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Animal Welfare For Dairy Cows Is A Farmer’s Priority, Here’s Why

June 22, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Melissa Griffin started playing the trumpet as a fourth grader and went on to earn a master’s degree in trumpet performance in college. While she may have had Boston Symphony dreams, her career path led [Read More …]

Lallemand Animal Nutrition now accepting applications for ninth annual Forward scholarship

June 14, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

$14,000 will be awarded to five students in 2023, applications due Sept. 30 Lallemand Animal Nutrition is excited to offer, for the ninth consecutive year, the Lallemand Forward Scholarship for students pursuing degrees in agriculture. The 2023 [Read More …]

Nominations are open for MSU’s 2024 Dairy Farm of the Year Award

June 13, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Since 1958, the Dairy Farm of the Year Award has been presented by the MSU Department of Animal Science The Michigan State University Department of Animal Science is seeking nominations for the 2024 Dairy Farm [Read More …]

The Better Safer Canadian campaign focuses on three key message

June 1, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Animal Health Canada Announces Updated CLT Training Program For Livestock Transporters Animal Health Canada (“AHC”) today announced a significant update to its Canadian Livestock Transport (“CLT”) certification program, a comprehensive training course for livestock and poultry transporters, [Read More …]

NIAA Graduates Animal Agriculture Leaders

June 1, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The first cohort of the Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders completed the 16-month program. The inaugural class of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture’s (NIAA) Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders completed their 16-month leadership training [Read More …]

Bill seeks to strengthen US foreign animal disease response

May 31, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

A bipartisan group of U.S. representatives and senators has introduced legislation that would strengthen federal programs combating destructive foreign animal diseases (FAD) that threaten U.S. livestock. Introduced in the U.S. House and Senate on May [Read More …]

Three ways to tackle inaccurate dairy data

May 29, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Accurate animal identification is the foundation for making effective herd management decisions. What’s the big deal if a data point is off here and there? Or a couple of cows are in the wrong pen? [Read More …]

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2023 Stakeholders Summit highlights benefits of partnering along the food supply chain

May 19, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Grab a recording pass by May 19 so you don’t miss out on valuable insights! The Animal Agriculture Alliance released its 2023 Stakeholders Summit Highlights Report, featuring key quotes, takeaways, and insights from each session of [Read More …]

CDFA looks ahead following US Supreme Court decision upholding Proposition 12 animal confinement initiative

May 16, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The US Supreme Court has upheld California’s Proposition 12, an animal confinement initiative approved by voters in 2018 and subsequently challenged. Californians voted to adopt Proposition 12 by an overwhelming margin (63%-37%), which established minimum [Read More …]

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Supreme Court upholding California’s Proposition 12 sets a dangerous precedent

May 15, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Animal Agriculture Alliance statement on ruling Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance released the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on California’s Proposition 12: “Animal rights extremist organizations have been pushing for state-level legislation banning frequently-used [Read More …]

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2023 Summit keynote speakers discuss strategic attack on animal agriculture

May 10, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Purchase a 2023 Stakeholders Summit recording pass through May 19 A recording pass to the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2023 Stakeholders Summit is available through May 19 to those who were not able to attend in [Read More …]

6 tips to integrate beef embryos into your dairy

May 9, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Use strategic implementation and proven practices to achieve successful outcomes. The market for full beef calves from dairy farms has steadily increased in recent years, offering farmers a more profitable option than the traditional dairy-beef [Read More …]

Select Sires leads the industry in protection against calf recumbency

May 9, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

A new genetic defect referred to as calf recumbency was recently introduced by the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB), Holstein Association USA, Inc., and the National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB). Because there is not [Read More …]

ARM & HAMMER™ Launches Advancing Sustainability Series on Food Chain Chats

May 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

As Earth Month concludes, Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production wrapped up the month with the completion of their “Advancing Sustainability” series on Food Chain Chats. This ScienceHearted series featured leaders from across the food system [Read More …]

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May 1 is the last day to register for the 2023 Stakeholders Summit

May 1, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Save your seat for an update on legal and legislative issues Registration for the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2023 Stakeholders Summit, set for May 4-5 in Arlington, Va., is open through May 1. The theme of [Read More …]

Anecdotally And Factually Speaking, Dairy Is Alive And Well

May 1, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

I don’t know if you’re like me, but I can’t help but peek at other people’s shopping carts when I’m in the grocery store. It’s not a nosey thing. I’m just curious to see if [Read More …]

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Animal Agriculture Alliance has updated the Sustainability Impact Report for 2023

April 24, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. animal agriculture community has an impressive sustainability story and serves as a global leader. No matter where you sit along the supply chain, we know that you share the same values as today’s [Read More …]

ARM & HAMMER™ Launches Advancing Sustainability Series on Food Chain Chats

April 19, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The #ScienceHearted team at Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production aim to support customers across the food system with the products, technologies and resources they need to achieve their sustainability goals. To further this commitment, ARM [Read More …]

Northern PA Dairy Producers: Join Us at Free Workshop on April 25

April 19, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

If you’re a dairy producer in Northern Pennsylvania, or know someone who is, join us for the last Animal Care Workshop in the series! The free workshop will be held in Potter County, Pa. next Tuesday, April 25 [Read More …]

