Year: 2025

Rising milk production, together with the current climate of general economic uncertainty, is pressuring milk prices, although margins remain relatively high. February fluid milk sales were 1.3% higher than a year earlier when adjusted for [Read More …]

Weather Tools to Stay Safe on the Farm

The weather is a frequent topic of discussion in agriculture. At times, it can take a dramatic turn, endangering life and property. This article provides resources and information to help you forecast the weather [Read More …]

Thorbahn named National Dairy Shrine Guest of Honor

David Thorbahn has been named the National Dairy Shrine’s 2025 Guest of Honor, the highest level of recognition offered by the organization each year. This award recognizes an exemplary dairy leader for his or her [Read More …]

Safety Around Anaerobic Digesters

Always be aware of potential hazards and ensure that you are working safely around your farm’s digester. Introduction Safety is essential in every industry and should be applied to the farm and anaerobic digester environment. [Read More …]

Penn State Students Participate in 2025 North American Dairy Challenge

Six Penn State students traveled to Florida for the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge, (NAIDC) held April 6-8 hosted by the Southern Region in Gainesville, FL. Five students also participated in the Dairy Challenge Academy. [Read More …]

Biosecurity Plan Veterinary Review Grant

If you are a large animal vet or know one, the Center’s Biosecurity Plan Vet Review grant application window will be open through April 30. This program was designed to reimburse vets for the time [Read More …]

‘Toast to Dairy’ Event to Feature Farm-to-Fork Food Stations, Cheese Pairings and More

Purchase Tickets by May 1 to Receive a $10 Early-Bird Discount on Each Ticket To celebrate June Dairy Month and support dairy education programs, the Dairy Excellence Foundation is hosting its annual farm-to-fork celebration, “A [Read More …]

USDA Delivers Immediate Relief to Farmers, Ranchers and Rural Communities Impacted by Recent Disasters

Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced $340.6 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture disaster assistance to deliver relief to farmers, ranchers and rural communities impacted by natural disasters that have caused devastation across [Read More …]

IDFA Announces ‘Healthy Dairy in Schools Commitment’ to Eliminate Use of Certified Artificial Colors in Dairy Foods for Schools, Surpassing State and Federal Standards

Dairy food companies are stepping up to make America healthier by announcing a significant commitment that will reshape school meal menus across the nation for 30 million children. Today, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Statement on Dairy Industry Voluntarily Removing Artificial Colors from National School Lunch Program

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins applauded the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announcement on the IDFA Healthy Dairy in Schools Commitment, a voluntary, proactive pledge to eliminate Red 3, Red 40, Green 3, Blue 1, Blue 2, [Read More …]

2025 Tax Cliff: ‘Death Taxes’ Threaten Farm Families

The Dec. 31, 2025, expiration of many provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) adds a new task tothe 2025 congressional to-do list: updating the tax code. Many TCJA provisions provided important relief for farm families. While reductions in the [Read More …]

Six Dairy Professionals Join Center For Dairy Excellence and Foundation Board of Directors

Bender, Goodling, Hartzell, Hershey, Mowrer, and Westrick Recently Filled Open Board Positions The Center for Dairy Excellence and Dairy Excellence Foundation recently welcomed six dairy professionals to the organizations’ Board of Directors. The Center for [Read More …]

Farming with Family: How to Handle “Cousin Eddie”

In the latest episode, Peggy Coffeen converses with Will McKinley from Menn Law, a legal advisor and General Counsel for the PDP, about the intricate challenges of managing family-run multimillion-dollar dairy farms. Their discussion focuses [Read More …]

Tariffs, Trade Tensions, and Dairy Futures

Peggy Coffeen and Curtis Bosma from HighGround Dairy are catching up on the monthly market updates for April. In this conversation, they discuss the impact of tariffs on dairy exports such as whey protein and [Read More …]

Rising milk production, together with the current climate of general economic uncertainty, is pressuring milk prices

Margins remain relatively high February fluid milk sales were 1.3% higher than a year earlier when adjusted for leap year, while revised January numbers from USDA show the national milk cow herd was 66,000 head [Read More …]

Tariff Negotiations; Fees on Chinese Ships; Revamping Climate Smart Ag Program

Tariff Negotiations Begin Between White House, Other Nations We saw more signal and less noise this week on the matter of U.S. trade relations, as the White House began talks with key U.S. trading partners [Read More …]

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Fertilizing Pastures After a Drought: Ensuring Adequate Mineral Intake and Preventing Grass Tetany

Spring is here, bringing lush pasture growth with April rains and warmer temperatures. Although many of our pastures may have gone into fall and winter in poor condition, do not be tempted to fertilize your [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Visits Pennsylvania to Continue Work to Put Farmers First

Last week, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited Central Pennsylvania where she toured Talview Dairy, participated in a farmer roundtable at Martin’s family farm, and visited the Bank of Bird-in-Hand mobile bank to discuss agricultural [Read More …]

Upcoming training and education opportunities for IDFA members

Demystifying the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) Pricing Formula Changes Webinar Series Big changes are coming to the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) pricing formulas in 2025 — and IDFA is here to help you [Read More …]

NFU Supports Congressional Oversight and Review of Tariffs

NFU sent a letter on Monday to the U.S. House and Senate, urging lawmakers to support the Trade Review Act of 2025. This bipartisan legislation would reassert Congressional authority to review and approve any new tariffs imposed [Read More …]

Michigan ag leaders meet in Washington

Groups that make up the Agricultural Leaders of Michigan, including GreenStone Farm Credit Services, Michigan Milk Producers Association, Michigan Agri-Business Association and Michigan Pork Producers Association, met with Michigan’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C., to [Read More …]

AgSource Transitioning to Independent Cooperative

Move is aimed at meeting the evolving needs of members and customers AgSource Cooperative Services is entering a new chapter as it transitions to an independent cooperative entity, naming Dan Diederich as its new chief [Read More …]

Data Ownership, Ecological Intensification and Automated Milking Systems on PDP’s The Dairy Signal