Month: June 2026

Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) leaders expressed disappointment that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) decided to forego an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed expansion of Riverview’s West River Dairy. Riverview LLP proposes to expand its West [Read More …]

Texas Farm Bureau urges U.S. Senate to move quickly to advance farm bill

“Texas Farm Bureau appreciates U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Nutrition Chairman John Boozman and his staff for their leadership on the Agricultural Act of 2026 and their continued work to move this critical legislation [Read More …]

How H5N1 Bird Flu Hid Unrecognized for Weeks in Dairy Cattle

When H5N1 bird flu first began infecting U.S. cattle in early 2024, diagnosis was elusive, because in cows, the disease looked completely different. Instead of affecting the lungs, as H5N1 does in other mammalian species, [Read More …]

Showbox Sires Releases Their Latest Bull Royal Red 644HO18212

In this episode of the Showbox Sires series, The Evolution of the Great Cow, hosts Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett talk with Glen Gordon of Gorbro Holsteins in Australia. They discuss Showbox Sires latest release bull [Read More …]

Young Jersey Breeders Named for 2026

The Board of Directors of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) has named nine recipients of the Young Jersey Breeder Award for 2026. They are Tommy Allen, Reedsburg, Wis.; Mitchell Endres and Sydney Flick, Lodi, [Read More …]

Kubota Fuels Farmer Veterans’ Next Chapter at NASCAR San Diego Weekend

“Geared to Give” Program Five Farmer Veterans Honored at Naval Base Coronado with New Kubota Equipment During Special NASCAR Cup Series Ceremony. Kubota Tractor Corporation and the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) today announced the selection of [Read More …]

From Cow to Cup: The Food Safety Journey of Your Glass of Milk

Whether you’re pouring it over cereal, stirring it into coffee, or enjoying a slice of California cheese, the journey your milk and dairy food took was carefully monitored from the farm all the way to [Read More …]

NASDA applauds progress on farm bill introduction

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney commended U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman for releasing the Farm Bill 2.0 discussion draft in the following statement: “NASDA applauds Chairman Boozman for [Read More …]

H-2A Program Usage Continues to Accelerate

As farmers across the country struggle with a domestic labor shortage, use of the H-2A temporary agricultural worker program continues to grow. With over a quarter million positions certified through the first half of fiscal year 2026 [Read More …]

DATCP, WCMA Celebrate Dairy State Cheese $150 Million Modernization Project During June Dairy Month

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski joined Dairy State Cheese and Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) leaders today to celebrate the company’s $150 million modernization project and recognize the important role dairy [Read More …]

CCFN Statement on Senate Farm Bill Proposal

“U.S. farmers, ranchers and food manufacturers face an ever-increasing threat to their right to use common food and beverage terms like ‘parmesan,’ ‘bologna’ and ‘chateau’ in export markets. The Senate Farm Bill proposal released today [Read More …]

IDFA Supports Senate Farm Bill Draft Enhancing Dairy Nutrition Incentives and Key Dairy Programs

U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-AR), today, released Farm Bill legislation that would broaden dairy nutrition incentives, strengthen key dairy programs and provide certainty in the agricultural economy. The Chairman’s [Read More …]

The Dairy Alliance Brings the Dairy Does More Campaign to Life at Hustle on the Hill

Attendees experienced daily demands of dairy farming through hands-on challenges at Hickory Hill Milk during National Dairy Month. The Dairy Alliance, a nonprofit organization funded by dairy farm families in the Southeast, recently hosted [Read More …]

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Pecora Bianca Debuts New Brand Identity Inspired by the Spirit of Sardinia and the Art of Savoring Everyday Moments

Premium Pecorino Romano brand from the Schuman Cheese portfolio introduces refreshed positioning and packaging that bring consumers closer to the heritage, flavor, and lifestyle of Sardinia. Pecora Bianca, the authentic Sardinian Pecorino Romano brand, today unveils [Read More …]

