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July 1, 2019

(Tobias Nordhausen, Flickr/Creative Commons)

SCHOLARSHIP ...

National DHIA offers $1,000 scholarships

Applications open for $1,000 scholarships to full-time, incoming & continuing students

July 1, 2019

The FIAAP Animal Nutrition Conference is geared toward the interests of nutritionists, feed formulators, feed mill and plant management, and more. They will learn the latest research findings for feed ingredients and additives, and of course have the opportunity to interact with an international line-up of expert speakers, fellow feed industry professionals and peers across the poultry, dairy and swine industries. (US Embassy via Flickr)

WORKSHOP ...

"Dairy Risk Management Strategies"

Learn how the new Dairy Margin Coverage compares with the old program

June 30, 2019

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HEAT STRESS ...

Are your dairy cows ready for summer?

Heat stress abatement on dairy farms is crucial in the summertime

June 27, 2019

FARM TOUR ...

Local organizations host 2019 Farm Tour

Visit three Licking County farms on July 13

June 26, 2019

Holstein dairy cows eat a prescribed feed to support good health. USDA photo by Scott Bauer.

DAIRY REPORT ...

Dairy Task Force 2.0 adopts final report

Report includes the 51 recommendations approved by the group at previous meetings

June 25, 2019

“The dairy hub would keep farmers, processors and others at the forefront of innovation and help secure a successful future for America’s Dairyland. As a leader of the Dairy Business Association and a member of the task force, I urge our lawmakers to keep the hub funding in the version of the budget that is sent to Governor Evers and for the governor to approve it," said Amy Penterman. (Courtesy of DBA)

DAIRY RESEARCH ...

Funding for Dairy Innovation Hub

State budget proposal includes $8.8 million for UW-led research

June 25, 2019

VACCINE RESEARCH ...

Vaccine could protect against chronic wasting affliction

Johne’s disease costs the U.S. dairy industry more than $200 million per year

June 24, 2019

"The approval by the Joint Finance Committee demonstrates an understanding of this vital component to long-term success for Wisconsin’s dairy community. We applaud the lawmakers for their dedication and we urge the full Legislature and Gov. Evers to keep the Dairy Innovation Hub funding in the final budget," said Tom Crave, president of the Dairy Business Association. (Courtesy of Dairy Business Association)

LEGISLATION ...

Bipartisan support for milk resolution

DBA praises Assembly for supporting milk consumption among children

June 24, 2019

MAKING PROGRESS ...

Pa. State Grange encouraged by dairy developments

Recent state legislative developments would strengthen the dairy industry in Pennsylvania

June 24, 2019

The summit is open for one-day or two-day registration, and will bring together innovative dairy farm owners, industry CEOs, food system executives and key decision makers and thought leaders from across the food value chain. (Courtesy of PDPW)

DAIRY TOUR ...

Lenkaitis Dairy hosts family fun on June 29

Meet a farm family using technology to produce fresh, wholesome milk