dairy

Mitloehner brings clarity to cows, climate

December 16, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

A new study calls for U.S. dairy industry to aim for climate neutrality, not net-zero GHG American Dairy Coalition (ADC) wants dairy farmers to know there is now updated research that accurately calculates methane from [Read More …]

Checkoff Highlights from Annual Meeting

December 16, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

More than 750 dairy farmers and industry representatives attended the 2022 joint annual meeting of the United Dairy Industry Association, National Dairy Promotion and Research Board, and National Milk Producers Federation. Here are some checkoff highlights and [Read More …]

PODCAST: NMPF scholarship supports dairy’s future

December 14, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

NMPF’s National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Program supports graduate students who are actively pursuing dairy related fields of research Holiday giving season is under way, and NMPF’s National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Program is a worthy beneficiary [Read More …]

2023 Dairy Margin Coverage deadline extended: Jan. 31, 2023, last day to enroll

December 14, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Producers are encouraged to enroll as soon as possible The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the deadline for producers to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage (SDMC) for program year 2023 [Read More …]

NMPF scholarship supports dairy’s future

December 13, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Holiday giving season is under way, and NMPF’s National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Program is a worthy beneficiary for anyone who cares about a better industry future, explains Nicole Ayache, who leads the program at NMPF, [Read More …]

Getting Started in Dairy Farming: 11-Step Guide

December 13, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Thinking about getting started as a dairy farmer? Dairy farming has provided a meaningful career to thousands of people, and you may have the desire to follow this path. Individuals who are considering getting started [Read More …]

Statement from International Dairy Foods Association on the Recommendations by the Reagan-Udall Foundation

December 8, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

FDA Foods Program Joseph Scimeca, PhD, senior vice president of regulatory and scientific affairs for the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), issued the following statement today on the Reagan-Udall Foundation Independent Expert Panel review on [Read More …]

American Dairy Association Indiana teams up with Market Wagon

December 8, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Highlight home delivery of milk, cheese and more during the holidays Online farmers market Market Wagon provides last-mile delivery for dairy farms across Indiana The American Dairy Association Indiana has partnered with online farmers market [Read More …]

Mastitis-Causing Pathogens and How They Get on Your Farm

December 8, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Mastitis is one of the most prevalent health issues in the dairy industry today. Milk yield, milk quality, and animal welfare are all areas of concern when a cow has mastitis. Mastitis is an [Read More …]

PDPW Managers Academy Delivers Tools, Training for Dairy Executives to Thrive

December 5, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

World-class economists, executive tours and more at three-day program in Savannah, Georgia, Jan. 10-12, 2023 Building resilience to not only survive, but to innovate, advance and even prosper is a critical element of success in [Read More …]

Dairy Cropping System Project – Animal Performance and Financial Analysis Part 2

December 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

A two-part series, Extension Educators evaluated a Sustainable Dairy Cropping System. Part I covers forage quality and quantity. Part 2 examines the financial analysis. An interdisciplinary team of Penn State and USDA-ARS researchers evaluated a [Read More …]

Dairy Managers Institute adds financial, negotiation training

December 1, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Dec. 20-21 program to feature simultaneous Spanish translation Introducing a third tier with its 2022 installation of Dairy Managers Institute, this manager-development program presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) now includes a suite of training [Read More …]

IDF World Dairy Summit a U.S. dairy opportunity

November 30, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The global conference returns to the United States for the first time in three decades The International Dairy Federation (IDF) World Dairy Summit brings unique opportunities for U.S. dairy as the host nation for the [Read More …]

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NOFA-NY offers $5,000 grants and outreach to NY organic dairy farmers

November 29, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York (NOFA-NY) has received funding from the New York Farm Viability Institute (NYFVI) and the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE DBIC) to administer non-competitive grants of $5,000 per organic dairy farm and [Read More …]

GENYOUth, Domino’s Teach Students Benefits of Farm to Pizza

November 28, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy checkoff-founded GENYOUth and Domino’s recently partnered to engage students in an AdVenture Capital challenge to educate their peers on where food comes from. More than 30 student teams from schools across the country participated in [Read More …]

Leaders Share Dairy’s Sustainability Progress During Alliance Meeting

November 25, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy industry leaders discussed how USDA Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities projects can help secure a climate smart and profitable future for farmers during the Dairy Sustainability Alliance® Fall Meeting. The Alliance, formed through the [Read More …]

NMPF, IDFA seek to fix WIC proposal that would decrease access to dairy’s nutrients

November 25, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Groups release statement in response to USDA’s proposed changes to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Representing dairy farmers, cooperatives, and processors, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the [Read More …]

PDPW Dairy Managers Institute Unveils Third Tier with Financial, Negotiation Training

November 23, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Dec. 20-21 program to Feature Simultaneous Spanish Translation Introducing a third tier with its 2022 installation of Dairy Managers Institute®, this manager-development program presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) now includes a suite of training [Read More …]

Have a Great Idea to Benefit the Dairy Community? Don’t Miss Your Chance for a $5,000 Grant!

