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Dairy Producers Invited to Tour PA Dairy Farms & Get Training in Animal Care

March 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Three Workshops Will Be Held This April in Crawford, Mifflin and Bradford Counties Three more Animal Care Workshops will be held this April for both English and Spanish-speaking dairy producers and their employees. The events [Read More …]

National Dairy Board Scholarship Applications Being Accepted

March 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Applications are being accepted for college scholarships that are awarded by America’s dairy farmers and importers through the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB). Eleven scholarships worth $2,500 each will be awarded, in [Read More …]

Caring for Calves – A Hands-On Learning Opportunity!

March 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Cornell Cooperative Extension offers a local opportunity to learn more about transition heifers Caring for transition heifers can be an expensive part of the dairy farm, so it’s important that farm owners and employees have [Read More …]

Finding a Safety Net and Protecting Your Margin With Dairy Margin Coverage Free Webinar

March 17, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Looking to find a safety net and protect your margin in a marketplace that seems to always be shifting? The Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program is a risk management program that’s intended to serve as that [Read More …]

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Holstein Foundation Board of Trustees Welcomes Heather Moore

March 17, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Holstein Foundation is pleased to announce that Heather Moore of Maquoketa, Iowa, will be joining the Board of Trustees. The trustees oversee the direction of the Holstein Foundation’s youth and young adult education and [Read More …]

PDCA Announces Changes to Show Ring Code of Ethics, Showmanship Guidelines and Unified Scorecard

March 10, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Purebred Dairy Cattle Association (PDCA) Board of Directors unanimously approved changes to the PDCA Show Ring Code of Ethics, the PDCA Showmanship Guidelines and Dairy Cow Unified Scorecard during their board meetings last December. [Read More …]

Milk Types: How Lactose-Free Milk is Made

March 7, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

While at the grocery store, you may have a moment of confusion as you pass the line of milk. Mixed in amongst the bottles are ones with labels that declare they are lactose-free. What is lactose-free [Read More …]

Submit DCRC Excellence in Dairy Reproduction award nominations

March 5, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) seeks nominations for its Excellence in Dairy Reproduction Awards program. Dairy industry professionals, including veterinarians, extension agents, artificial insemination and pharmaceutical company representatives, dairy processors and co-op field staff, [Read More …]

My Tie-Stall Is Worn Out—Now What?

March 4, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Explore dairy housing solutions with Penn State Extension. Learn to upgrade tiestalls, build low-cost milking facilities, and manage group housing. Ideal for farm owners and managers. Join Penn State Extension for Dairy Housing Options: My [Read More …]

Study Shows Effects of Early Diet Options in Beef X Dairy Calves

March 3, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

AMES, Iowa – Results from a recent study on how early nutrition can affect finished beef health, performance and carcass quality in beef x dairy calves provided some clarity and some surprises for Iowa State [Read More …]

PA Dairy Producers Encouraged to Complete 2025 Survey To Give Insight on Dairy Business Dynamics

March 3, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Center and Penn State Extension Are Seeking Input for the 2025 Dairy Producer Survey The Center for Dairy Excellence and Penn State Extension are collaborating to launch the 2025 Dairy Producer Survey to study [Read More …]

UVM Researchers Test Ways to Green-Up Dairy Farming

February 28, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Joshua Faulkner squats in a corn field, scooping out the insides of a hole. He holds a handful of dark grey soil and squeezes it like a sponge. Beside him, a row of yellowed winter [Read More …]

How Dairy Supports Heart Health

February 28, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Did you know that your heart is the hardest working muscle in your body? Taking care of your heart health matters! One way to show love to your heart is by choosing low fat or [Read More …]

Dairy Beef Short Course

February 28, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Our annual Dairy Beef Short Course will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 from 9 a.m.-3:15 p.m. in the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, SD. The registration fee is $75 plus $15 if a [Read More …]

Livestock Mortality Management on Dairy Farms

February 28, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension and PRO-DAIRY Submit a topic suggestion here This monthly podcast series led by PRO-DAIRY and CCE Dairy Specialists features current, new, and emerging topics of interest to the dairy industry [Read More …]

PA Dairy Producers Encouraged to Complete 2025 Survey To Give Insight on Dairy Business Dynamics

February 26, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Center and Penn State Extension Are Seeking Input for the 2025 Dairy Producer Survey The Center for Dairy Excellence and Penn State Extension are collaborating to launch the 2025 Dairy Producer Survey to study [Read More …]

Checkoff Showcasing Dairy Innovation At Natural Products Trade Show

February 26, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The dairy checkoff is returning to Natural Products Expo West to highlight the innovation and nutritional benefits of dairy to more than 65,000 industry professionals, investors and leaders from consumer-packaged goods (CPG) and retail companies. [Read More …]

NMPF’s Doud Urges More Dairy Trade Opportunities Before Subcommittee

February 26, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Gregg Doud, president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), told the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee today that expanding market access and enforcing existing trade agreements to America’s dairy producers, workers [Read More …]

Beefing Up Dairy: The Rise of Crossbreeding

February 25, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Beef-on-dairy crossbreeding is the latest step in the evolution of dairy genetics and is now a key driver of the U.S. supply of both beef and dairy cattle. Some 72% of dairy farms are now [Read More …]

