Month: September 2026

It has been a quiet summer for wholesale beef demand, but that could change. What’s the latest on the cattle market and opportunities to manage your risk on cull cows and calves? Join us on [Read More …]

Applications open for Penn State Extension’s Rural-Urban Leadership Program

Penn State Extension is accepting applications for the next cohort of the Pennsylvania Rural-Urban Leadership (RULE) Program. The application deadline is Sept. 30. The program brings together participants from rural and urban areas across Pennsylvania to build [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Industry Urges Congress to Reject S. 5026

IDFA, NMPF and a coalition of dairy companies and cooperatives warn broad “ultra-processed” definition and warning labels would confuse consumers about nutritious dairy foods. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and National Milk Producers [Read More …]

Enhancing dairy performance through rumen health and feed technology application

Cornell Nutrition Conference October 20 – 22, 2026 | 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 [Read More …]

IDFA Urges U.S., Canada to Resume Dairy Trade Talks Following New Whey Import Ban

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today urged U.S. and Canadian officials to return to constructive negotiations to resolve longstanding dairy trade concerns following a new U.S. ban on imports of certain whey and modified [Read More …]

Herd-i Launches Dairy Cow Monitoring System in the U.S.

Clearer View of Every Cow, Every Day In-parlor camera system delivers consistent, cow-level insight after every milking to support confident herd health decisions. Herd-i, a New Zealand-developed dairy technology company, announced the U.S. launch of [Read More …]

Pennsylvania Fuels and Fertilizers Update – Q3 2026

Given current market conditions, it’s valuable to understand patterns in agricultural input prices to protect farm profitability. Fuel and fertilizer are key inputs for crop production. As we approach harvest, it is valuable to start [Read More …]

Mentoring youth for successful careers in the dairy industry

Enthusiasm is always palpable at a Junior DAIRY LEADER graduation, held in August on the Cornell campus at Stocking Hall. The day is a culmination of an intense year of hands-on learning, exposure to industry issues, [Read More …]

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Bayer and Neste Close Commercial Agreement to Jointly Scale newgold® Winter Canola

Biofuels Production Commitment aims to support the growth of winter canola in the Southern Great Plains of the U.S., as a feedstock for renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. Bayer and Neste, the world’s leading [Read More …]

Financing the Farm: A Look at USDA Farm Loan Programs

Key Takeaways Farm bill credit programs help farmers and ranchers access financing when they cannot obtain sufficient credit through traditional commercial lenders. Access to credit is increasingly important as farmers face historically high production costs [Read More …]

Penn State Dairy Barns made animal science student ‘feel at home’

Three years of working in Penn State’s Dairy Barns have been impactful for Hannah Mansfield, a spring 2026 College of Agricultural Sciences graduate who is pursuing a master’s degree in animal science. The Greenville, North Carolina, native did not grow [Read More …]

Canada’s 2026 Retaliatory Dairy Tariffs

What Is Tariffed, What Moves, and What It Means for U.S. and Wisconsin Milk Prices. Key Findings Both countries have put new tariffs on each other’s dairy. Since August 19, 2026, the United States has charged [Read More …]

Zippy Duvall Comments on Meeting with President

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on his meeting with President Trump and the executive orders signed today, which address several issues impacting America’s ranchers. “I had the important opportunity today to [Read More …]

IDFA Supports New Report Charting Path Forward on Infant Formula Safety

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today welcomed the release of a new report from the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA (Foundation) outlining a science-based roadmap for industry, government and academic partners to address Clostridium botulinum [Read More …]

New York State Fair’s 800-Pound Butter Sculpture Recycled Into Energy at Western New York Dairy Farm

After 13 days on display at the New York State Fair, the 58th Annual Butter Sculpture is headed to a Western New York dairy farm to be recycled into renewable energy. American Dairy Association North [Read More …]

ADC urges states to examine privately funded attorneys exercising government enforcement authority

Wisconsin investigation raises national questions over outside-funded lawyers working on climate and environmental matters. As climate and environmental policies increasingly intersect with dairy farm regulations — from water quality and manure management to air emissions [Read More …]

Save the Date! Join Us for 2027 and 2028 Conference

The suspense is finally over! We know everyone has been anxiously looking for an update, and we can’t wait to share where we are heading next. Get ready, because the 2027 ACS Annual Conference is [Read More …]

Tour Leading Dairies, Innovative Companies and Scenic Idaho Views

PDP’s “Experience Idaho” Tour set for October 19-23, 2026 Dairy producers have a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes at cutting-edge dairies and innovative agricultural businesses while experiencing the beautiful scenery of Idaho’s Magic [Read More …]

Farm Credit East offers Development Seminars for the Next Generation of Agricultural Producers

Farm Credit East is hosting GenerationNext seminars this fall and winter for agricultural producers and agribusiness professionals looking to strengthen their leadership skills and prepare for greater responsibility within their businesses. Available through both in-person [Read More …]

Experience Jersey Youth Academy – Class X

Applications now available for Class X of Jersey Youth Academy! Apply here for the best youth program in the industry! The tenth Jersey Youth Academy will be held July 11-16, 2027. The application period for [Read More …]

KDA Announces Crop & Livestock Research Grant Opportunity

The Kansas Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the FY27 Crop & Livestock Research Grant Program. Funds for the program are appropriated to the agency by the Kansas Legislature from the State Water Plan [Read More …]

Milk’s Got Game®: Mason Walters Fuels with Milk Post-Workout

Real dairy milk post-workout (and pre-) provides high-quality protein that helps support muscle recovery and strength for athletes of every age. Performance isn’t just important on race day. What you do off the track matters. The Milk’s Got Game campaign highlights how [Read More …]

College Aggies Online offering students $18,000 in scholarships through 2026 program

Influencer and industry mentors announced; program kicks off September 21. The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2026 College Aggies Online (CAO) program kicks off on September 21. Influencers Emily Schaapman, known online as @DairyGirlFitness, Brandi Buzzard (@BrandiBuzzard), and [Read More …]

Time to Finish the Job: 2026 Farm Bill

The Road to a New Farm Bill In the 118th Congress, the House Agriculture Committee advanced the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 out of committee, but it was not taken up on [Read More …]

College Awarded USDA Grant to Develop Virtual Reality Course

Course in Agricultural Engineering SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech has received a $30,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to build a prototype virtual reality (VR) course [Read More …]

Texas Tech to Host Global Sorghum Conference

The conference brings together researchers, industry leaders and producers from around the world to discuss pressing challenges in agriculture. WHAT: Texas Tech University will host the 2026 Global Sorghum Conference WHEN: Sept. 14-18, 2026 WHERE: [Read More …]

Risk of Cyberattacks in Dairy Industry & Update on Carbon Markets