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The University of Minnesota placed 1st overall in the collegiate dairy cattle judging contest hosted November 5 by the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE), Louisville, KY. The margin of victory was a whopping [Read More …]

Dairy + Tech: What’s Working Today, What’s Not and What Will Work Tomorrow

As technology continues to grow and evolve, our dairy industry is faced with the decision to adapt & adopt – or risk missing out on potential opportunity. However, not all technology is created equal and [Read More …]

Terrain™ Launches with Powerhouse of Ag Economists and Market Analysts

American AgCredit, Farm Credit Services of America, and Frontier Farm Credit partner to expand educational offerings to their customers Terrain, a new source of agricultural industry analysis for U.S. farmers and ranchers, launches today, [Read More …]

Kansans Participate in USDA Trade Mission to East Africa

Kansans representing the Kansas Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Soybean Export Council participated in a U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service trade mission to Kenya and Tanzania on October 30–November 4, 2022. Deputy [Read More …]

Season 2 of Cow-Side Conversations Podcast

With 7,100+ downloads to date, our Cow-Side Conversations podcast has remained true to its original mission: helping dairy farmers learn from other farmers.As we wrap up Season 2, Jayne Sebright, host of the podcast, sat down with Emily Barge, [Read More …]

UC Davis, Barnstorm Foundry to identify new markets for food tech

Aim to discover new markets for novel food ingredients and products that are nutritious, sustainable and accessible The Graduate School of Management at the University of California, Davis, and the UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health will [Read More …]

Volunteers & sponsors needed for Calving Corner at 2023 Farm Show

The Dairy Cow Birthing Center offers educational insight for families Individuals who have experience working in the Pennsylvania dairy industry are invited to volunteer at the Calving Corner during the 2023 Pennsylvania Farm Show from [Read More …]

Limiting antibiotics for cows may create a new dairy market

Conventional farmers could tap a potentially large market for this type of milk if they can find the right price point Consumers would be willing to buy milk from cows only treated with antibiotics when [Read More …]

CDFA accepting pre-proposals for 2023 FREP grant cycle

CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is now accepting pre-proposals for the 2023 cycle of the FREP Grant Program. If a pre-proposal is selected to advance in the evaluation process, a full proposal [Read More …]

TFI: Fertilizer comes off the rails in one week without Congressional action

The Fertilizer Institute urges Congress to act to avert a potential rail strike In a letter to Congressional leadership, The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today again urged Congress to act to avert a potential rail strike [Read More …]

DATCP Accepting Nominations for Produce Safety Advisory Council Seats

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is now accepting nominations for the Produce Safety Advisory Council (PSAC). Two seats are available: one for a representative of a nonprofit education institution, [Read More …]

PDPW Dairy Insights Summit: Tough Issues Call for Informed Decisions

Nov. 29 program to address geopolitics, water, food security and safety, more Top experts with experience in some of the most pressing challenges facing the future of dairy and food production will share their insights with industry [Read More …]

Operational Excellence and Supply Chain Resilience During Times of Business Volatility

December 8, 2022 | 2:00 p.m. Eastern A confluence of crises and disruptions has impacted companies across all industries along the full value chain, from shifts in demand, variability on supply, tightening of logistics markets, [Read More …]

Inflation, Recession and the Farmer

During a meeting this week (Nov. 1-2), the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve Bank (often called “the Fed”) once again raised the rate at which the Fed lends to other banks, this [Read More …]

Don’t Forget to Nominate Someone for the PA Dairy Industry Awards

Do you know a Pennsylvania dairy producer or industry professional who excels in leadership, service, or innovation? You have until November 18 to nominate them for the 2023 PA Dairy Industry Awards! The nomination form should [Read More …]

Embracing Change Brings Dairy’s Bright Future

This year is finally starting to feel like the new normal has arrived. The masks are fewer, offices are more full, consumers have returned to restaurants, and kids are back in schools. But in reality, [Read More …]

Award-winning CentralStar employees honored in recent ceremony

CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in the upper Midwest, hosted their annual CentralStar Team Member Awards Program on Oct. 23, 2022. The event recognizes and honors employee team members who’ve gone above and [Read More …]

Limiting antibiotics for cows may create a new dairy market

Conventional farmers could tap a potentially large market for this type of milk if they can find the right price point Consumers would be willing to buy milk from cows only treated with antibiotics when [Read More …]

2022 Real California Milk Excelerator: Open Innovation selects 4 winners

The four cohort winners will each receive $50,000 in resources and funding to scale their products in California Startups dosa by DOSA, Pariva, Tres Lecheria and Wheyward Spirit claimed victory last night at the 2022 Real California Milk [Read More …]

US farmers & ranchers reel as Russia/Ukraine war causes gas shortages

As we prepare for the coming winter, many landowners may be concerned about the state of the land industry as it relates to their investments and properties. However, this is understandable given the many [Read More …]

Diesel Prices Soar, Farmers Feel the Pain

On Oct. 31, the average U.S. on-highway price of diesel was $5.32 per gallon. This is 49 cents per gallon below the June 20 peak, but still a whopping $1.59 above the same time [Read More …]

CDFA seeking public comments on the 2023 DRAFT Request for Applications for the California Underserved and Small Producer Grant Program (CUSP)

CDFA seeking public comments on the 2023 DRAFT Request for Applications for the California Underserved and Small Producer Grant Program (CUSP) CDFA’s Farm Equity Office is seeking public input on the draft Request for Applications [Read More …]

Still time to apply for Dairy’s Foundation Grants

Dec. 1 is deadline for grants awarded in amounts up to $5,000 Time remains to submit applications for grants that will fund programs for dairy producers, students and consumers. Professional Dairy Producers Foundation, also known [Read More …]

Staying Healthy, Footbath Research and Market Update

This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal™ from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will take a look at news and research to help keep people, animals and the bottom line healthy on dairy farms of all [Read More …]

Cooperative Ventures Announces First Investment in Ag Startup

Investment in Sabanto designed to help drive turn-key autonomy solutions for farmers and ag retailers while improving sustainability Cooperative Ventures, a venture capital fund formed by North America’s leading agricultural cooperatives, today announced its [Read More …]

Brands dosa by DOSA, Pariva, Tres Lecheria and Wheyward Spirit Win $50,000 Each

Opportunity to Compete for $100,000 in Additional Support in 4th Competition fromCalifornia Milk Advisory Board and VentureFuel Startups dosa by DOSA, Pariva, Tres Lecheria and Wheyward Spirit claimed victory last night at the 2022 Real [Read More …]

Rogue Creamery President David Gremmels Inducted to College of Agricultural Sciences Hall of Fame at Oregon State University

The award recognizes those who have had an enduring impact on the welfare of Oregon’s agriculture and natural resources industries and communities Rogue Creamery, maker of award-winning blue cheese in Southern Oregon’s Rogue Valley, is [Read More …]

Fuel Up to Play 60’s Hometown Grant Awarded to Berryessa Union School District

The San Francisco 49ers and Dairy Council of California continued their rich histories of supporting local communities on October 27th by presenting Berryessa Union School District with a $10,000 Fuel Up to Play 60 Hometown [Read More …]

Prairie Farms Clinches Big Wins at NMPF Cheese and Yogurt Contest