food

Farm Action Releases Policy Priorities for a Fair Farm Bill

April 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Today Farm Action released policy priorities for a Fair Farm Bill in 2023. The anti-monopoly farm group’s recommendations would begin to transform our food system into one that pays farmers and workers a fair price for delivering [Read More …]

ARM & HAMMER™ Launches Culture Series with Monty Miller of International Performance Solutions

April 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The current on-farm labor struggles are putting more pressure on the need to retain employees. One proven way to improve retention is with an engaging and supporting workplace culture. Recently, Arm & Hammer Animal and [Read More …]

University of Minnesota Honors Quality Founder Darrell Bigalke With Food Safety And Food Quality Science Award In His Name

April 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Darrell Bigalke, the founder of QualiTru Sampling Systems and a dairy microbiologist and entrepreneur who has dedicated four decades to ensuring food safety through the revolutionary development of inline aseptic sampling systems for the dairy and liquid [Read More …]

Engaging The GEN Z Consumer: Meet them where they are

March 21, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

This up-and-coming generation is like no other. Gen Z wants to know more about their food, where it comes from, how it will impact their health and the planet, and how it aligns with their [Read More …]

IDFA Foundation Completes First Fiscal Year with Grants to Reduce Food Insecurity and Improve Diversity in Dairy Processing

March 6, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Grants to Edesia Nutrition and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida will reduce hunger for thousands while new partnership with MANRRS will help minority students enter careers in dairy The IDFA Foundation completed its [Read More …]

Congress and Food Producers Insist on Need for Robust U.S. Steps to Protect Common Names

March 6, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN) and Agri-Pulse joined congressional leaders on Capitol Hill today to discuss the efforts by certain trading partners to monopolize common food and beverage names under the guise of [Read More …]

Cargill provides support to University of Idaho’s Center for Agriculture

March 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Food and the Environmentto advance more sustainable dairy farming Dairy sustainability scientists and innovators will soon have the nation’s largest research hub to test their ideas and develop technologies in the Pacific Northwest. The Idaho Center for [Read More …]

Cargill provides support to University of Idaho’s Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment to advance more sustainable dairy farming

March 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy sustainability scientists and innovators will soon have the nation’s largest research hub to test their ideas and develop technologies in the Pacific Northwest. The Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFE) will be the [Read More …]

Consortium for Common Food Names Selects Jeff Schwager as New Chair

March 1, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Schwager as CCFN’s new Chairman. Schwager brings decades of experience in the food industry – most recently serving as CEO [Read More …]

Türkiye-Syria earthquake: farmers are in need of immediate assistance

February 23, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

FAO raises concerns over disruptions to basic food production, seeks support to address immediate livelihood needs As the sheer devastation provoked by the earthquake that hit Türkiye and the Syrian Arab Republic on 6 [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Announces SENSEHUB® Feedlot

January 26, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Award marks the 5th year in a row for recognition in this category Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, [Read More …]

Select Sires adds Ziegler to communications team

January 17, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Hannah Ziegler has joined Select Sires’ corporate communications department as a multimedia communications specialist. Ziegler will be responsible for website management and will provide support for video production and social media strategy. She will collaborate [Read More …]

Transition Cow and Bedding Management, Food System Research

January 17, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Dairy Signal® features interactive discussions with experts to advance dairy farms and farmers Next week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will bring together researchers and dairy farmers for interactive [Read More …]

NEDPA Chair John Dickinson statement following Gov. Hochul’s State of the State

January 16, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Statement released from Northeast Dairy Producers Association Chair John Dickinson following Governor Hochul’s State of the State “The Governor’s proposals to increase our food manufacturing capabilities, address the farm labor shortage, and expand support for [Read More …]

Food Pantries Receive Refrigeration Units From Hoosier Dairy Farmers

January 12, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Local food pantries throughout Indiana have been awarded milk refrigeration units on behalf of Hoosier dairy farmers as part of an American Dairy Association Indiana (ADAI) grant program. The program provides area food pantries [Read More …]

January 2023 Dairy Days

December 22, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Will include NNYADP calf probiotic and farm & food waste co-digestion project updates The 2023 Dairy Days programming on January 17 in Watertown and January 18 in Lowville will include Northern New York Agricultural Development [Read More …]

CFAES creates farm management institute

November 18, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

David Marrison named interim director The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) launched the Farm Financial Management and Policy Institute (FFMPI) with the goal of sharing resource-based knowledge and best [Read More …]

SUNY Morrisville announces its first master’s degree in Food & Agribusiness

November 16, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The fully online, two-year degree prepares professionals for careers throughout the food system It’s a monumental day in SUNY Morrisville’s history as the college announced its first master’s degree in Food & Agribusiness (FAB). The [Read More …]