Midwest Dairy Accelerator Showcases New Opportunities for Dairy Demand Through Product Innovation

As Demand for High Protein Foods Surges, Midwest Dairy Accelerator Selects Six Startups Driving Dairy Innovation. Midwest Dairy, in partnership with VentureFuel, today announced the six companies selected for the second annual Midwest Dairy Accelerator, [Read More …]

$85,000 in Scholarships Awarded to Dairy Students Across the Country

Through a multitude of member scholarship funds and generous support from industry partners, the National Dairy Shrine (NDS) awards a total of $85,000 to students pursuing a dairy-related degree and future career. This is the [Read More …]

CDFA and CDRF Open $34M in Funding for Dairy Plus Projects

California dairy facilities are now invited to apply for the Dairy Plus Program (DPP) to implement advanced manure management solutions on farms across the state – reducing methane emissions, improving water quality, and addressing nitrogen and salt surpluses through innovative, sustainable [Read More …]

Prediction Markets Expand into Agriculture

Kalshi is a federally regulated financial exchange in the United States that allows users to trade contracts based on the potential outcomes of real-world events (sometimes called prediction markets). Historically, these contracts have been offered by [Read More …]

USDA Rural Development Announces Actions to Better Serve Rural America

Rural Development Realignment Reinforces Commitment to Rural Communities The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development Mission Area announced a modernization and restructuring effort to strengthen customer service, improve program accessibility, and enhance support for rural [Read More …]

USMCA renewal is essential to American prosperity.

In 2020, President Trump restored fairness to North American trade by signing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) into law. Six years later, as this historic agreement enters its formal review period, the Agricultural Coalition for USMCA [Read More …]

Production Costs Expected to Reach New Highs in 2027

Key Takeaways USDA’s updated cost of production estimates raised fertilizer expense projections for every major field crop for the 2026 growing season, but see relief in fuel and fertilizer prices in 2027. Higher production costs [Read More …]

Q&A: Does the New World screwworm pose a threat to Pennsylvania?

The insect can infect animals including wildlife, livestock and domestic animals, but rarely humans. Over the past two weeks, there have been 12 reports out of Texas and New Mexico of new cases of the [Read More …]

Nominations Now Open for Farmers and Ranchers to Serve on USDA Farm Service Agency County Committees

Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. These committees make important decisions about how federal farm programs are [Read More …]

Dairy Producers Invited to Join Free Dairy Discussion Groups This July

The Dairy Discussion Groups Will Meet at Three Pennsylvania Dairy Farms in July. Dairy producers are invited to join one of three Dairy Discussion Groups happening in Pennsylvania this July. The discussion groups are designed [Read More …]

IDFA Names Heather Soubra Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives and Industry Relations

Soubra returns to lead IDFA’s NextGen Leadership Program, strengthen board and member engagement, and execute against the organization’s new strategic plan. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced today that Heather Soubra has rejoined the [Read More …]

Dairy Community Invited to Special Showing & Discussion of Perfect Sundays TV Series

The Free Event Will Be Held at Chester Springs Creamery on Milky Way Farm on July 20th The dairy community is invited to a special showing and preview of the Perfect Sundays limited TV series [Read More …]

Utah State Wins Dairy Checkoff’s New Product Competition

A team of food science students from Utah State University won first place in Dairy Management Inc.’s (DMI) New Product Competition with a high-protein personal pizza featuring a crust made with approximately 85% dairy ingredients. [Read More …]

USDA reports three new cases of screwworm, bringing total to 15

The number of U.S. cases of New screwworm has risen to 15 after three more animals tested positive ‌in Texas, the Department of Agriculture said in a post on social media on Sunday. The USDA announcement comes [Read More …]

Managing a Multi-Generation Business & Key Health Screenings

Producers can connect with leading experts in interactive webinars. This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide strategies and practical tools for dairy producers to finish 2026 healthier and [Read More …]

NMC ‘tackles’ mastitis in Titletown