Year: 2026

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

Key Takeaways The Department of Labor’s 2026-2027 H-2A wage rates are the first full annual update under the methodology prescribed by its October 2025 Interim Final Rule. Skill Level I AEWRs average $12.31 per hour [Read More …]

WFBF Statement on Bill to Return Wolf Management to States

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Brad Olson released the following statement today after the Senate objected to Senator Johnson’s unanimous consent request for passage of S. 1306, the Pet and Livestock Protection Act. “Wisconsin Farm [Read More …]

Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling

With recent focus on foods at both the federal and state levels, there are new options to communicate on your product labels. However, product labels must meet regulations set by FDA, USDA and states. This [Read More …]

PA Agricultural Industry Breakfast: Managing Risk and Building Resilience

Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Time: 7-9 a.m. Location: Special Events Building at Ag Progress Days Address: 2710 W. Pine Grove Road Pennsylvania Furnace, PA 16865 Directions > Event Host: Pennsylvania Beef Producers Working Group, [Read More …]

Dairy Market Drivers: Shoppers Face Soaring Grocery Prices; U.S. Beef Cattle Herd at Historic Lows

Back-to-School Spending in a Minute! Read the latest issue of Dairy Market Drivers, a bi-weekly report from IDFA partner Ever.Ag. Dairy Market Drivers features spotlight data, key policy updates, and a one-minute video that covers [Read More …]

Field and Forage Crops Activities at 2026 Ag Progress Days

Come check out various booths and events this week. Next week, August 11-13, 2026 is the annual Ag Progress Days at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center (2710 W. Pine Grove Road, Pennsylvania [Read More …]

NCBA, PLC, WCA Urge Senate to Pass Bill Delisting Gray Wolf

Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Public Lands Council (PLC), and Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association (WCA) urged the Senate to pass S. 1306 and thanked Senator Ron Johnson R-Wis., for elevating this critical issue on [Read More …]

Whole Milk in Schools for the Upcoming School Year

Good news for dairy and for students! Effective June 8, 2026, schools can once again offer whole and 2% milk for breakfast, lunch, and other school meal programs. As the new school year approaches, American [Read More …]

USDA Applauds Confirmation of Glen Smith

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins applauds the Senate confirmation of Glen R. Smith of Atlantic, Iowa, as U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development. This reaffirms the Trump Administration’s commitment to rural [Read More …]

The Latest in Lameness and Emerging Disease Updates

This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide updates and the latest news on key topics for dairy animal health from leading experts. Tune in Tuesday for the latest [Read More …]

KUHN GMD 15030 Rear Mounted Quad Disc Mower

Kuhn North America, Inc., is pleased to introduce the new KUHN GMD 15030 rear mounted quad disc mower, the largest mounted disc mower on the market! This quad mower brings unmatched mowing capacity to the [Read More …]

An unusual convergence in the dairy markets – The Epitome of Stability

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending August 7, 2026 There’s an unusual convergence in the dairy markets, with spot cheese, butter, and milk powder trading neck and neck in the $1.50s. All three [Read More …]

Select Sires Welcomes Chris Bartels as Dairy Development Data Manager

Select Sires is pleased to announce the addition of Chris Bartels as Dairy Development Data Manager, a key role supporting the organization’s dairy sire development program and genetic data infrastructure. In his new position, Bartels [Read More …]

IDFA Urges Congress to Continue Work to Advance Bipartisan Farm Bill

Expanding SNAP Dairy Nutrition Incentives and Strengthening Key Dairy Programs Should Be Top Priorities. The U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee failed to advance legislation brought forth by Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) which [Read More …]

Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association Appoints New Executive Director Patrick Carney

Join Us In Congratulating Patrick On His New Role! The Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Announces New Steps to Put Farmers First While at Minnesota Farmfest

at Minnesota Farmfest, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced several steps that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking to support America’s farmers in response to ongoing challenges across the agricultural sector. [Read More …]

GROWMARK Announces Board Changes During Annual Meeting

During GROWMARK’s annual meeting held this week, Dennis Neuhaus from Hoyleton, Illinois, was elected as the new board president of the GROWMARK board of directors. Additionally, Jason Balding from Albion, Illinois, has been elected as the [Read More …]

Burndown Herbicides Before Forage Crop Establishment

Are there any burndown herbicides that can be used before establishing a forage crop this fall? Now is the time to start thinking about the establishment of a forage crop. However, there are certain aspects that [Read More …]

Showbox Sires Releases New Bull Eternity 744HO18213

In this episode of the Showbox Sires series The Evolution of the Great Cow, Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett talk with Terry Smygwaty of Smygwaty Holsteins in Ontario. They review the newest bull in the [Read More …]

Checkoff’s Protein Strategy Built on Decades of Research

Protein is having a moment. Consumers are looking for protein in nearly every aisle of the grocery store. They’re choosing foods and beverages that support muscle health, healthy aging and overall wellness. The rapid growth [Read More …]

Building Confidence Through Support

Katie England understands the challenges dairy producers face because she has lived them herself. Growing up on her family’s dairy farm in Iowa and later spending eight years as a herdsman and on-farm supervisor, Katie [Read More …]

What is Causing Financial Volatility in the Dairy Industry? Digging Deeper – Part II

Part I of this analysis covered the extreme volatility in producer milk prices. The volatility of income on dairy farms makes for difficult financial issues. Managing the extreme financial issues detracts from the implementation best [Read More …]

Rethinking Protein Quality: Why Canola Meal Stands Out for High-Producing Dairy Cows

For decades, soybean meal has been the benchmark protein source in dairy rations. Its consistent supply, high crude protein content and ready availability have made it a default choice in formulation software and on-farm feeding [Read More …]

Do You Care Enough to Fix It?

Previously, I discussed the steps needed to continually move to higher levels of achievement. I understand that we are often surrounded by negative news, but we cannot let that impact our levels of achievement. Often, [Read More …]

Dairy farming in Ireland: Adapting to a changing climate

In Ireland, climate change is creating more variable farming conditions, with warmer temperatures, wetter winters and drier summers influencing grass growth, shifting grazing windows and threatening animal health and productivity. This article outlines strategies to [Read More …]

Recent Wholesale Dairy Product Prices