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Dairy Producer Grant Opportunities 2024-2025

November 20, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Carat – Climate Smart Grant (Center for Dairy Excellence) Are you looking to identify and implement climate-smart practices that will benefit your dairy operation? These Climate-Smart Grants are part of a CARAT Project conducted by [Read More …]

Affordability Remains A Dairy Strength

November 19, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Regardless of how one feels about the November elections, one thing that voters said loud and clear was that they don’t like inflation. As data shows, that’s yet another reason to like dairy. A [Read More …]

Dairy Conservation Navigator simplifies conservation, sustainability for farms

November 19, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The dairy checkoff has launched the Dairy Conservation Navigator, an online resource hub designed to provide farm advisors, stakeholders and conservation professionals with science-based information on sustainable farming practices and technologies. The Navigator aggregates science-based [Read More …]

Recognize the Dairy Leaders You Know

November 19, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Submit Your Nominations Today for Dairy Industry Awards It’s not too late to nominate someone for the 2025 PA Dairy Industry Awards!Nominations are due TODAY (November 18) and are simple to complete online. Do you know a Pennsylvania [Read More …]

Recognize the Dairy Leaders You Know

November 18, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Submit Your Nomination for PA Dairy Industry Awards Do you know a Pennsylvania dairy producer who inspires you with their management capabilities? What about a service professional who goes above and beyond to serve the greater [Read More …]

USDA Extends Application Deadline for Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Until December 13

November 18, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

$58 Million Available, Program Improvements Include Increased Payment Rate and Production Cap The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the application deadline for the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) 2024 to Dec.13, 2024. [Read More …]

Indiana Dairy Producer of the Year and Indiana Young Dairy Producer of the Year

November 15, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Again in 2025, Indiana Dairy Producers will be awarding the Indiana Dairy Producer of the Year and the Indiana Young Dairy Producer of the Year Awards. These awards are to recognize outstanding accomplishment, professionalism, and [Read More …]

Indiana Dairy Producers Scholarship Opportunity

November 15, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Indiana Dairy Producers is pleased to offer a $1000 Scholarship to be awarded at the 2025 Indiana Dairy Forum. Eligibility for this scholarship is as follows: Student must plan to attend a trade school, technical school, community [Read More …]

Becoming a Price Maker with Mike McCarty, McCarty Family Farms

November 15, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

When their bank laid out the challenge to McCarty Family Farms to become a price maker, not a price taker, the McCartys were determined to find a way to market their milk differently. Two years later, [Read More …]

DCRC names Excellence in Dairy Cattle Reproduction Award winners

November 15, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

With dairy cattle reproduction success playing a key role in dairy farm profitability and sustainability, the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) honored 24 dairies for reaching exceptional reproduction achievements. These dairies received Platinum, Gold, Silver [Read More …]

How Are Partnerships Growing Demand For Dairy?

November 14, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

In the dynamic restaurant world, the dairy checkoff has emerged as a pivotal force in driving innovation and demand for dairy products. Our strategic partnerships with leading restaurant chains not only amplify dairy’s presence on [Read More …]

Ultra-Endurance: Running for a Reason with Jordan Matthews, Rosy-Lane Holsteins

November 14, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Jordan Matthews from Rosy-Lane Holsteins shares with Peggy Coffeen how his brother’s battle with stage four colon cancer motivated him to take on ultra-endurance running to support cancer research. He highlights the mindset, discipline, and structure [Read More …]

Indiana Dairy Producers: Workforce & Immigration Solutions

November 14, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

With the election of a new president, we are now hearing increased promises of strict enforcement of immigration and guest workers rules. Even though some of these actions will be beyond our control as employers, [Read More …]

Attend the “Women in Dairy” Conference Next Week

November 14, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Hear From Dairy Producers in Keynote & Breakout Sessions It’s not too late to sign up for the Women in Dairy Conference happening next week on November 19! Hosted by the Penn State Extension Dairy team and planned by [Read More …]

PDP Dairy Managers Institute: Empower Your Team, Master Leadership and Team Building

November 14, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Three Tiers of Leadership Training set for Dec. 10-11 Dairy farming involves more than managing animals, feed and finances. It also hinges on building effective teams and a strong organizational culture. The two-day Dairy Managers [Read More …]

Webinar for Dairy Processors on Nov. 19 to Share Processor Grants Available

November 13, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Processors Are Invited to the Free Webinar on Tuesday, November 19 The Center for Dairy Excellence will host another webinar for dairy processors on Tuesday, November 19 from 1-2 p.m., titled “Deep Dive on [Read More …]

More Good News on Dairy Consumption

November 12, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The last two posts, October 25 and November 1, covered U.S. consumption of dairy products. This post will dig a little deeper to understand better what is driving the increased consumption and what is not driving consumption. Typically, [Read More …]

Applied Dairy Management Series: Transition Cow Systemic Inflammation

November 11, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Learn about systemic inflammation in dairy cows, including the latest findings, management strategies, and economic impacts in our bimonthly webinar series. Applied Dairy Management Series: Transition Cow Systemic Inflammation – The Good, the Bad, and [Read More …]

What is Happening to U.S. Dairy Products Consumption?

