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What dairy farmers need to know about USDA’s recommended decision on federal milk pricing

September 11, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

“Those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” That was the theme of American Dairy Coalition’s Aug. 29 webinar on the USDA’s proposed Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) pricing changes. Over 125 [Read More …]

July Milk Production in Indiana

September 9, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy herds in Indiana produced 381 million pounds of milk during July, unchanged from a year ago, according to Nathanial Warenski, State Statistician, USDA NASS, Indiana Field Office. Production per cow in Indiana averaged 2,015 [Read More …]

The New York Super Milk program to Make Changes in its 35th Year

September 6, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Empire State Milk Quality Council (ESMQC) has been the administrator of the Super Milk program in NY, a program that recognizes dairies that produce exceptionally high-quality milk. Farms look forward to adorning their barns [Read More …]

Avian Influenza Suspected on Three California Dairies

September 4, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Last Thursday, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced the suspected presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 on three California dairy farms. I communicated directly with our members yesterday, updating them about the situation, and [Read More …]

Effects of Federal Order Reform Go Beyond Milk Prices

August 31, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Situation: The USDA released a recommended decision on new Federal Milk Marketing Order price formulas. Industry participants have until September 13 to provide feedback and concerns on the decision. Impact: It is important for anyone who [Read More …]

Real California Milk Excelerator Innovation Competition Announces Health and Wellness Cohort at Program Kick-Off in Davis, Calif.

August 30, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

2024 finalists capture wellness trends from improving digestive health to increasing cognitive function, powered by real milk and dairy The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), in partnership with VentureFuel, has announced the eight finalists for the [Read More …]

An interactive webinar on USDA’s proposed federal milk pricing changes

August 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

THURS., AUG. 29, 2024 Via Zoom 2:00-3:00 EST / 1:00-2:00 CST “Those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it” Make Allowance increases of 75 cents to $1.00/cwt., without mandatory audited cost surveys? [Read More …]

An udder throwback: Milk Bar at State Fair still pours milk for a quarter

August 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

I remember when a cup of milk at the fair cost a quarter.” Folks stood in line at the New York State Fair in the big Dairy Building and when they shuffled to the front, [Read More …]

MMPA: Amul Milk Now in the USA

August 22, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

There is nothing like the taste of home – a reason for the coconut and rice Indian celebration ritual that kicked off the launch of Amul-branded fluid milk in America. While for some the taste of whole [Read More …]

Michigan Milk Producers Association appoints Aaron Anticic as new Chief Financial Officer

August 22, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Anticic as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In his new role, Anticic will be responsible for managing and overseeing all financial activities of MMPA, ensuring [Read More …]

Milk serves Americans well, Lipps says

August 21, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The federal government is seeking comments related to the next iteration of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans as it reviews the science behind healthy eating, with a plan expected next year. Dairy has always had [Read More …]

Milk: The Better Way to Hydrate

August 7, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Hydration is of huge importance to many Americans. We are always on the move, and so are our oversized bottles with words of encouragement on the side. We are all trying to do better with [Read More …]

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NMC opens research paper submission site

August 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Submit udder health, milk quality research for NMC’s 2025 annual meeting proceedings. The National Mastitis Council (NMC) opened its submission site for the 2025 Technology Transfer Session (TTS), which will be held in conjunction with [Read More …]

Less than 1% of School Milk Is Lactose-Free

August 1, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Parents Want More Lactose-Free Options for Kids, Polling Shows Obstacles Imposed by the Federal Government Limit Lactose-Free Milk Options for Kids and Erode Nutrition Equity, says IDFA. An analysis of milk sales across all major [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report: Supply-demand balance pushes milk prices higher

July 24, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Fluid milk, yogurt, butter and other than American-type cheese all posted positive annual growth in domestic commercial use during March-May. Significant export growth was posted by all types of cheese and by whey protein concentrate [Read More …]

Real California Cow’s Milk Cheeses Bring Home 31 Awards at American Cheese Society Meeting in Buffalo, New York

July 22, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

California Cheese and Dairy Producers Win a total of 53 Awards in Annual Celebration of North American Makers Cow’s milk cheese and dairy processors that use the Real California Milk seal brought home 31 awards [Read More …]

Innovative Cheese, Butter and Yogurt Products Fueling Dairy Market Growth

July 19, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Despite slipping fluid milk sales, refrigerated dairy aisle remains the largest category in retail U.S. consumers are drinking less milk with each passing year, but overall dairy sales are on a multiyear winning streak. Cheese, [Read More …]

Real California Cow’s Milk Cheeses Bring Home 31 Awards at American Cheese Society Meeting in Buffalo, New York

July 17, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

California Cheese and Dairy Producers Win a total of 53 Cheeses in Annual Celebration of North American Makers Cow’s milk cheese and dairy processors that use the Real California Milk seal brought home 31 awards [Read More …]

Raw milk is risky, but airborne transmission of H5N1 from cow’s milk is inefficient in mammals.

