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PRO-DAIRY is hosting a transition cow management webinar series from 12:30 to 1:00 PM EDT, Tuesdays from November 2, 2021 through December 14, 2021. Have you… been working with the farm transition cow [Read More …]

What effect does early social contact have on dairy calves’ welfare?

New research in the Journal of Dairy Science® examines behavioral, performance, and health effects of early socialization among young calves In addition to needs such as food, water, shelter, and medical care, social contact [Read More …]

USDA Updates Pandemic Assistance for Livestock, Poultry Contract Producers and Specialty Crop Growers

USDA Sets October 12 Deadline for CFAP 2 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is updating the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) for contract producers of eligible livestock and poultry and producers [Read More …]

USDA On Track to Provide Record-Breaking Support for Rural Working Capital Needs in Fiscal Year 2021

Investments Will Help Create or Save More Than 12,000 Jobs in Rural America United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson today announced that USDA is on track [Read More …]

22 New York families receive ‘Dairy Forward’ funds

American Farmland Trust and Chobani awarded ‘Dairy Forward’ microgrants across state American Farmland Trust and Chobani are pleased to announce that 22 New York dairy farms were awarded microgrants through the ‘Dairy Forward’ partnership [Read More …]

Dairy producers, families invited to free dairy appreciation dinners

Dairy appreciation dinners will be held across state on Saturday, Oct. 16 Pennsylvania dairy producers and their families are invited to one of three free Dairy Appreciation Dinners. Hosted by the Center for Dairy [Read More …]

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Adopt a Cow enrollment now open

Program teaches students about where milk comes from to build trust in dairy Enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year is open for the Pennsylvania Center for Dairy Excellence’s Adopt a Cow program for which [Read More …]

Zinpro Corporation Earns Four Additional OMRI Listed® Certifications on ProPath® Performance Minerals

Zinpro Corporation, the leading provider of animal nutrition solutions, recently received Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) certifications on four ProPath® Performance Minerals for the United States. The four products include ProPath Cu, ProPath Fe, [Read More …]

New sophisticated simulation models can help reduce yogurt spoilage by yeast

Models to characterize and accurately predict yeast growth have the potential to reduce economic losses due to food waste and influence management decisions in the yogurt industry, according to a new report in the [Read More …]

USDA offers disaster assistance to California farmers and ranchers affected by wildfires and drought

California agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by the wildfires and ongoing, severe drought. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover. Impacted [Read More …]

LALA Introduces Authentic Hispanic Desert Products

Dessert Yogurt Smoothies and Fruit and Crema Desserts Further Extends LALA’s Product Line-Up Dessert-inspired yogurt smoothies and cremas are the newest addition to the LALA® brand of fresh dairy products featuring the authentic taste [Read More …]

Bodenhausen and Sexson accept new roles at Select Sires Inc.

The Select Sires beef department is eager to introduce two new team members, Ryan Bodenhausen and Clint Sexson. Bodenhausen, previously with Premier Select Sires, has been hired as associate vice president of beef [Read More …]

Silage Harvest Outlook, Cutting-Edge Research and Staying Healthy to be featured August 24-26 on The Dairy Signal™ from PDPW

Free online episodes offer insights to help producers make informed decisions Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) announces the line-up of speakers for week 72 of The Dairy Signal™ educational programs. Episodes will include updates on [Read More …]

Elanco Acquires Cattle Classification and Sorting System (CCSS™) from Performance Cattle Company, LLC

Science-based system helps producers capture added value from objectively sorting cattle Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) today announced the acquisition of a novel technology designed to help reduce production inefficiencies by classifying and [Read More …]

DHIA

NDQA nomination deadline closes August 31

We’re just a few days away from the National Mastitis Council’s National Dairy Quality Awards (NDQA) nomination deadline of August 31. Have you nominated a worthy dairy producer(s) for this award yet? The NDQA program [Read More …]

What Farms and Food Processors Should Know About OSHA’s Revised COVID-19 Guidance

On August 17, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) issued revised non-healthcare employer guidance on preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. In addition to general guidance for all non-healthcare employers, the guidance includes specific [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo Tech Spotlight brings new products to light

Spotlight brings together dairy tech start-ups, gives them the opportunity to meet with dairy farmers For years, World Dairy Expo® has been the place to introduce new ideas and innovations to the global dairy industry. [Read More …]

Tips for a safe silage harvest: Part 1

Tips to keep in mind during the frantic nature of harvest time This year has been different. Drought stress has really stunted the development and yield of the corn in central Minnesota. Typically, my [Read More …]

Tell EPA farmers need clear, commonsense water rules

deadline for submitting comments is Sept. 3 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers are moving to once again revise the definition of Waters of U.S. (commonly known as WOTUS). It [Read More …]

Place Jerseytag Orders By September 15

Attention all JerseyTag customers … All of your fall JerseyTag orders need to be placed by September 15, 2021. Our tag provider, AllFlex, is implementing a system upgrade form September 18-October 4. During this [Read More …]

Midwestern dairy groups issue statement on USDA pandemic aid

The Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative issued a statement today regarding an announcement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack that $350 million will be used to help dairy farmers who lost revenue [Read More …]

Wisconsin Holstein hosts All-Breeds Futurity

Winner took home $1,500 prize sponsored by Compeer Financial Judge Brian Kelroy of Deforest, Wis., judged and placed seven outstanding three-year-old cows on Saturday, August 14 in West Allis, Wis., at the Wisconsin Holstein [Read More …]

American Dairy Association North East butter sculpture unveiled

“Back to School, Sports, and Play … You’re Gonna Need Milk For That” “Back to School, Sports, and Play… You’re Gonna Need Milk For That” is the theme of the 53rd Annual Butter Sculpture at the [Read More …]

Opportunity for increased dairy competitiveness

Pennsylvania ranks 7th nationally in total milk production Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Senator Elder Vogel, Chair of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, joined dairy leaders at Harrisburg Dairies today to highlight [Read More …]

First steps made in $2B+ package of assistance for dairy farmers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the details of the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program as part of meetings with farmers and a tour of farms with Senator Leahy. In June, Secretary Vilsack committed [Read More …]

Virtual series on heifer management planned for this fall

Healthy, Hardy Heifers: A virtual series being offered this fall CCE Regional Ag Teams are excited to offer this NEW heifer series! Join us VIRTUALLY for an 8-week series on heifer management topics from post-weaning [Read More …]

NMPF statement on USDA dairy announcement

“NMPF is grateful to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and his team for working hard to provide needed support to dairy farmers. This includes implementing the congressionally-enacted Dairy Donation Program, which will foster partnerships between dairy [Read More …]

Late Summer Forage Seeding for Hay and Pastures

Late summer forage seedings present the farmer with the highest chance of success when done properly. This guide will help ensure it is done properly. Late summer seeding of forages is generally the most [Read More …]

IDFA Opens Nominations for Annual Industry Awards