Month: July 2025

The dairy industry has historically relied on skilled immigrants to make up for labor shortages in rural America. Getting milk to market and caring for the daily needs and health and wellbeing of our cows [Read More …]

Wisconsin Shines at 2025 American Cheese Society Awards, Earning Top Honors and Over 25% of All Wins

Wisconsin cheesemakers command the spotlight at the 2025 American Cheese Society (ACS) Judging & Competition, taking home more than one-quarter of all awards and earning three spots in North America’s Top 10. “Every award represents [Read More …]

Explore the Latest from John Deere at the 2025 Farm Progress Show

See new equipment in action, connect with product experts and discover technology that’s driving productivity in the field John Deere invites you to visit the John Deere lot located on West Progress Avenue (Booth 267) [Read More …]

State Board of Food and Agriculture Discuss Economic Conditions for California Farmers

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss current economic conditions for farmers and ranchers at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The Board will hear updates on financial lending, land [Read More …]

William Walleser of Wall-Stone Holsteins named one of Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s 35 Under 35.

Earlier this year, fourth-generation dairy farmer and DFA farmer-owner, William Walleser of Wall-Stone Holsteins in De Soto, Wisc., was named one of Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s 35 Under 35. He was recognized for his leadership [Read More …]

Zach Kreger Describes How Small Dairies Can Continue to Compete

Shares How Simple Improvements Have Almost Doubled Production. In this episode of Cow-Side Conversations, Zach Kreger of Kreger Farms in Tioga County, Pennsylvania describes how he and his wife, Heidi, have made slow and steady [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Organizations Testify Before USITC on Global Policies Affecting Dairy Markets

National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) Executive Vice President for Policy Development & Strategy, Jaime Castaneda, and Senior Vice President for Global Economic Affairs, Will Loux, testified today before the [Read More …]

Agricultural Trade: Supporting U.S. Farms, Jobs and Communities

Trade is a hot topic with a lot of uncertainty. Trade policy decisions being made in Washington, D.C., will impact farmers and ranchers in the countryside. This Market Intel report is a continuation in the [Read More …]

Dairy Farms Encouraged to Host High School Graduates as Apprentices on Their Operations

Dairy Producers Who Are Looking for Herd Managers Can Apply for the Apprenticeship Program Pennsylvania dairy producers who are looking for an employee to serve in a herd management role are encouraged to apply for [Read More …]

August Beef x Dairy Webinar!

I-29 Moo University Beef On Dairy Dialogue Webinar On August 5 To Focus On Carcass Yield of BXD Cattle: Present & Future The I-29 Moo University Beef On Dairy Dialogue Webinar Series continues Tuesday, August 5 from [Read More …]

IDFA Testifies on the Global Nonfat Milk Solids Market at the U.S. International Trade Commission

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today testified at a U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) hearing to discuss the competitiveness of U.S. nonfat milk solids (NFS) producers in global markets, specifically highlighting the difference in [Read More …]

What Every Producer Should Know About Judicious Antibiotic Use

Responsibly using antibiotics is fundamental to raising healthy, productive and profitable cattle. Judicious use of antibiotics is tremendously important for the future of beef and dairy production. “If we’re going to preserve the effectiveness of [Read More …]

Gov. Evers Appoints New Member to DATCP Board

Gov. Tony Evers announced the appointment of Patti Habeck to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Board, effective July 16, 2025. Ms. Habeck joins the DATCP Board with decades of experience [Read More …]

Ag-Powered Fuels: 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) made several important changes to the Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z). Most notably, it extended the credit through 2029, providing biofuels producers with an additional two years of investment beyond [Read More …]

Farmer Survey Response Decline a Growing Problem

Countless stakeholders including farmers, university Extension services, researchers and policymakers rely on the data USDA has collected for more than 150 years through agencies and programs including the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and the Economic Research Service (ERS). [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Announces $60.9 Million in Disaster Assistance for Farmers in Virginia

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced additional U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) assistance to help producers in the Commonwealth of Virginia recover from Hurricane Helene. Secretary Rollins signed a block grant agreement [Read More …]

Indiana Farm Bureau Highlights the Importance of Hoosier Agriculture at the 2025 Indiana State Fair

Indiana Farm Bureau, the state’s largest general farming organization, will once again support agriculture at the Indiana State Fair through sponsored events and programming focused on youth engagement and educating consumers about locally grown foods. [Read More …]

Sales and Service Representatives Invited to Animal Agriculture Industry Breakfast on Aug. 13

Ag Professionals Are Invited to the Industry Breakfast Featuring Resources to Help Farm Clients The 2025 Animal Agriculture Industry Breakfast, titled “The Art of Conversation & Resources to Help,” will be held on Wednesday, August [Read More …]

DATCP Accepting Applications for Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants Through September 12

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2026 Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants through September 12, 2025. These grants are awarded to producer-led groups to help support and advance [Read More …]

Why Agricultural Labor Reform Is Essential for U.S. Dairy

America’s food security is a matter of national security, and the U.S. agricultural system behind it, which contributes over $1 trillion to our economy, is at risk. Not from drought or disease, but from a [Read More …]

Kick the Tires Before You Invest in an Advanced Manure Technology

For 30+ years the question remains: which technology should I buy? The cost and how to evaluate potential technologies have changed. Water insufficiency, supply chain expectations and regulatory changes create a new spin on technology [Read More …]

MPC: New Development on the Bay-Delta Plan

The State Water Resources Control Board has significant control and authority over how water flows through the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. The Delta is essentially the valve through which Northern California surface water passes through [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Organizations Testify Before USITC on Global Policies Affecting Dairy Markets

National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) Executive Vice President for Policy Development & Strategy, Jaime Castaneda, and Senior Vice President for Global Economic Affairs, Will Loux, testified today before the [Read More …]

Farmer Survey Response Decline a Growing Problem

Falling NASS Survey Responses Threaten Data Countless stakeholders including farmers, university Extension services, researchers and policymakers rely on the data USDA has collected for more than 150 years through agencies and programs including the National Agricultural [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Announces USDA Reorganization, Restoring the Department’s Core Mission of Supporting American Agriculture

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the reorganization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), refocusing its core operations to better align with its founding mission of supporting American farming, ranching, and [Read More …]

A Cup Half Full

There is no doubt that 2025 has had its share of challenges for those in the dairy industry in Pennsylvania. After peaking at $25.50 per hundredweight in October 2024, the all-milk price has been steadily [Read More …]

Robotics Replace Rotary on Dairy Farm Focused on Labor, Efficiency & the Future

The Wilpshaar family of Albert, Canada, has transitioned from rotary to robotic milking to address labor challenges and improve long-term sustainability. Overview After immigrating to Alberta, Canada, in 2017 from the Netherlands, the Wilpshaar family [Read More …]

New Association Helps Farmers and Ranchers Navigate Renewable Energy Opportunities

Renewable Energy Farmers of America connects landowners with trusted guidance as they explore complex energy projects. As large-scale renewable energy reshapes the rural landscape, a new association is stepping forward to help farmers and ranchers [Read More …]

Tile Drainage Systems, Compassion Fatigue on Tap

Insights on conservation management, supporting team members This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will focus on strategies to care for land, water and people. The Tuesday episode will highlight tile [Read More …]

The Dairy Alliance Brings Local Dairy to Center Stage at 2025 NCRLA Chef Showdown