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The Feed Emergency Enhancement During Disasters Act (FEEDD Act) would allow producers who are utilizing prevent plant to at least graze, hay or chop a cover crop to feed livestock.

A letter has been sent by three dairy organizations representing farmers and processors who are seeking the aid of Congress to quickly ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

A bipartisan bill introduced in Congress that seeks to increase milk options for students is getting the support of national dairy groups and might help reverse the drop in milk consumption at schools.

As National Dairy Month is just starting to get rolling another reminder for consumers to enjoy dairy products hit when National Cheese Day came on the calendar on June 4.

Quality forage could be hard to come by this year because of excess moisture, while Maine dairies are partnering to turn methane into electricity.

Farmers and consumers went to social media using the hashtags #WorldMilkDay and #JuneDairyMonth to bring awareness to one of the most complete meals available in a glass.

The threat of new tariffs placed on Mexico has dairy group leaders worried about the impacts to trade with one of the U.S. dairy industry’s largest partners.

Mars Wrigley and Land O’Lakes, Inc. are coming together in a pilot project that aims to move forward on-farm dairy sustainability with the hopes of reducing dairy greenhouse gas emissions.

Michigan State University has been awarded two separate $1 million grants to help fund research that aims to improve dairy cow feed efficiency.

Enrollment in USDA’s Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program is about to meet its goal, while a dairy in the Nethelands is making waves.

Michigan State University has been awarded two separate $1 million grants to help fund research that aims to improve dairy cow feed efficiency.

The latest round of trade aid announced by the Trump Administration is getting mixed results among dairy cooperatives that are growing concerned with the impact of tariffs.

Elsie, the iconic spokescow for Borden’s dairy products, is getting a makeover.

The latest round of trade aid announced by the Trump Administration is getting mixed results among dairy cooperatives that are growing concerned with the impact of tariffs.

Elsie, the iconic spokescow for Borden’s dairy products, is getting a makeover.

The dairy market has seen its ups and downs during the past few years as the Trump Administration has engaged in “trade disputes” with partners like Canada, Mexico and China.

Domino’s is honoring American farmers by offering two-topping carryout pizzas for $5.99 each from May 20-26.

Technology, genomics, direct marketing to consumers and emerging international markets are all having an impact on global dairy picture.

A new consumer and industry focused website has been launched to help promote veal.

The hit television show and book series Game of Thrones has more connections to agriculture than one would think for a fantasy series that features dragons and ice zombies.

Volumes of dairy trade with China have dropped because of tariffs, but the milk price outlook is still looking brighter for 2019 according to USDA.

A large hay barn fire in Southern California, just 35 miles east of Los Angeles, burning for more than three days at a dairy farm after sparking on May 7.

The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that producers who had coverage through MPP-Dairy are eligible to receive a repayment for part of the premiums paid into the program.

The Modernizing Agricultural Transportation Act has been introduced in the House of Representatives and is yet another legislative proposal that offers fixes for livestock haulers regarding hours of service rules.

The official launch of a new parlor milking system has been announced by DeLaval that is the company’s next step towards developing the parallel parlor.

A barn fire in New York killed nearly 550 cattle with only about 50 head surviving on the dairy.

The Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act has been reintroduced by a bipartisan group of Senators and could provide some fixes to hours of service requirements for livestock haulers.

Legislators in New York are considering stricter laws on farm labor while the U.S. is rejecting to fall in line with the European Union when it comes to cheese names.

The 74th cattle herd in Michigan since 1998 has been identified as having bovine tuberculosis (TB).

The 74th cattle herd in Michigan since 1998 has been identified as having bovine tuberculosis (TB).

State environmental officials in Iowa are investigating a complaint of a manure overflow from a storage facility on a dairy farm.

After more than a month since widespread flooding and blizzards devastated cattle producers in Nebraska and surrounding states an animal rights group is using the tragedy to push a vegan diet.

State environmental officials in Iowa are investigating a complaint of a manure overflow from a storage facility on a dairy farm.

March milk production falls despite more per cow milk output, while cheese exports are on the rise.

March milk production falls despite more per cow milk output, while cheese exports are on the rise.

A $1.5 million in competitive grant funding program has been made available by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that seeks to help the dairy industry.

Here is a sampling of some of the social media posts from farmers, ranchers and agriculture organizations across the country during Earth Day.

DeLaval's OptiDuo robotic feed refresher both pushes and mixes feed for cattle.

DeLaval's OptiDuo robotic feed refresher both pushes and mixes feed for cattle.

A new milk bottling facility has been opened by Aurora Organic Dairy in Columbia, Missouri, and the majority of milk will come from company owned farms in Colorado and Texas.

The Peterson Farm Bros. have debuted their latest parody called “Pasture Road,” which is a new spin on the Billboard Top 100 hit “Old Town Road.”

USDA’s five year census shows more consolidation of dairy herd and tariffs could be coming for dairy products originating out of the European Union.

USDA’s five year census shows more consolidation of dairy herd and tariffs could be coming for dairy products originating out of the European Union.

Parts of Iosco and Ogemaw counties in Michigan have been designated by officials as a “Potential High-Risk Area” for bovine tuberculosis after a white-tailed deer in Alcona County tested positive for the disease.

The American Simmental Association and Holstein Association USA have come together in a first-of-its-kind branded program between beef and dairy breeds.

The White House is moving forward in the "race to 5G" and is also investing more money into rural broadband, helping better connect underserved areas of the country.

The American Simmental Association and Holstein Association USA have come together in a first-of-its-kind branded program between beef and dairy breeds.

While eggnog is typically seen as a dairy treat to enjoy at Christmas, the milk beverage is making its way into stores and customers’ refrigerators during spring, too.

While eggnog is typically seen as a dairy treat to enjoy at Christmas, the milk beverage is making its way into stores and customers’ refrigerators during spring, too.

After accepting payments for approving USDA loans for cash payments, a former Farm Service Agency loan officer will spend two years in federal prison.