California’s dairy sector has reached a major climate achievement—reducing methane emissions by 5 million metric tons of CO₂-equivalent (MMTCO₂e) annually. This progress brings the state more than two-thirds of the way toward its legislated goal of cutting livestock methane...
Wisconsin is set to implement monthly, mandatory milk sample testing across all dairy farms as part of the National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS) to monitor for highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in cattle. This marks a shift from earlier...
Sixteen dairy farms from eight states have been selected to receive a total of more than $1 million in funding through the Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant, awarded by the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC). This funding...
As of May 12, 2025, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in 1,055 livestock premises across 18 U.S. states, affecting dairy cattle, pigs, and one alpaca. While the outbreak continues to unfold in the U.S., no...
A new gut loop model developed at the University of Saskatchewan’s Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) is revolutionizing how scientists study intestinal immunity in young calves. Spearheaded by Dr. Philip Griebel, the model allows researchers to isolate and...
A new vaccine developed by South Dakota-based Medgene is now available to help protect calves from cryptosporidiosis, a common and challenging parasitic disease in young livestock. This marks the first vaccine approved in the U.S. for use against Cryptosporidium...
California Dairies, Inc. (CDI), the state’s largest dairy farmer-owned cooperative, has officially opened a new state-of-the-art milk processing facility—Valley Natural Beverages (VNB)—in Bakersfield, California. This marks a major milestone in CDI’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and meeting growing demand...
Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced the recipients of this year’s Agriculture Student Scholarship, an annual initiative that supports students pursuing post-secondary education in agriculture-related fields.
Abbey Norek was named the 2025 grand-prize winner and awarded $6,000 for her submission,...
A significant chapter in Portland’s history is coming to a close as demolition begins at the former Alpenrose Dairy property, a once-vibrant community landmark in southwest Portland. The 51-acre site, established in 1916, is being cleared to make way...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has temporarily suspended its Grade "A" milk laboratory proficiency testing program, prompting clarification from the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) that the move does not impact milk or dairy product safety in...
