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Dairy Discussion Groups Start This Week
Dairy farmers: If you live near Blair and Chester Counties, join us for a Dairy Discussion Group next week on July 28 and 29! Click here to RSVP today. We also have a few spots left [Read More …]
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Inflation Eases, But Energy Risks Remain
The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending July 17, 2026 U.S. consumers felt a bit of relief in June as prices eased somewhat. The Consumer Price Index, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics [Read More …]
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Screwworm captures Texas legislative attention
The Texas Capitol has been active in recent weeks, with a few issues drawing sustained attention: the New World screwworm (NWS) and the growing debate over transmission lines and data centers. New World screwworm As of [Read More …]
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Commissioner Sid Miller Declares Agricultural Emergency in Response to Getaway Pens Fire
Disaster relief resources activated as firefighters continue battling the wildfire east of Lubbock Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today declared an Agricultural Emergency in response to the Getaway Pens Fire in Dickens County, activating Texas [Read More …]
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New conference to provide practical business strategies to strengthen Indiana farm operations
Registration is now open for the Farm Business and Diversification Conference, Indiana Farm Bureau’s newest program created to offer farm families practical strategies and tools for expanding and strengthening their agricultural operations. The event will [Read More …]
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Wisconsin Cheese and Dairy Makers Earn Over 100 Honors at 2026 American Cheese Society Judging & Competition
Statewide showing includes 32 first-place finishes and more than 31% of all competition awards, more than double the next-highest-earning state. Wisconsin cow cheese and dairy product makers once again demonstrate the depth of the state’s [Read More …]
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Wisconsin cheese companies look to SIAL Paris 2026
Date: October 17-21, 2026 Location: Paris, France Over the span of 60 years, SIAL Paris has become the flagship meeting for the entire food industry. Every two years, SIAL Paris brings them together for [Read More …]
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Food Export Feed Buyers Mission at World Dairy Expo
Date: September 30, 2026 Location: Madison, WI Food Export is hosting a Value-Added Feed Ingredients Buyers Mission at the 2026 World Dairy Expo. World Dairy Expo is the world’s largest dairy-focused trade show. Each fall, more than [Read More …]
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Artisan Cheese Maker Membership
The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) has launched a new Artisan Cheese Maker Membership category for artisan cheesemakers with annual sales under $15 million. Designed for small and specialty cheese companies that are new to [Read More …]
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Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE) Five-Year Report
The Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE) Five-Year Report provides a comprehensive overview of the international trade activities that the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation [Read More …]
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MDA to Gather Input on Socioeconomic Impact of Large-scale Dairies in Minnesota
Information will be compiled into a report ahead of the legislative session. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) today announced it will gather public input on the socioeconomic impact of large-scale dairies in the state. [Read More …]
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State Dairy Policy Leaders Push for Ag Labor Reform on Capitol Hill
Dairy advocates from across the country urged lawmakers to support agricultural labor reform on Capitol Hill today, concluding a National Milk Producers Federation summit for state dairy associations. The two-day meeting brought more than three [Read More …]
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Rometron Establishes WEED-IT USA to Expand Precision Spraying Support for U.S. Growers
Rometron today announced the establishment of WEED-IT USA, its newly formed U.S. subsidiary in Wellington, Colorado. WEED-IT USA will support the accelerating demand and growth of WEED-IT precision spraying and spot-spraying technology throughout the United [Read More …]
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Facility Tours Highlight Calf Management Practices
Attendees have opportunity to ask questions, engage in discussions with calf managers. Some of the best ideas dairy producers implement on their farms are the result of conversations with their peers. On-site discussions are a [Read More …]
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IDFA Expands Government Relations Team with New Director of PAC & Political Affairs
New role builds on IDFA’s growing federal and state advocacy capacity, grassroots network and political engagement strategy. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced that Elizabeth “Liz” Demorest has joined the organization as [Read More …]
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2026 College Aggies Online scholarship program kicks off September 21
