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The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today highlighted a record year for Agriculture Literacy Week, organized by the Agriculture in the Classroom Program, with more than 105,000 students in nearly 4,000 classrooms [Read More …]

What every dairy should know before starting a rotary parlor

A thoughtful, well-planned startup sets your team and cows up for long-term success. Installing a rotary parlor is a major investment for any dairy, and the startup phase is pivotal for a smooth transition and [Read More …]

WCMA Awards 2026 Student Scholarships to Future Industry Leaders

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) has announced the seven winners of a total of $29,000 in scholarship awards supporting future leaders in the dairy industry. These exceptional students will be recognized during the Novonesis Championship Cheese Auction at CheeseExpo on Wednesday, April 15 in Milwaukee, WI. “Supporting driven, talented students is one of the most [Read More …]

California Spotlights Innovative Dairy Options, Flavors at Pizza Expo in LV

Event marks kickoff of 8th annual call for cutting edge pizza recipes using California cheese Innovative products, on-trend applications and live chef demos are elements of the California Milk Advisory Board’s (CMAB) presence at the [Read More …]

Judging & Competition 2026 entries now due March 26

The Call for Entries Deadline Has Been Extended to Thursday, March 26! We have extended the ACS Judging & Competition 2026 Call for Entries deadline to Thursday, March 26! Not yet entered? Now you have [Read More …]

Iran war has US farmers worried about the cost and availability of fertilizer

Tennessee farmer Todd Littleton expects to pay $100,000 more for fertilizer this season, a 40% spike from his bill last year thanks to the war in Iran — and he is scrambling to cover that extra cost. [Read More …]

FARM Animal Care Releases Version 4 Highlights

The Animal Care Version 4.0 Data Highlights summarizes the characteristics of participating herds, presents performance measures on the Animal Care Program standards under Version 4.0, and highlights key strengths and areas for improvement. Version 4.0 [Read More …]

Applications Now Open for Second Annual Midwest Dairy Accelerator

Seeking Next Generation of Dairy Innovation Midwest Dairy and VentureFuel Team Up to Spotlight Inventive Dairy-Based Products. Midwest Dairy, in partnership with VentureFuel, has announced the launch of their second annual Accelerator — a program designed [Read More …]

How to Calculate Your Dairy’s Biological and Economic Health Free Webinar

Join us TOMORROW, Friday, March 20 at 12 p.m. EST for our March “Protecting Your Profits” webinar titled “The Missing Metric: How to Calculate Your Dairy’s Biological and Economic Health.” Sign up today! Connection details will automatically be sent to [Read More …]

Purina Animal Nutrition Is Offering $30,000 Across 10 Scholarships; Open to Students With Experience in Animal Agriculture

Purina Animal Nutrition, along with the Land O’Lakes Foundation, has opened its scholarship program designed to assist students with experience in agriculture and livestock production in pursuing their passions and furthering their education. Undergraduate students [Read More …]

From a Pennsylvania dairy farm to the front lines of food safety

Kirsten Masters grew up on a dairy farm in Bedford, Pennsylvania, surrounded by pigs, sheep, goats, and cattle. She showed animals through 4-H for 10 years. She loved agriculture and working with animals, and she [Read More …]

2026 Alltech Asia Import Risk Analysis highlights key regional and animal-specific mycotoxin concerns

Alltech, a global leader in animal nutrition, will release the results of its 2026 Alltech Asia Import Risk Analysis on March 26, 2026. Now in its 5th edition, this report uses data from the Alltech [Read More …]

Celebrate Wisconsin’s Agriculture Industry This National Ag Day

National Ag Day is coming up on March 24, with this year’s theme being “Together We Grow.” In advance of this national day of recognition, I encourage all Wisconsinites to take time to thank their [Read More …]

Animal Care Workshops Start This Month

Find an On-Farm Location Near You! Don’t forget to sign up for free animal care workshops happening on dairy farms near you throughout March and April! The series starts on March 31, with a workshop being held at [Read More …]

Checkoff Launches Online Database To Help Farmers Find Grant Opportunities

The dairy checkoff’s new online tool is designed to help dairy farmers and their advisors more easily identify grants and funding opportunities for conservation and on-farm improvements. The Funding Opportunities Database, available through the Dairy [Read More …]

FFAR Rapid Funding to Develop an Avian Flu Vaccine for Livestock

H5N1 influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has increasingly infected dairy cattle and swine, threatening food security, rural livelihoods and the economic stability of animal protein markets. In response to these spillover events, the Foundation for [Read More …]

New England Holstein Association Podcast: Betsy Bullard Talks With Members of the Junior Program

In episode 13 of the New England Holstein Association podcast series, Betsy Bullard talks with Maddy Poitras, Will Bullard, and Sydney Bullard. They discuss the junior program and the various activities junior members enjoy. The junior’s activities, [Read More …]

The Prairie Farms Family of Companies Announces United in Tradition Sweepstakes

Prairie Farms and Hiland Dairy collectible bottles and sweepstakes celebrate the iconic “Winners Drink Milk” moment at the Indy 500® Prairie Farms Dairy and Hiland Dairy Foods today announced United in Tradition, a limited-time Indy [Read More …]

Indiana Gov. Braun Invests Record-Breaking Commitment in Agriculture & Life Sciences

1 Billion to Grow Over 100K New Jobs in 10 Years Investment empowers region-led growth, more jobs and higher wages Governor Mike Braun today formally announced a major investment in agricultural and life sciences with [Read More …]

U.S.-Ecuador Agreement Improves Access to Tightly Restricted Dairy Market

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN) praised Friday’s signing of a U.S.–Ecuador agreement on reciprocal trade. The agreement would improve export [Read More …]

Applications Open for Holstein Foundation Memorial Scholarships

The Holstein Foundation is offering college scholarships with applications due April 1, 2026. Two memorial scholarships honor pillars of the Holstein community who were dedicated to mentoring the next generation of dairy youth. Scholarship recipients [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Testifies on State of Maritime Supply Chain