Month: April 2026

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Negasunt Powder (coumaphos, propoxur, and sulfanilamide topical powder) for the prevention and treatment of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations (myiasis). The [Read More …]

Halter Launches World-First Virtual Fencing via Satellite, Unlocking Ranch Management Anywhere

Halter, the leading digital operating system for pasture-based ranches, today announced the launch of direct-to-satellite connectivity for its smart cattle collars, a world-first that removes the need for cell towers or on-ranch infrastructure. Using Starlink, [Read More …]

SDRP Payments Expand for 2023–2024 Losses, While New Disasters Emerge

USDA is increasing disaster assistance for farmers still recovering from the severe weather events of 2023 and 2024, raising Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) payments from 35% to 70% and triggering a second round of payments. The [Read More …]

Guidance on the Interstate Movement of Lactating Dairy Cattle

Cattle Moving Interstate From Unaffected States Do Not Have To Test for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has issued updated guidance related to the April 2024 Federal Order that required [Read More …]

Chocolate Returns to the Top as America’s Favorite Flavor

IDFA’s National Ice Cream Trends Survey Biannual survey shows butter pecan also surpassing vanilla among U.S. consumers. Chocolate has reclaimed its place as America’s favorite ice cream flavor, according to the International Dairy Foods Association’s [Read More …]

South Dakota State University, Iowa State University, and Dordt University Host the 24th Annual National Dairy Challenge Contest

The 2026 National Dairy Challenge Contest and Academy wrapped up on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026, after three days of immersive, hands-on learning experiences for 281 dairy-focused college students from across North America. Held in Sioux [Read More …]

USDA and EXIM Announce Historic Partnership to Put American Farmers First and Boost Exports

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an expanded partnership with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) to increase domestic agricultural production and exports, while reducing the agricultural trade deficit. Alongside this partnership, USDA is [Read More …]

Looking for a Dairy Herd Manager? Employ an Apprentice on Your Farm

It’s National Apprenticeship Week! Are you looking to develop an existing employee or family member into a herd management role? The Center for Dairy Excellence’s Dairy Herd Manager Registered Apprenticeship (RA) program creates opportunities for [Read More …]

So, You Want to Start a Farm Stand?

Learn what questions to ask yourself before you start, and how to navigate topics like local zoning laws, insurance, and food safety regulations. Kate McDonald Polakiewicz, Farm Business Management Specialist, and Amy Barkley, Livestock Specialist [Read More …]

USDA Secretary pushes for farm bill passage during visit to Wisconsin dairy

After yearslong delays, farm bill scheduled for vote in Congress this week U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said a new farm bill will help Wisconsin farmers. The secretary visited a Wisconsin dairy farm [Read More …]

National FFA Organization Partners with World Dairy Expo

World Dairy Expo is proud to announce that the National FFA Organization has officially endorsed and will promote World Dairy Expo’s 2026 FFA Dairy Judging Contest to its national membership. This collaboration expands opportunities for [Read More …]

All Breeds Blog

Genomic bulls live up fully to expectations once daughters start milking

Thanks to continuously improving breeding value estimation, the reliability of genomic breeding values for bulls has increased significantly in recent years. As a result, the breeding values of daughter-proven bulls now bring few surprises. Genomic [Read More …]

Successful heifer pregnancy on first service brings lifetime returns

Proper development, accurate estrus detection and early breeding help maximize heifer productivity. Getting heifers developed, inseminated early and confirmed pregnant plays a significant role in the lifetime productivity of beef and dairy cows. “Replacement heifers [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report: Dairy product prices continue to gain strength

Dairy product prices have continued to gain strength even as milk production grew 2.9% on a liquid basis in February. While milk supplies weighed on markets in 2025, new processing capacity coming online in early [Read More …]

From Reactive to Proactive: Using Pen-Level Data to Protect Profitability

In dairy management, data drives decisions. From ration adjustments to health protocols, daily reports shape how herds are managed—but if you’re only relying on milk production and manual reports, you’re already reacting instead of staying ahead. Grouping strategies, cow movement, stocking [Read More …]

Dairy Management Inc. Board Launches Search for New CEO

Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) today announced the formal launch of its search for a new president and chief executive officer, following the announced planned retirement of CEO Barbara O’Brien later this year. The DMI Board [Read More …]

Spring Pasture Inventory and Optimizing Corn Silage Production

This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide strategies and resources for dairy feed production. Tune in on Tuesday for a discussion on spring pasture inventory and developing grazing [Read More …]

Handel’s Ice Cream Multi-State Expansion, 20 Franchise Signings and Leadership Additions

The fastest growing ice cream franchise in the nation kicks off 2026 with record-breaking franchise signings, continued franchisee investment, and multiple new openings. Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, the iconic dessert franchise famous for its handmade [Read More …]

APHIS Updates Guidance on the Interstate Movement of Lactating Dairy Cattle

Cattle Moving Interstate From Unaffected States Do Not Have To Test for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has issued updated guidance related to the April 2024 Federal Order (145.34 KB) that [Read More …]

Kubota Shifts into High Gear with Multi-Year NASCAR Partnership

Partnership Unites Two Organizations Connected to Communities Across America, with Official Designations Across Multiple Equipment Categories and Sponsorship of San Diego Race Weekend Kubota Tractor Corporation today announced a new multi- year partnership with NASCAR, beginning [Read More …]

‘Help Wanted’: Workers needed to keep Texas milk flowing

The Texas dairy industry has a persistent and growing need for labor because today’s large, modern dairies are labor-intensive businesses that operate every day of the year to bring milk to our growing state and [Read More …]

What are animals feeling? Purdue animal scientists are learning how to read their emotions.

Every pet owner has looked into their four-legged loved ones’ eyes and guessed what was going on in their mind. Whether improvising a dialogue with pets about wanting more treats or toys or the more [Read More …]

Better-fed calves are more moo-tivated to play, pioneering study shows

New research has revealed dairy calves which are fed less complete tasks faster and remember more in pursuit of milk, but miss out on play. The findings, published in the Nature journal Scientific Reports and led by the [Read More …]

Field trial shows proactive electrolyte supplementation improves calf health, delivers strong ROI

Feedworks USA recently conducted a field trial at a commercial calf ranch to evaluate the effectiveness of Feedworks Lytes™ for Calf Ranch as a daily electrolyte supplementation strategy during the early, high-risk receiving period. “Newly [Read More …]

Six Areas to Watch in Dairy Markets This Spring

The Free “Protecting Your Profits” Webinar Will Take Place on May 8 at 12 p.m. EST What areas should you be watching to manage risk and navigate changing dairy market dynamics during this busy planting [Read More …]

Dairy leads through stewardship

Stewardship is a deeply engrained value among dairy farmers that’s also good for economic success, NMPF’s Nicole Ayache says in the latest Dairy Defined Podcast. Ayache, who leads the National Dairy FARM (Farmers Assuring Responsible [Read More …]

DHIA

CA State Board Rejects Exclusion Requests

On Tuesday afternoon, the State Water Resources Control Board spent more than four hours considering requests from eight Tule Subbasin groundwater sustainability agencies (GSAs) to be excluded from the SGMA probation requirements – specifically, the [Read More …]

IDFA Welcomes House Appropriations Support for Key Dairy Priorities

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today welcomed action by the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration to advance its FY2027 funding bill, including key dairy priorities. Michael [Read More …]

USDA Issues Second Supplemental Disaster Payment to Farmers, Extends Program Application Deadline to August 12