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If you missed today’s webinar with Jayne Sebright and Beverly Hampton Phifer, the recording is now available. Jayne reviewed the latest data and updates about the milk marketplace and welcomed Beverly Hampton Phifer, Director of Animal [Read More …]

5 Fun Facts about the Butter Cow Display

In the heat of the summer, one of Ohio’s coolest traditions takes shape year after year. In the early 1900s, butter sculpting contests were held at the Ohio State Fair and sponsored by The Ohio [Read More …]

Miner Institute to host Open House August 6!

Event will showcase modern agriculture, offer plenty of fun for families Come learn about the research, education, and demonstration programs at Miner Institute at our Open House on Saturday, Aug. 6 from noon to 4 [Read More …]

Dairy farmers to Congress: Risk management programs critical

Dairy farmer voices critical to crafting federal farm programs that serve the nation On July 25, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) commended farmers from member cooperatives who are speaking up for dairy’s needs at [Read More …]

INFB promotes ag at 2022 Indiana State Fair

Popular events and sponsorships return amid construction on new facility Indiana Farm Bureau will once again support agriculture at this year’s Indiana State Fair. The sponsored events and programming showcase INFB’s commitment to youth in [Read More …]

Grain storage hazards the focus of Ag Progress Days farm safety demonstrations

Free health screenings, pesticide safety trainings also available Visitors to the Farm Safety Demonstration Area at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, Aug. 9-11, can learn about the hazards of flowing grain in confined-space grain storages and [Read More …]

The Threat Cockroaches Pose to Your Operation

Cockroaches may seem like a harmless, unsightly nuisance, but for a major operation like yours, they carry so much more of a threat. Cockroaches are notorious for spreading a range of diseases, as both a [Read More …]

Wisconsin Wins Quarter of All Awards at ACS (American Cheese Society) Competition

Wisconsin cheese, butter and yogurt makers win the most awards of any state, totaling more than one-fourth (26%) of all awards at the 2022 American Cheese Society Judging and Competition in Portland, Ore. That’s twice [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of America Names Kevin O’Donnell as Senior Vice President of Sustainability

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) today announced the appointment of Kevin O’Donnell as the Cooperative’s new senior vice president, sustainability. In this role, Kevin will be responsible for steering DFA’s sustainability activities and evolving the [Read More …]

IDFA’s ESG Learning Series, Session 1: ESG Overview

Join IDFA tomorrow, July 28th at 1:00 p.m. Eastern, for the first in a series of six webinars delivered by Amanda Kish, PwC ESG Partner, and Paula Ivey, PwC ESG Director. Each session will be [Read More …]

Deploying Zero-Emission Equipment? Get Paid

July 27, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern Producers and supply chain leaders are rapidly decarbonizing their fuels and equipment to meet changing regulation and to realize ESG / sustainability goals. Upfront costs can be a [Read More …]

American Cheese Society Recognizes Rogue Creamery’s David Gremmels

Lifetime Achievement Award Gremmels’ contributions to the cheese industry have been celebrated nationally and around the world Rogue Creamery is known across the artisan cheese industry for its award-winning cheeses and commitment to sustainability. Now [Read More …]

Career Connections Continues to Create Opportunities

Career Connections returns to World Dairy Expo this fall to connect students and young professionals with job and internship opportunities in the dairy industry. An onsite networking event on Friday, October 7 at 9:30 [Read More …]

Four More Big Players Join “Farmer-centric” Research on Biologicals

Meristem, BASF, Indigo, Pivot Bio Team Up With Stratovation, ARA, TFI and DCLRS “To Dig Deeper” “Biologicals: Farmer Value, Perception and Potential,” a comprehensive market research effort focused on understanding farmer opinions on the current [Read More …]

Risk management programs critical to dairy’s future, farmers tell Congress

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today commended farmers from member cooperatives who are speaking up for dairy’s needs at farm bill listening sessions held by members of Congress. “From sustainability and trade to providing [Read More …]

Franklin County dairy producer offers strategies for preventing heat stress

Clint Burkholder was Interviewed in new episode of ‘Cow-Side Conversations’ In the Center for Dairy Excellence’s latest episode of the “Cow-Side Conversations” podcast, Clint Burkholder, a dairy producer from Burk-Lea Farms in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, shared [Read More …]

Dairy farmers push Dairy Revitalization Plan in D.C.

Growing coalition presses for dairy growth management in upcoming Farm Bill A coalition of farmers from throughout the country took time away from the farm and field recently to gather for a Dairy Together Fly-In [Read More …]

Continued cowherd contraction confirmed

Cattle prices are likely to rise over the next four quarters The USDA’s July cattle inventory report confirms the general sentiment that the cattle cycle remains in a contractionary phase, with most statistics coming in [Read More …]

Students gather to ensure future of ag

Part of the New Century Farmer conference week of July 25 This week, 45 FFA members will gather in Iowa to discuss how agriculture will play a pivotal role in their future. It’s all part [Read More …]

For dairy farmers, where does the time go?

A new study in the July Journal of Dairy Science® examines labor time-use on pasture-based dairy farms in Ireland Globally, dairy producers face increasing challenges regarding sustainability, including declining numbers of workers in the agricultural [Read More …]

Safety Tips for Preventing Falls: Watch Now

New “Seconds for Your Safety” Video Now Available When you’re climbing to high places on the farm, it’s easy to try to take a quick approach without considering safety. Did you know that slips, trips, [Read More …]

Chef Finalist Selected For Inaugural CAL-MEX Invitational Foodservice Competition

Presented by Real California MilkCulinary professionals compete to highlight the best dishes using California dairy for more than $22,000 in prizes The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced six chef finalists for the Cal-Mex [Read More …]

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What’s Happening to the Older Cows?

Date: August 2nd, 2022 Time: 10:00 a.m. Eastern Presenter: Dr. Ian Lean, University of Sydney Scibus founder and managing director, Professor Ian Lean, is a leading authority in the medicine, nutrition and management of dairy [Read More …]

New: New York CAFO Permit

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released a new ECL SPDES General Permit for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) – Permit No. GP-0-22-001. This permit will replace the current ECL CAFO General Permit GP-0-16-001. [Read More …]

Dairy’s Foundation Awards Grants to Build Healthy Dairy Communities

Grants will support programs to educate producers, students and consumers Professional Dairy Producers Foundation, also known as Dairy’s Foundation®, has awarded grants to four programs focused on building healthy and vibrant dairy communities. “Dairy’s Foundation [Read More …]

Michael Dykes, D.V.M. on USDA Actions to Boost Funding for School Meals, Child and Adult Care Meals

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement today on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement that the department will provide schools and child care [Read More …]

Milk doesn’t come from a vat, Lucey says

While “lab-based” dairy is touted by startups and investors, the very concept that dairy-protein replicas made in vats holds equal value for consumers is suspect, says Dr. John Lucey, professor of food science at the [Read More …]

Robert H. Rumler MBA Scholarship awarded