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NZI is an on-farm pathway to advance environmental stewardship goals The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a partner in a new multi-state, multi-institution project to help cut greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. dairy industry. [Read More …]

The Value of Water

From calves to lactating cows, it is essential to make sure the herd has an ample and clean water supply. How many times a day do you walk through the dairy barn? On these [Read More …]

Cleaner Cows, Better Milk: Removal of Udder Hair

High-quality milk comes from clean cows. One main goal of all dairy farms is to produce high quality, fresh, clean milk. There are many management factors that go into producing this wholesome product. A [Read More …]

Cow Pie Bingo Raises $4,800 for Jersey Youth Academy

The permanent fund for Jersey Youth Academy added $4,800 from the tenth Cow Pie Bingo, held June 25, 2021, at Cinnamon Ridge Dairy in Donahue, Iowa, during the annual meetings of the American Jersey [Read More …]

2021 PDPW Hoof Health Workshop Offered In Three Locations

Interactive On-Farm Program to Offer Information on Combatting Lameness Dairy producers eager for more information on combatting lameness have an opportunity to attend an on-farm workshop hosted in three locations this summer, sponsored by [Read More …]

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Feedworks USA launches Agolin® Ruminant for reduced enteric methane, improved production and feed efficiency

Feedworks USA is excited to introduce Agolin Ruminant, the first product certified by the Carbon Trust to improve feed efficiency and reduce enteric methane, to the U.S. dairy industry. Fed to 1.5 million dairy [Read More …]

National Jersey Leadership Named at Annual Meetings

Officers and directors of the USJersey organizations were elected during the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) held on June 25 and 26, 2021 in Bettendorf, [Read More …]

New US rules to protect animal farmers expected this week

New rules aim to encourage more competition in the agriculture sector The Biden administration plans to issue a new rule to protect the rights of farmers who raise cows, chickens and hogs against the [Read More …]

Youth showcase their skills during National Holstein Foundation contests

Youth from around the country engaged in friendly competition in three different contests Youth put their dairy knowledge to the test during the Holstein Foundation’s national Holstein youth competitions held in Lancaster, Pa. last [Read More …]

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NMC webinar features parlor throughput and quality milk production

Global organization for mastitis control and milk quality offers webinar in Spanish Join National Mastitis Council (NMC) for its next webinar – presented in Spanish – on Sept. 16, starting at 2 p.m. Central [Read More …]

USDA Invests $21 Million in High-Speed Broadband in Rural New York

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ReConnect Funding to Connect 4,595 Rural Households to High-Speed Internet e-Connectivity The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today announced USDA is investing $21 million to provide broadband service in rural areas [Read More …]

Molly Renaldo on Fair Trade Certification. It’s not just for commodity farmers.

Fair Trade certification is not just for commodity farmers in developing countries anymore. Now, some U.S. dairy companies and co-ops are partnering with Fair Trade USA to assure consumers their farmers treated fairly and meeting [Read More …]

The Soil Health Institute Announces Speakers for its Annual Meeting: “Enriching Soil, Enhancing Life”

The Soil Health Institute (SHI), the non-profit charged with safeguarding and enhancing the vitality and productivity of soils, announced today its lineup of agricultural leaders, scientists, and practitioners who will speak at its annual [Read More …]

National Dairy Shrine Announces Pioneer Award Winners

Four outstanding individuals are being honored with National Dairy Shrine’s Pioneer Award this year in recognition of their significant contributions to the dairy industry. This distinguished group will join past industry leaders whose portraits [Read More …]

Dairy Cares Launches Second Decade Supporting Children

Kicking off its second decade, Dairy Cares of Wisconsin’s 2021 campaign will make it easier than ever to make a difference in the lives of children. For nine years, the non-profit organization’s signature event [Read More …]

Michigan State University requests nominations for 2022 Dairy Farmer of the Year

The Michigan State University Department of Animal Science is seeking nominations for the 2022 Dairy Farmer of the Year Award. The Dairy Farmer of the Year Award is presented to a farmer, farm [Read More …]

Dairy’s Challenges are Wide-Ranging. So Are We.

While Washington’s wheels turn – slowly – the day-to-day realities of farming are making 2021 another challenging year for dairy nationwide. The western U.S. is in its worst drought in two decades. The milk-price [Read More …]

Dairy promoters from 5 states receive training to represent industry

Virtual seminar provides up-to-date information for promoters to share with consumers Nearly 100 dairy promoters from five states participated in a three-day virtual training to prepare to engage consumers at the grassroots level. American [Read More …]

Dairy’s Net Zero Initiative gets boost with $10M research grant

Nationwide project addresses carbon sequestration, soil health and nitrogen management The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research has awarded a $10 million grant to support U.S. dairy’s Net Zero Initiative as a critical on-farm [Read More …]

FARM Excellence Awards to recognize farms and evaluators

Nominations are open from July 1st through September 1st The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program today launched a new awards program to recognize farms and FARM evaluators who demonstrate excellence in their engagement [Read More …]

WFBF supports dairy legislation

This bill would establish a commission to analyze and review challenges facing dairy farmers Wisconsin Farm Bureau supports the bipartisan Dairy Pricing and Policy Commission Act introduced by Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Mike [Read More …]

Learn How To Maximize Efficiencies at the 2021 PDPW Dairy Robotics Tour

Three Dairy Producers Showcase Their Robotic Technology Dairy producers will share how robotics have increased their farm productivity and performance during the Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) 2021 Dairy Robotics Tours, Thursday, July 15. Sponsored [Read More …]

Journal of Dairy Science® Journal Impact Factor increases to 4.034

JDS® ranks sixth by Impact Factor among Agriculture, Dairy, and Animal Science journals According to new statistics released in Clarivate’s Journal Citation Reports™, the Journal Impact Factor for the Journal of Dairy Science (JDS) [Read More …]

Youth Showcase Their Skills During National Holstein Foundation Contests

Youth put their dairy knowledge to the test during the Holstein Foundation’s national Holstein youth competitions held in Lancaster, Pa. last week, as part of the 2021 National Holstein Convention. Youth from around the country [Read More …]

Youth Showcase Their Skills During National Holstein Foundation Contests

Youth put their dairy knowledge to the test during the Holstein Foundation’s national Holstein youth competitions held in Lancaster, Pa. last week, as part of the 2021 National Holstein Convention. Youth from around the country [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers Nationwide Lead Fundraising for Veterinarians’ Mental Health

Online campaign celebrating veterinarians’ impact leads to $10,000 donation from Zoetis to help curb alarming trend among professionals and students Dairy communities nationwide rallied in June to support the veterinarians they depend on, helping [Read More …]

Dairy industry urges renewal of Trade Promotion Authority