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Since fall 2019, Bar 20 Dairy in Fresno County has taken proactive steps to support employee health through on-site annual vaccination clinics. Seasonal flu can increase absenteeism and reduce productivity. This year, the seasonal flu [Read More …]

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More milk, less methane in mixed pastures?

Research team conducts meta-analysis on the potential of diverse pasture lands for dairy farming Allowing dairy cows to graze on fresh grass in open pastures for a significant proportion of the year seems more natural [Read More …]

$750,000 for Dairy Farms to Boost Long-Term Success

Dairy farmers across the Northeast can now apply for the Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant through the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC). With a total of $750,000 in funding, this grant will support a wide [Read More …]

STRIDE Youth Leadership Conference Offers Tours, Hands-on-Labs and more

PDP program for teens offers leadership training and ag-career exploration Today’s agriculture and dairy industries offer vast opportunities for students. The 2025 STRIDE™ Youth Leadership Conference, presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP), will provide high school students [Read More …]

NMC webinar highlights voluntary milking system advancements

NMC: The Global Milk Quality Organization’s Oct. 30 webinar, led by and Doug Reinnemann, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Ian Ohnstad, The Dairy Group, features “The new DeLaval standard way of milking in VMS (voluntary milking [Read More …]

Farm to School Summit Cultivates Connections

ADA North East and dairy farmer Mary Stewart hosted the “Cultivating Connections from Farm to School Summit” for school food-service decision-makers at Fawn View Manor Farm, Pylesville, Md. More than 75 attendees gathered to strengthen [Read More …]

Pennsylvania Exhibitors Crowned Inaugural People’s Choice Supreme Champions at the All-American Dairy Show

Two homebred champions earn top honors in a first-of-its-kind contest celebrating excellence, legacy, and community pride. The people have spoken, and their votes have crowned the inaugural People’s Choice Supreme Champions at the All-American Dairy [Read More …]

Dairy Wellbeing Workshop Offers One-of-a-Kind Insights into Animal Care

Register today for Nov. 19, 20 tour and interactive sessions A singular opportunity awaits dairy producers wanting to adopt practices that lead to safer animal handling and more productive herd outcomes. Presented by Professional Dairy [Read More …]

Ag Educators in Pennsylvania and Beyond Receive Back-to-School Boxes

Close To 300 Back-to-School Boxes Were Sent to Ag Educators With Personal Messages Thanks to support from industry sponsors and individual donors, the Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow (DLT) program sent almost 300 back-to-school boxes to [Read More …]

Farm Bureau to President and Congress: Farmers are at a Breaking Point

The American Farm Bureau Federation today sent letters to President Donald Trump and Congressional leaders to emphasize the severe economic pressures facing America’s farmers and ranchers. Falling crop prices, skyrocketing expenses and trade disputes are [Read More …]

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Grow-NY Summit to Award $3 Million to Global Startups Redefining Food, Agriculture and Sustainability

Summit roundtables give attendees and media direct access to insider strategies, emerging trends and future-focused debates. Grow-NY, the largest global food and agriculture business competition, will host its annual Food & Ag Summit on Wednesday, Nov. 12 and [Read More …]

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New “Meat Matters” Guide highlights nutrition benefits of animal protein

Fridge-ready poster compares nutritional profiles of protein sources The Animal Agriculture Alliance has published a new “Meat Matters” Guide. The guide is a science-based resource highlighting why meat, dairy, poultry, eggs, and seafood are essential to a [Read More …]

Water Quality a Priority for Farmers and Ranchers

How Farmers Are Implementing Water Conservation Practices Water is a crucial resource for farmers and ranchers. Beyond keeping their crops, forage and livestock healthy and growing, the water used on the farm is also part [Read More …]

Rob-See-Co Welcomes Ben Ford as Chief Technology Officer

Rob-See-Co is proud to announce the addition of Ben Ford as Chief Technology Officer. In this new role, Ford will lead the company’s Product Team, overseeing product management for corn, soybeans, alfalfa, and sorghum and [Read More …]

Soybean Roasting for Your Dairy Farm

Recently we started building the SoyRoaster – a soybean roasting system designed to improve dairy feed quality and cow nutrition. Roasting soybeans boost bypass protein, helping increase milk production and component yields while reducing feed costs. The SoyRoaster is built inside [Read More …]

Dairy’s Future Bright, IDFA, NMPF Chairmen Say

Dairy’s future is bright, and it’s brightest when the industry is united toward common goals, the chairmen of the International Dairy Foods Association and the National Milk Producers Federation said. “$11 billion or so in [Read More …]

Build Leadership Skills at PDP Dairy Management Institute

Two days, three tiers of training set for Dec. 16-17, 2025 For many dairy farmers, a top priority is providing the best possible care for their cows. And while managing team members is as critical [Read More …]

Mycotoxin insights to empower your nutritional strategy

For almost 15 years, the Alltech Harvest Analysis has provided feed and livestock producers with a comprehensive overview of crop conditions and mycotoxin risks across key crop growing regions globally. Backed by the expertise of our global team of [Read More …]

NMC webinar highlights voluntary milking system advancements

The Global Milk Quality Organization’s Oct. 30 webinar, led by and Doug Reinnemann, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Ian Ohnstad, The Dairy Group, features “The new DeLaval standard way of milking in VMS (voluntary milking system).” [Read More …]

Winners of Indiana Farm Bureau Annual Photo Contest Announced

Indiana Farm Bureau has announced the winners of the 2025 INFB Photo Contest. The contest was open to all INFB members 18 years or older and photos were required to represent agriculture and rural life [Read More …]

Lichty takes over as new Cooperative Communicators Association president

The Cooperative Communicators Association (CCA) is proud to celebrate National Co-op Month by announcing its 2025–2026 Board of Directors, including the election of Dori Lichty from CentralStar Cooperative, Waupun, Wis., as the organization’s new board [Read More …]

Is It a Good Year for Dairy? YES!

The post below covers the volume trends for seven key analytics of the dairy industry. All charts cover the last five years and are calculated as 12-month moving averages to best display trends. How [Read More …]

Government Shutdown Enters Day 10; Newsom Bans “Ultra-processed” Foods from California Schools

Government Shutdown Enters Day 10 The federal government shutdown has entered day 10 due to lawmakers’ failure to pass a funding bill. This shutdown has resulted in the suspension of non-essential services and the furlough [Read More …]

Federal Government Remains Shut Down, USDA Will Not Yet Provide Aid

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said on Thursday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will not provide emergency aid to farmers who are suffering from low commodity prices as long as the federal government remains [Read More …]

Secure your dairy and keep the milk flowing with an SMS Plan

Last year’s outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Texas disrupted milk production on some dairy farms and raised concerns about how quickly animal diseases can spread through herds. While HPAI never posed a [Read More …]

Indiana Farm Bureau Announces 2026 Legislative Priorities

Indiana Farm Bureau has announced its priorities for the 2026 legislative session which were heavily influenced by the current state of the agriculture economy and the urgency to secure a brighter future for Indiana farms [Read More …]

DCHA to deliver its first Spanish webinar