35 Years of dairy research. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The checkoff-funded Dairy Foods Research Centers network is celebrating its 35-year anniversary. It was created to provide innovative, science-backed solutions related to consumer demand as well as business needs and trends. Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) provides the structure and oversight for more than 20 universities that comprise …
Keeping Livestock Inventory Records
With many eyes across the Southeast tracking the movement of Hurricane Ian, this is a good time to remind livestock producers about the importance of inventory records in the event of a natural disaster. When a disaster, like Hurricane Ian strikes, the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) can help you if you’ve suffered excessive livestock death losses and grazing or …
U.S. to Host 2023 IDF World Dairy Summit
It was announced last week that the U.S. will host the 2023 International Dairy Federation (IDF) World Dairy Summit in Chicago. The IDF World Dairy Summit, the world’s leading international gathering of dairy-industry professionals, provides a vital forum for dairy leaders, experts, farmers, processors, traders and journalists worldwide to discuss how to further advance the collective global dairy sector forward in a …
Dairy Checkoff Competition Focusing on “Calming Benefits”
Touting the calming benefits of dairy. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Dairy Management Incorporated’s New Product Competition is accepting applications for innovative products that focus on dairy’s qualities related to calming. The program used to be known as the National Dairy Council New Product Competition. It’s open to U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to develop products …
Continued Improvement in U.S. Pasture and Rangeland Conditions
Record high temperatures were reported in several Western cities again this week, especially here in California. And while hot dry conditions continue for some areas, USDA notes there are other parts of the country seeing an improvement in the nation’s pasture and rangeland conditions. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses what’s behind improvements for pasture and rangeland conditions for some states. Rippey …
NMPF on the False Promises of ‘Lab-Based’ Dairy
Much like plant-based imitators, precision fermentation technology is a sector working to create so-called animal-free dairy products. But, National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Senior Vice President and Staff Counsel, Clay Detlefsen, says a real dairy product cannot be made with precision fermentation technology. During a recent interview with the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, Detlefsen said the marketing of the products is …
USDA Boosting Conservation on Grazing Lands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $12 million in partnerships that expand access to conservation technical assistance for livestock producers and increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting proposals through its Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) until September 22, 2022. NRCS Associate Chief Louis Aspey talks about the various partners, …
AFIA Releases State of the U.S. Feed Industry Report
The American Feed Industry Association (AIFA) released its annual “Our Industry, Our Promise,” report Wednesday. The report details the challenges the U.S. feed and pet food industry faced over the past year, and the steps the AFIA took to address member priorities. The report provides an overview of the segment’s impact on the U.S. economy, its efforts to promote animal …
ADAI Pate responds to Borden Dairy Production Facility Closures
(ADAI/MONTGOMERY, AL/08-24-2022) — The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is aware of the upcoming closure of the Borden Dairy production facilities in Dothan, Ala. and Hattiesburg, Miss. on September 30 and the effect it will have on school milk contracts. Borden Dairy packages 8 oz. cartons of milk for schools, so while the packaging will be limited, the supply …
USDA Forecasts More Milk Production, Lower Prices
USDA’s latest adjustments in milk production and price forecasts reflect a rise in milk production, and lower prices. Rod Bain has the story. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski discusses the latest changes in USDA’s August milk product and class price forecasts. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida …