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Calling All Dairy College Students

August 25, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Are you looking for a way to share your passion of dairy with the public? Are you a college student that wants to learn more about the dairy community? Apply for the Dairy Ambassador Program! [Read More …]

Dairy Checkoff Publishes 2022 Annual Report

August 25, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), the planning and management organization that oversees the national dairy checkoff program on behalf of America’s dairy farmers and importers, has posted its 2022 annual report at www.usdairy.com/for-farmers/resources. The report provides [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report: Restrained Supply, Expanding Demand Offer Some Hope for Improved Milk Prices

August 25, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

A restrained supply and expanding demand are offering some hope that the current dire milk-price situation may improve, potentially offering a rapid recovery in dairy margins that are currently at punishing levels for dairy farmers. [Read More …]

Dr. Ken Bailey to Share Updates on Dairy Markets at Dairy Financial Conference

August 24, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Conference Will Be Held on September 13 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Dr. Ken Bailey, author of Dairy Economics: Pricing, Policy, and Risk Management and former professor at The Pennsylvania State University and the University of Missouri, will [Read More …]

Dr. Ken Bailey to Share Updates on Dairy Markets at Financial Conference

August 24, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Conference Will Be Held on September 13 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Dr. Ken Bailey, author of Dairy Economics: Pricing, Policy, and Risk Management and former professor at The Pennsylvania State University and the University of Missouri, will [Read More …]

It’s Official. State of Illinois Proclaims 2023 as Prairie Farms’ 85th Anniversary

August 23, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy farmers honored during historic ceremony at the Illinois State Fair Prairie Farms Dairy is celebrating its 85th anniversary, and to commemorate the company’s long-term commitment to the State of Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker issued [Read More …]

Dairy Innovation Competition crowns inaugural winners

August 23, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Three dairy innovators – lu.lu Ice Cream, Oakfield Corners Cheese LLC and Terra Firma Farm – were named winners of the inaugural Northeastern Dairy Product Innovation Competition following a pitch competition on Aug. 8 in Stocking Hall. Funded by a $1 million [Read More …]

Business Consultants Available to Help Dairy Farm Families Achieve Their Goals

August 22, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Center Offers One-on-One Consulting Support at No Charge to Dairy Farm Families To help Pennsylvania dairy farm families with transition planning, business management consulting, and risk management planning, the Center for Dairy Excellence has [Read More …]

Real California Milk Excelerator Cohort Announced, Eight Dairy Startups Compete in 5th Annual Dairy Innovation Competition

August 21, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

CMAB and VentureFuel “Open Innovation” finalists tap into mentorship, support network to compete for funding to grow, expand products in California and beyond Today, the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) in partnership with innovation advisory VentureFuel, [Read More …]

UPDATE 1-Global dairy prices fall to five-year low on soft Chinese demand

August 18, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

GDT Price Index drops 7.4% Whole milk prices slide to lowest since 2016 (Adds background and economist comments throughout story) Aug 15 (Reuters) – International dairy prices are now on average at their lowest [Read More …]

Scholarship Opportunities Available for Dairy Producers Attending the Young Dairy Leaders Institute

August 16, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI) is a nationally recognized three-phase leadership and communication skills development program for young adults (ages 22-45) working in the dairy industry. Full-time dairy producers who apply for YDLI will [Read More …]

Dairy Financial Conference to Feature Two Panel Discussions on Climate-Smart Opportunities and Performance Indicators

August 16, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Panel Discussions Will Feature Several Industry Experts With a Wide Range of Perspectives Brett Reinford from Reinford Farms, Curt Gooch from Land O’Lakes, Matt Royer from Penn State, and Mike Hosterman from Horizon Farm [Read More …]

Center for Dairy Excellence Seeking Board of Director Nominations

August 16, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Nominations Are Open for a Northern PA Dairy Producer The Center for Dairy Excellence Board of Directors is requesting nominations to fill one open board position. The available position is for a dairy producer from [Read More …]

Fall 2023 Weather, Market and Nutrient Management Outlooks

August 14, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Leading experts share insights with dairy producers This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), episodes will provide timely updates and forecasts as dairy producers look ahead to the weather, market and [Read More …]

New Perspectives on Dairy Cattle Lifespan

August 14, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

For a deep dive into dairy cow lifespans, attend the 45th Discover Conference, October 23-26, 2023, in Itasca, Illinois, hosted by the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA). Length of dairy cow life is a topic with many facets [Read More …]

Ashley Elsbernd Crowned 70th Iowa Dairy Princess

August 14, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Ashley Elsbernd, a 19-year-old from Calmar, was crowned the 70th Iowa Dairy Princess during an evening ceremony at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Wednesday, August 9. Ashley, daughter of Peter and Kristi Elsbernd, will spend [Read More …]

Dairy exports still challenged by global headwinds in June; What does the second half hold?