July 10, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

While H5N1 avian influenza virus taken from infected cow’s milk makes mice and ferrets sick when dripped into their noses, airborne transmission of the virus between ferrets — a common model for human transmission — [Read More …]

Public fails to appreciate risk of consuming raw milk, survey finds

July 9, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Under half of Americans know raw milk is less safe to drink than pasteurized milk Consuming raw milk or products made with it is riskier than drinking pasteurized milk. Yet fewer than half of U.S. [Read More …]

Milk and Dairy: The Best Nutritional Bang for Your Buck

July 8, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

In today’s world, where the cost of living continues to rise, finding affordable yet nutritious food options is paramount, especially for low-income families. A new analysis from the International Dairy Foods Association demonstrates that no [Read More …]

Add Milk! Program Expands in 500 Meijer Stores Across the Midwest

July 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Healthy Fluid Milk Incentive Project titled “Add Milk!” provides a dollar-for-dollar match to SNAP participants who purchase nutrient-dense, non-fat and low-fat (1%) milk products, including lactose-free options A nutrition incentive program that helps low-income [Read More …]

Indiana May Milk Production 2023-2024

July 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy herds in Indiana produced 388 million pounds of milk during May, down 0.8 percent from a year ago, according to Nathanial Warenski, State Statistician, USDA NASS, Indiana Field Office. Production per cow in Indiana [Read More …]

Two-Part Series on Federal Milk Marketing Order Reforms

July 1, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Leading experts to provide updates, answer questions on July 10, July 24 episodes The United States Department of Agriculture is expected to release recommendations for reforms to the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) in coming [Read More …]

Prairie Farms Closes Out Dairy Month by Helping Neighbors in Need

June 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

40 Feeding America® partner food banks receive significant lactose-free milk donations Prairie Farms Dairy is closing out its National Dairy Month celebration in a big way by making large donations of lactose-free milk gallons to [Read More …]

How To Freeze Milk, Cheese, Yogurt, and Other Dairy Foods

June 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Using your freezer is one of the best ways to save money and reduce food waste. It’s also a great way to store meals and smoothie ingredients you prep in advance. But can you freeze dairy foods? [Read More …]

USDA to Begin Accepting Applications for Expanded Emergency Livestock Assistance Program

June 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Help Dairy Producers Offset Milk Loss Due to H5N1 Confirmed H5N1 Positive Test Results Required for Recovery Assistance The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting applications starting on Monday, July 1 through its [Read More …]

Summer Fancy Food Show Showcases Innovative Dairy Foods Made With Sustainably Sourced Milk From California

June 26, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) will spotlight a diverse selection of innovative and sustainably sourced specialty dairy products at the 2024 Summer Fancy Food show in New York, N.Y. June 23-25, 2024. CMAB will [Read More …]

Liberty Hill Farm succeeds via top-quality milk components

June 26, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

What makes milk, milk? The white liquid from cows that you can pick up in stores is jam-packed with proteins, fat, vitamins and minerals. For the Kennetts, awareness of these various milk components is very [Read More …]

Economic Impacts & Biosecurity Measures with HPAI Mitigation and Milk Testing

June 25, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Join This Webinar Hosted by the Agriculture Business and Development Center Join the PA Department of Agriculture this Friday, June 28 at 8 a.m., for a webinar discussion on the economic impacts and biosecurity measures related to HPAI mitigation and milk [Read More …]

What dairy farmers need to know about USDA’s recommended decision on federal milk pricing

July Milk Production in Indiana

The New York Super Milk program to Make Changes in its 35th Year

Avian Influenza Suspected on Three California Dairies

Effects of Federal Order Reform Go Beyond Milk Prices

Real California Milk Excelerator Innovation Competition Announces Health and Wellness Cohort at Program Kick-Off in Davis, Calif.

An interactive webinar on USDA’s proposed federal milk pricing changes

An udder throwback: Milk Bar at State Fair still pours milk for a quarter

MMPA: Amul Milk Now in the USA

Michigan Milk Producers Association appoints Aaron Anticic as new Chief Financial Officer

Milk serves Americans well, Lipps says

Milk: The Better Way to Hydrate

NMC opens research paper submission site

Less than 1% of School Milk Is Lactose-Free

Dairy Market Report: Supply-demand balance pushes milk prices higher

Real California Cow’s Milk Cheeses Bring Home 31 Awards at American Cheese Society Meeting in Buffalo, New York

Innovative Cheese, Butter and Yogurt Products Fueling Dairy Market Growth

Real California Cow’s Milk Cheeses Bring Home 31 Awards at American Cheese Society Meeting in Buffalo, New York

Raw milk is risky, but airborne transmission of H5N1 from cow’s milk is inefficient in mammals.

Public fails to appreciate risk of consuming raw milk, survey finds

Milk and Dairy: The Best Nutritional Bang for Your Buck

Add Milk! Program Expands in 500 Meijer Stores Across the Midwest

Indiana May Milk Production 2023-2024

Two-Part Series on Federal Milk Marketing Order Reforms

Prairie Farms Closes Out Dairy Month by Helping Neighbors in Need

How To Freeze Milk, Cheese, Yogurt, and Other Dairy Foods

USDA to Begin Accepting Applications for Expanded Emergency Livestock Assistance Program

Summer Fancy Food Show Showcases Innovative Dairy Foods Made With Sustainably Sourced Milk From California

Liberty Hill Farm succeeds via top-quality milk components

Economic Impacts & Biosecurity Measures with HPAI Mitigation and Milk Testing

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