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Something Special from Wisconsin™ As the holiday season approaches, the Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program can help consumers choose products for meals or gifts that support local Wisconsin businesses. The red and yellow SSfW logo [Read More …]

CowManager Adds Four Key Team Members to Strengthen U.S. Operations and Boost Customer Success

CowManager, a global leader in smart cow monitoring solutions, is excited to announce the addition of four new members to its U.S. team: Guadalupe Ceja, Dr. Lori Nagel, Kirstin Novak and Megan Plamann. These strategic [Read More …]

Verditex unveils next-generation precision farming technology at Agritechnica 2025

Verditex, a leading provider of advanced smart agricultural solutions, today announces two new flagship products at Agritechnica 2025, one of the industry’s most prestigious international trade fairs. The new innovations are part of an extensive [Read More …]

Innovative Dairy Foods to be Showcased During Private Label Trade Show

Made with Sustainably Sources California Milk California dairy processors to exhibit in Chicago November 16-18, 2025. The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) will spotlight a diverse selection of innovative and sustainably sourced specialty dairy products at [Read More …]

Registration closes next week for two Ag Supervisory Leadership Courses

Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development is offering two Ag Supervisory Leadership Courses beginning November 18th. Registration closes one week today! Register your team today and lock in this opportunity. The courses available are: ASL104-SP: Selección y [Read More …]

Speakers to Share Fire Prevention & Emergency Preparedness Tips

All Things Dairy November Conference Call The Monthly Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, November 19th at 1 pm. The Center for Dairy Excellence’s “All Things Dairy” monthly conference call aims to provide a platform for [Read More …]

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Apply for Dairy’s Foundation Grants by December 1

Nonprofit organizations can apply for up to $10,000 from Dairy’s Foundation The deadline is nearing for applications for grants to fund dairy-focused projects and educational programs. For more than 20 years, Dairy’s Foundation has raised [Read More …]

Select Sires launches leadership program to empower dairy and beef producers and strengthen on-farm teams

Select Sires Inc., a global leader in bovine genetics and producer support, is proud to announce the launch of its new leadership development program. Tailored specifically for dairy and beef producers, this program aims to [Read More …]

A full program at the Holland Holstein sHow!

The clipping competition starts at 6:30 a.m. on Friday morning, with full classes throughout the day in the showmanship and conformation competitions, attracting a record with 188 participants. The champions will be crowned at 5:30 [Read More …]

Creating a Dairy Biosecurity Plan for HPAI

A new round of the free, open-house-style HPAI biosecurity workshop has begun! Designed to aid Pennsylvania dairy producers, this event focuses on creating effective biosecurity plans that align with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s guidelines [Read More …]

First, Ask Probing Questions About Manure Technologies

Thinking about investing in another manure treatment technology? Consider the answers to these questions and more before you begin. Does my facility have physical space and infrastructure needed? Each technology has a footprint for the [Read More …]

The Carcass Composting Bill Passed, So What Happens Now?

The California Dairy Quality Assurance Program (CDQAP) recently published its monthly update, which can be read in its entirety here. The Carcass Composting Bill Passed, So What Happens Now? By Dr. Michael Payne, UC Davis, School [Read More …]

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Farmers’ Almanac: A Fond Farewell

The season we hoped would never come is here. It is with a great appreciation and heartfelt emotions that we write to share some sad news. After more than 200 years of sharing a unique [Read More …]

Rollins to Keynote NMPF Annual Meeting in Arlington, TX on Nov. 11

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins will be joining hundreds of dairy farmers and cooperative leaders for a special keynote address during NMPF’s portion of its Joint Annual Meeting with dairy organizations at 9 a.m. [Read More …]

Trust Defines Dairy Despite Divisions

Success in a splintered world often comes down to one thing: trust. Farmers are fortunate to have it, and we are proud to keep building it. Despite misinformation, despite self-interested attempts to separate Americans from [Read More …]

Lloyd Receives A.C. “Whitie” Thomson Memorial Award

At this year’s World Dairy Expo, the 2025 A.C. “Whitie” Thomson Memorial Award was proudly presented to Jason Lloyd of Middleburgh, N.Y., in recognition of his exemplary leadership, sportsmanship, and contributions to the dairy industry. [Read More …]

State Conservation Commission Meeting and Elections

The State Conservation Commission will hold its quarterly meeting and also conduct the election of new members during the annual conference of the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts (KACD) in Wichita later this month. First, [Read More …]

PDP: Precision Feeding and Market Update

This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will give producers practical strategies for their operations and a look at dairy markets. Tuesday’s episode will focus on strategies for more precise [Read More …]

Springfield Creamery Announces the Passing of Co-Founder and Probiotic Pioneer Chuck Kesey

The family of Chuck Kesey, co-founder of Springfield Creamery and co-creator of Nancy’s Probiotic Foods, announces his passing at home in Eugene, Oregon today, surrounded by his family. He was 87. A scientist, storyteller, and [Read More …]

Employment outlook remains strong for agriculture graduates

A new report released by Purdue University’s College of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) projects that employment opportunities will remain strong for new college graduates with [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Invites Nominations for 2026 Awards

Holstein Association USA is proud to recognize exceptional breeders and dairy industry leaders through its annual awards program, including the Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder, Distinguished Leadership, and Elite Breeder honors. “These awards celebrate the very [Read More …]

Scholarships to Support Research that Benefits Dairy

The NMPF National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Program supports graduate students enrolled in Master’s or Ph.D. programs who are actively pursuing dairy-related fields of research that directly benefit milk marketing cooperatives and the U.S. dairy industry at [Read More …]

National Milk Producers Federation’s latest Regulatory Register

The National Milk Producers Federation’s latest Regulatory Register outlines emerging and ongoing regulatory issues affecting American dairy farmers and their cooperatives in the areas of: Animal health Labeling and standards Nutrition Sustainability and the environment [Read More …]

Team Building, Communications in Spotlight at Dairy Managers Institute

PDP program for dairy producers and professionals to be held Dec. 16-17, 2025 Managing people is a different ball game than managing dairy calves and cows, and it is just as important to successful dairying. [Read More …]

Open Enrollment on the Health Insurance Marketplace for the Farm Population

Open enrollment to purchase or update health insurance plans on the marketplace runs November 1–January 15. In this article, we provide information on the health insurance marketplace and how to navigate open enrollment. Fall is [Read More …]

UWRF and Burnett Dairy Cooperative announce strategic partnership

UW-River Falls and Burnett Dairy Cooperative announce strategic partnership to advance dairy innovation and education The University of Wisconsin-River Falls and Burnett Dairy Cooperative are proud to announce a new partnership that will strengthen Wisconsin’s [Read More …]

Reviewing 2025 Crop Insurance Price Discovery

Harvest Prices Fall, Crop Insurance Delivers Stability Crop insurance, along with Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC), is one of several tools farmers use to manage risk. Each season brings its share of [Read More …]

December 2025 Evaluation Changes: What’s New?