Month: August 2026

Awards recognize excellence in cheese and whey protein concentrate Joseph Gallo Farms earned three awards at the 2026 World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest, with results announced Wednesday, recognizing both Joseph Farms cheese [Read More …]

Reviewing Trends in Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment

USDA’s Largest Conservation Program For more than 40 years, the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) has remained the largest voluntary private lands conservation program in the U.S. Administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) under the guidelines set forth in [Read More …]

Registered for the Joint Annual NMPF and NDB Meeting

Have you registered for the 2026 Joint Annual Meeting of the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA), taking place Oct. 19-21? Now is [Read More …]

Summer Heat: Dairy producers are bracing for higher feed costs

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending August 28, 2026 The bulls bellowed in the grain pits. December wheat futures soared 85ȼ this week to $7.84 per bushel, a three-year high. Drought in the [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Export Council Brings ‘The Great American Cheese Road Trip’ to Melbourne

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) will take Australian food and beverage industry guests on a Great American Cheese Road Trip this September, showcasing the diversity, versatility and creativity of U.S. cheese and its place [Read More …]

Dairy Checkoff Seeks Entries For 2027 New Product Competition

Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) is accepting entries for its 2027 New Product Competition, challenging undergraduate and graduate students across the United States to develop innovative dairy-based products for consumers seeking sustained energy. The annual competition [Read More …]

2026 Joint Annual Meeting of the NDB, NMPF and UDIA

Have you registered for the 2026 Joint Annual Meeting of the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA), taking place Oct. 19-21? Now is [Read More …]

Farm Income and Financial Forecasts, September 2026 Update

Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM ET Presenter: Carrie Litkowski ERS releases farm income and balance sheet estimates and forecasts three times a year. These core statistical indicators provide guidance to policymakers, lenders, commodity organizations, [Read More …]

Ron Wenger Opens Up About Herd Longevity, Different Enterprises, and How They Treat the Farm as a Business

“If we can run this farm as a business, we can get the lifestyle we’re looking for. If we look at it as a lifestyle, the business could collapse financially.” In this episode of Cow-Side [Read More …]

Life is Always Changing and so is Dairy Industry

As mentioned in prior posts, capitalism is harsh, but it is also effective for future improvement and success. The dairy industry is changing rapidity, and the changes can be harsh as changes occur. The U.S. [Read More …]

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5 ways to unlock better herd management decisions

Small workflow changes can save time, improve accuracy and support better decisions. Herd management software supports nearly every decision and workflow across a dairy. But even the most capable system only delivers value when accurate [Read More …]

NovoFly™ Screwworm Strain Readied for Active Duty

American scientific ingenuity in the form of sterile fly releases helped eliminate New World screwworm from the country in the 1960s. Now, ARS researchers are combining that ingenuity with next-generation tools to counter new resurgences [Read More …]

Agriculture advocate Brandi Buzzard returns as College Aggies Online mentor

New webinar will equip students with social media strategies to grow their reach and impact . Rancher and nationally recognized agriculture advocate Brandi Buzzard will return as a mentor for the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2026 College Aggies Online [Read More …]

Opportunities with Non-Traditional Cheeses

Explore how non-traditional cheeses can diversify your product line, add value to your milk supply, and help your business reach new customers through expert insights and real-world examples. Looking to expand your cheese offerings and [Read More …]

Boost your dairy cattle repro knowledge by attending the DCRC Annual Meeting

Make plans to attend the 2026 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) Annual Meeting, Nov. 10-12, at The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square, Columbus, Ohio. In addition to providing industry-leading, thought-provoking presentations, a special highlight of [Read More …]

USDA Payment Limit Rules September 15 Deadline

Many of FSA’s and NRCS’s program benefits are subject to specific payment limitation rules and payment limitation caps. Programs and Payment Limits (Fact Sheet) Notification Requirements Direct Attribution / Common Attribution and Ownership Interest Minor [Read More …]

Dairy Farm Families Invited to Next-Level “Passing the Torch” Workshop

November 12 It’s never too early or too late to start thinking about “passing the torch” and finding someone in line to transition ownership of your dairy business. You and your family are invited to [Read More …]

AMPI preps for annual Minnesota State Fair activities

It’s almost time for the Minnesota State Fair and you know what that means. Since 1965, the Princess Kay of the Milky Way finalists have been sculpted in butter – 90 pounds of it – [Read More …]

58th Annual New York State Fair Butter Sculpture Celebrates 250 Years of American Traditions, New York Style

“Milk. Memories. Tradition. Rooted in New York.” Sculpture pays tribute to the people, places and moments that bring generations together. What do baseball, ice cream, fireworks, dairy farms and 800 pounds of butter have in [Read More …]

Neogenyx Fuels and Adams Land & Cattle to Break Ground on Agricultural Renewable Natural Gas Facility

Neogenyx Fuels, a premier developer, owner, and operator of advanced fuel solutions, will join Adams Land & Cattle, LLC to break ground on a renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at the Adams Land & Cattle feedlot in [Read More …]

Join Us October 5th to Talk Manure and Farmland Economics

Do you utilize manure on your farm ground? Do you own a dairy or swine barn? If so, join Ohio State University Extension on Monday, October 5th to learn about how these two factors can impact [Read More …]

Virtual Office Hour Scheduled for September 16: Pest Management in Farm-Provided Employee Housing

Our next Ag Workforce Central Virtual Office Hour will focus on Pest Management in Farm-Provided Employee Housing. Susannah Krysko, Housing IPM Specialist with Cornell Integrated Pest Management (IPM) will highlight new Spanish-language resources available from [Read More …]

Kuhn Krause Gladiator® XL 1210

Kuhn North America, Inc., is pleased to introduce the Gladiator® XL 1210, a commercial‑grade, 24‑row strip‑till toolbar engineered for high-capacity performance. Building on the proven Gladiator 1210 design, the XL model expands to 24 rows [Read More …]

Sabanto Appoints Agriculture Technology Veteran John M. Raines to its Board of Directors

Sabanto, the market leader in autonomous tractor retrofit technology, today announced the appointment of John M. Raines to its Board of Directors. The appointment follows the company’s recent close of an oversubscribed Series B funding [Read More …]

Non-traditional cheeses for dairy processors the focus of extension webinar

Penn State Extension will host a webinar for dairy processors focused on how to expand their cheese offerings and stand out in a competitive marketplace, including talks from a panel of experienced cheesemakers. The “Opportunities [Read More …]

Canada strikes back at US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates

Canada struck back at the United States on Tuesday with retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of American goods, including steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipment, as the trade war between the once-friendly neighbors escalated sharply. The confrontation [Read More …]

The Evolving Economics of Dairy Markets

Dairy is having its moment as dairy demand stands at an all-time high. As this takes place, dairy protein demand is having an unprecedented run. However, with more protein comes more butterfat, which means the [Read More …]

Animal activist funding surpasses $1 billion as groups increase coordination

Updated reports reveal growing financial resources, strategic networks, and increased policy activity targeting animal agriculture. The Animal Agriculture Alliance has updated two flagship reports highlighting the funding, connections, and key players within the animal [Read More …]

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NMC Scholars represent global membership base

The “Class of 2027” NMC Scholars hail from a variety of countries and carry diverse international experiences. Judges selected six graduate students to attend the 2027 NMC Annual Meeting, Jan. 25-28, in Jacksonville, Fla. The [Read More …]

Consistent owner maintenance equals long-term performance