Scholarships available for students passionate about agriculture advocacy The Animal Agriculture Alliance is excited to announce the return of its annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship program. Beginning September 21, the nine-week program connects college [Read More …]
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State Dairy Policy Leaders Push for Ag Labor Reform on Capitol Hill
Dairy advocates from across the country urged lawmakers to support agricultural labor reform on Capitol Hill today, concluding a National Milk Producers Federation summit for state dairy associations. The two-day meeting brought more than three [Read More …]
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New DairyVoice Podcast: John Ellsworth of Success Strategies gives his financial report for Q2 2026
In this episode of DairyVoice, host Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Film interviews John Ellsworth for his quarterly report. John Ellsworth of Success Strategies talks about the rough start to 2026, but overall we [Read More …]
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PA Agricultural Industry Breakfast on August 12
Managing Risk and Building Resilience Join us for the 2026 PA Agricultural Industry Breakfast, Managing Risk & Building Resilience! Every day Pennsylvania’s farm families face emerging risks, from the spring freeze in April to the droughty conditions in [Read More …]
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Nurturing Next Generation of Innovators
There are certain events on the dairy checkoff calendar that I simply don’t want to miss. Dairy Management Inc.’s (DMI) New Product Competition is one of them. For the last several years, I have been [Read More …]
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U.S. Dairy Export Council at the FEPALE Congress in Colombia
“The future is written with milk.” A great theme for a great event, and one that felt right at home at the FEPALE (Federación Panamericana de Lechería) Congress in Colombia this week, co-hosted with Asoleche [Read More …]
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National Farmers Market Week Coming August 2-8, 2026
National Farmers Market Week (NFMW) is August 2-8, 2026 This annual celebration highlights the vital role farmers markets play in our nation’s food system. With fun events, programs, contests, activities, and more, the week helps to boost [Read More …]
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Midwest Dairy Producers Face Expanding Export Opportunities
Global Demand and Whey Prices Surge U.S. dairy exports continued their upward climb this spring, offering strong momentum for Midwest producers positioned to serve fast‑growing global markets. According to the U.S. Dairy Export Council, U.S. [Read More …]
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Jasper Hill Farm’s ‘Winnimere’ Named Best of Show at 2026 American Cheese Society Competition
‘Winnimere’ from Jasper Hill Farm of Greensboro, Vermont, was named 1st Place ‘Best of Show’ among more than 1,600 entries at the American Cheese Society’s (ACS) 2026 Judging & Competition. The results were announced tonight during the awards ceremony at the [Read More …]
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Regenerative Agriculture Is Firmly Rooted Across America
Regenerative agriculture is already widespread. USDA’s new $700 million Regenerative Pilot Program builds on practices that farmers and ranchers have been adopting for decades. The most recent USDA data reveals that farmers adopted USDA-supported regenerative [Read More …]
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Wisconsin Modifies Import Requirements from States with Active NWS
To protect Wisconsin’s animals and animal industries from New World Screwworm (NWS), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is issuing a temporary order modifying import requirements for domestic warm‑blooded animals from [Read More …]
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Secretary Ross lauds innovations in agriculture via new AI Supercomputing Center at Fresno State
A new F3i Supercomputing Center at Fresno State is now offering Central Valley stakeholders access to advanced computing and artificial intelligence (AI) tools to accelerate innovation across California’s food and agriculture supply chain. A partnership between Fresno [Read More …]
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On-Farm Twilight Meetings Connect Officials, Leaders, Public
Events feature farm tours, discussions with local elected officials, dairy producers, neighbors. For more than 15 years, Wisconsin dairy farms have hosted Agricultural Community Engagement (ACE®) Twilight Meetings to provide an opportunity for community leaders, [Read More …]
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Send Back-to-School Boxes to Agriculture Educators in Your Community
Show Your Appreciation for Educators Who Teach Students About Agriculture Agriculture teachers are laying the foundation for the next generation to learn about the role farmers have in our communities. To help share positivity and [Read More …]
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Broad gains across most product categories overcome a plunge in NFDM/SMP volume and reduced high-protein whey shipments.
Year-over-year U.S. dairy exports grew 14% in milk solids equivalent (MSE) terms in May, despite supply chain disruptions in the Middle East, tight U.S. high-protein whey supplies, and sky-high (at the time) U.S. nonfat dry [Read More …]