Preparing for Animal Activists

April 18, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

What Can You Do? The Animal Agriculture Alliance has issued an alert regarding a “Right to Rescue” tour stop happening in Tonawanda, N.Y., an area just north of Buffalo, this Saturday, April 15. The gathering is being [Read More …]

Benefits of Meeting Animal Welfare Standards

April 17, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Recommended management practices benefit both the animal and the farm viability. Consumers today want to be assured that the milk they purchase comes from well-cared-for animals. Dairy welfare standards have been established to help verify [Read More …]

‘Plug and Play Topeka’ Selects 11 Startups for 5th Round of Animal Health, Ag-Tech Accelerator Program

April 14, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Emerging companies from five countries begin the three-month animal health/ag-tech startup program in Kansas’ capital city GO Topeka, the economic development group for Kansas’ capital city, recently announced that Plug and Play Topeka, a global innovation [Read More …]

Dairy Farm Innovation Yield Big Environmental Benifits

April 5, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

From the parlor to the pasture, numerous advancements in dairy farm management are helping drive up dairy farm efficiency in North America, and that’s helping drive down environmental impact. Everything starts with animal productivity. The [Read More …]

Peters Named Penn State Animal Science Distinguished Alumnus

April 5, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Jana Peters, retired Animal Science Advising Coordinator, has been selected as the 2023 Animal Science Distinguished Alumnus by Penn State’s Department of Animal Science. She was honored at the 105th Little I, held April 1 [Read More …]

2022 Semen Sales Report Reflects Changing Global Trends

April 5, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

National Association of Animal Breeders regular members unit sales shows shift in domestic and global semen use. The National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) members report annual units for the categories of domestic sales, export [Read More …]

Sign Up for April Animal Care Workshops

April 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

There are a few spots left for the two animal care workshops happening this April! Free for dairy producers and your employees, they will be held on dairy farms in Westmoreland and Potter County. We hope to [Read More …]

FarmAi Data-driven Digital AI Shepherd Powers Livestock Management

April 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

FarmAi leverages Machine learning and AI, transforming animal welfare standards, responsible dairy production, and improving farm operations for global responsibility & environmental sustainability ElectrifAi, a global leader in prebuilt Machine Learning and Computer Vision solutions, is [Read More …]

Discover new communication strategies at 2023 Stakeholders Summit

March 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Learn about corporate social responsibility reporting and how to connect with Generation Z Connecting with skeptical consumers about animal agriculture is becoming increasingly important as issues like environmental stewardship and animal welfare are top-of-mind for [Read More …]

NIAA’s Animal Agriculture Leaders Kick Off Cohort 2

March 27, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The second cohort of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture’s (NIAA) Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders completed their first in-person leadership training session in Kansas City, Missouri. In January, NIAA announced the second cohort of the Advanced Training for Animal [Read More …]

KFB offering grants for attending Animal Ag Alliance’s 2023 Stakeholders Summit

March 22, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) and KFB’s Foundation for Agriculture are offering grants up to $750 to members interested in attending the Animal Ag Alliance’s Stakeholders Summit in Arlington, Va., May 3-5. The convention is a [Read More …]

Animal Welfare For Dairy Cows Is A Farmer’s Priority, Here’s Why

Lallemand Animal Nutrition now accepting applications for ninth annual Forward scholarship

Nominations are open for MSU’s 2024 Dairy Farm of the Year Award

The Better Safer Canadian campaign focuses on three key message

NIAA Graduates Animal Agriculture Leaders

Bill seeks to strengthen US foreign animal disease response

Three ways to tackle inaccurate dairy data

2023 Stakeholders Summit highlights benefits of partnering along the food supply chain

CDFA looks ahead following US Supreme Court decision upholding Proposition 12 animal confinement initiative

Supreme Court upholding California’s Proposition 12 sets a dangerous precedent

2023 Summit keynote speakers discuss strategic attack on animal agriculture

6 tips to integrate beef embryos into your dairy

Select Sires leads the industry in protection against calf recumbency

ARM & HAMMER™ Launches Advancing Sustainability Series on Food Chain Chats

May 1 is the last day to register for the 2023 Stakeholders Summit

Anecdotally And Factually Speaking, Dairy Is Alive And Well

Animal Agriculture Alliance has updated the Sustainability Impact Report for 2023

ARM & HAMMER™ Launches Advancing Sustainability Series on Food Chain Chats

Northern PA Dairy Producers: Join Us at Free Workshop on April 25

Preparing for Animal Activists

Benefits of Meeting Animal Welfare Standards

‘Plug and Play Topeka’ Selects 11 Startups for 5th Round of Animal Health, Ag-Tech Accelerator Program

Dairy Farm Innovation Yield Big Environmental Benifits

Peters Named Penn State Animal Science Distinguished Alumnus

2022 Semen Sales Report Reflects Changing Global Trends

Sign Up for April Animal Care Workshops

FarmAi Data-driven Digital AI Shepherd Powers Livestock Management

Discover new communication strategies at 2023 Stakeholders Summit

NIAA’s Animal Agriculture Leaders Kick Off Cohort 2

KFB offering grants for attending Animal Ag Alliance’s 2023 Stakeholders Summit

The Downside and Upside of Increasing Exports

Not all fiber behaves the same in dairy rations

What Is Your Reason?

Preparing Grain Storages for Harvest