Month: February 2026

$148 million in Section 32 funds matches NMPF November request Dairy farmers thanked USDA and Sec. Brooke Rollins for taking steps to boost low milk prices and expand dairy consumption through significant Section 32 purchases [Read More …]

National Dairy Shrine Offers New Scholarships, Raises Values

One of the pillars of the National Dairy Shrine mission is to inspire youth, and a significant part of achieving this mission is providing scholarships to college students. Beginning in 2026, the National Dairy Shrine [Read More …]

Reminder: Dairy Margin Coverage Program (DMC)

The Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program, administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA), is a voluntary risk management tool for dairy producers. It offers financial assistance when the margin between the all-milk price and average [Read More …]

Newborn/Pre-Weaned Calf Best Practices

Gain practical, research-backed strategies to support healthier calves in this bilingual webinar series covering colostrum, calving, pre-weaning care, and the impacts of heat stress. “Applied Dairy Management: Newborn/Pre-Weaned Calf Best Practices” offers a research-based look at [Read More …]

Is Beef x Dairy Needed in Market Data?

Change is afoot in the U.S. beef supply chain. More dairy cattle seem to be specifically bred to generate a calf to be sold as beef, but so far documentation for the trend is mostly [Read More …]

UGA Grand Farm connects a vital industry with groundbreaking research

In May, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and North Dakota-based Grand Farm came together to break ground on the latest agriculture industry partnership: the University of Georgia Grand Farm. The 250-acre innovation farm [Read More …]

Organic Farmers Travel to Washington D.C. to Advocate for Policy Changes

Farm Bill, USDA programs, and organic enforcement are key priorities Organic farmers from across the country will attend the Organic Farmers Association’s (OFA) 9th annual Farmer Fly-In, March 2-5, 2026. Alongside organizational members and OFA [Read More …]

Bayer agrees to $7.25 billion proposed settlement over thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuits

Agrochemical maker Bayer and attorneys for cancer patients announced a proposed $7.25 billion settlement Tuesday to resolve thousands of U.S. lawsuits alleging the company failed to warn people that its popular weedkiller Roundup could cause [Read More …]

Commissioner Miller Launches Texas Agriculture Disaster Task Force to Bolster Defenses Against Disasters and Biosecurity Threats (2/12/2026)

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) today unveiled the Texas Agriculture Disaster Task Force, a new advisory group dedicated to sharpening the state’s rapid, unified response to agricultural crises [Read More …]

Herd Health, Animal Care in Focus at 2026 PDP Business Conference

New technologies, research, peer insights highlighted March 4-5 at dairy’s premier educational event For dairy producers, caring for animals is a top priority. Several sessions at the upcoming PDP Business Conference will focus on [Read More …]

Feedworks USA appoints Dr. Benjamin Wenner its first ever Ruminant Technical Services Manager

Feedworks USA, Ltd., has enhanced its field service and technical support with the appointment of Benjamin Wenner, PhD, as Ruminant Technical Services Manager. Dr. Wenner will work closely with the Feedworks USA ruminant team, drawing [Read More …]

NASDA commends progress on farm bill development and continues advocating for bipartisanship

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney praised U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson for releasing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 in the following statement: “NASDA [Read More …]

Northwest Ohio Agriculture Expo March 6 & 7

Ohio State University Extension Henry County and partners are excited to announce the inaugural Northwest Ohio Agriculture Expo. This event will take place in the new event center located at the Henry County Fairgrounds, [Read More …]

Emergency preparedness at farms the focus of Penn State Extension workshop

First responders and farm workers looking to build safety and preparedness for farm emergencies can attend an upcoming Penn State Extension workshop covering hazardous materials, livestock behavior, biosecurity and applications during a farm visit. The “Farm Emergency [Read More …]

University of Tennessee seeking responses to Beef x Dairy survey

February 19, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The University of Tennessee Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics invites dairy farmers to participate in a brief, 15-minute survey focused on improving the marketing and management of Beef x Dairy cattle. Producer input will [Read More …]

Applications Available for the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council

Applications are now available for the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. Current high school juniors are encouraged to apply through March 31, 2026. “I am pleased that DATCP [Read More …]

New CalCAN Report Examines the Climate and Water Quality Potential of Alternative Manure Management in California

California has committed to reducing methane emissions from the dairy and livestock sector 40 percent below 2013 levels by 2030 under SB 1383 (Lara, 2016). An important strategy in meeting that target has been the [Read More …]

Dairy cattle housing and bedding practices survey

Farmers are invited to respond to a survey about dairy cattle housing and bedding practices on farms in New York and neighboring states. The survey’s goal is to understand the management of dairy cattle bedding [Read More …]

Seek Labs Awarded $2 Million to Combat Avian Flu in Partnership with Canadian Food Inspection Agency

February 19, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

USDA grant is part of a broader federal push to find innovative solutions to fight the highly infectious avian flu (HPAI), which continues to spread globally and impact egg and poultry production Seek Labs, a [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds USDA Section 32 Purchase of Dairy Products

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced it will purchase up to $148 million in American dairy products to support U.S. producers and deliver nutritious foods to food banks and federal nutrition assistance programs nationwide. [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Announces $263 Million Food Purchase to Support U.S. Producers and Strengthen America’s Food Supply

February 19, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) intent to purchase up to $263 million in dairy and agricultural products from American farmers and producers to distribute to [Read More …]

Whey Protein Products: Powering Performance and Nutrition Across Global Markets

“The global whey protein market is expanding rapidly, driven by rising health awareness, sports nutrition demand and increased adoption of high-protein diets across all age groups. Innovation in product formats, clean-label trends, and wider use [Read More …]

Rabobank’s North American agribusiness review Q1 2026

An outlook for dairy, cattle, wheat, and other key commodities for the North American market, along with the developments to watch in the coming months. Consumer dynamics continue to shift as affordability pressures persist. Higher-income households [Read More …]

On-Farm Animal Care Workshops for Dairy Producers Start on March 31

The Free Workshops Will Be Held on Five Dairy Farms and Qualify as National FARM Training The first Animal Care Workshop, hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence, PA Beef Council, the Professional Dairy Managers [Read More …]

From dry to fresh: Setting up cows for success!

Regional workshops offered in English and Spanish, at select sites. Cornell Cooperative Extension and PRO-DAIRY are offering a series of one-day regional workshops featuring stations with mostly hands-on activities and demonstrations beginning March 12. The [Read More …]

Texas Farm Bureau supports ‘Farm Bill 2.0’ introduced in Congress

The following statement may be attributed to Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening following today’s introduction of “Farm Bill 2.0” bill by U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson. “Texas farmers and ranchers [Read More …]

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Registration Opens for the 2026 National Holstein Convention

Registration is now open for the 2026 National Holstein Convention, bringing Holstein members together June 22–25, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando, Florida. Convention attendees can expect an event packed with [Read More …]

Applications Available for the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council

Applications are now available for the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. Current high school juniors are encouraged to apply through March 31, 2026. “I am pleased that [Read More …]

Discover Cutting-Edge Dairy Technology at the 2026 PDP Business Conference

Three companies will present new technologies on the Nexus® stage The countdown is on to the 2026 Business Conference presented by the Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP), set for March 4-5, 2026, at the Alliant Energy Center [Read More …]

(From left) Bernie Morrissey, Josh Brubaker, Tony Brubaker, Mike Brubaker, Jesse Bitler on behalf of David Bitler, and Jeremy Martin were recognized as the 2026 PA Dairy Industry Award winners at the Dairy Summit.