Year: 2025

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 …]

Black Creek® Cheddar Launches Refreshed Brand Identity Celebrating Wisconsin Craftsmanship

A New Look Inspired by Local Roots and Master Cheesemakers Black Creek® cheese, a premium cheddar brand steeped in Wisconsin’s rich dairy heritage, proudly introduces a refreshed brand identity that honors its origins while embracing [Read More …]

Gift the Joy of California Dairy This Holiday Season

Easy Holiday Gifting in Three Steps: Select, Click, and Share the Real California Goodness Discover curated California dairy gifts that support local makers and farm families. Choose from artisan cheese boxes, ice cream collections, and [Read More …]

Seeking Grant Recipients to partner with UW Students!

The DBIA Mentors have been instrumental in helping DBIA businesses grow and increase their resiliency. We are looking for new companies to join the Mentors classroom consulting program (described in more detail below) for the Spring [Read More …]

Volunteers Needed for Calving Corner Exhibit at 2026 PA Farm Show

The Dairy Cow Birthing Center Offers Educational Insight for Families Individuals who have experience working in the Pennsylvania dairy industry are invited to volunteer at the Calving Corner during the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show from [Read More …]

Saterbak Wins Discussion Meet Competition

Katie Saterbak of Murdock was named the winner of the 2025 Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) Young Farmers & Ranchers Discussion Meet contest, held during the organization’s annual meeting Nov. 20-22 in Minnetonka. The Discussion [Read More …]

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Minnesota Farm Bureau 2026 Legislative Priority Issues Announced

The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) Board of Directors recently identified four priority areas for the 2026 state legislative session following the organization’s annual meeting, held Nov. 20-22 in Minnetonka. Rooted in grassroots policies submitted [Read More …]

Wagholm Farms: Pioneers in Tie Stall to Robotics

Wagholm Farms in New Hamburg, Ontario, was among the first to show how a tie stall barn can successfully make the leap to automation. Six generations of Wagners have milked cows on the farm, and [Read More …]

Diving Into the Data, Insights from the 2025 Dairy Producer Survey

Thanks to those of you who joined us for our bi-monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Friday! With the release of the 2025 Pennsylvania Dairy Producer Survey results, we took some time to dive into the data and [Read More …]

Feedworks USA Adds Katherine Purvis as Technical Support Manage

Feedworks USA, Ltd., has enhanced its research and marketing capabilities with the addition of Katherine Purvis as technical support manager. Purvis will work closely with the company’s suppliers and field specialists, overseeing and supporting research [Read More …]

Urge the House to vote “Yes” on the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025

Fighting for dairy is important. It’s also easy to do, from wherever you are. Sending an email, making a call, using social media, and sharing your story are just a few direct and effective ways [Read More …]

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Dairy Checkoff Leaders Share Results, Momentum at 2025 Joint Annual Meeting

Dairy is winning with consumers and the national checkoff is helping lead the charge, thanks to investments in research, marketing, partnerships and innovation. That was the message from Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) President and CEO [Read More …]

Governor Hochul Announces Belgioioso Cheese to Invest $23 Million for Expansion Projects in Capital Region and Southern Tier

Storied Cheesemaker Will Grow Operations in Schenectady and Steuben Counties, Creating at least 30 New Jobs Expanded Facilities will Utilize Milk from New York State Farmers, Highlighting Importance of Agribusiness and Dairy Industry Governor Kathy [Read More …]

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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 …]

Farmers Urgently Need Economic Assistance

Farmers Are Still Reeling From Negative Margins Key Takeaways Farm financial stress is severe and persistent. Margins are below breakeven for many crops, working capital has been eroded, Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies are on the [Read More …]

Kansas Grasslands Survey Now Open

The Kansas Department of Agriculture is seeking input from ranchers and landowners regarding how to keep grasslands in healthy working condition. This information will be used in a report that will bring attention to the [Read More …]

Skill Up on Leadership, Negotiating Skills at Dairy Managers Institute

Two days of focused training slated for Dec. 16-17 in Green Bay Successful dairy farming hinges on building effective teams with a strong organizational culture as much as it does on the fundamentals of animal [Read More …]

Register for NMC’s 65th annual meeting

NMC: The Global Milk Quality Organization invites you to attend the 65th NMC Annual Meeting, Jan. 26-29, at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham in Birmingham, Ala. The 2026 NMC Annual Meeting revolves around the theme “What’s Best [Read More …]

PDPW Dairy Market News and Outlook

PDP’s webinar series to feature economic outlook for ag, dairy industry This week, The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide insights on the trends and news that will impact the agricultural and [Read More …]

California Dairy Industry Powers $23.2 Billion Economic Impact More Than 150,000 Jobs

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New UC Davis study highlights dairy’s role as California’s leading agricultural force, driving growth, sustainability and global exports. The California dairy industry continues to serve as a cornerstone of the state’s agricultural economy, contributing $23.2 [Read More …]

Larger Herd Continues to Drive Stronger Output

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending November 21, 2025 Milk continues to gush across the United States. In the most recent Milk Production report, USDA pegged October production at 19.47 billion pounds, representing [Read More …]

Jayne Sebright’s Focus on Perspectives

In October, I had the opportunity to participate in two different roundtable discussions that presented different perspectives on dairy farm management styles than I had not previously considered. Although it did not make me want [Read More …]

NMPF Praises Senate Passage of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

The National Milk Producers Federation celebrated today’s latest step toward better nutrition for children, as the Senate passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act by unanimous consent. The Senate’s unanimous support for the legislation means [Read More …]

USDA Launches Screwworm.gov, Centralizing New World Screwworm Information

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is excited to highlight the launch of the NEW Unified New World screwworm (NWS) website, screwworm.gov. This dynamic new site centralizes NWS information available across the federal government and [Read More …]

A Microbial Blueprint for Climate-Smart Cows

Gut Genes May Hold Key to Lowering Methane Each year, a single cow can belch about 200 pounds of methane. The powerful greenhouse gas is 27 times more potent at trapping heat in the atmosphere [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. Announces Redemption of 7 7/8% Series B Cumulative Preferred Equity Securities

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (the “Company”) announced today that it will redeem all 750,000 outstanding shares of the Company’s 7 7/8% Series B Cumulative Preferred Equity Securities, par value $100.00 per share (“Preferred Securities”) [Read More …]

Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness Tips

Thanks to those of you who joined us for thes “All Things Dairy” monthly conference call! The recording is now available. A Pennsylvania dairy producer, local fire company chief, and an educator from Penn State Extension provided fire [Read More …]

Open Enrollment on the Health Insurance Marketplace for the Farm Population