Month: August 2026

Historic investment will increase production capacity by 180 million pounds annually, strengthen U.S. dairy manufacturing, and support growing domestic and international demand. CBongards’ Creameries, one of the nation’s leading farmer-owned dairy cooperatives, today announced plans to [Read More …]

NAIDC Elects New Leadership for 2026-2027

North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge® (NAIDC) recently elected new leadership, including one new board member and the 2026 – 2027 Executive Committee. As stated in the NAIDC mission statement, the organization strives to “Develop [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 …]

Secretary Rollins Visits Moore Air Base To Announce New Memorandum of Understanding Between USDA and DHS

NWS Sterile Fly-Production At Moore Air Base Is Ahead of Schedule The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins hosted an event at Moore Air Base in Texas to announce new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the [Read More …]

MDA Seeks Input Before Next Legislative Session

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is gathering ideas as the agency considers the state’s next biennial budget. Farmers, businesses, and others impacted by food and agriculture systems are all invited to share policy, funding, [Read More …]

Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP)

Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) The American Relief Act, 2025, provides more than $16 billion in disaster relief payments to producers who suffered revenue, quality or production losses to crops, trees, bushes, or vines due to [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: What Farmer’s Need to Know About The New World Screwworm

In this episode of DairyVoice, host Connie Kuber with Sealpro Silage Barrier Films interviews Dr. Jamie Jonker, Chief Science Officer and Vice President of Sustainability & Scientific Affairs with the National Milk Producers Federation. They [Read More …]

FDA authorizes wound spray to help protect Texas livestock and wildlife from New World screwworm

Texas ranchers and wildlife managers now have a new tool to help protect animals from New World screwworm, as the parasitic fly continues to spread in the state. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has [Read More …]

Calculate Your Pounds of Components and Energy Corrected Milk

Free Tool Available On Our Website Did you know the Center has an interactive tool to help dairy producers calculate their pounds of components and energy corrected milk (ECM)? The free tool is designed to help [Read More …]

Indiana Farm Bureau Grants Open to 4-H and FFA Programs

Applications are now open for Indiana Farm Bureau’s annual Ag Literacy Challenge Grant program. Up to $10,000 is available for Indiana FFA chapters or 4-H clubs to apply for monetary support for a new or [Read More …]

Nutrition Starts Before Baby Arrives

August marks the most common birth month in the United States. From milk and yogurt to cheese, dairy foods offer a unique package of nutrients that help fuel early development. With August marking the most common [Read More …]

Grant Funding for Northeast Agricultural Producers

Farm Credit East has released an updated report to help Northeast producers identify grants and incentives. There are a number of funding opportunities available to assist Northeast agriculture businesses, but learning about their availability and [Read More …]

IDFA Supports GRAS Framework While Advancing Consumer Transparency

The Department of Health & Human Services with the Food and Drug Administration held an event hosted by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recognizing Trump Administration achievements and other new food policy actions including publishing the proposed [Read More …]

Select Sires Welcomes Brandon Sowder as Vice President, Business and Genetic Integration

Select Sires Inc. is pleased to announce that Brandon Sowder has joined the organization as Vice President, Business and Genetic Integration. In this leadership role, Sowder will work closely with customer-facing teams around the [Read More …]

Gain Practical Tips for Implementing Biosecurity Practices During “All Things Dairy” Call on August 19

The Monthly Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, August 19th at 12 pm The Center for Dairy Excellence’s “All Things Dairy” bi-monthly conference call aims to provide a platform for organizations and industry partners to [Read More …]

Feed Bunk Space in Automated Milking Systems

Feed bunk space plays a major role in how comfortably cows can eat, how much they consume, and how they perform in automated milking systems. As more farms adopt robotic milking or build new barns, [Read More …]

Virtual Farm Tours Showcase Technology and Sustainability at World Dairy Expo

For twenty-five years, World Dairy Expo’s Virtual Farm Tours have connected attendees with innovative dairy operations from across the globe. In 2026, three featured farms will offer an inside look at the management practices, technology, [Read More …]

Can Investment in Genetics Boost My Dairy Farm’s Profitability?

The availability of genetic information gives producers options and opportunities to shape their herd’s genetic composition. Research results indicated that genetic selection can be an effective management strategy for dairy producers. Farm management is a [Read More …]

Giant Awards $85,000 for Sustainable Dairy Practices in Chesapeake Bay

Giant Food today awarded more than $85,000 to the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance) to implement sustainability practices on local Maola® dairy farms in the Chesapeake Bay. The donation occurred as part of a [Read More …]

Preventing Calf Diarrhea Requires Going the Extra Mile

High-quality colostrum provides calves with a strong start, but good sanitation is equally important for preventing disease. Rearing replacement heifers is an important step in dairy farming, as these young animals represent the fuel that [Read More …]

2026 Multi-State Summer Forage Field Day

Upgrade your forage management strategies at the 2026 Multi-State Summer Forage Field Day on Tuesday, August 18, in Morris, MN! Key sessions include: – Live sorghum processing equipment demonstration – Virtual fencing & solar [Read More …]

Art imitates life at Foremost Farms

A break room refresh at our Richland Center plant turned into a meaningful community collaboration! Thank you to Richland Center High School’s art teacher for bringing our employees’ ideas to life with a beautiful mural. [Read More …]

Save the Date for Free Risk Management & Financial Literacy Workshops

Dairy Producers Are Invited to Free Workshops on October 8 and October 15 This fall, dairy producers are invited to free workshops centered around risk management and financial literacy. Designed to make farm financials less [Read More …]

10 Teams Seeking Top Prize in Ag Innovation Challenge

Ten innovative startups focused on solving agriculture’s greatest challenges are seeking the top prize of $100,000 in the 2027 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is [Read More …]

Idaho Tours Offer Dairy Producers Exclusive Look at Innovation

PDP offers a backstage look at cutting-edge dairies, innovative agricultural partners. Idaho has established itself as a global leader in milk production, dairy processing, crop integration and ag technology. An upcoming tour presented by Professional [Read More …]

Fluid Milk – Is it Growing or Shrinking?

Many prior posts covered the issue of “Too Many Cows and Too Much Milk.” The biggest problem is that domestic consumption of cheese is not growing, but cheese production is growing. This post will cover changes [Read More …]

New Holstein Conformation Composite to be Released with August 2026 Genetic Evaluations

Holstein Association USA will release the new Holstein Conformation Composite (HCC) as part of the genetic evaluations published on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. HCC values will appear on Official Holstein Pedigrees™, on animal lists on [Read More …]

Scholarships to Support Research that Benefits Dairy

The NMPF National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Program supports graduate students enrolled in Master’s or Ph.D. programs who are actively pursuing dairy-related fields of research that directly benefit milk marketing cooperatives and the U.S. dairy industry at [Read More …]

AEWR Changes for 2026-2027