November 23, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Deadline for Professional Dairy Producers Foundation Grant Applications is Dec. 1 With the holiday season upon us, the Professional Dairy Producers Foundation is looking to make the season a little brighter for the dairy community [Read More …]

Nexus to Showcase New Innovations at 2023 PDPW Business Conference

November 17, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Five finalists to introduce novel ideas to dairy producers Dairy producers rely on innovative ideas and technologies to help them successfully manage and make decisions that drive their business productivity, efficiency and sustainability. Once again, [Read More …]

Considering a value-added dairy foods business?

November 15, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Online course covers the basics Pennsylvania dairy farmers who are interested in bottling their own milk or producing other dairy products, such as cheese or yogurt, can learn how to get started by taking an [Read More …]

USDA awards $22.9 million to support dairy initiatives

November 15, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

DBI initiatives have provided valuable technical assistance and sub-grants to dairy farmers and businesses across their regions The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $22.9 million in awards to support dairy businesses and producers [Read More …]

$19M grant extends dairy business innovation program led by Fresno State

November 14, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Fresno State students and faculty will soon benefit from $19 million in regional funding by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives that will support dairy processing capacity expansion and technical assistance in six Western states. [Read More …]

Local dairy checkoff seeks independent producers for board of directors

November 14, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

American Dairy Association North East is seeking independent dairy farmer nominees for its board of directors for 2023. To be considered for a board seat, nominees must be an active dairy farmer in the ADA [Read More …]

Prairie Farms success at NMPF Cheese and Yogurt Contest

November 14, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

18 total ribbons awarded including four category sweeps, best cottage cheese The annual National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Cheese and Yogurt Contest just concluded. Prairie Farms was unstoppable with sweeps in the Swiss Cheese, 2% [Read More …]

$19M grant extends dairy business innovation program led by Fresno State

November 11, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Dr. Carmen Licon Cano, Fresno State assistant professor in food science and nutrition, serves as the project director Fresno State students and faculty will soon benefit from $19 million in regional funding by the U.S. Department of [Read More …]

Recognize Dairy Leaders, Submit Industry Award Nominations

November 10, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Annual Awards Recognize Individuals Who Are Excelling in the Dairy Industry Dairy industry professionals are encouraged to recognize their peers by submitting nominations for the annual Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Award program. The program includes three [Read More …]

Mitloehner brings clarity to cows, climate

Checkoff Highlights from Annual Meeting

PODCAST: NMPF scholarship supports dairy’s future

2023 Dairy Margin Coverage deadline extended: Jan. 31, 2023, last day to enroll

NMPF scholarship supports dairy’s future

Getting Started in Dairy Farming: 11-Step Guide

Statement from International Dairy Foods Association on the Recommendations by the Reagan-Udall Foundation

American Dairy Association Indiana teams up with Market Wagon

Mastitis-Causing Pathogens and How They Get on Your Farm

PDPW Managers Academy Delivers Tools, Training for Dairy Executives to Thrive

Dairy Cropping System Project – Animal Performance and Financial Analysis Part 2

Dairy Managers Institute adds financial, negotiation training

IDF World Dairy Summit a U.S. dairy opportunity

NOFA-NY offers $5,000 grants and outreach to NY organic dairy farmers

GENYOUth, Domino’s Teach Students Benefits of Farm to Pizza

Leaders Share Dairy’s Sustainability Progress During Alliance Meeting

NMPF, IDFA seek to fix WIC proposal that would decrease access to dairy’s nutrients

PDPW Dairy Managers Institute Unveils Third Tier with Financial, Negotiation Training

Have a Great Idea to Benefit the Dairy Community? Don’t Miss Your Chance for a $5,000 Grant!

Nexus to Showcase New Innovations at 2023 PDPW Business Conference

Considering a value-added dairy foods business?

USDA awards $22.9 million to support dairy initiatives

$19M grant extends dairy business innovation program led by Fresno State

Local dairy checkoff seeks independent producers for board of directors

Prairie Farms success at NMPF Cheese and Yogurt Contest

$19M grant extends dairy business innovation program led by Fresno State

Recognize Dairy Leaders, Submit Industry Award Nominations

PDPW Dairy Insights Summit: Tough Issues Call for Informed Decisions

Getting energy values correct

Historic Drought is Creating an Ongoing Crisis for Organic Dairy Farmers

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