Source: Northwest Iowa Dairy Outlook
On Jan. 16, 2025 the USDA announced that the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) referendum passed in all 11 FMMOs. The final rule was posted in the Federal Register on Jan. 17.
During the national hearing...
New York dairy farmers and cooperatives are being encouraged to seize an unprecedented opportunity: over $21 million in funding is now available through the Dairy Modernization Grant Program to expand milk storage and streamline supply chain operations. Applications are...
Source: Animal Health Canada (AHC)
Please be advised that a new outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) has been identified in Germany. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is implementing import measures to safeguard the health of Canada’s livestock...
The governments of Canada and Ontario have announced a joint investment of up to $7.18 million under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support 70 projects aimed at modernizing dairy processing facilities and strengthening food safety across...
Farming is both physically and mentally demanding, and research highlights that farmers are significantly more likely to experience burnout compared to other professions.
You Are the Farm's Most Valuable Asset
Livestock and equipment require regular care and maintenance—so do you. Even...
Source: USDA news release
In 2023, about 86 percent of all farms were small family farms. These farms--which have gross cash farm income (GCFI) below $350,000--operated on 41 percent of U.S. agricultural land, while producing 17 percent of the total...
The National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) has recognized Kansas State University (KSU) veterinary student Serena Schotanus as the 2025 recipient of its Veterinary Student Scholarship. Schotanus, a third-generation Californian with deep roots in dairy farming, will receive $1,500...
The United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) Board of Directors and the Florida Dairy Farmers (FDF) Board of Directors have voted to proceed with a strategic partnership between the two dairy promotion organizations.
“This action results from months of discussions...
January 27, 2025, marks the opening of applications for the Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP), a federal initiative announced by the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. Backed by $13.5 million in funding, the program aims...
California is grappling with a significant outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, which has affected dairy cattle and poultry across the state. In response, State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has announced a statewide ban on dairy cattle and...
