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ADC is asking legislators: Restore the previous ‘higher of’ pricing method as soon as possible. While the dairy industry awaits Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack’s decision on petitions for a national Federal Milk Marketing Order hearing, [Read More …]

USDA Under Secretary Moffitt Leads U.S. Delegation to UN Food Systems Summit Stocktaking Moment in Rome

U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt will lead the U.S. delegation to the United Nations Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment in Rome, Italy, July 24-26, accompanied by leaders [Read More …]

Dairy Council of California Awarded $250,000 Grant From Legacy Health Endowment in Support of Nutrition Security in the First 1,000 Days of Life

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 [Read More …]

Animal Agriculture Alliance updates reports covering animal rights extremist connections and tactics

Groups bring in more than $800 million in income annually; 539 attacks targeted agriculture in 2022 Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance released two reports detailing the interconnectedness of the animal rights movement, as well as [Read More …]

KDA Photo Contest Now Accepting Entries

The beauty of Kansas agriculture has been celebrated throughout the state’s ag industry, and we encourage photographers to capture that beauty and share it with others through the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s annual photo contest. [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, Wis. [Read More …]

The Holstein Foundation Contests Provide Opportunities for Growth and Fun at the National Junior Holstein Convention

Young dairy enthusiasts from across the country recently put their dairy knowledge to the test during the Holstein Foundation’s national youth competitions. The contests were held in Lexington, Kentucky as part of the 2023 National [Read More …]

New Ag One president connects industry to students

It takes keen insight and critical thinking to understand the vast Central Valley agricultural ecosystem. Roger Isom, an electrical engineering alumnus from Fresno State, has interlinked it with the government, labor force and education over [Read More …]

DATCP Accepting Applications for Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants through September 15

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2024 Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants through September 15, 2023. These grants are awarded to producer-led groups to help support and advance [Read More …]

Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP)

The Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) was created to assist certified organic dairy producers facing a unique set of challenges in recent years, including higher costs attributed to the pandemic and drought conditions across [Read More …]

Precision technology, machine learning lead to early diagnosis of calf pneumonia

Wearable sensors, automatic feeders yield clues about onset of bovine respiratory disease Monitoring dairy calves with precision technologies based on the “internet of things,” or IoT, leads to the earlier diagnosis of calf-killing bovine respiratory [Read More …]

Ashlie Johnson Discusses Employee Benefits

Ashlie Johnson with with Brooke Human Resource Solutions talks about dairy employer requirements for employee benefits. Ashlie is an accomplished HR Manager and Consultant with Brooke Human Resource Solutions. She has over 20 years of [Read More …]

Visit Suny Morrisville’s Dairy Operation During Open Farm Day

SUNY Morrisville’s Arnold R. Fisher Dairy Complex is among farms throughout Madison County that will open its doors and showcase its facility to the public during Open Farm Day on Saturday, July 29. Open Farm [Read More …]

USDEC executive recognized for global contributions to cheese industry

Angélique Hollister’s honor from the Guilde Internationale des Fromagers bolsters the growing awareness and reputation of U.S. cheeses worldwide. Angélique Hollister, Senior Vice President of Global Cheese Marketing at USDEC, has been honored by the Guilde [Read More …]

National FFA Names 2023 Star Finalists

The National FFA Organization has announced the 16 finalists for its 2023 top achievement awards: American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience. The American Star [Read More …]

Holstein Foundation Contests Provide Opportunities for Growth and Fun at the National Junior Holstein Convention

Young dairy enthusiasts from across the country recently put their dairy knowledge to the test during the Holstein Foundation’s national youth competitions. The contests were held in Lexington, Kentucky as part of the 2023 National [Read More …]

National School Nutrition Conference Spotlights School Meals and Dairy

July 20, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

ADA North East President and Chair of National Dairy Council (NDC) Audrey Donahoe joined our staff and National Dairy Council at the School Nutrition Association Annual Conference, to learn about child nutrition trends and program [Read More …]

Mark your Calendar for 2023 ACE Twilight Meetings on Four Wisconsin Dairies

July 20, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Local elected officials, legislators, public invited to tour family farms for tours, ice creamand conversations about shared resources As agriculture is increasingly integrated into the everyday lives of the American public, it’s imperative that rural [Read More …]

Virtual Live Webinar: Farm Sense

July 20, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Thursdays October 19-November 9, 2023 Join us for Farm Sense to learn about the financial statements involved in running a farm business. Farm Sense is a four-session workshop that teaches farmers how to understand financial statements [Read More …]

Wisconsin-River Falls Students Win Checkoff’s New Product Competition

A University of Wisconsin-River Falls team took first place in the Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) New Product Competition with an innovation that contains 89 percent dairy ingredients and meet’s the contest’s guidelines of offering a [Read More …]

Assessing forage crop damage from recent weather events

Corn silage is reaching an important stage in is growth which has coincided with excess stress from weather events in many areas. It is an important time to get out and assess your fields. Document the timing [Read More …]

Dr. Hayley Springer to Discuss Biosecurity on Dairy Operations During July 26 Webinar

The Free Webinar Will Be Held on July 26 at 12 p.m. and Provide Dairy Market Updates The Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting a special edition of its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on [Read More …]

Funding for Northeast Agricultural Producers

Farm Credit East Releases Report on Grants and Incentives There are a number of grants and incentives available for Northeast agriculture businesses but learning about their availability and navigating the application can be a challenge. [Read More …]

Dr. Hayley Springer to Discuss Biosecurity on Dairy Operations During July 26 Webinar

The Free Webinar Will Be Held on July 26 at 12 p.m. and Provide Dairy Market Updates The Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting a special edition of its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on [Read More …]

Asset Management Tips, 2023 Corn Outlook, Market Update

Timely dairy management topics brought to you by four leading experts On tap this week at The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) are discussions with experts across the dairy and ag sectors. Tuesday, [Read More …]

Anti-Monopoly Groups Issue Report Card Urging Biden Administration to Complete Food System Competition by End of Term

Read the Report Card & Attend the Live Event Today, Farm Action and Open Markets Institute released their second annual report card grading the Biden administration’s progress towards a July 2021 executive order, which directed multiple federal agencies to revive [Read More …]

Farm Action Fund Statement on Checkoff Congressional Resolution