South Dakota State University Hosts Midwest Regional Dairy Challenge® Event

February 24, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The 2025 Midwest Regional Dairy Challenge, hosted by South Dakota State University concluded February 14 in Brookings, S.D. The event saw significant participation with 110 students from 13 schools, along with coaches and volunteers for an immersive learning experience. Upon arrival, students attended educational seminars covering financial management, automatic milking systems, and emerging [Read More …]

Praisler named Vita Plus dairy specialist

February 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Grace Praisler recently joined the Vita Plus team as a dairy specialist. Praisler will work closely with the Vita Plus eastern region team to serve dairy producers in the western Ohio, eastern Indiana and southeastern [Read More …]

DGN Adds to Board of Directors

February 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Girl Network (DGN), an organization offering programs and events supporting all women in dairy reaching across the nation, has welcomed three new dairywomen to the board of directors: Natalie Berning of Galena, IL; Stacy [Read More …]

American Dairy Association North East Announces New York State Dairy Ambassador Team

February 20, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

2024–2025 New York State Dairy Ambassador Team Includes Representatives from Cattaraugus, Onondaga and Chemung Counties (February 16, 2025) On Saturday, February 15, 2025, Olivia Shawley from Cattaraugus County was selected as the 2025-2026 New York State Dairy Ambassador during [Read More …]

Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Reaches ‘HPAI-Free’ Status

February 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Department of Agriculture continues to organize aggressive response to poultry industry cases. Strong, bipartisan support for two years of critical, commonsense budget investments are helping to cushion poultry industry losses and protect Pennsylvania’s dairy industry. [Read More …]

ADC congratulates Brooke Rollins, confirmed U.S. Agriculture Secretary

February 17, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The American Dairy Coalition congratulates Brooke Rollins, confirmed Feb. 13 as the next Secretary of Agriculture, the second woman to lead the USDA. As a grassroots organization led by dairy farmers, for dairy farmers, we [Read More …]

$1.1M in Grants Available to Boost Dairy Co-Packing in the Northeast

February 14, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Funding to Strengthen Regional Dairy Supply Chain and Bring New Products to Market The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation (NE-DBIC) announces a $1.1 million investment in regional dairy processing through the Dairy Co-Packing Grant. This funding supports [Read More …]

IDP in Motion: Coming Together, Sharing Experiences

February 13, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Our 2025 Dairy Forum was a great success as we came together to learn and share experiences. While there were numerous special moments from our time in French Lick, one stands out in my mind. [Read More …]

Congratulations to the 2025 PA Dairy Industry Award Winners

February 13, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Congratulations to the following dairy professionals who received this year’s Dairy Industry Awards and were honored at the 2025 PA Dairy Summit! The annual awards program recognizes dairy professionals who showcase leadership, service, and excellence across the [Read More …]

2025 Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Award Winners Announced

February 13, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Painter, Paxton and Sattazahn Were Recognized at the 2025 PA Dairy Summit At this year’s Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania, Center for Dairy Excellence, and Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association awarded three dairy [Read More …]

Dairy World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates

February 12, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Milk supply and use estimates for 2024 are adjusted to reflect December domestic and trade data. For 2025, milk production is reduced due to lower expected cow inventories. On a fat basis, domestic use is [Read More …]

Dairy Producers Invited to Tour PA Dairy Farms & Get Training in Animal Care

National Dairy Board Scholarship Applications Being Accepted

Caring for Calves – A Hands-On Learning Opportunity!

Finding a Safety Net and Protecting Your Margin With Dairy Margin Coverage Free Webinar

Holstein Foundation Board of Trustees Welcomes Heather Moore

PDCA Announces Changes to Show Ring Code of Ethics, Showmanship Guidelines and Unified Scorecard

Milk Types: How Lactose-Free Milk is Made

Submit DCRC Excellence in Dairy Reproduction award nominations

My Tie-Stall Is Worn Out—Now What?

Study Shows Effects of Early Diet Options in Beef X Dairy Calves

PA Dairy Producers Encouraged to Complete 2025 Survey To Give Insight on Dairy Business Dynamics

UVM Researchers Test Ways to Green-Up Dairy Farming

How Dairy Supports Heart Health

Dairy Beef Short Course

Livestock Mortality Management on Dairy Farms

PA Dairy Producers Encouraged to Complete 2025 Survey To Give Insight on Dairy Business Dynamics

Checkoff Showcasing Dairy Innovation At Natural Products Trade Show

NMPF’s Doud Urges More Dairy Trade Opportunities Before Subcommittee

Beefing Up Dairy: The Rise of Crossbreeding

South Dakota State University Hosts Midwest Regional Dairy Challenge® Event

Praisler named Vita Plus dairy specialist

DGN Adds to Board of Directors

American Dairy Association North East Announces New York State Dairy Ambassador Team

Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Reaches ‘HPAI-Free’ Status

ADC congratulates Brooke Rollins, confirmed U.S. Agriculture Secretary

$1.1M in Grants Available to Boost Dairy Co-Packing in the Northeast

Congratulations to the 2025 PA Dairy Industry Award Winners

2025 Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Award Winners Announced

Dairy World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

Why Herd Immunity Matters to Your Dairy

What If You Could?

Cover Crops After Corn Silage