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Pa. team wins National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest

October 17, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Teams from 20 states competed Pennsylvania 4-H took the top honors in the 100th National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest at World Dairy Expo, held Oct. 2 in Madison, Wisconsin. Teams from 20 states competed. [Read More …]

Forage Quality Management for a Successful Outcome

October 14, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Forages make up a significant portion of a dairy ration, and there are many variables in the harvest and storage process that can impact forage quality. Presentation highlights will include: · Identify proper field maturity, dry [Read More …]

How to raise beef x dairy calves for the highest quality and value

October 14, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Beef x dairy crossbreeding is still a relatively new concept for many calf raisers, but as an industry, we know there’s a lot of opportunity to add value to an operation. Calf raisers now need [Read More …]

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

October 13, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Food Expert Panel Charged with Reviewing the FDA Foods Program Joseph Scimeca, PhD, senior vice president of regulatory and scientific affairs for the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), submitted formal comments to the Reagan-Udall Foundation [Read More …]

Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Registration Announced for 2023

October 13, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Are you interested in enrolling in the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program for the 2023 year, or do you know a dairy producer who might be? Last week, the USDA Farm Service Agency announced the [Read More …]

Environmental Benefits Of Modern Dairy Study Unveiled By AEM, Dairy Organizations At World Dairy Expo

October 12, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

“Environmental Benefits of Modern Dairy, Hay, and Forage Production Technologies” Highlights Advances and Encourages Adoption of New Technologies The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), The National Milk Producers Federation and Dairy Farmers of America, issued [Read More …]

Chevron, CalBio expand partnership on dairy biomethane fuel projects

October 11, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), and California Bioenergy LLC (CalBio) announced a joint investment in their second holding company to produce and market dairy biomethane as a renewable natural [Read More …]

Grow dairy product sales through export workshop

October 11, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

WCMA’s Dairy Export Workshop is set for Tuesday, Nov. 3 Learn how to set up and sustain a robust dairy export program with support from Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA). Register now at WisCheeseMakers.org to join in [Read More …]

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How Facebook is helping dairy farmers

October 11, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Environmental Benefits of Modern Dairy study unveiled by AEM, dairy organizations at World Dairy Expo The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), The National Milk Producers Federation and Dairy Farmers of America, issued a study quantifying [Read More …]

Dairy Cropping System Project – Forage Quality and Quantity, Part I

October 7, 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 II examines the financial analysis. An interdisciplinary team of Penn State and USDA-ARS researchers evaluated a [Read More …]

Cooperative Spirit Promotes Dairy’s Progress

October 7, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

October is significant in the NMPF calendar. Many years, including this one, it features our annual meeting, when dairy farmers gather to share a common voice on important policies and represent the best practices and [Read More …]

Dairy is retro-hot with demand that’s back to the 50s

October 6, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

With this year’s USDA report on per-capita U.S. dairy consumption, the industry has finally moved past the 1960s. In terms of favor with the American public, dairy has returned to 1959. Sound strange? It’s true. [Read More …]

Some WI Farmers Receive Notice of Additional Deductions from Milk Checks

October 6, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Wisconsin dairy farmers are reporting notifications from some cooperatives and milk buyers that new ‘market adjustments’ will be deducted from their milk checks. For example, farmers are reporting they will be seeing from $0.90 per [Read More …]

Zinpro® Launches a Breakthrough Innovation in Dairy Nutrition

October 6, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Zinpro® IsoFerm® – a game-changing technology in dairy cattle nutrition – increases feed efficiency, improves sustainability and drives profitability. Zinpro Corporation, the world’s leading innovator and manufacturer of high-performance organic trace minerals and animal nutrition solutions, [Read More …]

Dairy Youth Rise to the Top During 2022 WDE Youth Showmanship Contest

October 5, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

World Dairy Expo® welcomed 463 competitors to the colored shavings for the Youth Showmanship Contest on Sunday, October 2. Youth from Wisconsin, Minnesota and Pennsylvania rose to the top in the Junior, Intermediate and Senior [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Consumption Hits All-Time High in 2021 as Growing Category Evolves Toward Yogurt, Cheese, Butter

October 4, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. per capital dairy consumption jumped 12 lbs. per person in 2021, shattering previous records led by strongest growth in yogurt consumption in a decade American consumers snapped up their favorite dairy products at a [Read More …]

MMPA and DFA Encourage “Yes” Vote on Dairy Referendum

October 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

In October, Michigan dairy farmers will have the chance to decide where the state’s dairy promotional dollars will be spent during the next five years. A majority “yes” vote on the Dairy Promotion Referendum ballot, [Read More …]

Experience Dairy at the Sunbelt Ag Expo

October 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

This years Sunbelt Ag Expo will take place October 18-20 UGA Animal and Dairy Science students are currently doing some amazing work that is expected to benefit farmers. One of these is looking at the [Read More …]

