Year: 2025

The 2026 Taiwan Agricultural Youth Exchange Program is currently accepting applications from Kansas State University undergraduate students who are interested in agriculture and would like to represent Kansas in a week-long international exchange program in [Read More …]

Dairy = Growth, Expansion, Opportunity and Optimism

I love where we are in this industry right now. We are right where we want to be. Yes, there are going to be challenges. Yes, there’s going to be uncertainty. But we’re in expansion [Read More …]

Wisconsin DATCP Issues News Releases on Seasonal Scams

Avoid Scams and Frauds This Holiday Season The holidays are a busy time for Wisconsin consumers, and scammers are eager to take advantage of the hustle and bustle. Scammers want to steal consumers’ money and [Read More …]

How the Medical Community is Helping the Dairy Industry Grow

The dairy industry in the U.S. is seeing growth in all Classes of milk. The key item is the growth of butterfat. What is driving the growth? Changes in how the dairy products are viewed [Read More …]

U.S. fluid milk sales in September were 2.5% higher than a year earlier.

Exports during June-August were significantly higher than during the same period a year earlier. The recent expansion of U.S. milk production may be cresting; USDA reported October production and dairy cow numbers were up over [Read More …]

Crop Insurance Premium Rebates for Planting Cover Crops Enrollment Now Open!

The application for Crop Insurance Premium Rebates for Planting Cover Crops Enrollment is now available! The program has $800,000, or 160,000 acres of coverage, to award on a first-come, first-served basis. A few things to note: If you received [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA and Holstein Foundation Announce Two Exciting Summer Internship Opportunities

Holstein Association USA and the Holstein Foundation are excited to announce two hands-on, paid summer internship opportunities for students. These internships provide unique, professional experiences at the National Holstein Convention, offering participants the chance to [Read More …]

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Launches Office of the Assistant Chiefs to Strengthen Field Leadership and Accountability

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) today announced the launch of the Office of the Assistant Chiefs (OAC) — a strategic realignment designed to modernize regional leadership, strengthen accountability, and [Read More …]

Lorin Warnick to end term as veterinary college dean

Dr. Lorin D. Warnick, Ph.D. ’94, the Austin O. Hooey Dean of Veterinary Medicine, has announced he will step down following the completion of his second term on June 30, 2026. Provost Kavita Bala has [Read More …]

Impact of Pasteurization on Dairy Calves’ Gut Microbiota

By comparing microbial colonization and growth metrics, this research sheds light on how pasteurization influences calf gut health and highlights potential strategies for optimizing calf nutrition. During the early stages of life, calves are highly [Read More …]

IDFA Dairy Forum 2026

Dairy Forum heads to Palm Desert, Calif., in 2026 with the premier annual event for dairy business leaders. Presented by the International Dairy Foods Association, Dairy Forum convenes more than 1,200 executives from dairy processors, [Read More …]

Grant Programs for Dairy Farmers to Open on Dec. 3

Dairy Productivity Grants – The new Dairy Productivity Grant is focused on first-time investments in Milking Efficiency Technologies (pipeline, automatic milking technology, robotic milking technology, and direct load milking), Feeding Technologies (TMR mixer, feed tracking and inventory technology), or [Read More …]

Dr. John Newton to Keynote American Dairy Coalition Meeting by Webinar: The Road Ahead

Dr. John Newton, Vice President Public Policy and Economic Analysis for American Farm Bureau will keynote ‘The Road Ahead,’ American Dairy Coalition’s annual meeting by webinar on Thursday, Dec. 11, beginning at 11:00 a.m. EST / 10:00 [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Dr. Chris Cifelli of DMI on Whole Milk Research

In this episode of DairyVoice podcast, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films interviews Dr. Chris Cifelli of Dairy Management Inc.’s National Dairy Council (NDC). They talk about research on whole milk and whole milk [Read More …]

Finding Us Faithful in Service to Dairy

When I’m milking, I like to listen to something to keep my mind engaged, usually an audiobook or podcast and, rarely, music. But there are moments when I enjoy the “silence,” though we all know [Read More …]

Dairy and Type 2 Diabetes

Dairy foods such as milk, cheese and yogurt are foundational foods in healthy dietary patterns. The dairy group contributes important shortfall nutrients, including calcium, vitamin D and potassium to the American diet. Low-fat and fat-free [Read More …]

The path to exceptional milk quality

What leads to sustained, superior milk quality on a dairy farm? Instead of reviewing the literature on mastitis prevention and treatment, I thought I would go to a true expert on the subject. I decided [Read More …]

What Should I Do Next?

