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Funds increase Farm to School and Farm to Early Care use of Minnesota dairy The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has awarded more than $50,000 in grant funding to thirty Minnesota schools and early education [Read More …]

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National Holstein Convention registration open

A new addition to the lineup, the convention will include a National Genetics Conference Registration is now open for the 2019 National Holstein Convention, held June 24-27, 2019 at the Red Lion Paper Valley Hotel, [Read More …]

USDA outlines eligibility for coverage options

Producers have the option to elect either ARC or PLC through the USDA FSA The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency announced this week that producers who purchased or plan to purchase the 2019 Supplemental [Read More …]

Michigan Schools Win A Spot On The Milk Means More Jump With Jill Live Tour

Nationally acclaimed rock & roll nutrition show tours Michigan in support of health, community, and environment In support of Milk Means More, the rock & roll nutrition show Jump with Jill is pleased to announce that 28 Michigan [Read More …]

Nine Students Receive Total of $11,250 through Wayne Dudley Scholarship Program

Nine deserving college students were awarded $750 to $3,000 each through the 2019 Wayne Dudley Scholarship Program. The program offers financial support to eligible college undergraduates enrolled in agricultural majors. Kavita Bushong, daughter of Neil [Read More …]

NMPF Backs DAIRY PRIDE Act, Calls for FDA Action on Fake Milks

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The National Milk Producers Federation voiced strong support for the DAIRY PRIDE Act today, calling it another means toward a crucial end for consumers: the end of mislabeled non-dairy products as “milks” in the marketplace. [Read More …]

Dairy Producer Night Out to be held March 28

To help with meal planning, please RSVP by March 21 University of Minnesota Extension and Minnesota Dairy Initiatives will host a Dairy Producer Night out on Thursday, March 28. The purpose of the Dairy Producer [Read More …]

PDPW: Dive in, dissect and discover dairy

Must-attend event for youth interested in dairy industry set for April 6-7 in Kiel, Wisconsin Know a high school student interested in a career or furthering their education in the dairy industry – farming, food [Read More …]

Kroger commits to Georgia dairy farmers as part of Milk Makes Amazing Campaign

Ceremony to kickoff campaign will take place on Saturday, March 16 The Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Georgia Grown program is partnering with over 168 Kroger stores across the state as part of the “Milk Makes [Read More …]

Mycotoxins could be holding your herd back from top productivity

Knowing mycotoxin symptoms and having a plan to correct them leads to a healthy herd. Healthy cows, smooth transition periods, high milk production and reproductive success. It’s the ideal situation on any dairy farm, but [Read More …]

Kubota Accelerates its Large Tractor Business in North America

Customized OEM Agreement Reached with a North American Manufacturer to Expand the Tractor Line-up Kubota Corporation announced today its decision to utilize the development and production capabilities of Buhler Industries Inc. for a new series [Read More …]

Farmer-owned cooperative celebrates partnership with Michigan food banks and donates fresh milk and cheese

MMPA to donate 150 gallons of milk and 50 pounds of cheese per day for one year to the Food Bank Council of Michigan Food banks across the state of Michigan will receive a new [Read More …]

Dairy cooperative applauds federal bill outlawing mislabeling of non-dairy products

Legislation proposed by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., that would prohibit mislabeling of non-dairy foods was reintroduced today in Congress. The DAIRY PRIDE Act would make it illegal to market products using dairy terms unless [Read More …]

Cattle Tuberculosis Confirmed in Sherman County, Texas Dairy

Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials confirmed cattle tuberculosis (TB) in one Texas Panhandle dairy located in Sherman County. As a part of the ongoing epidemiological investigation, TAHC confirmed TB in an associated Dallam County [Read More …]

Time for Trump to Dig Out of the Tariff Pit

In 2016, dairymen and women were among the agricultural coalition that helped flip traditionally blue states red — places like Wisconsin, Michigan and Ohio — during Donald Trump’s journey to the White House. Two years [Read More …]

Hageman Elected as Board President of World Dairy Expo

World Dairy Expo leaders elected officers at the annual March meetings of the Board of Directors, Commercial Exhibitor Committee and Dairy Cattle Exhibitor Committee. Comprised of dairy producers, business professionals and Expo exhibitors, these groups [Read More …]

Jefo Nutrition and Live Oak Nutrition on feeding Vitamin B to the herd

Technical and product presentations led off the opening day of the Western Dairy Management Conference on Feb. 26 in Reno, Nevada. In this conversation, Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News talks with Chris Gwyn of Jefo [Read More …]

Penn State Extension promotes farm safety

Penn State Extension, Lehigh County Farm Bureau hosting tractor, machinery safety course Agriculture has the dubious distinction of being one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. With training, common sense and safety [Read More …]

Adult Holstein Convention held

Nearly 200 Holstein breeders from across the state were in attendance The Manitowoc County Holstein Breeders, in coordination with the Wisconsin Holstein Association (WHA), hosted the annual Adult Holstein Convention at Holiday Inn in Manitowoc. [Read More …]

USDA FAS to host Farm Bill Listening Session

Will solicit input from stakeholders with an interest in FAS programs, March 22nd The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) will host a listening session Friday, March 22, to solicit input from stakeholders [Read More …]

Perdue announces list for ERS & NIFA relocation

USDA is following a rigorous site selection process to identify the new locations U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the initial down-select list of 136 Expressions of Interest received from parties in 35 states vying to become the [Read More …]

Free Webinar: Myth vs Truth

Free Milk Myths Webinar Consumers are skipping dairy and its crucial nutrients due to myths they’ve seen online. In this free webinar, learn how to combat the top 10 dairy myths with science to help [Read More …]

MMPA returns $1.5 million of cash patronage refunds to members

The Michigan Milk Producers Association recently paid $1.5 million in cash patronage refunds to its dairy farmer member-owners. This cash allocation represents 100 percent of the farm supply earnings and 25 percent of the milk [Read More …]

National Renderers Association announces new Director of Communications

The National Renderers Association (NRA) is pleased to announce Anna Wilkinson as the organization’s Director of Communications. Wilkinson will manage all internal and public NRA communications, public relations, and marketing for the association and serve [Read More …]

Highlights of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

The Act provides support to beginning farmers and ranchers, socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, and veteran farmers and ranchers by dedicating program funding and providing increased cost-share, loss compensation, and loan assistance; funding beginning farmer [Read More …]

Young dairy professionals recognized at summit

18 young professionals awarded scholarships to attend 2019 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit Eighteen young professionals were awarded scholarships to attend the 2019 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, held Feb. 4–6 at the Lancaster Marriott in Lancaster, Pa. The [Read More …]

Dive In, Dissect and Discover Dairy at the PDPW Youth Leadership Derby

Must-Attend Event for Youth Interested in Dairy Industry, Set for April 6-7 in Kiel, Wisconsin Know a high school student interested in a career or furthering their education in the dairy industry – [Read More …]

Bayer presents global dairy cattle health experts at 2nd Dairy Summit

Thought leaders address five core pillars to advancing dairy cattle health: calf resilience, fertility, metabolic health, udder health and well-being download Cattle health experts share and discuss the latest advancements in science and practice in calf resilience, [Read More …]

New York 4-H District Dairy Bowl 2019

Dairy Bowl provides an educational opportunity for youth interested in the dairy industry On Saturday March 2nd, 9 youth, ages 8- 15, represented Rensselaer County 4-H at the 2019 4-H District Dairy Bowl Contest. The [Read More …]

Wisconsin Dairy Task Force 2.0 to meet March 15