Year: 2026

Are there big decisions ahead for your dairy operation? Need support navigating the next steps for your business? Do you want to grow, but aren’t sure what that looks like for your farm? Whether you [Read More …]

Free Webinar Series to Help Farm Employers Strengthen Employee Discipline Practices

Farm owners and managers can prepare for workplace performance and conduct challenges through a new free, interactive webinar series, “Protecting Your Farm with Progressive Employee Discipline,” offered Mondays throughout November. The five-part series is designed [Read More …]

Penn State dairy experts help farm improve production and profits

When milk fat levels began slipping at Seven Stars Dairy in Millerstown, the farm began looking for answers. An on-farm visit by Penn State dairy experts helped pinpoint the problem and identify a few small [Read More …]

Why Canada? America’s northern neighbor seems an unlikely target for a trade war

Canada might seem an unlikely target for a U.S. trade war. No country on Earth buys as much from the United States as its northern neighbor. For American farmers, Canada is second only to Mexico [Read More …]

Producer Sam Goldberg and actor Jim Parrack to present dairy farming TV series

On September 29th at the World Dairy Expo, the team behind the grain entrapment film, SILO, will be screening the premiere episode of their newest fictional project about agriculture, the 6-part limited TV series, [Read More …]

Sign Up for “Spanish for Dairy” Fall Course

Get $200 Discount Don’t forget to sign up by September 18 to get a $200 discount on Katie Dotterer’s “Spanish for Dairy” fall course. This is an ideal course if you work alongside Spanish-speaking colleagues or team [Read More …]

The Farm Economy Has Changed Since 2018

This Farm Bureau Market Intel was written by American Farm Bureau Federation in partnership with the American Bankers Association, American Soybean Association, Farm Credit Council, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Corn Growers Association, National [Read More …]

Tips for a Healthy Harvest

This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide insights on keeping your team and finances healthy. The Tuesday episode will feature ways to stay sharp through harvest and Ben [Read More …]

Time to Finish the Job: 2026 Farm Bill

The Senate Agriculture Committee’s farm bill, the Agricultural Act of 2026, modernizes essential farm programs, authorizes year-round sales of E15 to strengthen markets for American agriculture, and includes measures to help reduce input cost volatility. [Read More …]

Producer Prices for Cheese are Lower, But Retail Prices Have Not Changed.

The prior post provided detail on cheese prices, domestic consumption and growing cheese exports. This post will go deeper. The cheese prices covered are for Cheddar cheese. Cheddar cheese prices are used to calculate protein [Read More …]

Heat Wave Has Reduced Milk Powder Production

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending September 11, 2026 Consumers are hungry for dairy proteins, but demand for dairy fats is not keeping pace with formidable growth in supplies. Heavy output is weighing [Read More …]

National Dairy Board Awards Scholarships to 12 College Students

The dairy checkoff has awarded 12 academic scholarships to students pursuing degrees with a focus on dairy and demonstrating strong potential as future industry leaders. The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB), through Dairy [Read More …]

Warm Season Annuals and Alfalfa after Frost

Bloat Legumes, especially alfalfa, still have the potential to cause bloating after a frost. The first 1-5 days are the most crucial, depending on the severity of the frost. Pure legume stands are the most [Read More …]

JBT Marel’s A&B Process Systems Keynotes Inaugural Dairy Innovation Strategies USA Conference

Highlighting decades of engineering expertise in dairy processing, JBT Marel’s specialized A&B Process Systems brand is exhibiting its capabilities and delivering a keynote presentation on adapting operations for the future of dairy at the inaugural [Read More …]

IRS and DOE Publish Updates to 45ZCF-GREET Model

Recent updates published on September 8 from the IRS and Department of Energy (DOE) provide clearer guidance for dairy biogas projects seeking to monetize the Clean Fuels Production Tax Credit (Section 45Z). The credit itself [Read More …]

Beyond Milk Checks: Managing Beef Income Streams FREE Webinar

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