August 11, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

USDEC’s market analysts weigh in on the export outlook for H2. June’s export data looked fairly similar to the past several months. Total export volume in June unfortunately trailed prior year levels by 13%, or [Read More …]

UMaine researchers using precision technology to help Maine dairy farmers

August 11, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

With new developments in so-called “precision technology,” farmers can use high-tech tools to learn more about their land and animals — and improve their practices. Glenda Pereira, assistant extension professor and dairy specialist at the [Read More …]

Dairy Spanish Webinar El “Break” Info-Lechero

August 10, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Dates announced: Sept 20 and 27, Oct 4 and 11, 2023 To help Wisconsin Spanish dairy workers and the Spanish dairy industry to get the most current and updated research information, UW-Madison Division of Extension has [Read More …]

Family-Owned Georgia Farm Nominated for International Dairy Federation Innovation Awards

August 10, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Hillcrest Farms is a contender for “Innovation in Sustainable Farming Practices-Socio-Economic” After a remarkable year of sustainability progress, Hillcrest Farms Inc., a member of The Dairy Alliance, has been nominated as a finalist in the 2023 International Dairy [Read More …]

Badger Dairy Insight

August 10, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

A webinar series to provide the latest research-based dairy information to improve animal welfare, breeding and genetic selection, automation and modernization, and nutritional decisions for producers, dairy workers and managers, ag professionals, and educators. Join [Read More …]

Join Wisconsin Dairy Families for Tours, Conversations and Ice Cream at 2023 ACE Twilight Meetings

August 10, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Four dairy producers open their farm doors for tours and discussions Curious about how animals are cared for on today’s dairy farms? Have questions about how farmers use water and other shared resources? Make plans [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo to Host a Dairy Symposium this October

August 9, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

World Dairy Expo will host a Dairy Symposium featuring the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives from across the country on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 from 8:00 – 11:30 a.m. Registration is now open for this [Read More …]

Cultured Dairy Products Course Available

August 8, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

September 26 – 28, 2023 This annual course provides participants with an overview of basic dairy technology and the manufacture of cultured dairy products, including buttermilk, sour cream, cottage cheese, yogurt, and cream cheese. This [Read More …]

IDFA Recognizes 25 Dairy Business Operations with Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Award

August 8, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today recognizes 25 dairy business operations for their outstanding achievements and improvements in worker safety in 2022 with the IDFA Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Award. This is the 20th year [Read More …]

Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Introduced in the House

August 8, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. Reps. Jim Costa (D-Calif.) and Nick Langworthy (R-N.Y.) introduced the Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act of 2023 (H.R.5099), a bipartisan bill that would provide a dollar-for-dollar incentive for SNAP participants to purchase nutritious dairy [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds House Introduction of Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act of 2023

August 8, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

DNIP would expand Healthy Fluid Milk Incentives Projects to increase SNAP participants’ access to a variety of nutritious dairy products The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) highlights that 90% of Americans do not consume [Read More …]

Calling All Dairy College Students

Dairy Checkoff Publishes 2022 Annual Report

Dairy Market Report: Restrained Supply, Expanding Demand Offer Some Hope for Improved Milk Prices

Dr. Ken Bailey to Share Updates on Dairy Markets at Dairy Financial Conference

Dr. Ken Bailey to Share Updates on Dairy Markets at Financial Conference

It’s Official. State of Illinois Proclaims 2023 as Prairie Farms’ 85th Anniversary

Dairy Innovation Competition crowns inaugural winners

Business Consultants Available to Help Dairy Farm Families Achieve Their Goals

Real California Milk Excelerator Cohort Announced, Eight Dairy Startups Compete in 5th Annual Dairy Innovation Competition

UPDATE 1-Global dairy prices fall to five-year low on soft Chinese demand

Scholarship Opportunities Available for Dairy Producers Attending the Young Dairy Leaders Institute

Dairy Financial Conference to Feature Two Panel Discussions on Climate-Smart Opportunities and Performance Indicators

Center for Dairy Excellence Seeking Board of Director Nominations

Fall 2023 Weather, Market and Nutrient Management Outlooks

New Perspectives on Dairy Cattle Lifespan

Ashley Elsbernd Crowned 70th Iowa Dairy Princess

Dairy exports still challenged by global headwinds in June; What does the second half hold?

UMaine researchers using precision technology to help Maine dairy farmers

Dairy Spanish Webinar El “Break” Info-Lechero

Family-Owned Georgia Farm Nominated for International Dairy Federation Innovation Awards

Badger Dairy Insight

Join Wisconsin Dairy Families for Tours, Conversations and Ice Cream at 2023 ACE Twilight Meetings

World Dairy Expo to Host a Dairy Symposium this October

Cultured Dairy Products Course Available

IDFA Recognizes 25 Dairy Business Operations with Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Award

Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Introduced in the House

IDFA Applauds House Introduction of Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act of 2023

Prairie Farms Cheeses Earn Top Finishes by American Cheese Society

Innovative Dairy Farmers Open Doors for PDPW Farm Tours on Aug. 23, 24

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin’s Chad Vincent Leads Groups to Advocate for Wisconsin Dairy Industry

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