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EuroTier 2022: Evonik’s System Solutions help address global food challenges

November 10, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Evonik will be showcasing its comprehensive portfolio of innovative products and solutions aimed at addressing the global challenges facing the animal protein production sector, at this year’s EuroTier. Rising costs, the global energy crisis and [Read More …]

PDPW Dairy Insights Summit: Tough Issues Call for Informed Decisions

November 8, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Nov. 29 program to address geopolitics, water, food security and safety, more Top experts with experience in some of the most pressing challenges facing the future of dairy and food production will share their insights with industry [Read More …]

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Apply now for the Dairy Food Safety & Certification Grant

November 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Funding opportunity offers support to dairy farmers, processors, and/or producer associations in all Northeast states Are you looking for technical assistance related to dairy food safety? Or are you wanting to develop a dairy food [Read More …]

Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling

October 17, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

October 31 – November 1, 2022 at 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Eastern IDFA’s popular “Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling” is back with the most up-to-date, essential information you need to produce compliant and effective labels [Read More …]

Minerva Dairy’s Phil Mueller Inducted into The Ohio State University’s Department of Food Science and Technology Hall of Distinction

October 6, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The fourth-generation Minerva Dairy family leader — and father of the current fifth-generation owners — earned the Hall of Distinction honor for his outstanding career in the dairy industry and his continued service to Ohio [Read More …]

Food safety course for dairy processors

October 4, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Penn State Extension to hold food safety course for dairy processors in October Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Penn State Extension will offer the “Preventive Controls for Human Food: Dairy Foods Processing” short course, Oct. 25-27, at [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 …]

Farmers for Sustainable Food progress report

September 30, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Effort to promote and support farmer-led solutions to environmental challenges Farmers for Sustainable Food, a collaborative, industry-supported effort to promote and support farmer-led solutions to environmental challenges, released its first annual progress report on Sept. [Read More …]

Seventeen Food Industry Groups Issue Report Underscoring Priorities and Recommendations

September 29, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Ahead of the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health As representatives of growers, manufacturers, retailers, and restaurants in the food industry, we fully support the goals of the White House Conference on Hunger, [Read More …]

ARM & HAMMER Announces #ScienceHearted Sustainability Initiative

September 28, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

As the world’s population grows, the need for a sustainable food supply also increases. Working to meet this need, Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production recently announced the start of their sustainability journey. This [Read More …]

PSU food safety for small-scale dairy processors

September 20, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Penn State to hold food safety courses for small-scale dairy processors in November Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Penn State Extension will offer the “Dairy Basics: Fundamentals of Quality and Safety” workshop on Nov. 1, and the [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds Significant USDA Investments in School Meals Programs and Food Banks

September 19, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement today applauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture on its investments in funding for schools and food banks: “On [Read More …]

Farm Action Releases Policy Priorities for a Fair Farm Bill

ARM & HAMMER™ Launches Culture Series with Monty Miller of International Performance Solutions

University of Minnesota Honors Quality Founder Darrell Bigalke With Food Safety And Food Quality Science Award In His Name

Engaging The GEN Z Consumer: Meet them where they are

IDFA Foundation Completes First Fiscal Year with Grants to Reduce Food Insecurity and Improve Diversity in Dairy Processing

Congress and Food Producers Insist on Need for Robust U.S. Steps to Protect Common Names

Cargill provides support to University of Idaho’s Center for Agriculture

Cargill provides support to University of Idaho’s Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment to advance more sustainable dairy farming

Consortium for Common Food Names Selects Jeff Schwager as New Chair

Türkiye-Syria earthquake: farmers are in need of immediate assistance

Merck Animal Health Announces SENSEHUB® Feedlot

Select Sires adds Ziegler to communications team

Transition Cow and Bedding Management, Food System Research

NEDPA Chair John Dickinson statement following Gov. Hochul’s State of the State

Food Pantries Receive Refrigeration Units From Hoosier Dairy Farmers

January 2023 Dairy Days

CFAES creates farm management institute

SUNY Morrisville announces its first master’s degree in Food & Agribusiness

EuroTier 2022: Evonik’s System Solutions help address global food challenges

PDPW Dairy Insights Summit: Tough Issues Call for Informed Decisions

Apply now for the Dairy Food Safety & Certification Grant

Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling

Minerva Dairy’s Phil Mueller Inducted into The Ohio State University’s Department of Food Science and Technology Hall of Distinction

Food safety course for dairy processors

Dairy Plays a Vital Role in Food Security

Farmers for Sustainable Food progress report

Seventeen Food Industry Groups Issue Report Underscoring Priorities and Recommendations

ARM & HAMMER Announces #ScienceHearted Sustainability Initiative

PSU food safety for small-scale dairy processors

IDFA Applauds Significant USDA Investments in School Meals Programs and Food Banks

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