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Celebrate America’s Dairyland During June Dairy Month

June 5, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

A commentary by Secretary Randy Romanski of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) June Dairy Month is a special time in Wisconsin. As summer starts, we celebrate the many hardworking Wisconsin [Read More …]

Prairie Farms Dairy Celebrates 85th Anniversary & Dairy Month By Giving Back

June 5, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

30 Feeding America® partner food banks receive significant milk donations Prairie Farms kicked off Dairy Month in a big way by partnering with 30 Feeding America® food banks to donate 85 pallets of milk, which is [Read More …]

Hiland Dairy Celebrates World Milk Day and National Dairy Month by Donating Milk to Area Food Banks

June 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Hiland Dairy is kicking off World Milk Day on June 1 and National Dairy Month in June by partnering with 15 Feeding America® network food banks across a six-state area. The food banks will receive [Read More …]

Preventing abomasal bloat in dairy calves

June 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Abomasal bloat is a disease that occurs within the first few weeks after birth and with more frequency between five-10 days of life of calves. It is characterized by accumulation of gas in the fourth [Read More …]

Support the Next Generation Through Your Everyday Feed Purchase

June 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Submit Your Bids for Up to $5,000 Worth of Purina Dairy Feed Products If you want to support the next generation of dairy through your everyday feed purchase, submit your bid in the “Feed for the [Read More …]

Center for Dairy Excellence Hires New Employee and Summer Intern

June 1, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Hess and Anderson Join the Center’s Team of Eight Employees to Support the Dairy Industry The Center for Dairy Excellence has named Allen Hess as the Customer Relations Specialist to support dairy farmers, educators, and [Read More …]

Dairy’s future found in new markets, new leaders

May 31, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy’s future will be increasingly global and diverse, as emerging markets increase demand and women take on greater leadership roles in the industry, this year’s chairwoman of the NMPF Young Cooperators program said in a [Read More …]

Transitioning Your Dairy to the Next Generation: Communication

May 31, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Family business succession planning evolves over time, continual planning and open conversations are key to successful transitions. Many farms have multiple generations involved in the farming operation. Preparing each generation for an upcoming transition of [Read More …]

Virginia Ishler Retiring After a Stellar 36-year Dairy Career at Penn State

May 30, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Ginny’s work has made a lasting impact on the Pennsylvania dairy industry. Virginia Ishler, known to many as “Ginny” began her Penn State career as an Extension Specialist. Prior to starting at Penn State, she [Read More …]

Real California Milk To Showcase Dairy Trends, Sustainability Leadership

May 30, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

At 2023 International Dairy Deli Bakery Association Show California’s “Street of Dairy” features 20 dairy processors, on-trend culinary dishes in the Real California Kitchen The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) will spotlight a variety of [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 …]

ADC sends letter of support for USDA hearing on NMPF petition

May 26, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

“Our farmers agree the Class I mover should be restored to the ‘higher of’ as soon as possible.” American Dairy Coalition sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack asking USDA to grant a hearing [Read More …]

Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association Plans 2023 June Dairy Month Events

May 26, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Celebrate the State’s World-Class Industry, Farmers and Delicious Dairy Foods and Beverages with Milkshake Fans June Milkshake Pop-Up Partners include the Lancaster City Bureau of Police, Renewal by Andersen of Central PA and Weis Markets In [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report: Milk prices under pressure

May 26, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The current extended period of milk production growth has so far been the weakest of all such periods since 1996, but downward pressure on prices continues even as inflation ebbs and consumer demand for dairy [Read More …]

California Dairy Sector Poised For Climate Neutrality By 2030, Per UC David Researchers

May 25, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

RESEARCHERS AT UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS, HAVE A STUNNING PREDICTION. In a peer-reviewed paper recently published by CABI Biological Sciences, Conor McCabe, Hamed El-Mashad and Frank Mitloehner argue that California’s dairy sector can reach climate neutrality in the [Read More …]

Michigan Milk Producers Association, Canadian Dairy Distillery partner to upcycle dairy byproduct into biofuel

May 25, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Partnership will build a low carbon ethanol plant in southwest Michigan to add needed biofuel supply and help lower the dairy industry’s carbon footprint. Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) and Canadian Dairy Distillery announced a joint initiative that [Read More …]

The world wants protein. Dairy builds on that.

May 24, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Ah, protein –a building block of life. That refreshing post-exercise recovery drink, that yogurt in a school lunch box, that succulent cut of meat, those humble but mighty dry beans. All rich with exquisite chains [Read More …]

Youth Dairy and Livestock Day

May 24, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

This in-person event provides hands-on learning for youth ages 8-18 with topics about farm culturing, biosecurity, parasites, farm safety, and more! Youth Dairy and Livestock Day is designed to educate youth who have an interest in [Read More …]

USDA Offers Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers Cover Increased Costs

May 23, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces assistance for dairy producers with the new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP). ODMAP is established to help mitigate market volatility, higher input and transportation costs, and unstable [Read More …]

