Month: September 2026

College Students and High School Graduates Can Apply for an Internship, Dairy Farms Can Apply to Host an Intern. Undergraduate students and high school graduates are encouraged to apply for two 2027 internship opportunities. Applications [Read More …]

Wisconsin Participates in National Agriculture Annual Meeting

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) held its 2026 Annual Meeting in Portland, Maine on September 13 – 16, 2026. Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski [Read More …]

USDA Ends Mandatory Farmer Funding of ESG Commitments in Dairy Checkoff

American dairy producers no longer subject to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) overregulation. Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins reaffirmed the Administration’s commitment to American farmers, announcing the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) [Read More …]

Calf Chat: The C’s of Calf Care

Friday, December 11, 2026 9:30 AM EST Newville, PA Explore essential calf care, nutrition, and disease prevention while gaining practical, hands-on skills to improve calf health and management on your farm. Join us for an [Read More …]

National DHIA offers veterinary student scholarships

If you’re a third- or fourth-year college of veterinary medicine student, apply for the National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) veterinary medicine scholarships. Applicants must be enrolled at a college that is accredited by the [Read More …]

Diesel Prices Surge as Global Supplies Tighten

Key Takeaways Diesel prices are rising as harvest begins across the country. The national average on-highway diesel price reached $6.285 per gallon, up more than $2.50 from the same week last year. Farm diesel prices [Read More …]

The dairy markets are singing the same song – only louder

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending September 18, 2026 The dairy markets are singing the same song as they were last week, only louder. Dairy proteins are in demand, and prices continue to [Read More …]

Checkoff Strategies Keep Dairy Top of Mind With Families

The dairy checkoff is reaching families where they make decisions about what they buy and serve through two national consumer strategies currently in market. Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) is activating We Are Family and First [Read More …]

USDA Issues WASDE Report for September : The 2027 All-Milk Price Forecast Remains at $19.80

In the USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) issued September 11. The milk production forecast is unchanged for 2026 and lowered for 2027. Based on the latest Milk Production report, cow inventories are [Read More …]

MilkPEP Pairs Dairy Milk, Top Creators and Real Educators in New Learning Series – milkXP

MilkPEP announced the launch of milkXP, a free digital program on YouTube designed to make educational content as engaging as the media teens already choose to consume. The initiative pairs real teachers with top-tier creators, [Read More …]

Governor Hochul Announces Approximately $25 Million Awarded to Help Farmers

Protecting Water Quality Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that approximately $25 million has been awarded to help New York’s farmers support agricultural water quality conservation projects. The funding was awarded as part of Round 31 [Read More …]

The Truth Behind “Cash for Your Land” Letters

If you own land, you’ve probably received a letter, postcard, or even a text message offering to buy your property for cash. These offers often promise a quick, simple sale with little hassle: no listing, [Read More …]

Secretary Karen Ross Recognized for More Than 15 Years of Service to Agriculture

California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross was recognized for more than 15 years of service to agriculture during the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s (NASDA) inaugural Years of Service Ceremony [Read More …]

Senate Agriculture Committee Clears Farm Bill; IDFA Calls for Swift, Bipartisan Path to Passage

The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry today moved a new five-year Farm Bill to the full Senate. Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), issued the following [Read More …]

CCFN Statement on Senate Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Passage

“For decades, the European Union has tried to monopolize common food names like ‘parmesan,’ ‘bologna,’ ‘chateau,’ turning generic terms into exclusive EU property and locking American producers out of markets they helped build. As the [Read More …]

NASDA applauds advancement of farm bill

Following the advancement of the Agricultural Act of 2026 by the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney issued the following statement. “NASDA congratulates [Read More …]

NMPF Applauds Senate Farm Bill Committee Passage

“We applaud Chairman Boozman and members of the Senate Agriculture Committee for advancing the 2026 Senate Farm Bill, which includes key provisions that support and strengthen the dairy industry. With a farm bill already through the House, we’re hopeful that both chambers can now work together on full congressional [Read More …]

Save the Date for 2027 PDP Business Conference

“Team Dairy” theme, world-class education take center stage for dairy professionals March 16-17, 2027. Dairy professionals don’t succeed in isolation. It takes producers, employees, families, advisors, industry partners and a strong network of peers working [Read More …]

Feeling the Language or Culture Gap? Get $200 Discount on “Spanish for Dairy” Course

If you’ve felt the language or culture gap on your farm or in your agricultural workplace, don’t forget to sign up by Sept. 18 to get a $200 discount on Katie Dotterer’s “Spanish for Dairy” fall course! Here’s [Read More …]

Applications Open for Holstein Foundation’s Inaugural Dairy Data Academy

Applications are now open for the Holstein Foundation’s inaugural Dairy Data Academy, a four-day immersive program designed to introduce a select group of young people to the data, technologies, and dairy science shaping the future [Read More …]

USDA NASS Modernizes Data Visualization with Launch of AgInsights

New data tool brings modern, streamlined data access to producers nationwide The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) today launched AgInsights, a new data dissemination tool that will serve as a key component of NASS’s [Read More …]

National Farm Safety Week Starts Sept. 21, Farm Safety Signs & Videos

The Center for Dairy Excellence Offers Farm Safety Resources for Dairy Producers. With National Farm Safety and Health Week starting on September 21, the Center for Dairy Excellence has new farm safety signs and a [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Kate Ziehm Talks With Rebecca Pfeffer and Amanda Kohls of the Dairy Girl Network

In this episode of DairyVoice podcast, host Kate Ziehm of Morning Ag Clips interviews Rebecca Pfeffer and Amanda Kohls of the Dairy Girl Network. This is the International Year of the Woman Farmer and the [Read More …]

Building Trust in Dairy Through Physician Education

Healthcare professionals can play an important role in shaping how consumers think about nutrition and dairy. That’s why the United Dairy Industry of Michigan and Florida Dairy Farmers are working directly with physicians, nurses and [Read More …]

Maintaining Normal Gut Health Early Pays Long Term Benefits

Recently published data in the Journal of Animal Science, reported by Bovine Veterinarian in June 2026, reveals abnormal stools in young dairy heifer calves cost dairy producers future lifetime milk production. Results show that this [Read More …]

Parmigiano Reggiano launches immersive multi-partner Airbnb experiences in New York

The Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium today announced a robust series of immersive activities bookable on Airbnb Experiences launching across Manhattan and Brooklyn this fall. Following a successful pilot program in Paris earlier this year, this [Read More …]

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