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USDA Commits $215 Million to Enhance the American Food Supply Chain

February 24, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Department Will Make Available $215 Million for Projects That Will Promote Competition and Increase Resiliency and Create Economic Opportunity in Rural America U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA [Read More …]

Despite Supply Chain Challenges, Dairy Companies, Port of Los Angeles, and CMA CGM Make Progress to Prioritize U.S. Dairy Exports

February 24, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the Port of Los Angeles, and CMA CGM — a world leader in shipping and logistics — say the groups are working together to prioritize exports of U.S. dairy [Read More …]

Dairy Checkoff Enters Collaboration With Mayo Clinic

February 24, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Goals include further advancing dairy research, consumer outreach The dairy checkoff has entered a five-year collaboration with Mayo Clinic to explore research and consumer outreach efforts to improve public health and advance dairy’s [Read More …]

Holstein Foundation Holds Phase I of the Young Dairy Leaders Institute Class 12

February 24, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI) kicked off Phase I of its Class 12 program February 15 – 18, 2022. Over 50 young adults working in the dairy industry gathered in Fort Worth, Texas [Read More …]

Safety Tips with Manure Pit and Manure Hauling

February 24, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Workforce Focus: Safety Tips with Manure Pit and Manure Hauling will focus on best safety practices related to manure pit and manure hauling management. When Mon., Mar. 21, 2022 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM [Read More …]

Antimicrobial Resistance Reduced in Calves fed Orego-Stim

February 24, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The use of antibiotics has declined as part of milk quality programs, but treatment therapies that include antibiotics are still in use. This causes the production of unsalable waste milk that can lead to antibiotic [Read More …]

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Restaurants are a Dairy Driver

February 24, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Each year more than 4.6 billion pounds of cheese are consumed through restaurants and food service. Cheddar and mozzarella account for 42 percent of all cheese used in restaurants and Wisconsin leads the U.S. in [Read More …]

Robotic Milking Systems

February 24, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Fact sheet series available on the Dairy Facilities section of PRO-DAIRY’s website Dairy Facilities link Robotic milking systems (also referred to as automatic milking systems or voluntary milking systems) were introduced to the U.S. in [Read More …]

NMPF website update offers enhanced member resources

February 23, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

NMPF today announced important updates to its website, nmpf.org, designed to offer more information to dairy farmers and their cooperatives as well as an easier-to-navigate interface. Updates to the website include an improved menu navigation, [Read More …]

Minnesota FFA Hall of Fame inductees

February 23, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Individuals who have been influential and supportive of Minnesota FFA The Minnesota FFA Alumni Association is proud to announce the Minnesota FFA Hall of Fame Class of 2022. These eight inductees will join the 222 [Read More …]

Edge supports education, gives to membership

February 23, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative will award five $2,000 secondary education scholarships to its membership, the cooperative has announced. Applicants must be high school seniors, high school graduates or college undergraduates. They must be enrolled [Read More …]

NMPF: Inflation is hot. Dairy stays cooler.

February 23, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

It will come as no surprise to anyone reading this that inflation’s eating away at pocketbooks. The most recent Consumer Price Index is reporting the fastest retail price increases in costs in 40 [Read More …]

Inflation is hot. dairy stays cooler

February 23, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

It will come as no surprise to anyone reading this that inflation’s eating away at pocketbooks. The most recent Consumer Price Index is reporting the fastest retail price increases in costs in 40 years, [Read More …]

You’re Invited to Mental Health Workshops for Agriculture Professionals

February 23, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

If you haven’t already signed up, make sure you join us for one of six mental health workshops happening across the state throughout March and April! You’ll gain specific training on how to navigate mental [Read More …]

Learn, Connect and Network in the Hall of Ideas at the 2022 PDPW Business Conference

February 23, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Learning Lounge and Preview Stage sessions are all a part of the March 16-17 event As dairy’s premier educational event, the 2022 Business Conference presented by the Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) features learning opportunities [Read More …]

Vita Plus New Staff Hires

February 23, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

AUGER NAMED VITA PLUS GRAIN MERCHANDISING MANAGER Brad Auger recently joined Vita Plus as grain merchandising manager. He will work with all Vita Plus facilities across the Midwest to fulfill grain needs for the feed [Read More …]

New Energy Efficiency Program for CA Dairy Processors

February 22, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

New Energy Efficiency Program for CA Dairy Processors A new $6 million grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC) is focused on helping California dairy processors improve operations, lower costs and reduce energy consumption. [Read More …]

DATCP Accepting Applications for Export Expansion Grants through March 18

February 22, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for new export expansion grants through March 18, 2022. These grants are funded through the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports, which [Read More …]

USDA Commits $215 Million to Enhance the American Food Supply Chain

Despite Supply Chain Challenges, Dairy Companies, Port of Los Angeles, and CMA CGM Make Progress to Prioritize U.S. Dairy Exports

Dairy Checkoff Enters Collaboration With Mayo Clinic

Holstein Foundation Holds Phase I of the Young Dairy Leaders Institute Class 12

Safety Tips with Manure Pit and Manure Hauling

Antimicrobial Resistance Reduced in Calves fed Orego-Stim

Restaurants are a Dairy Driver

Robotic Milking Systems

NMPF website update offers enhanced member resources

Minnesota FFA Hall of Fame inductees

Edge supports education, gives to membership

NMPF: Inflation is hot. Dairy stays cooler.

Inflation is hot. dairy stays cooler

You’re Invited to Mental Health Workshops for Agriculture Professionals

Learn, Connect and Network in the Hall of Ideas at the 2022 PDPW Business Conference

Vita Plus New Staff Hires

New Energy Efficiency Program for CA Dairy Processors

DATCP Accepting Applications for Export Expansion Grants through March 18

Community Members Show Billboard Sized Support for Agriculture

Dairy One hosts Spring Planting Clinic

American Dairy Association North East connects with 1,130 health professionals

Pennsylvania Veteran Farming Conference is back

Planning and Caring for Dairy Udder Health in Winter

GDT publishes 2021 Annual Report

Employee Reviews, Carbon Credits and Feed Efficiency Featured on The Dairy Signal™

Land O’Lakes on carbon markets, sustainable farming

Penn State offers Quarterly Dairy Legal Webinar

Officials urge USDA to implement Northeast Dairy Task Force recommendations

Join Us for Free Animal Care Workshops

Farm Credit Awards Efforts to Develop and Promote Northeast Agriculture

What’s Your Communication Level? by John Ellsworth

Born of the Bond Series Premiere Shines Spotlight on Veterinary Care Deserts

Dairy’s Big GLP-1 Moment: 5 Risks Processors Need to Know

Summer Is Over: Use This Fall to Evaluate Summer Heat Stress