Month: July 2026

In 2022 Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY initiated a new student internship program through the Dairy Advancement Program with support from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Environmental Protection Fund. Paid internship [Read More …]

Three Projects, One Purpose

MMPA had three major projects taking shape at the same time: Dairy Distillery’s ethanol plant in Constantine, the ultrafiltration expansion in Ovid and the cottage cheese plant in Remus. Each one took a tremendous amount of team work and coordination to [Read More …]

Ohio State Fair butter cow display

In 2026, the butter cow gets a new, even cooler home! Enjoy air-conditioning, more space to roam, and plenty of delicious ice cream and milkshakes in the renovated Dairy Building. In 1903, the first-ever [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Visits Douglas Port of Entry, Announces $25 Million Commitment for New Arizona Sterile Fly Dispersal Facility

Secretary Highlights USDA’s Readiness Ahead of Douglas Port Reopening and Continued Aggressive Response to New World Screwworm U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins visited the livestock inspection facilities at the Douglas, Arizona, Port of [Read More …]

2027 Delegate Election Underway for Holstein Association USA’s 141st Annual Meeting

Holstein Association USA’s annual delegate election process is underway for the Association’s 141st Annual Meeting. The meeting will be held July 1 and 2, 2027, in conjunction with the National Holstein Convention in Dallas, Texas. [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Launches USDA Initiative to Recruit Veterans, Transitioning Service Members, and Military Spouses

USDA expands Department of War SkillBridge partnership and launches “100 Hires in 100 Days” initiative to strengthen America’s agricultural security U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced a new U.S. Department of Agriculture [Read More …]

FARM Version 2028: Proposed Changes and How to Weigh In

Friday, Aug. 7, 2026 1-2 p.m. ET The National Dairy FARM Program is currently undergoing its periodic revision, and this webinar will provide an overview of what to expect as Version 2028 takes shape. Speakers [Read More …]

IDFA Releases New Project Diversify Report Highlighting Export Opportunities in Central Asia

New IDFA analysis identifies Uzbekistan as strongest opportunity in region for U.S. dairy exports. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today released the second report in its Project Diversify initiative, a data-driven effort to [Read More …]

Attleboro Resident and Munroe Dairy CEO Kayla Viveiros Named to Providence Business News’ 40 Under 40

Munroe Dairy, Rhode Island’s trusted purveyor of farm-fresh goodness since 1881, is pleased to announce that president and CEO Kayla Viveiros has been named to the Providence Business News’ 40 Under 40, the publication’s annual [Read More …]

PA Agricultural Industry Breakfast on August 12

Every day Pennsylvania’s farm families face emerging risks, from the spring freeze in April to the droughty conditions in June, from HPAI in poultry to New World Screwworm infecting beef herds along the southern border. [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin on DairyBusiness News

Ad Age Recognizes Wisconsin’s Born to Dairy Campaign

Featuring Real Dairy Farmers Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin’s storytelling campaign was highlighted alongside work from Pepsi, Verizon, Etsy and White Castle. The stars of Wisconsin’s latest nationally acclaimed marketing campaign aren’t celebrities or actors. They’re dairy farmers. Dairy Farmers [Read More …]

Students Earn Career Training at Farm Credit East

In honor of National Intern Day being celebrated on July 30, Farm Credit East recognizes the 16 college students the financial cooperative hosted this summer. With career aspirations in production agriculture, agribusiness, accounting, finance, communications [Read More …]

House Approves Additional Farm Aid, More Work Needed

As Congress works toward approving a budget, the House has authorized $12 billion in additional farm aid. Stephanie Hoff has the story. Hoff: The U.S. House of Representatives has approved $12 billion in additional farm aid [Read More …]

USDA Introduces More Crop Insurance Options for Forage Producers

New Revenue Protection Options Available for Forage Producers in 12 States The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding coverage options to add revenue protection for forage producers in 12 states, part of the Department’s efforts to put Farmers First [Read More …]