Youth Dairy and Livestock Day

May 23, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

This in-person event provides hands-on learning for youth ages 8-18 with topics about farm culturing, biosecurity, parasites, farm safety, and more! Youth Dairy and Livestock Day is designed to educate youth who have an interest in [Read More …]

Massive Texas dairy farm blaze caused by engine fire in manure hauler

May 23, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

A fire and explosion at a dairy farm in the Texas Panhandle that injured one person and killed an estimated 18,000 head of cattle was an accident that started with an engine fire in a [Read More …]

New York Dairy Farmer Hosts Live Chat with Adopt a Cow Classroom Participants

May 22, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

April Gokey from Stargo Dairy in Malone, N.Y., hosted an on-farm chat to show students their “adopted” calves as part of the Adopt a Cow program conducted by the Center for Dairy Excellence with support [Read More …]

IDFA Lauds Introduction of Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act of 2023

May 19, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

New legislation would expand Healthy Fluid Milk Incentives Projects to increase SNAP participants’ access to a variety of nutritious dairy products While dairy products are repeatedly recommended by the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) [Read More …]

Dairy bills in play at the Texas Capitol

May 19, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The 88th legislative session is very close to being over when you read this. The Texas Association of Dairymen (TAD) staff has worked so hard this session to pass two pieces of legislation of interest to [Read More …]

DATCP Announces 2023 Dairy Processor Grant Recipients

May 17, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced 21 Wisconsin dairy companies will receive a Dairy Processor Grant in 2023. The purpose of these grants is to help foster innovation, improve profitability, [Read More …]

CDFA Accepting Public Comments On Draft Guidelines For Dairy Methane Reduction Incentive Programs

May 16, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI) is accepting public comments on its draft Request for Grant Applications (RGAs) for the 2023 Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP), 2023 Dairy Digester Research and Development Program [Read More …]

Real California Dairy To Be Showcased At 2023 National Restaurant Association Show

May 12, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

California dairy processors to exhibit in Chicago May 20-23, 2023 The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) will spotlight a variety of innovative and sustainably sourced dairy products at the 2023 National Restaurant Association show in [Read More …]

IDFA Urges USDA to Expand Dairy Options in School Meals to Improve Nutrition for All Children

May 12, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Reduces Waste, and Increase School Meal Participation Healthy School Milk Commitment Underscores Industry’s Commitment to Child Nutrition Expanding the amount of nutritious dairy food options provided to children through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) [Read More …]

Maryland Dairy Farmer Hosts Live Chat with Adopt a Cow Classroom Participants

May 11, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Alice Crothers of Long Green Farms in Rising Sun, Md., hosted an on-farm chat to show students their “adopted” calves as part of the Adopt a Cow program conducted by the Center for Dairy Excellence [Read More …]

California dairy sector moves toward advanced manure recycling through innovation, partnerships, worms and algae — from Dairy Cares

May 11, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The California dairy sector is on a mission to innovate how manure is recycled—boosting water quality outcomes and soil health. An initial roadmap has been drawn. Several projects are already under way. Millions of additional [Read More …]

Celebrate America’s Dairyland During June Dairy Month

Prairie Farms Dairy Celebrates 85th Anniversary & Dairy Month By Giving Back

Hiland Dairy Celebrates World Milk Day and National Dairy Month by Donating Milk to Area Food Banks

Preventing abomasal bloat in dairy calves

Support the Next Generation Through Your Everyday Feed Purchase

Center for Dairy Excellence Hires New Employee and Summer Intern

Dairy’s future found in new markets, new leaders

Transitioning Your Dairy to the Next Generation: Communication

Virginia Ishler Retiring After a Stellar 36-year Dairy Career at Penn State

Real California Milk To Showcase Dairy Trends, Sustainability Leadership

Three ways to tackle inaccurate dairy data

ADC sends letter of support for USDA hearing on NMPF petition

Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association Plans 2023 June Dairy Month Events

Dairy Market Report: Milk prices under pressure

California Dairy Sector Poised For Climate Neutrality By 2030, Per UC David Researchers

Michigan Milk Producers Association, Canadian Dairy Distillery partner to upcycle dairy byproduct into biofuel

The world wants protein. Dairy builds on that.

Youth Dairy and Livestock Day

USDA Offers Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers Cover Increased Costs

Youth Dairy and Livestock Day

Massive Texas dairy farm blaze caused by engine fire in manure hauler

New York Dairy Farmer Hosts Live Chat with Adopt a Cow Classroom Participants

IDFA Lauds Introduction of Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act of 2023

Dairy bills in play at the Texas Capitol

DATCP Announces 2023 Dairy Processor Grant Recipients

CDFA Accepting Public Comments On Draft Guidelines For Dairy Methane Reduction Incentive Programs

Real California Dairy To Be Showcased At 2023 National Restaurant Association Show

IDFA Urges USDA to Expand Dairy Options in School Meals to Improve Nutrition for All Children

Maryland Dairy Farmer Hosts Live Chat with Adopt a Cow Classroom Participants

California dairy sector moves toward advanced manure recycling through innovation, partnerships, worms and algae — from Dairy Cares

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