The Missouri Dairy Hall of Honours recognized outstanding individuals for their contributions to the state’s dairy industry during a special ceremony on January 31, 2025, at the University of Missouri.
Recognizing Leadership in Dairy
Jon Bebermeyer of Kansas City and Marilyn...
Overview
The CDC continues to monitor and respond to the ongoing multistate outbreak of avian influenza A(H5N1), or H5N1 bird flu, affecting dairy cows, poultry, and other animals in the U.S. In collaboration with USDA, FDA, ASPR, state public health...
A group of plaintiffs is suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for unlawfully removing important climate-related information from its websites. On January 30, 2025, USDA ordered staff to delete or archive web pages focused on climate change without...
Elanco Animal Health (NYSE: ELAN) has entered into an agreement with South Dakota-based Medgene to commercialize a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) vaccine for dairy cattle. Medgene’s vaccine has met all U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) platform technology guidelines...
Dairy farms across the Northeast are set to benefit from new grants aimed at enhancing milk storage and handling, thanks to funding awarded by the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC). The latest round of grants will help farms...
Secretary Brooke Rollins recently convened a roundtable discussion with two dozen farmers to address key agricultural concerns, with a primary focus on combating avian influenza and reducing egg prices. The conversation also covered broader challenges affecting the farming industry,...
Farming is one of the most hazardous occupations in the U.S., with a high rate of accidents and fatalities. Many of these incidents result from human error, which can never be entirely eliminated. Instead of expecting flawless execution at...
On February 11, 2025, the Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA), in collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), confirmed the first detection of H5N1 avian influenza in milk from a dairy herd in Maricopa County. As a...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec announce $35.3 million, part of which is funded under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, to support producers who adopt more sustainable farming practices. This new investment...
The Pennsylvania Dairy Summit was the stage for this year’s prestigious Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Awards, presented by the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania, the Center for Dairy Excellence, and the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. These annual awards celebrate individuals who...
