Month: January 2026

Attend Six Dynamic Keynote Sessions and Breakout Sessions in Four Timely Tracks Whether you’re at the peak of your career in the dairy industry, or just getting started, dairy producers and industry professionals are invited [Read More …]

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NY Agriculture Department Announces Overtime Tax Credit Advance Portal

Encourages Eligible Farmers to Register Now and Begin Recordkeeping for the January 1 – July 31 Period to Receive Reimbursement Later This Year New this Year: Farms that used a PEO in 2024 and 2025 [Read More …]

WCMA Applauds USDA Award of Over $11 Million for Dairy Business Innovation

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today welcomed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) award of over $11 million in new federal funding for the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives. Awards will go to four centers offering technical assistance and direct-to-business grants for dairy farmers and processors, including the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance [Read More …]

Nominations open for USDEC’s second annual Excellence in Exports Awards

Nominations are now open for USDEC’s second annual Excellence in Exports (ExEx) Awards, recognizing USDEC member companies and individuals who are driving the U.S. dairy export industry forward. Get full details of this prestigious program [Read More …]

MMPA celebrates ultrafiltered milk expansion

The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) today hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at its Ovid, Mich., processing facility, celebrating a major expansion to increase ultrafiltered milk processing capacity. The investment reflects MMPA’s strategic focus on [Read More …]

Indiana Farm Bureau Spotlights Women Leaders Across Indiana Agriculture in 2026

In 2026, the world will celebrate the International Year of the Woman Farmer – a United Nations initiative recognizing the vital role women play in agriculture and agribusiness. To celebrate, Indiana Farm Bureau is highlighting [Read More …]

USDA Launches New Online Portal for Reporting Foreign-Owned Agricultural Land Transactions

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching a new online portal to streamline reporting of transactions involving U.S. agricultural land by foreign persons, which can include businesses and governments, under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds USDA Award of $11 Million to DBII Grant Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is awarding more than $11 million in grant funding to support dairy businesses and producers through the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBI) grant program. The initiatives [Read More …]

New Research Shows Cheese Emerging as a Leading Valentine’s Gift

Wedges of Love debuts as Wisconsin Cheese’s vibrant alternative to roses and chocolate Nearly two-thirds of Americans (62%) are tired of traditional Valentine’s Day gifts like chocolates, flowers, and teddy bears, according to new research [Read More …]

Significant Farm Losses Persist, Despite Federal Assistance

Farmers Continue To Face Losses Despite Aid Key Takeaways Per-acre production costs for all nine principal row crops are projected to rise again in 2026, continuing a troubling trend that began after 2021. Inflated operating costs remain the primary drivers [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Donates $95,000 to Local Organizations Selected by Customer Owners

Farm Credit East is pleased to have provided $95,000 in donations to Northeast organizations recommended by customer owners. 19 organizations were selected to receive a $5,000 donation to support their ongoing efforts to enhance the [Read More …]

USDA Announces New World Screwworm Grand Challenge

Driving Innovation to Combat NWS and Prevent its Northward Spread U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the launch of the New World Screwworm (NWS) Grand Challenge. This funding opportunity marks a pivotal step [Read More …]

2026 U.S. Dairy Market and Price Outlook

Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 2-3 p.m. ET Join NMPF’s Economics Team for an hour-long webinar examining the forces poised to shape the U.S. dairy industry in the year ahead. The session will explore domestic and [Read More …]

Farm Stapels to Be Featured in Producer Showcase at PA Dairy Summit

Attend Six Dynamic Keynote Sessions and Breakout Sessions in Four Timely Tracks Whether you’re at the peak of your career in the dairy industry, or just getting started, dairy producers and industry professionals are invited [Read More …]

CentralStar welcomes 2026 summer interns

This summer, CentralStar Cooperative will welcome nine students to its 2026 internship program. These interns will gain hands-on experience by supporting day-to-day work and projects across the cooperative’s dairy and beef territory in the [Read More …]

PDP Business Conference to Share Tips for Long-Term Success, Navigating Uncertainty

Practical insights for producer profitability focus of 2026 premier educational event Dairy professionals will gather at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis., March 4-5 for the 2026 Business Conference presented by the Professional Dairy [Read More …]

Dairy Does Well in Dietary Guidelines

New Dietary Guidelines for Americans are encouraging to dairy in ways that are consistent with the latest science and consumer needs for high-quality, affordable nutrition, NMPF Director of Regulatory Affairs Miquela Hanselman said in a [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Pens Op-ed “Trump Brings Whole Milk Back to Schools”

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins published an opinion piece in Fox News highlighting how President Trump is delivering on his promise to put the welfare of American farmers and children first by signing the Whole [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo Announces 2026 Associate Judges

World Dairy Expo® is delighted to announce the eight individuals selected to serve as associate judges of Expo’s 2026 Dairy Cattle Show. Nominated by their respective official judge and approved by a committee of Expo exhibitors, [Read More …]

Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025—What It Means for Schools and Dairy Farmers

This is an exciting week for dairy farmers. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 has officially been signed into law. The legislation allows school lunch programs to offer a broader range of [Read More …]

Discount Available for Dairy Producers Interested in “Spanish for Dairy” Winter Course

The Center Is Offering a $200 Discount to Dairy Producers Who Enroll in Fall Course To assist dairy farm families who work alongside Spanish-speaking team members and want to enhance their Spanish language skills, the [Read More …]

USDA Launches Lender Lens Dashboard to Promote Data Transparency

New Resource Makes It Easier for People to Access Data on Rural Development funded Projects in Rural Communities U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden today unveiled the Lender Lens on the Rural [Read More …]

Twelve students earn National DHIA undergrad scholarships

The National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) Scholarship Committee selected 12 high school seniors and college students to each receive a $1,000 scholarship. Committee members ranked applicants based on scholastic achievements, leadership in school and [Read More …]

Central Plains Dairy Expo celebrates 25 Years of industry leadership at CPDE 2026

The Central Plains Dairy Association (CPDA) announced that the 2026 Central Plains Dairy Expo (CPDE) marks a significant milestone – as the Expo celebrates its 25th anniversary. Taking place in March 2026 in Sioux Falls, [Read More …]

CDFA Statewide Ban on Poultry and Dairy Cattle Exhibitions