Month: April 2026

The 2026 Alltech Agri-Food Outlook reveals the results of the 15th annual Alltech Global Feed Survey and the key trends that are impacting the future of our industry, including economic pressures and disease threats, as [Read More …]

Sweet and Savory Bakery-Inspired Flavors and Inclusions Shine at 2026 IDFA Innovative Ice Cream and Cultured Dairy Contests

Bold ideas and unexpected flavors took the spotlight as ice cream and cultured dairy innovators gathered for the International Dairy Foods Association’s Innovative Flavors and Products competition. This contest, co-sponsored by Dairy Foods magazine and held during [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Consumption Holds Near Record Levels as Product “Disappearance” Reflects Strong Demand

U.S. dairy consumption remains resilient in 2026, with recent data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) showing strong commercial disappearance and steady per capita intake across key categories. Despite shifting consumer preferences and economic [Read More …]

USDA Makes Record-Breaking Investments in Farm to School Programs to Improve Child Health and Support American Agriculture

Department awards first cohort of grants, announces new funding for kitchen equipment Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded the first cohort of fiscal year (FY) 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants, kicking [Read More …]

Shapiro Administration Celebrates Opening of Keystone Animal Diagnostic Center at Penn State Beaver

$6 Million Investment in Supporting Western Pennsylvania Farmers Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Penn State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences Dean Dr. Troy Ott marked a milestone for Pennsylvania farmers, cutting the ribbon to open the Keystone Animal Diagnostic Center at Penn [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Seeks Modern Agriculture Photos for a Chance to Win $100

Farm Credit East is currently seeking creative images of modern Northeast agriculture, commercial fishing and forest products to fill the pages of its 2027 Agricultural Views calendar. Upload picturesque images from the farm, woods or [Read More …]

USDA FAS Announced Awardees for the America First Trade Promotion Program

On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service announced additional support for American farmers and producers through the America First Trade Promotion Program to help expand export markets for U.S. food and agricultural [Read More …]

Emma Wallace Hired as WFBF District 3 Coordinator

Emma Wallace has been hired by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation as the district coordinator in southwestern Wisconsin. Wallace will be responsible for working with county Farm Bureaus to develop and implement programs to serve [Read More …]

Grass Isn’t Free

The grass is green and grazing season is upon us. That said, how do you evaluate your grazing program to know whether you are utilizing pasture forage efficiently? How does pasture use impact cost of [Read More …]

SUNY Morrisville’s Dairy Judging Team Sets Sights on Scotland After Standout Season

Before they even stepped into the national spotlight, SUNY Morrisville’s Dairy Judging Team had already set an ambitious goal: make it to Scotland to compete at one of the world’s premier agricultural shows. Following a [Read More …]

Bird Flu in Idaho Dairy Cattle & Farm Bill Update

USDA confirmed on Tuesday that H5N1 has been detected on dairy farms in Idaho, the first new cases in dairy cattle since Dec. 13. Initial testing suggests the virus was circulating locally, rather than the result of [Read More …]

Pioneer Celebrates a Century of Innovation, Delivering for Farmers

Global seed leader in corn, soybeans, sorghum celebrates helping farmers deliver record-breaking yields. Pioneer®, the flagship seed brand of Corteva, commemorates 100 years of innovation and global agricultural leadership today at an event at the [Read More …]

Are Dairy Products Contributing to Inflation?

Inflation for U.S. consumers is above the 2% guideline. Is the price of food contributing? Is the price of dairy products contributing to high prices? This subject was covered one year ago in this “Milk [Read More …]

McKinsey releases 2026 dairy executive survey: Protein innovation and margin discipline emerge

Top priorities amidst industry pressures New research reveals a dairy industry facing intense cost and margin pressures, even as demand grows, and outlines key leadership priorities among dairy organizations and leaders moving forward. New research [Read More …]

Kerry Opens Expanded Biotechnology Manufacturing Hub in Ireland

Meet Growing Global Demand for Lactase Enzymes Kerry, a global leader in taste and nutrition, has today announced the opening of its expanded biotechnology manufacturing facility in Carrigaline, Co. Cork, significantly increasing its capacity to [Read More …]

IDFA Submits Comments on Effects of Revoking China’s Permanent Normal Trade Relations Status

IDFA submitted comments to the U.S. International Trade Commission regarding the effects on the U.S. economy of revoking China’s Permanent Normal Trade Relations status. Comments: Office of the Secretary U.S. International Trade Commission Attn: Tamara [Read More …]

Retrofitting On-Farm Grain Bins

The grain bin safe entry retrofit research project examined whether existing on-farm grain bins could safely accommodate an anchor point and lifeline system with the goal of reducing grain-related injuries and fatalities. Grain bins are [Read More …]

USDA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Break Ground on New Texas Sterile Fly Production Facility

Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and Lieutenant General William H. “Butch” Graham, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) commanding general, led the groundbreaking for the new sterile fly production facility at Moore [Read More …]

SNAP Program Driving Dairy Demand; an Update on U.S. Cheese Exports; and Inflation in a Minute!

Read the latest issue of Dairy Market Drivers, a bi-weekly report from IDFA partner Ever.Ag. Dairy Market Drivers features spotlight data, key policy updates, and a one-minute video that covers timely topics for the dairy [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Consumption Holds Near Record Levels as Product “Disappearance” Reflects Strong Demand

U.S. dairy consumption remains resilient in 2026, with recent data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) showing strong commercial disappearance and steady per capita intake across key categories. Despite shifting consumer preferences and economic [Read More …]

Milk Powder Market Sprinting Straight Uphill

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending April 17, 2026 The milk powder market is sprinting straight uphill. Nonfat dry milk (NDM) rallied another 8.5ȼ this week and reached $2.20 per pound, the highest-ever [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 …]

Trade Policy in Action: USMCA and Dairy