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I’ll never forget my first job interview following the completion of my doctorate degree in food science from the University of Minnesota. I sat before my potential new employer ready to answer questions about my [Read More …]

DBIA to launch new round of Dairy Business Builder Grants in September

Application materials for the Dairy Business Builder grants will be made available September 19, 2022 A new round of Dairy Business Builder grants is coming in September 2022 for small- to medium-sized dairy farmers, manufacturers, [Read More …]

Dairy Checkoff Hires Lori Captain To Lead Sustainability Strategy

Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) has hired Lori Captain as executive vice president of global sustainability strategy, science and industry affairs, effective July 25. Captain comes to DMI after serving more than 20 years working [Read More …]

NMPF, IDFA commend dairy provision in child nutrition bill, will work to protect access to nutritious dairy

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) released the following joint statement today on the House Education and Labor Committee’s passage of the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act, a bill [Read More …]

Recording Available: Dairy Market Outlook Webinar

July 28, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

If you missed today’s webinar with Jayne Sebright and Beverly Hampton Phifer, the recording is now available. Jayne reviewed the latest data and updates about the milk marketplace and welcomed Beverly Hampton Phifer, Director of Animal [Read More …]

Dairy farmers to Congress: Risk management programs critical

July 28, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy farmer voices critical to crafting federal farm programs that serve the nation On July 25, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) commended farmers from member cooperatives who are speaking up for dairy’s needs at [Read More …]

Risk management programs critical to dairy’s future, farmers tell Congress

July 27, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today commended farmers from member cooperatives who are speaking up for dairy’s needs at farm bill listening sessions held by members of Congress. “From sustainability and trade to providing [Read More …]

Dairy farmers push Dairy Revitalization Plan in D.C.

July 27, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Growing coalition presses for dairy growth management in upcoming Farm Bill A coalition of farmers from throughout the country took time away from the farm and field recently to gather for a Dairy Together Fly-In [Read More …]

For dairy farmers, where does the time go?

July 27, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

A new study in the July Journal of Dairy Science® examines labor time-use on pasture-based dairy farms in Ireland Globally, dairy producers face increasing challenges regarding sustainability, including declining numbers of workers in the agricultural [Read More …]

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What’s Happening to the Older Cows?

July 26, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Date: August 2nd, 2022 Time: 10:00 a.m. Eastern Presenter: Dr. Ian Lean, University of Sydney Scibus founder and managing director, Professor Ian Lean, is a leading authority in the medicine, nutrition and management of dairy [Read More …]

Dairy’s Foundation Awards Grants to Build Healthy Dairy Communities

July 26, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Grants will support programs to educate producers, students and consumers Professional Dairy Producers Foundation, also known as Dairy’s Foundation®, has awarded grants to four programs focused on building healthy and vibrant dairy communities. “Dairy’s Foundation [Read More …]

Dairy case redesigned to sell more Real Dairy

July 26, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The dairy case at the Market at Oregon Dairy recently got a “makeover” as part of American Dairy Association North East’s Dairy Aisle Reinvention program. Dairy Aisle Reinvention installations involve customized signage that directs [Read More …]

U.S. economic history and the impact of inflation on dairy markets

Inflation over nine percent. Cheese prices pulling back ever so slightly. The stock market putting together two consecutive bad quarters. How does all of this fit together? And what should we expect moving forward? Dr. [Read More …]

FARM 4.0: What Dairy Producers Need to Know

Join Us for a Special ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Webinar If you haven’t already, mark your calendars for a special edition of our monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Wednesday, July 27 from 12-1 p.m. The free event will feature Beverly Hampton [Read More …]

Expo Seminars Answer Essential Dairy Industry Questions

Each year, World Dairy Expo brings industry experts to Madison, Wisconsin to speak about topics pertinent to the global dairy industry. This year’s Expo Seminars are no different, aiming to answer questions about milking [Read More …]

New research reveals role of immigrants in America’s meat & dairy industries

American Immigration Council released a report that examines immigrant workers’ role in the US meat and dairy industries In a review of immigrants in America’s food supply chain, the American Immigration Council released a report [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report: Input costs keep tight lid on milk production growth

Both dairy supply and demand are being driven by unusual factors in mid-2022, with little immediate respite in sight. Severe cost inflation and limited availability are affecting virtually all inputs necessary to produce milk, keeping [Read More …]

Center for Dairy Excellence Seeking Two Board of Director Nominations

July 22, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Nominations Are Open for a Western PA Dairy Producer and Retail Representative The Center for Dairy Excellence Board of Directors is requesting nominations to fill two open board positions. The available positions are for a [Read More …]

Minerva Dairy Hires Steven H. Lefkowitz as Chief Financial Officer

July 21, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The seasoned executive brings decades of diverse financial leadership and a new vision of corporate governance to the fifth-generation family-owned company. Minerva Dairy announced today that Steven H. Lefkowitz has joined the company as Chief [Read More …]

Family farms drive dairy

July 21, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The “decline of the family farm,” purportedly replaced by the “rise of the corporate farm,” for generations has been one of the most well-trodden – and inaccurate – tropes in conversations about U.S. agriculture. It’s [Read More …]

NMPF announces scholarship recipients, recognizes ADSA winners

July 18, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today announced the recipients of its 2022 National Dairy Leadership Scholarship awards, recognizing outstanding graduate students pursuing research of interest to the U.S. dairy industry. The awards, funded by [Read More …]

Dairy Embryo Transfer Activity in the United States

July 18, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The use of embryo technologies has been described as an alternative to improve pregnancy and accelerate genetic improvement in dairy cows. Embryo transfer is the process by which an embryo is collected from the [Read More …]

Milk Money for Dairy Based Innovation

July 18, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The application for the Real California Milk Excelerator: Open Innovation – one of the world’s largest dairy-based product competitions – closes this Sunday, July 17 at midnight PST. Do you know a founder with an [Read More …]

New York MilkLaunch announces finalists for 2nd competition

Gen-Z focused startups to drive new demand for dairy The New York State Dairy Promotion Order (NYSDPO) and VentureFuel, innovation consultancy and partner, announced today the finalists for this year’s New York MilkLaunch startup competition. [Read More …]

Strong Dairy Prices Overshadowed by Farm Operating Expenses

By prices alone, the past year or so has gone well for dairy producers. In March, USDA reported the highest-ever average all-milk price at $25.90 per hundredweight, 20 cents ahead the previous record set in [Read More …]

Ten students receive annual scholarships to support future careers in dairy

PA college students were awarded student leader scholarships Ten undergraduate students were recently recognized with Student Leader Scholarships, an award intended to encourage and empower the next generation of dairy producers. Supported by the Dairy [Read More …]

‘This American Dairy Farmer’ series continues with 6 new farms