Recently, I had a client ask me if they should go ahead and order the steel roofing they need for a barn reroofing project. The conversation turned to tariffs and what their impact might be [Read More …]

Dairy Leaders Share Progress, Priorities at Fall Alliance Meeting

More than 270 leaders from across the dairy value chain gathered Nov. 18 for the 2025 Dairy Sustainability Alliance® Fall Meeting, sending a clear message: progress happens faster when the community moves forward together. The [Read More …]

Hired labor on New York state dairy farms cost, efficiency and change from 2018 to 2024

Hired labor plays a significant role on dairy farms, with more than 9,000 jobs provided by New York dairy farms in 2019.1 As farm size grows, hired employees provide a larger percentage of the labor [Read More …]

New York and Vermont Corn SIlage Hybrid Evaluation Program 2025

Hybrid evaluation at multiple environments helps in decision making and expands the reach of this type of data to more farmers. Cornell, UVM, and seed companies collaborate to provide this evaluation. Hybrids were either entered [Read More …]

Preparing your cattle for severe winter weather

Cattle work to maintain a constant core body temperature of about 101ºF. During the winter months, the need for cattle to maintain their core body temperature becomes a challenge and can cause cold stress. Cold stress [Read More …]

“The Dairy State” – A Feature Documentary Celebrating California’s Dairy Families

We’re excited to share that longtime agricultural storyteller Matt Salvo—creator behind countless videos showcasing California’s farmers and ranchers—is directing a new feature-length documentary titled The Dairy State. This film takes viewers behind the scenes of [Read More …]

MPC’s Geoff Vanden Heuvel Highlights Urgent Water Challenges

2025 Sustainable Agriculture Summit in Anaheim Yesterday, at the 2025 Sustainable Agriculture Summit in Anaheim, Geoff Vanden Heuvel – Vice Chair of the Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley and Director of Regulatory and [Read More …]

Meet the Keynote Speakers for PA Dairy Summit

Purpose is your compass. Passion is your fuel. Find your True North and join us at the PA Dairy Summit on February 4-5 where you’ll join more than 350 forward-thinking dairy producers and industry professionals! Hear from 20+ speakers, and learn [Read More …]

World Without Cows Documentary to Be Featured at PA Dairy Summit, Registration Now Open

The Dairy Summit Will Include a New Movie Night and Deep Dive Keynote Session The 2025 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit is centered around the idea of finding and committing to your “True North” – using purpose [Read More …]

Dairy Producers Invited to Lunch & Learn Event at Keystone Farm Show to Explore Organic Dairy Opportunities

The Lunch and Learn Event Will Be Held on January 7 at Keystone Farm Show Dairy producers who are interested in exploring organic dairy opportunities, and existing producers who would like to learn more about [Read More …]

DHIA

Deadline Approaching: Applications for Dairy’s Foundation Grants Due Dec. 1, 2025

Nonprofit organizations can apply for up to $10,000 to fund dairy-focused projects Dairy nonprofits and educational groups have until Dec. 1, 2025, to apply for grants up to $10,000 from Dairy’s Foundation. Since its founding [Read More …]

American Agri-Women Announces Newly Appointed Executive Committee

American Agri-Women Announces New National Officer Team American Agri-Women (AAW) today announced its newly elected members of the national board for the upcoming term. Kim Bremmer of Wisconsin is the new president, Maggie Howley of [Read More …]

CFI: Building Resilience Together