Month: April 2026

The Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) Annual Conference and Trade Show revolved around the theme “Connect. Collaborate. Cultivate.” “These three engaging verbs provided a strong foundation for exceptional professional development opportunities for those who [Read More …]

Dr. Sophie Eaglen Appointed Associate Vice President of International Genetic Programs and Training at Select Sires Inc.

Select Sires Inc. has announced the hiring of Sophie Eaglen, PhD, as Associate Vice President of International Genetic Programs and Training. In this role, Eaglen will lead and support Select Sires’ international genetic advisors by [Read More …]

April Evaluations Reflect BBR Update, International Changes

The April 2026 evaluations are now available, with more than 93 million animals evaluated. Most changes reflect expected impacts tied to the annual Breed Base Representation (BBR) update. BBR reference population update: The annual update of [Read More …]

Trade Policy in Action: USMCA and Dairy

Thursday, April 23, 2026 2-3 p.m. ET Join NMPF for a webinar exploring the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and what it means for dairy. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the agreement’s history, current [Read More …]

2026 Dairy Cattle Welfare Symposium

May 20-22, 2026 at the Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington Hotel in Minnesota. As we continue preparations for the 2026 symposium in Minneapolis, MN, from May 20–22, we would be thrilled to have you join us in making [Read More …]

Ag Innovation Challenge Opens: $100K for Top Entrepreneur

The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is accepting online applications from entrepreneurs for the 2027 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge through June 5. Now in its 13th year, this national business competition showcases [Read More …]

Alfalfa Weevils Are Active Earlier than Usual this Spring

Alfalfa weevils are active, so now is the time to get out and scout our fields. With above average growing degree days (GDD) across the state in March, alfalfa weevils are growing in their size [Read More …]

Winter Grain Mites are Being Found in Triticale and Rye Fields

Populations of this pest species, which are becoming more common in Pennsylvania, can grow in fields planted annually with small grains. Winter grain mites (Penthaleus major) are small black mites with orange legs (Figure 1). [Read More …]

USDA Funds $2M Project to Test Novel Antiviral Fogging Technology Against Avian Influenza

A research team led by Purdue University, with partners Entomol and 1,4Group, has been awarded $2 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to evaluate a novel antiviral fogging technology to combat high pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) [Read More …]

Eurofins and trinamiX expand Mobile Forage Analysis offering to support dairy

Eurofins Agro and trinamiX GmbH announce a significant expansion of their joint mobile forage analysis solution, delivering broader geographic availability and enhanced analytical capabilities designed to support dairy and cattle farmers in optimizing feed efficiency, [Read More …]

USDA Under Secretary visits MSU, tours new dairy facility

Officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) visited the Michigan State University campus April 6 to tour the new Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center, as well as meet with students from the Institute of Agricultural [Read More …]

Select Sires graduates nine sires to daughter-proven lineups

Select Sires added six Holsteins and three Jerseys to the daughter-proven lineups following the April sire summary. “We are committed to identifying and developing sires that meet a wide range of market needs while maximizing [Read More …]

After significant cuts to milk checks, farmers call for transparency

USDA begins rulemaking for audited cost surveys Dairy farmers are feeling the drain as a key change in federal milk pricing has erased nearly 20 years of gradual modest progress in their milk checks, virtually [Read More …]

Agri Spray Drones Announces Strategic Expansion into Canada

Agri Spray Drones, a leader in agricultural drone application technology, is proud to announce its official expansion into the Canadian market. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the company’s global growth and positions [Read More …]

2026 High-Production Herd Award at the Four State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference

The Four State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference is continuing its tradition of recognizing elite high-production herds in the region. Eligibility Criteria: To qualify for the award, a herd must meet the following criteria: 1. [Read More …]

Keystone Announces Major Multi-Site Agronomy Investments Totaling Over $22 Million

Keystone Cooperative today announced the completion of more than $10 million in strategic agronomy infrastructure upgrades across three locations in Indiana and Ohio. The new liquid chemistry and fertilizer loadout facilities are now operational, representing a major [Read More …]

Deere settles US right-to-repair lawsuit with $99 million fund

U.S. agriculture equipment maker Deere (DE.N), opens new tab on Monday agreed to pay $99 million into a settlement fund for ‌farms and farmers that are part of a class action over costs and access to repairs. [Read More …]

Magnum® and Celebrity Nail Artist Naomi Yasuda Transform the Iconic Magnum Ice Cream Bar into a Limited-Edition Nail Collection

Inspired by Magnum’s signature chocolate-dipped bars, the exclusive, handcrafted press-on nail set will be available for fans nationwide to shop just in time for festival season. This festival season, the most covetable accessory isn’t a [Read More …]

USDA Announces the Creation of the USDA National Proving Grounds Network

To Strengthen U.S. Farm and Ranch Profitability USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics Under Secretary Dr. Scott Hutchins today announced the launch of the USDA National Proving Grounds Network for AgTech (NPG-Ag), a nationwide initiative designed [Read More …]

Valley Milk and Rizo Family Form Francisco Foods LLC, Acquiring Rizo-Lopez Foods Assets Out of Bankruptcy

Valley Milk, LLC, a premier California dairy ingredient producer founded by multi-generational Central Valley dairy families, nutritionists, and veterinarians, today announced the formation of Francisco Foods, LLC, a newly established entity that has acquired substantially [Read More …]

USDA Announces New Guidance Portal

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the creation of the USDA Guidance Portal. This interactive tool — a searchable, indexed database — contains guidance issued by the Department and its agencies. “Over the [Read More …]

Calling for Nominations to the 69th National Heifer Sale!

The 2026 Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) will be held June 17-20 in Springfield, Missouri. The National Heifer Sale will be Friday, June 19, held at [Read More …]

USDA Finalizes Historic Regulatory Reform in National Environmental Policy Act Final Rule

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has finalized a rule modernizing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations. This Final Rule adopts the changes introduced in the [Read More …]

Jamie Ho Joins California Milk Advisory Board Team

New Processor Partnerships Manager to strengthen industry collaboration and Drive Category Growth The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), the marketing order representingCalifornia dairy producers, today announced the addition of Jamie Ho as Processor Partnerships Manager. [Read More …]

Agriculture Is Counting on USMCA Renewal

President Donald Trump has an important decision over the next few months as he decides the fate of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, one that will significantly impact the agricultural economy and the financial well-being of [Read More …]

Supporting Dairy Cattle Farmers on Earth Day and Everyday

Discover how dairy cattle farmers contribute to Earth Day’s environmental goals at The Dairy Alliance. Caring for their land and animals is second nature for dairy farmers. After all, it’s a part of their everyday [Read More …]

USDA Extends Pause on Funding Projects for Biodigesters and Controlled Environment Agriculture

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced in an Unnumbered Letter that it is extending the pause on the acceptance, processing, and awarding of loan note guarantees across Rural Business & Cooperative Service (RBCS) [Read More …]

Ag Groups Call for End to Fertilizer Duties

Over 50 state ag groups and eight national organizations sent a letter to the International Trade Commission this week urging the agency to revoke the countervailing duty orders on imports of phosphate fertilizer from Morrocco. [Read More …]

Compeer Financial Awards More Than $1.4 Million to Rural Foundations

Rural Collaboration Project grants dispersed across 14 community and initiative foundations Demonstrating its commitment to rural vitality, Compeer Financial has committed more than $1.4 million to 14 foundations across Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin through its [Read More …]

Wet weather manure spreading reminders – Do you need more storage?