Month: January 2026

Dairy processors face growing pressure to improve efficiency, meet sustainability goals, and comply with increasingly complex energy, environmental, and regulatory requirements—all while maintaining reliable, cost-effective operations. As these challenges expand in scope and technical depth, [Read More …]

Signup Underway for Improved DMC to Assist Dairy Farmers Facing Low Prices

The National Milk Producers Federation is pleased that Dairy Margin Coverage Program signup is under way, with key improvements aiding farmers as prices have fallen and DMC assistance becomes essential for some farms in 2026. [Read More …]

Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program Now Open for 2026 Year

The USDA just announced that it opened the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) enrollment for the 2026 Program Year on January 12. The enrollment period will run until February 26, 2026. DMC is an important safety net program that provides producers [Read More …]

Registration is Now Open for USDA’s 102nd Agricultural Outlook Forum

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that registration is now open for the 102nd Agricultural Outlook Forum. The event will be held at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott on Feb. 19-20, 2026, and all [Read More …]

2026 U.S. Dairy Market and Price Outlook Webinar

January 16, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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 [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Tim Abbott Talks With Marco Quaini of Castelverde Holstein in Italy

In this DairyVoice episode of The Evolution of the Great Cow, Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires interviews Marco Quaini of Castelverde Holstein in Italy. Marco and Castelverde are among the biggest names in the global holstein [Read More …]

Virtual Interview Contest Winners Recognized by Holstein Association USA

Designed to help Junior Holstein Association members sharpen their resume writing and interview skills, the Virtual Interview Contest has been held annually since 2020. The online format of the contest allows Junior members from across [Read More …]

Signup Underway for Improved DMC to Assist Dairy Farmers Facing Low Prices

The National Milk Producers Federation is pleased that Dairy Margin Coverage Program signup is under way, with key improvement in aiding farmers as prices have fallen and DMC assistance becomes essential for some farms in [Read More …]

At Farm Bureau Convention, Secretary Rollins Announces Dairy Margin Coverage Expansion and Section 32 Purchases of U.S. Commodities

Yesterday at the 107th American Farm Bureau Federation Convention, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced expanded enrollment for 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program and new Section 32 commodity purchases that will result in [Read More …]

Request Free Animal Care Record-Keeping Books

The Books Help Dairy Farms Comply with National FARM 5.0 Requirements With the start of a new year, it’s the perfect time to request a free copy of our animal care record-keeping books! Whether you’re a dairy farmer [Read More …]

New National Dairy Shrine Award Recognizes Emerging Leaders

The National Dairy Shrine has announced a new award to recognize young dairy producers and dairy industry professionals. The National Dairy Shrine Emerging Leader award honors people 40 years of age or younger who have [Read More …]

Dairy One Cooperative Inc. Names Two New Managers

Dairy One recently welcomed two new managers to the cooperative. Dr. Gina Garland joined as the Forage and Soil Lab Manager, while Dr. Ben Weikert was named Director of Agricultural Consulting Services (ACS). Both individuals bring [Read More …]

New Year, New Site: CDFA website updated for easier access to licensing, more intuitive navigation

We’re kicking off 2026 with a new site! We’ve updated www.cdfa.ca.gov with a new look-and-feel, all designed to help our agricultural stakeholders and public users find what they need more efficiently and intuitively, using visual cues, clear [Read More …]

Fill a Glass with Hope® Charitable Milk Program Celebrates Historic 2026 Program Year

Record-Breaking Donations at PA Farm Show Today’s donations will support the distribution of over 1.13 million servings of fresh, PA-produced milk to neighbors experiencing food insecurity across Pennsylvania Today at the PA Farm Show, leaders [Read More …]

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Webinar on Jan. 15: How can risk models keep dairy cows healthy?

The COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread disruptions to the U.S. and global economies, including labor shortages and food supply chain breakdowns that profoundly affected producers and consumers alike. In response, the Western Institute for Food Safety [Read More …]

Why Dairy Moments Matter

Dairy’s moment is extending into 2026. In many ways, it’s strengthening. Whole milk is coming back into schools — after being explicitly kept out of recent editions of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, there it [Read More …]

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Early bird registration open for Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2026 Stakeholders Summit

2026 theme is “High Steaks: Navigating Pressure on Animal Protein;” Nominate a farmer for an expense-paid trip Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance opened registration for its 2026 Stakeholders Summit, themed “High Steaks: Navigating Pressure on [Read More …]

USDA Names New Leadership of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Agency Remains Committed to Mission Delivery and Continuity of Service to U.S. Agriculture The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced important leadership changes within the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Dr. Michael [Read More …]

Bio-Ag Solutions LLC Announces Two Additions to Growing Sales Team

January 14, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Advancing Technical Expertise for Progressive Dairy Operations Bio-Ag Solutions LLC is pleased to announce the addition of John Nurmikko as strategic account manager & inoculant business lead and Eric Lourenco as Western Region sales manager. [Read More …]

NMPF Statement of Signing of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

“Dairy farmers and their cooperatives couldn’t be more thrilled that whole and 2% milk is returning to school meals. Dairy is a nutrition powerhouse that should be used to its fullest potential — and that means making [Read More …]

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Shining Light on California Dairy’s Environmental Leadership and the Urgent Need to Address Water Scarcity

Creating more efficient and resilient food systems reduces global climate impacts while better ensuring food and nutrition security. California agriculture is a world leader in this area and remains a steadfast partner in global efforts to [Read More …]

New AI Tool Can Take Cattle’s Temperature With Only a Photo

What if you could look into a cow’s face and know if it had a fever? A new tool from the Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision Lab at the University of Arkansas uses artificial intelligence and thermal cameras to estimate the body temperature of cattle. The system, called CattleFever, is [Read More …]

Reversing California’s Policies of Scarcity

A new year has begun, and here in California, 2026 promises to deliver challenges that may at last transform the state’s energy and water policies. Let’s begin with a quick look at California’s current water policies [Read More …]

What has Slowed the Decline of Fluid Milk Sales?

Fluid milk sales declined in the U.S. starting in 2020 and continued to decline through 2023. The decline during this period slowed and in 2024 the sales rate increased. Chart I below covers the last [Read More …]

Roto-Mix now part of Isakow Holdings

Roto-Mix LLC is thrilled to share exciting news about the future of its companies. Isakow Holdings will now own and manage both Laird MFG., LLC and Roto-Mix LLC. This step represents a significant milestone for [Read More …]

Free Animal Care Record-Keeping Books Available to Dairy Farmers & Veterinarians

The Books Help PA Dairy Farms Comply with National FARM 5.0 Requirements As we begin a new year, the Center for Dairy Excellence is once again offering free copies of Animal Care Protocol Record-Keeping Books [Read More …]

Indiana Woman Places Third in American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmer Competition at National Convention

The winners of the Young Farmers & Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture competition were announced today at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s National Convention closing general session. Megan Espinda, Indiana Farm Bureau member from Henry County, [Read More …]

Dairy Defined: Why Dairy’s Moment Matters

Dairy’s moment is extending into 2026. In many ways, it’s strengthening. Whole milk is coming back into schools — after being explicitly kept out of recent editions of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, there it [Read More …]

Sign Up for “Spanish for Dairy” Winter Course By Jan. 30 to Get $200 Off

Dairy producers: If you work alongside Spanish-speaking colleagues or team members, and you’re looking to enhance your Spanish language skills, sign up for this online “Spanish for Dairy” course from Katie Dotterer of AgvoKate this winter. The Center [Read More …]

Farm Credit Presents 2026 Dairy Outlook Webinar