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According to Survey WIC Participants Say USDA’s Proposed Cuts to WIC Benefits Will Make Life Harder and Costlier On the heels of a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposal to cut WIC benefits for milk and [Read More …]

USDA Developing New Tools to Identify COVID Virus in Wild and Domestic Animals

U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists are developing new tests and tools to identify and track the COVID virus and its variants in wild and domestic animals. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is [Read More …]

NMPF lauds bipartisan ag climate measures in appropriations package

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today commended Congress for including the Growing Climate Solutions Act and the SUSTAINS Act in its final fiscal year 2023 budget package. These measures will help dairy farmers seek [Read More …]

January 2023 Dairy Days

Will include NNYADP calf probiotic and farm & food waste co-digestion project updates The 2023 Dairy Days programming on January 17 in Watertown and January 18 in Lowville will include Northern New York Agricultural Development [Read More …]

Northeast Dairy Producers Association statement on the CLCPA scoping plan

Statement from Northeast Dairy Producers Association Chair John Dickinson on the approved CLCPA scoping plan “Family dairy farms across New York have worked for generations to preserve our natural resources by implementing science-based research and [Read More …]

Unearth the potential of carbon for dairy

Make plans to attend Jan. 31 PDPW Carbon Conference Opportunities for dairy farmers to participate in the carbon marketplace are growing rapidly; so are the questions about which program is the right fit for each [Read More …]

2022 Census of Agriculture underway, USDA mails forms to nation’s producers

The data inform decisions about policy, programs, rural development, research, and more Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) mailed the 2022 Census of Agriculture paper questionnaires to all known agriculture producers across the [Read More …]

Your checklist to selective dry cow therapy success

As the industry continues to advance, it may not make sense for all producers to continue using blanket dry cow therapy “We’ve come a long way in the past 50 years,” said Linda Tikofsky, [Read More …]

Discounts Available for Dairy Producers From Any State to Attend PA Dairy Summit

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Happening on February 8-9 in State College, the Pennsylvania Dairy Summit is ideal for dairy farmers in all types of production. To ensure you have opportunities to find FUSION and network with as many of your peers [Read More …]

Mayo Collaboration, Social Media Strategies Top ’22 Checkoff Highlights

A collaboration with the Mayo Clinic, adding more cheese to chicken sandwiches and sparking a virtual butter board craze are among the highlights that solidified the dairy checkoff’s mission of growing sales and trust in [Read More …]

ESG Learning Series: Session #6: Governance Aspects of ESG

Join IDFA in collaboration with PwC on Thursday, January 12th, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Eastern for the final session in our ESG Learning Series delivered by Amanda Kish, PwC ESG Partner and Zarin Mitchell, PwC ESG [Read More …]

IDFA Commends Biden Administration for Seeking Third Set of Consultations with Canada Over USMCA Dairy TRQs

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) reacted positively to the announcement by the Office of the U.S Trade Representative that the Biden Administration will seek a third round of consultations with Canada over its dairy [Read More …]

Begin the New Year with a New Focus on Dairy Finances

Limited spots available for Levels 2 and 3 of 2022-23 PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy® Dairy farmers, veterinarians, nutritionists and other agribusiness professionals can start the new year with an elevated level of understanding about [Read More …]

Central Plains Dairy Expo kicks off with Sara Evans concert

The award-winning country singer possesses five No. 1 singles The popular Central Plains Dairy Expo (CPDE) country music concert is back for the 2023 Expo. Sara Evans headlines the concert on March 28, at the Denny [Read More …]

USDA Invests $9.5M to Develop New Bioproducts from Agricultural Commodities

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of $9.5 million to support the scale-up of sustainable bioproduct manufacturing in the United States. Three successful projects are funded through USDA’s National Institute of [Read More …]

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A pathway to significant dairy methane reduction

California’s incentive-based dairy methane reduction efforts should, by 2030, achieve the full 40% reduction goal The California Dairy Research Foundation (CDRF) and University of California, Davis CLEAR Center today announced the release of a new analysis [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA seeks nominations for 2023 annual awards

Include the 2023 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder, Elite Breeder, and Distinguished Leadership awards Nominations are open for Holstein Association USA’s annual awards. These include the 2023 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder, Elite Breeder, and Distinguished Leadership [Read More …]

December ‘Protecting Your Profits’ recording now available

Recording of the monthly Discussion will be available, December 22 The Center for Dairy Excellence will publish a recording of its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Thursday, December 22. Led by Zach Myers, Risk [Read More …]

NY Farm Bureau statement on Climate Action Council plan

“We have long believed that agriculture is part of the solution to mitigate climate change” “New York Farm Bureau is reviewing the Climate Action Council’s plan to meet lofty goals for zero emissions in the [Read More …]

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USDA Appoints Klinkner to National Dairy Promotion and Research Board

Wisconsin Farmer to Represent State Peers at National Level Gail G. Klinkner, a Liberty Pole, Wis., dairy farmer, is newly appointed to serve on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Dairy Promotion and Research Board [Read More …]

Las Vegas Chef Crowned Champion in Inaugural Global Cuisine Competition Using Italian-Style Cheeses From California

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the winners of the inaugural Global Flavors Culinary Competition, a foodservice event that celebrates the broad application of Real California cheese and dairy products in global cuisines. [Read More …]

Kraft Family Dairies: Farmer Focus

Everyone at Quail Ridge Dairy and Badger Creek Farm—Chris and Mary Kraft’s dairies in Fort Morgan, Colorado—is in constant motion. For Chris and Mary, that’s creating efficiencies and embracing technology and sustainability measures for their [Read More …]

Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship Program reports on continuing efforts

CDFA’s Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship (AUS) program has released its fourth Annual Report. The AUS program is a comprehensive antibiotic stewardship and monitoring program, established to fulfill the mandates of California law, Livestock: Use of Antimicrobial [Read More …]

Life-saving training for young farm workers

Gearing Up for Safety curriculum online and free to download Young farm workers are more susceptible to harm, says Roger Tormoehlen, a professor of agricultural and biological engineering at Purdue University. For over two decades, [Read More …]

Holiday Dairy Trends, Winter Stress on Calves, and Market Update

Episodes offer practical information for dairy farmers on timely topics With winter weather and the holiday season in full swing, next week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will prepare dairy [Read More …]

Dairy Council of California Appoints Amy DeLisio as New CEO

Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, announced today that Amy DeLisio will be the organization’s new CEO. DeLisio succeeds Tammy Anderson-Wise. After 25 years of service to Dairy Council of [Read More …]

Anaerobic digesters are ‘the wave of the future,’ says MSU researcher