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Raw Milk VS. Pasteurized Milk: What You Need To Know For Your Safety

January 17, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Today, clean eating is more than just a trend, it’s a lifestyle. If you’re a clean eating enthusiast and try to eat minimally processed fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy proteins, healthy fats and dairy, [Read More …]

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces 15 Additional States Onboard With National Milk Testing Strategy for H5N1, Shares Update on Vaccination Efforts

January 14, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA APHIS Shares Fifteen New States Joining the NMTS and Critical Updates on HPAI Vaccines Across Species Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that 15 additional [Read More …]

Today is National Milk Day, which observes the first time – 1878

January 13, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Milk was delivered to homes inside sterilized glass bottles sealed with waxed paper. According to the USDA Economic Research Service, in 2020 more than 9 million dairy cows produced 223.2 billion pounds of milk in the [Read More …]

House Ag Committee Leaders Hopeful New Congress Can Reinstate Whole and 2% Milk in School Meals

January 13, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-Penn.) and Ranking Member Angie Craig (D-Minn.) expressed support for the new Congress passing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act in 2025 during remarks this weekend [Read More …]

Fill a Glass with Hope® Kicks Off 10th Anniversary

January 10, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The 10th anniversary of the Fill a Glass with Hope® campaign – the charitable milk distribution program – launched at the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show with sponsorship donations of $181,500. Fill a Glass with Hope was [Read More …]

CDFA Short 10 Ballots for Valid Quota Referendum

January 8, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Late Friday night, CDFA reported it had received 392 ballots for the current quota referendum, which means it needs to receive another 10 ballots to meet the minimum 51% requirement. This assumes all the ballots received to date are [Read More …]

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America’s Dairy Farms Are Disappearing, Down 95% Since the 1970s — Milk Price Rules Are One Reason Why

January 7, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Milton Orr, an agriculture adviser for Greene County, Tennessee, looked across the rolling hills in northeast Tennessee. “I remember when we had over 1,000 dairy farms in this county. Now we have less than 40,” [Read More …]

USDA creates milk testing strategy to combat H5N1 in dairy cattle

January 7, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new federal order, as well as accompanying guidance, on December 6 as part of its new National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS). This builds on measures taken by USDA [Read More …]

How Long Can Milk Sit Out?

January 7, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Everyone wants to keep their milk fresh as long as possible, but did you know that how long your milk sits out can impact that? In general, perishable foods like milk should not sit out [Read More …]

USDA Market Outlook

January 6, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Milk production forecasts for 2024 and 2025 have been revised upward, driven by an expected increase in the number of dairy cows, partially offset by slower growth in milk yield per cow. Domestic dairy use [Read More …]

6 Ways UDIM Made Dairy Shine in 2024

December 26, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

It’s been an exciting year of new partnerships and consumer outreach on behalf of the Michigan dairy community. Michigan’s dairy checkoff team rolled up its sleeves to once again find new and effective ways to [Read More …]

California Dairy Students Partner With California Dairy Families to Raise Milk Donations for Families in Need

December 19, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

2nd Real California Milk Intercollegiate Give-A-Gallon Challenge focuses on increasing access to fresh dairy in local communities One in eight Californians currently struggle with food insecurity, with milk being one of the most requested but least [Read More …]

Ultrafiltered Milk: Meeting the High-Protein, Low-Sugar Trend

December 19, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Ultrafiltered milk has become a flagship product in our portfolio. Manufactured by filtering skim milk through membranes that concentrate the protein and remove the sugars, we’ve seen ultrafiltered milk fit seamlessly into the rising consumer [Read More …]

USDA APHIS Shares Update on Seven New States Coming on Board for its National Milk Testing Strategy

December 19, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

This announcement of new states expands the geographic footprint of the National Milk Testing Strategy and reaffirms USDA’s commitment to supporting producers, states and the industry Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and [Read More …]

National Milk Testing Strategy to Address H5N1 in Dairy Herds

December 18, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

On December 6, USDA announced a new federal order to enhance the national milk testing and surveillance for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus in dairy cattle. The federal order requires raw (unpasteurized) milk samples nationwide to [Read More …]

NMPF’s focus on Indiana Dairy Farmer Sam Schwoeppe’s Mission

December 18, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Bringing Milk From Farm to Food Bank Milk is one of the most requested—yet least donated—products at food banks. For years, Somula “Sam” Schwoeppe has been working to change that, combining her love for the [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board

December 12, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces three vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board (FIAB). This board makes regulatory and enforcement recommendations to CDFA to help ensure that commercial feed inspections contribute [Read More …]

Dairy West Celebrates 2024 Idaho and Utah Milk Quality Award Winners

December 12, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy West proudly announces the winners of the 2024 Idaho and Utah Milk Quality Awards, honoring outstanding dairies recognized for their exceptional commitment to milk quality. These prestigious awards, presented at the 2024 Dairy West [Read More …]

USDA Announces New Federal Order, Begins National Milk Testing Strategy to Address H5N1 in Dairy Herds

December 10, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

New Federal Order Will Require National Milk Testing and Support State Officials and Dairy Regulators; Builds on Actions to Protect Farms, Farmworkers and Communities from H5N1 Avian Influenza Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) [Read More …]

Strong September lifts U.S. dairy exports to best quarter in nearly two years

December 4, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Gains in milk powder, cheese, whey and other categories drive September MSE volume gain. Year-over-year (YOY) U.S. dairy exports jumped 8.5% in September in milk solids equivalent (MSE) terms, reflecting strengthening global demand in most [Read More …]

Butter, Butter, Butter

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Butter and butterfat are driving producer milk prices. Recent posts covering this are listed below. What is Happening to U.S. Dairy Products Consumption? Fluid Milk Consumption is Up! More Good News on Dairy [Read More …]

