Month: August 2025

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a farmer-owned global dairy cooperative owned by 9,500 family dairy farmers, today announced the acquisition of W&W Dairy in Monroe, Wis. This acquisition includes the W&W Dairy business, their licensed [Read More …]

NMPF and USDEC on Senate Confirmation of Luke Lindberg as USDA Under Secretary of Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) today applauded the Senate’s confirmation of Luke Lindberg to the position USDA Under Secretary of Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. Statement from Gregg [Read More …]

Selina Lopes Joins California Milk Advisory Board Team

New Producer Relations Coordinator to serve as liaison with California dairy families The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), the marketing order representing California dairy producers, today announced the addition of Selina Lopes as Producer Relations Coordinator. Lopes brings a deep-rooted passion for the dairy industry and a diverse background in agriculture to the CMAB. She joins [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins on Confirmation of Luke Lindberg as Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins applauds the Senate confirmation of Luke J. Lindberg as Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs (TFAA), marking another milestone in the Trump Administration’s efforts to put [Read More …]

Recognizing Water Quality Progress

California dairy farmers are helping ensure clean drinking water in rural communities, while working to better protect groundwater resources. California’s Central Valley is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world, but it [Read More …]

Will The EU 15% Tariffs Impact Irish Imports of Butter?

As covered in the last post, butter is being imported to the U.S to meet domestic demand. Currently, about 7% of domestic butter is imported and Irish butter is the largest import source by far (Table [Read More …]

TFB says domestic sterile fly production facility is ‘emergency necessity’

A joint letter today to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins signed by Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) and more than 175 other leading state and national livestock, dairy, wildlife, agribusiness and landowner organizations across the [Read More …]

With prestigious fellowship, Katie Delker pursues dream of serving rural communities through veterinary medicine

In her four years at Montana State University, giving campus tours to prospective students and their families made Katie Delker very good at walking backwards. She also learned more MSU trivia than most students ever [Read More …]

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

Ag Trade Generated $362.4 Billion in Economic Activity in 2023 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 [Read More …]

USDA Opens Public Comment Period on Department Reorganization Plan

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced today the opening of a 30-day public comment period for stakeholders to provide feedback on the Department’s reorganization plan, as outlined in the Secretary’s memorandum (PDF, 2.6 MB) issued [Read More …]

California Water History in a Minute – Subsidence

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) recently released a document on subsidence and how to stop it. When groundwater is pumped, particularly from wells deep underground, the ground above can sink, as the clays [Read More …]

Chef Salvatore Trupiano Wins Grand Prize for Creative Use of Real California Cheese

Three New Champions Crowned and $30,000 in Prize Money Awarded in Real California Milk’s 7th Annual Pizza Bake-off Event Following a bake-off competition where 12 professional chefs crafted innovative pizzas highlighting California cow’s milk cheeses, the [Read More …]

I-29 Moo University Webinar Will Discuss USDA Milk Pricing System Revisions

The I-29 Moo University Dairy Webinar Series continues on Tuesday, Aug. 12, from noon to 1 p.m. CDT. The webinar will focus on revisions to the USDA milk pricing system with a presentation from Lawrence Jones, a [Read More …]

New Publication: Using Long-Term Leases in Farm Transition Planning

Planning how to pass on the farm to the next generation can be one of the most challenging tasks for a farm family. Parents often want to recognize the hard work and commitment of a [Read More …]

Goot Essa’s Felsa Yehr Takes First Place at American Cheese Society Judging & Competition 2025

Goot Essa, the Amish-owned Pennsylvania dairy farm producing artisanal European-style cheeses, has won First Place for its Felsa Yehr in the category of American Made/International Style Made From Sheep’s Milk at the 2025 American Cheese Society [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Applauds Tyler Clarkson on His Senate Confirmation

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins congratulates Tyler Clarkson on his confirmation to serve as General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “Tyler Clarkson is a proven legal mind and a true champion [Read More …]

DCHA webinar addresses coccidiosis in calves

Dairy Calf & Heifer Association’s (DCHA) Sept. 8 webinar features “Coccidiosis in Calves.” David Prentice, Elanco Animal Health technical consultant, Dairy Business Unit, will lead this free, one-hour educational offering, which starts at 10 a.m. [Read More …]

NMPF brings dairy to Capitol Hill for a sweet summer celebration

NMPF, the North American Blueberry Council and Monument Advocacy cohosted the second annual Blueberry Ice Cream Reception at the Rayburn House Office Building yesterday, bringing together policymakers and staff to celebrate July as National Ice [Read More …]

Ag Progress Days displays showcase advanced technology, animal health, invasives

College of Agricultural Sciences Exhibits Building focused on research innovations A new initiative aimed at developing emerging and advanced technologies to enhance food production, agricultural ecosystems and natural resources will be one of the focal [Read More …]

USDEC Celebrating 30 Years