. On October 19, Senator [Read More …]

USDA Releases Assessment on Agriculture and Forestry in Carbon Markets

October 24, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

A key deliverable under the Growing Climate Solutions Act, the report identifies opportunities and needed solutions to improve farmers’ access to carbon markets Today, the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) released A General Assessment of the [Read More …]

Farm Credit Awards Efforts to Develop and Promote Northeast Agriculture

October 24, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement Program, a joint effort of Farm Credit East and CoBank, recently provided $80,000 in grant funding to 18 organizations to assist their efforts to support young and beginning farmer initiatives, [Read More …]

Real California Milk Begins Holiday Season With Retail Campaign

October 24, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Celebrating Mornings With California Cheese And Dairy Holiday Mornings Mean More Promotion Encourages Families to Enjoy Holiday Family Time with Breakfast Recipes Made with Real California Dairy Products The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced [Read More …]

Deadline Approaching: IDFA’s Annual State of Women in Dairy Survey

Nutrition NOW Fall Funding: Closing Nov. 7

‘Plug and Play Topeka’ Selects 24 Startups for Its Animal Health, Ag-Tech Accelerator Program

PDPW’s Dairy Insights Summit to Address Food Waste and Market Access Challenges

The Eight Questions That Will Move Your Dairy Farm Forward

Yogurt dividers make shopping the wide variety of yogurt available easy and convenient

4-H Volunteer Banquet and Award Winners – Mahoning County Extension

California Milk Advisory Board Offers Opportunity For Student Ambassadors

USDA Publishes New Standards for Organic Livestock and Poultry Production

Keep yourself and your crew safe during fall manure handling!

Real California Milk Begins Holiday Season With Retail Campaign Celebrating Mornings With California Cheese And Dairy

Bosma, Buhrow and Travis Elected to Compeer Financial Board of Directors

Marketing, Branding and Labeling Consultant Grants (Dairy Value-Added)

NMPF and USDEC commend new investment in export market promotion

NMPF and USDEC Commend Significant New Investment in Export Market Promotion

USDA Bolsters Investments in International Trade and Food Aid

Marketing, Branding And Labeling Grants Open For Value-Added Dairy Businesses

Experience California Like Never Before with PDPW

Orleans Poverty Hill Farms and the Neal family named Orleans County Agricultural Business of the Year

Grow-NY Summit to spotlight transformative technology

Organic Dairy Groups Applaud the Introduction of the O DAIRY Act

USDA Releases Assessment on Agriculture and Forestry in Carbon Markets

Farm Credit Awards Efforts to Develop and Promote Northeast Agriculture

Real California Milk Begins Holiday Season With Retail Campaign

Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling

Farm groups call on Australia to not sign ‘dud’ trade deal with EU

Put Your Cows First and They’ll Take Care of You

Dairy Farmer Shares How She Broke Into the Dairy Industry and Now Manages On-Farm Creamery

Webinar: Colostrum is Liquid Gold – Now let’s get the most we can out of it

Apply for Marketing, Branding and Labeling Consultant Grants by Nov. 17

What’s Your Communication Level? by John Ellsworth

Born of the Bond Series Premiere Shines Spotlight on Veterinary Care Deserts

Dairy’s Big GLP-1 Moment: 5 Risks Processors Need to Know

Summer Is Over: Use This Fall to Evaluate Summer Heat Stress