Join the Next PA Agriculture HPAI Monthly Call on December 4

November 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Hear Updates on Mandatory Testing for Bulk Milk Tanker Trucks As Pennsylvania continues to monitor the rapid acceleration of cases of HPAI in dairy cattle across the United States, the Center for Dairy Excellence and Penn [Read More …]

With More Than $2MM in Sales, Petit Pot Takes $100,000 Grand Prize at 2024 Real California Milk Excelerator

November 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

California Milk Advisory Board and partner VentureFuel award Petit Pot and select four new finalists during the final pitch and Future of Dairy Expo event showcasing game-changing innovations in dairy The California Milk Advisory Board [Read More …]

PA Agriculture HPAI Conference Call To Be Held On Dec. 4, Updates About Mandatory Testing On Bulk Milk Tanker Trucks

November 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Monthly Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, December 4 at 1 p.m. EST Pennsylvania continues to monitor the rapid acceleration of cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle across the United [Read More …]

Opinion: Raw Milk: Worth The Risk? We Should Get To Decide

November 25, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Living in Stephenville—the dairy capital of Texas—I’ve got a front-row seat to the heartbeat of our state’s dairy industry. Here in Erath County, we take pride in our dairy heritage, so much so that we’ve [Read More …]

Pennsylvania Requires Precautionary Bulk Milk Testing at Processing Plants to Protect Dairy, Poultry Industries from Avian Influenza

November 22, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

At no cost to farmers, collective samples from milk tankers will aid early virus detection. Surveillance testing will help prevent the spread of HPAI. No cases have been detected in Pennsylvania cattle to this point. [Read More …]

With More Than $2MM in Sales, Petit Pot Takes $100,000 Grand Prize at 2024 Real California Milk Excelerator

November 21, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

California Milk Advisory Board and partner VentureFuel award Petit Pot and select four new finalists during the final pitch and Future of Dairy Expo event showcasing game-changing innovations in dairy The California Milk Advisory Board [Read More …]

PA Announces Mandatory Testing On Bulk Milk Tanker Trucks to Protect Dairy and Poultry From HPAI

November 21, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Today, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced that Pennsylvania will now require precautionary bulk testing of milk for HPAI from Pennsylvania farms at the tanker truck level as an added measure to prevent the spread of avian influenza. [Read More …]

SNAP Healthy Fluid Milk Incentive Program Expands to 1150 Stores in 32 States by 2025 with Award to Auburn Hunger Solutions Institute

November 20, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently awarded a grant to Auburn University’s Hunger Solutions Institute (HSI) to significantly expand the Healthy Fluid Milk Incentives Projects (HFMI) to more than 1,150 retail stores in 32 states [Read More …]

Innovative Dairy Foods Made With Sustainably Sourced California Milk To Be Show Cased During Private Kabel Trade Show

November 13, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

California dairy processors to exhibit in Chicago November 17-19, 2024 The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) will spotlight a diverse selection of innovative and sustainably sourced specialty dairy products at PLMA’s 2024 Annual Private Label [Read More …]

Raw Milk VS. Pasteurized Milk: What You Need To Know For Your Safety

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces 15 Additional States Onboard With National Milk Testing Strategy for H5N1, Shares Update on Vaccination Efforts

Today is National Milk Day, which observes the first time – 1878

House Ag Committee Leaders Hopeful New Congress Can Reinstate Whole and 2% Milk in School Meals

Fill a Glass with Hope® Kicks Off 10th Anniversary

CDFA Short 10 Ballots for Valid Quota Referendum

America’s Dairy Farms Are Disappearing, Down 95% Since the 1970s — Milk Price Rules Are One Reason Why

USDA creates milk testing strategy to combat H5N1 in dairy cattle

How Long Can Milk Sit Out?

USDA Market Outlook

6 Ways UDIM Made Dairy Shine in 2024

California Dairy Students Partner With California Dairy Families to Raise Milk Donations for Families in Need

Ultrafiltered Milk: Meeting the High-Protein, Low-Sugar Trend

USDA APHIS Shares Update on Seven New States Coming on Board for its National Milk Testing Strategy

National Milk Testing Strategy to Address H5N1 in Dairy Herds

NMPF’s focus on Indiana Dairy Farmer Sam Schwoeppe’s Mission

CDFA Announces Vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board

Dairy West Celebrates 2024 Idaho and Utah Milk Quality Award Winners

USDA Announces New Federal Order, Begins National Milk Testing Strategy to Address H5N1 in Dairy Herds

Strong September lifts U.S. dairy exports to best quarter in nearly two years

Butter, Butter, Butter

Join the Next PA Agriculture HPAI Monthly Call on December 4

With More Than $2MM in Sales, Petit Pot Takes $100,000 Grand Prize at 2024 Real California Milk Excelerator

PA Agriculture HPAI Conference Call To Be Held On Dec. 4, Updates About Mandatory Testing On Bulk Milk Tanker Trucks

Opinion: Raw Milk: Worth The Risk? We Should Get To Decide

Pennsylvania Requires Precautionary Bulk Milk Testing at Processing Plants to Protect Dairy, Poultry Industries from Avian Influenza

With More Than $2MM in Sales, Petit Pot Takes $100,000 Grand Prize at 2024 Real California Milk Excelerator

PA Announces Mandatory Testing On Bulk Milk Tanker Trucks to Protect Dairy and Poultry From HPAI

SNAP Healthy Fluid Milk Incentive Program Expands to 1150 Stores in 32 States by 2025 with Award to Auburn Hunger Solutions Institute

Innovative Dairy Foods Made With Sustainably Sourced California Milk To Be Show Cased During Private Kabel Trade Show

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