Dairy Plays a Vital Role in Food Security

October 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Michigan dairy farmers take aim at food insecurity through partnerships, donations and grant programs. Milk is one of the most frequently requested items at food banks. But it’s one of the least likely to be [Read More …]

Levi Nelson Honored as Wisconsin Dairy Athlete of the Month

October 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

First recipient is recognized in WisSports.net and Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin partnership Varsity footballer, Levi Nelson of Heartland Ridge Farm/Ter-Rae Farms, Inc., Ellsworth, Wisconsin, is the first recipient of the Wisconsin Dairy Athlete of the [Read More …]

Feeding cows becoming a challenge

September 30, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

One of the biggest struggles right now on Texas dairy farms is growing or sourcing enough feed for the herd. About 60% of the modern dairy cow’s diet is based on byproducts of other commodity [Read More …]

Overview of Dairy Programs in the Farm Bill

September 30, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Going back almost 100 years, the history of the farm bill largely tracks the history of food production in the United States as the legislation evolves to meet the needs of its modern-day constituents – farmers [Read More …]

Sneak peek: Wolf’s Legendairy

September 30, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Robotic dairy one to be featured at Southwest Dairy Day Three Archer County dairy farmers who have adopted robotic technology are opening their farms to the public for Southwest Dairy Day, set for Oct. 20 [Read More …]

2022 Penn State Dairy Nutrition Workshop, November 2-3

September 30, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Will translate updated ‘Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle’ into field applications The 2022 Penn State Dairy Nutrition Workshop will be held Nov. 2 and 3 at the Hershey Lodge and will focus on translating the [Read More …]

Researchers to explore effect of big data on dairy farms

September 30, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

“Big Data on the Dairy Farm: Relational Transformations Across Agricultural Occupations and Organizations With the Rise of Digital Technologies” awarded $1.2 million When farmers adopt new digital technologies, it affects far more than just their [Read More …]

Explore Dairy Business Innovation Alliance resources at World Dairy Expo

September 29, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The Alliance serves dairy businesses in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin Dairy farmers, manufacturers, and processors attending World Dairy Expo in Madison October 4-7 are invited [Read More …]

Polling Shows Dairy Products are Nutritious, Affordable

September 28, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

In High Demand Among Federal Nutrition Program Participants When Given an Incentive to Encourage Healthy Eating, Most SNAP Participants Would Purchase More Milk, Yogurt and Cheese As the White House spurs a national conversation with [Read More …]

Take Financial Understanding, Skills to the Next Level

September 28, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy Training Multi-level, multi-session program kicks off November 9 Registration is now open for the 2022-23 sessions of PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy®. The only financial-development program designed specifically for the [Read More …]

Global Dairy Symposium registration closes Sept. 30

September 27, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Symposium will be held at World Dairy Expo on Thursday, Oct. 6 The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) encourages dairy industry professionals to register for DATCP’s Global Dairy Symposium by Sept. 30, [Read More …]

Global Dairy Symposium Registration to Close September 30

September 26, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) encourages dairy industry professionals to register for DATCP’s Global Dairy Symposium by September 30, 2022. The symposium will be held at World Dairy Expo® on [Read More …]

Pa. team wins National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest

Forage Quality Management for a Successful Outcome

How to raise beef x dairy calves for the highest quality and value

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

Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Registration Announced for 2023

Environmental Benefits Of Modern Dairy Study Unveiled By AEM, Dairy Organizations At World Dairy Expo

Chevron, CalBio expand partnership on dairy biomethane fuel projects

Grow dairy product sales through export workshop

How Facebook is helping dairy farmers

Dairy Cropping System Project – Forage Quality and Quantity, Part I

Cooperative Spirit Promotes Dairy’s Progress

Dairy is retro-hot with demand that’s back to the 50s

Some WI Farmers Receive Notice of Additional Deductions from Milk Checks

Zinpro® Launches a Breakthrough Innovation in Dairy Nutrition

Dairy Youth Rise to the Top During 2022 WDE Youth Showmanship Contest

U.S. Dairy Consumption Hits All-Time High in 2021 as Growing Category Evolves Toward Yogurt, Cheese, Butter

MMPA and DFA Encourage “Yes” Vote on Dairy Referendum

Experience Dairy at the Sunbelt Ag Expo

Dairy Plays a Vital Role in Food Security

Levi Nelson Honored as Wisconsin Dairy Athlete of the Month

Feeding cows becoming a challenge

Overview of Dairy Programs in the Farm Bill

Sneak peek: Wolf’s Legendairy

2022 Penn State Dairy Nutrition Workshop, November 2-3

Researchers to explore effect of big data on dairy farms

Explore Dairy Business Innovation Alliance resources at World Dairy Expo

Polling Shows Dairy Products are Nutritious, Affordable

Take Financial Understanding, Skills to the Next Level

Global Dairy Symposium registration closes Sept. 30

Global Dairy Symposium Registration to Close September 30

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