November 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

In the prior post, analysis of U.S. dairy consumption was promised. Here it is. Actual per capita consumption data lags significantly, so this analysis will review domestic disappearance of products from wholesale inventories. This is [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds USDA Investment in Organic Dairy Promotion

November 1, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) this week announced the launch of the Organic Dairy Product Promotion (ODPP) program, allocating $15 million to expand access to organic dairy products in educational [Read More …]

Dairy Council of California Releases 2023–2024 Annual Report

October 31, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Council of California is proud to announce the release of its 2023–2024 Annual Report, highlighting a transformative year of growth, innovation and sustained commitment to improving community health through the promotion of healthy eating [Read More …]

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FDA Warns Veterinarians Against Aspirin Use in Dairy Cattle

October 30, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Last week, the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) published a letter to veterinarians warning them that there are no aspirin products approved for use in cattle and therefore such use in dairy cows (or any other [Read More …]

Save the Date for the 2025 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit

October 30, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Peggy Coffeen Will Be a Keynote Speaker at the Upcoming PA Dairy Summit “Designing Your Tomorrow Today” is the theme of the 2025 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, scheduled for February 5-6, 2025 at the Penn Stater [Read More …]

On Getting What You Need

October 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Last month I had the opportunity to attend the Pennsylvania Dairy Princess Coronation. It was probably the first time I attended the coronation in more than a decade, with family and farm weekend responsibilities often [Read More …]

Dairy Promotion Directors Elect Board Officers

October 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Leaders of Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB) and the United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA) announced election results to lead national dairy checkoff strategies and programs to protect and [Read More …]

The Dairy Alliance Teams Up with Grandbaby Cakes for a Festive Recipe Series and Exciting Sweepstakes

October 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Dairy Alliance, a nonprofit funded by dairy farm families in the Southeast, is bringing extra warmth to the holiday season through an exciting new partnership with acclaimed author, television personality, and recipe blogger, [Read More …]

National Dairy FARM Program Announces 2024 Excellence Awards Winners

October 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Farmer leaders in stewardship, sustainability and workforce best practices, along with a top FARM Program evaluator, were recognized at the fourth annual FARM Excellence Awards presentation held at National Milk Producers Federation’s annual meeting. The [Read More …]

Dairy Producer Grant Opportunities 2024-2025

Affordability Remains A Dairy Strength

Dairy Conservation Navigator simplifies conservation, sustainability for farms

Recognize the Dairy Leaders You Know

Recognize the Dairy Leaders You Know

USDA Extends Application Deadline for Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Until December 13

Indiana Dairy Producer of the Year and Indiana Young Dairy Producer of the Year

Indiana Dairy Producers Scholarship Opportunity

Becoming a Price Maker with Mike McCarty, McCarty Family Farms

DCRC names Excellence in Dairy Cattle Reproduction Award winners

How Are Partnerships Growing Demand For Dairy?

Ultra-Endurance: Running for a Reason with Jordan Matthews, Rosy-Lane Holsteins

Indiana Dairy Producers: Workforce & Immigration Solutions

Attend the “Women in Dairy” Conference Next Week

PDP Dairy Managers Institute: Empower Your Team, Master Leadership and Team Building

Webinar for Dairy Processors on Nov. 19 to Share Processor Grants Available

More Good News on Dairy Consumption

Applied Dairy Management Series: Transition Cow Systemic Inflammation

What is Happening to U.S. Dairy Products Consumption?

IDFA Applauds USDA Investment in Organic Dairy Promotion

Dairy Council of California Releases 2023–2024 Annual Report

FDA Warns Veterinarians Against Aspirin Use in Dairy Cattle

Save the Date for the 2025 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit

On Getting What You Need

Dairy Promotion Directors Elect Board Officers

The Dairy Alliance Teams Up with Grandbaby Cakes for a Festive Recipe Series and Exciting Sweepstakes

National Dairy FARM Program Announces 2024 Excellence Awards Winners

IDFA Opens Nominations for Annual Industry Awards to Honor Dairy Industry’s Top Leaders

What’s ahead for HPAI in Texas?

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