Kansas Farm Bureau’s 108th annual meeting

Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) will celebrate its 108th annual meeting Dec. 5-7 in Manhattan. The organization’s annual meeting will begin on Saturday evening with KFB’s Foundation Fundraiser. On Sunday, informational workshops, tradeshow vendors and a [Read More …]

Shapiro Administration Announces $13 Million in REAP Tax Credits to Help Farmers Improve Water and Soil Quality

The 2026-27 budget Governor Josh Shapiro signed this month continues record support for farm conservation and invests $10 million in the Agricultural Innovation Grant Program to drive innovation plus $13.8 million to fully fund the [Read More …]

The $30 Billion Problem: Farm Bill Funding Meets its Limit

Understanding the Commodity Credit Corporation Since 1933, USDA has used Commodity Credit Corporation funds to implement select congressionally established programs. Today, the primary programs funded by the CCC include those related to commodity support, livestock, disasters, conservation, trade [Read More …]

Nutritional composition of milk varies by production method and season

Study shows cows’ diets influence omega-3s and other fatty acids. When you pick up a gallon of milk at the store, the nutrients it contains may depend on both what’s on the label and the [Read More …]

Experts urge vigilance, not panic, as New World screwworm raises concerns

Recent headlines about the New World screwworm (NWS) have raised concern among livestock producers, but University of Georgia Cooperative Extension specialists say there’s no need to panic, just stay informed. During a recorded webinar for agents and livestock professionals, [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Export Council Appoints Meyocks as Creative Agency

Meyocks, a leading branding and marketing agency, has been selected by the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) to design and produce marketing materials and communication assets across a global portfolio, spanning domestic markets and international [Read More …]

Nominate a Young Dairy Professional for Award by August 3

Don’t forget to nominate an individual between the ages of 18 and 30 for the Jan Harding Ruslavage Memorial Service & Promotion Award! Nominations are due by August 3, 2026. This individual should be someone who [Read More …]

Indiana Farm Bureau Highlights the Importance of Hoosier Agriculture

The 2026 Indiana State Fair Taste From Indiana Farms event and youth livestock sponsorships return. Indiana Farm Bureau, the state’s largest general farming organization, will once again support agriculture at the Indiana State Fair through [Read More …]

Dairy Processor Grant Applications Open Until September 1

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for Dairy Processor Grants by noon on September 1, 2026. Dairy Processor Grants aim to foster innovation, improve [Read More …]

July Cattle Report Signals Stabilizing Cattle Herd

USDA’s July Cattle Inventory report offers a critical midyear snapshot of the U.S. cattle herd, including an estimate of the year’s calf crop. Released in tandem with USDA’s monthly Cattle on Feed report, the two [Read More …]

Last call! Register for DCHA’s Vision & Training-Workforce program

Don’t wait. Don’t procrastinate. Register your Spanish-speaking employees to attend the 2026 Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) Vision & Training-Workforce program, set for Aug. 5, at the Ollie Liner Center, Plainview, Texas. This event, [Read More …]

Best Practices for Cattle Vaccination and Medication Administration Workshop – August 27 & 28

The training of farm personnel has positive impacts on animal welfare and performance, thus increasing the overall farm profitability. To support beef and dairy farms and their employees, the UW-Madison Extension Dairy program has developed [Read More …]

See Innovative Practices, Systems During Calf Facility Tours

Tour three calf-raising operations August 11, 12, 13 Every dairy operation is looking for ways to raise healthier calves, improve efficiency and raise the next generation of productive cows. Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide [Read More …]

Registration open – 2026 Cornell Nutrition Conference

October 20 – 22, 2026 East Syracuse, New York For more than eight decades, the Cornell Nutrition Conference has been a trusted source of cutting-edge research and information on animal nutrition for professionals and consultants [Read More …]

California explores how farm byproducts, forest materials and food waste can be repurposed

A new academic study explores how California’s emerging bioeconomy could create new value from the state’s biological resources while strengthening rural economics and preparing the workforce for new industries. This study is in a special issue [Read More …]

Ohio’s Top Cheesemakers Recognized at the 2026 Ohio State Fair Cheese Contest