Year: 2026

Across 23 States More than 85 projects underscore dairy’s position as a bright spot in American manufacturing. America’s dairy processors are investing more than $15 billion in new and expanded manufacturing capacity across 23 states, [Read More …]

Trump Administration Announces Major Investment in American Fertilizer Manufacturing

Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, announced the selection of eight fertilizer manufacturing projects to receive funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-Term Domestic [Read More …]

NMPF Board Votes to Support Risk Management Enhancements; Changes to Nonfat Dry Milk Standard of Identity

The National Milk Producers Federation Board of Directors has endorsed a package of proposed improvements to Dairy Margin Coverage and Dairy Revenue Protection, the risk management programs dairy farmers rely on most to protect their [Read More …]

Truly Grass Fed Reveals Refreshed Packaging to Meet Consumer Preferences

Updated Packaging for Butters and Cheeses Brings Greater Visibility to Brand’s Grass-Fed Standards and Third-Party Certifications as Consumer Demand for Quality and Transparency Grow. Truly Grass Fed, a premium brand of sustainably produced dairy products [Read More …]

Foreign Ownership of U.S. Agricultural Land Still Growing

Key Takeaways The share of foreign-owned U.S. land continues to increase. In 2024, foreign entities held approximately 47.24 million acres of U.S. agricultural land, up 91% since 2010, accounting for 3.6% of agricultural land in [Read More …]

Rob-See-Co Announces Promotion of Jason Saalfeld

Rob-See-Co, an independent seed company located in Elkhorn, NE, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Saalfeld to Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective October 1, 2026. Saalfeld has been with Rob-See-Co since May [Read More …]

Volunteers & Sponsors Needed for Calving Corner Exhibit at 2027 Farm Show

The Dairy Cow Birthing Center Offers Educational Insight for Families. Individuals who have experience working in the Pennsylvania dairy industry are invited to volunteer at the Calving Corner during the 2027 Pennsylvania Farm Show [Read More …]

Save the Date for the 2027 PA Dairy Summit and Paint the Walls

It’s time to paint the walls and explore the possibilities of what growth looks like for Pennsylvania dairy. Join us at the PA Dairy Summit on February 3-4, 2027 in State College, PA! From investment [Read More …]

Calf Raising Drift and Blind Spots

Investigation into serum total protein has uncovered drift and inconsistencies in calf serum albumin. Implementation of youngstock monitoring devices has also revealed some blind spots not previously recognized. This webinar will describe the importance of albumin as [Read More …]

Sign Up for Next-Level “Passing the Torch” Transition Planning Workshop on November 12

With over 94 dairy producers joining us at the “Passing the Torch” Transition Planning workshop series over the past year, it’s evident that transition planning is a complicated and important process that many dairy farm families are [Read More …]

Dairy Wellbeing Workshop to Feature Animal Care Strategies

Processing plant tour, animal-pain mitigation and welfare training also on tap. Herd management decisions impact cow health and productivity throughout their lifetime as well as beef quality upon culling. The 2026 Dairy Wellbeing Workshop, presented [Read More …]

NMPF Election Day Debrief

The midterms are almost here, and the results will shape dairy’s agenda for the next two years. Once the votes are (mostly) counted, NMPF’s government relations team will break down what they mean for dairy, [Read More …]

Cornell Nutrition Conference Presents the latest research and nutrition insights

Over 500 dairy nutritionists, consultants, and industry professionals from around the world gathered in East Syracuse, NY last week for the 88th Annual Cornell Nutrition Conference. Participants gained insight into the latest research and developments [Read More …]

DCHA webinar addresses calf-raising ‘blind spots’

Mark your calendars to attend the Dairy Calf & Heifer Association’s (DCHA) Nov. 4 webinar – Calf Raising Drift and Blind Spots – set to start at 3 p.m. Central time (U.S./Canada). Jeremy Schefers, a [Read More …]

Work-Life Balance & Market Update

This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will give dairy producers strategies for managing time and finances. The Tuesday episode will feature a panel discussion on work-life balance and Ben [Read More …]

IDFA, Miceli Dairy Products Host Rep. Shontel Brown at Cleveland Dairy Facility for Tour, Industry Roundtable

Visit Highlights Dairy Industry Growth and Policy Priorities Supporting Nutrition, Manufacturing and the Dairy Supply Chain. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and Miceli Dairy Products welcomed Rep. Shontel Brown (D-Ohio) to Miceli’s Cleveland facility [Read More …]

Maola Local Dairies® Member Named Farmer Communicator of the Year

Maola Local Dairies® (Maola) member Ben Smith, owner of Cool Lawn Farm in Remington, Virginia, was recognized as the 2026 Farmer Communicator of the Year by the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) during the National [Read More …]

The Protein Formula: Protein price clearly has the most volatility

The prior post covered volatility in dairy component prices. The protein price clearly has the most volatility. This post will dig a little deeper in the complex formula of pricing protein. The formula is shown [Read More …]

A Tidal Wave of Milk

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending October 23, 2026 The dairy markets are awash in a tidal wave of milk. USDA’s latest Milk Production report showed that August milk output was notably higher [Read More …]

Cutting Through the Noise

Depending on who you are talking to, the dairy industry is having a moment right now, or it is in serious peril. Honestly, depending on which data set you are looking at, both could be [Read More …]

Sartori Cheese Boosts Wisconsin Dairy Exports to South Korea with Coupang

Plymouth-based manufacturer partners with U.S. retailer to introduce artisan cheese to Korean households. Sartori Cheese, a fourth-generation family-owned artisanal cheese company, is accelerating its international growth and expanding its reach to new consumers across South [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board Names Dr. Ty Wagoner Director of the California Dairy Innovation Center

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the promotion of Dr. Ty Wagoner to Director of the California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC), effective January 1, 2027. Wagoner succeeds Veronique Lagrange, who will retire at [Read More …]

Chobani Announcement and What It Could Mean for Dairy Producers

Thanks to the 100+ people who joined us for yesterday’s “All Things Dairy” conference call! The recording is now available. With the recent announcement of Chobani establishing its first dairy manufacturing operation in Pennsylvania, there has been [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 …]

Secretary Rollins and NASA Administrator Isaacman Sign MOU to Advance USDA Data Modernization Plan

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Administrator Jared Isaacman signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and NASA that will strengthen [Read More …]

The Farm Pressures You Can’t See at the Grocery Store

If you bought beef recently, you probably experienced sticker shock over high prices; yet farmers are experiencing the opposite shock, as the price they’re paid for their cattle falls. How can that be? It’s the [Read More …]

Dairy Leaders Gather in Florida for Annual Meeting