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The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today announced the recipients of its 2023 National Dairy Leadership Scholarship awards, recognizing outstanding graduate students pursuing research of interest to the U.S. dairy industry. The awards, funded by [Read More …]

AMPI spotlights Minnesota milk hauling family

Like farming, milk hauling is often a multi-generational business. For the Kalina family, it all began when Jim Kalina started hauling milk for some neighbors in the early 1950’s. He liked it. So when he [Read More …]

NMPF and USDEC form alliance with Italian Dairy Association to promote priorities internationally

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), and Italian Dairy Association (Assolatte) signed an agreement today that increases collaboration between the three groups as they promote the nutritional benefits of dairy products and [Read More …]

August 1 Is Deadline for All American Junior Show Eligibility

Attention all Junior members and parents. A reminder that Tuesday, August 1 is the deadline to have your Registered Jerseys transferred to be eligible to show at the All American Junior Jersey Show. Here are [Read More …]

National Institute for Animal Agriculture Provides mRNA Resources to the Animal Agriculture Industry

July 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) hosted a webinar on July 21 with industry professionals and stakeholders to provide resources communicating about the use of mRNA technology in animal agriculture. Misinformation has been shared [Read More …]

USDA Sets Hearing on Proposed Amendments to the Pricing Provisions of all Eleven Federal Milk Marketing Orders

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will hold a public hearing beginning Wednesday, August 23, 2023, to consider proposals seeking to amend the uniform pricing formulas applicable in all 11 Federal milk marketing orders (FMMOs). [Read More …]

Coming Thursday: Admission Tickets and Parking Go On Sale for The 2023 Great New York State Fair

This Year Introduces a Frequent Fairgoer Option for Regular Fair Attendees Centro’s Park-N-Ride Direct Shuttles from Downtown Transit Hub & Destiny USA to Return to The Fair Wade Shows Midway Tickets On Sale Now, Flash [Read More …]

Congress has until September 30th to pass a new Farm Bill.

Farmers Union is doing all we can to make sure that bill includes smart policies and programs for rural America. Wisconsin Farmers Union submitted the following comments to the US House Agriculture Committee to guide [Read More …]

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Animal agriculture organizations partner to communicate science and combat misinformation

Animal Agriculture Alliance and National Institute for Animal Agriculture announce working partnership Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance (Alliance) and National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) announced a working partnership between the two organizations to maximize [Read More …]

Real Milk Remains the Best Deal in the Sports Beverage World

Everywhere you look, there seems to be a new sports beverage hitting the market. Many are made popular by savvy marketing strategies leveraging the power of social media to engage with pre-teens and teens. While [Read More …]

2023 Ohio State Fair Butter Cow Display

The 2023 butter cow display at the Ohio State Fair celebrates Ohio’s rich history of innovation and honors several notable Ohio inventors and their groundbreaking inventions that improved lives around the world. Along with the [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers’ Commitment to Sustainable Farming

Josh Brubaker always knew he wanted to be a dairy farmer. Growing up on a farm has allowed him to appreciate the work that goes into producing a glass of nutritious milk, he says. “It has [Read More …]

National Jersey Leadership Named At Annual Meetings

Officers and directors of the USJersey organizations were elected during the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) held on June 23 and 24, 2023 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Announces $250,000 in Flood Relief for Northeast Producers

Following devastating flooding in Vermont and other parts of the Northeast, Farm Credit East has announced its Farm Credit East Cares Community Fund will make available up to $250,000 in flood relief to impacted Northeast [Read More …]

Registration Open for Indiana Farm Bureau’s Annual Drainage School

Registration is now open for Indiana Farm Bureau’s annual Drainage School, which promotes an understanding of the laws and regulations impacting drainage decisions in Indiana. The workshop will be presented both virtually and in person [Read More …]

Four facilities management tips to help minimize the impact of flies on cattle

Fly season is upon us and as a cattle producer, it can seem like it will never end. These external pests are not only a nuisance, but they can also negatively impact the productivity and [Read More …]

The numbers don’t lie – plant-based beverages losing market share to milk

Attention to everyone who values accuracy over propaganda: The next time you read a news article that states “milk is losing market share to plant-based alternatives,” please send the reporter, the editor, anyone who will [Read More …]

12 Students Receive Annual Scholarships to Support Future Careers in Dairy

PA College Students Were Awarded Student Leader Scholarships Twelve undergraduate students were recently recognized with Student Leader Scholarships, an award intended to encourage and empower the next generation of dairy producers. Supported by the Dairy [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds U.S. Government Action at Dispute Hearings to Resolve Canadian TRQ Administration Issues

The governments of the United States and Canada yesterday concluded an oral hearing on the dispute between the two countries related to Canada’s unwillingness to administer dairy tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) in compliance with the country’s [Read More …]

Hromyak Hired as Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation Director

John Hromyak John Hromyak has been hired by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau as its Foundation Director. Hromyak will be responsible for strategizing, overseeing and managing the operations of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation. “I’m excited [Read More …]

USDA Extends Deadline for Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Until August 11

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline for the new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) to August 11, 2023. This extension gives Missouri organic dairy producers more than two additional weeks [Read More …]

Proper Care for Non-ambulatory Dairy Animals

Producers are encouraged to have a written protocol for non-ambulatory animals and treat them as a medical emergency. Dairy animals are at greater risk of becoming non-ambulatory around the transition period before and after calving. [Read More …]

Free Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tags

The USDA is providing a limited number of official 840 RFID tags to each state for distribution. Once the Ohio tag allotment is depleted, no additional tags will be provided to the state. Only Ohio [Read More …]

Indiana Farm Bureau Celebrates the Importance of Agriculture at the 2023 Indiana State Fair

INFB’s popular events and youth sponsorships to be held in brand new facility Indiana Farm Bureau will host educational events and sponsorships once again at the 2023 Indiana State Fair. The state’s largest general farm [Read More …]

USDA Announces FMMO Hearing

USDA today announced that it will indeed conduct a hearing on various proposals to amend Federal Milk Marketing Orders. The hearing will begin on August 23, 2023 in Carmel, Indiana. The hearing will cover 22 [Read More …]

USDA Data Reveals Shifts in Food Purchasing Behavior

A lot happens between when a crop is harvested or a cow is milked and when a consumer sits down for breakfast. Generational trends influence how and where people enjoy eating and the convenience of [Read More …]

NMPF statement on USDA Federal Order announcement

Dairy farmers nationwide are grateful that USDA is moving forward by including the full scope of NMPF’s proposal to guide the dairy industry forward as it modernizes the Federal Milk Marketing Order system. This recognition [Read More …]

Dairy Council Awarded Grant From Legacy Health

To support its efforts to improve nutrition security during the earliest stages of life, Dairy Council of California is thrilled to partner with Community Health Centers of America on a $250,000 grant awarded by the Legacy Health [Read More …]

USDA Extends Deadline for Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Until August 11

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline for the new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) to August 11, 2023. This extension gives Missouri organic dairy producers more than two additional weeks [Read More …]

Elanco Releases 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, Demonstrating Sustainability Progress in Internal Operations and Customer Collaborations