Year: 2026

Oct. 14, 15 PDP Calf Care Connection features breakout sessions and producer panel Caring for the youngest members of a dairy herd is a team effort; the care and management decisions made from day one [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 …]

Labor Roadshow X Registration Now Open!

Tenth annual Labor Roadshow brings expert-led discussions and practical workforce strategies to agricultural professionals across New York. The Agricultural Workforce Development Council of New York State (AWDC) will celebrate a decade of connecting and educating [Read More …]

Share Your Favorite Photos of Fall on the Farm

There’s nothing like fall on the farm, with fields to harvest, family at the table, and the sun slanting through the trees each evening. This fall, we want to share a series of photos that [Read More …]

Speakers to Share Next-Level Transition Planning Insight at November

The Interactive Workshop Will Go Beyond the Basics With Transition Planning. It’s never too early or too late to start thinking about “passing the torch” and finding someone in line to transition ownership of your [Read More …]

USDA Increases Investment in Regenerative Pilot Program to Lower Farmer Production Costs

Program Delivery and Accountability Will Be Strengthened The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced increased financial assistance for the Regenerative Pilot Program from $700 million to $1 billion in fiscal year 2027, providing more producers [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report: Rising Feed and Fuel Costs Tighten Producer Margin

Liquid milk production grew 1.7% in July. While the size of the milking herd grew 1.9%, heat stress and wildfire smoke contributed to a slight decrease in milk output per cow. Turning toward markets, dairy [Read More …]

IDFA Welcomes Greg Ibach as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at USDA

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today welcoming the nomination of Greg Ibach to serve as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Statement on Greg Ibach USDA Under Secretary Nomination

The National Milk Producers Federation and U.S. Dairy Export Council today welcomed the nomination of Greg Ibach to serve as USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. From Gregg Doud, President and CEO [Read More …]

Research supports flexible canola meal inclusion across lactation

Research and practical feeding programs support higher milk response, improved protein efficiency and flexible inclusion levels throughout the lactation cycle. Improving milk production while maximizing protein efficiency remains a priority for dairy producers. Research [Read More …]

Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) Confirmed in Wisconsin Cattle

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirmed that samples collected from non-lactating dairy cattle in Waukesha County tested positive for the virus that causes epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD). This disease has [Read More …]

PDP Managers Academy to Highlight Technology as Management Tool

Executive-level training to train leaders engage sharper thinking for stronger leadership. The 2027 Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals® presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will feature sessions led by industry experts as well as out-of-industry [Read More …]

Five-Year-Old Canadian Cow Takes Top Prize in the International Junior Holstein Show

The winning Five-Year-Old Cow, Arolene Dempsey Ella, took home Senior and Grand Champion titles at the 2026 International Junior Holstein Show at World Dairy Expo® on Sunday. For this honor, Ella and owner, Alyson Doiron, [Read More …]

DCHA’s October 14 webinar focuses on calf diagnostics

Join Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) for its Oct. 14 webinar – “Diagnostics are not just another expense” – set to start at 11 a.m. Central time (U.S./Canada). Gregg Hanzlicek, Kansas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory [Read More …]

Illinois’ Paulson Tops the World Dairy Expo Youth Fitting Contest

Youth across North America participated in the 2026 World Dairy Expo® Youth Fitting Contest on Saturday, September 26 at the Alliant Energy Center. There were 63 participants registered, representing nine U.S. states and two Canadian [Read More …]

University of Minnesota Wins National Dairy Cattle Judging Contest for Fourth Consecutive Year

The University of Minnesota’s dairy cattle judging team once again placed 1st overall in the National Intercollegiate Contest held September 26 at World Dairy Expo, Madison, WI. The margin of victory was a substantial 41 [Read More …]

Wisconsin Youth Earn Top Honors at 2026 World Dairy Expo Youth Showmanship Contest

World Dairy Expo® welcomed 339 competitors to the colored shavings for the Youth Showmanship Contest on Saturday, September 26, and youth from New York and Wisconsin rising to the top in the Junior, Intermediate [Read More …]

Four Straight Victories for University of Minnesota in The National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest

University of Minnesota finished first among 18 schools in the 105th National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at World Dairy Expo®. The team finished with a score of 2,496 and [Read More …]

California Takes Top Honors in the National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest

California took the top honors in the 104th National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest at World Dairy Expo®. The California team was comprised of Kestin Martin, Lauren Silveira, Kherington Azevedo and Karley Rocha, coached by Terianne [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Statement on U.S.-China Board of Trade

The National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council welcomed an announcement today of the operationalization of a U.S.-China Board of Trade and its initial product scope: Gregg Doud, President and CEO, National [Read More …]

The Downside and Upside of Increasing Exports

The prior posts covered how the U.S. is becoming a dairy exporter. The biggest change is in exports of cheese and butter. The impact on farmer protein and butterfat prices is significant. To become a [Read More …]

Protein Reigns Supreme in the GLP-1 Era

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending September 25, 2026 Protein reigns supreme over the dairy complex. In the GLP-1 era, consumers are hungry for protein in all forms, and dairy delivers. Whey proteins [Read More …]

Dairy Pushes Back on Costly Port Fees

On Wednesday, we joined a broad coalition of farm, business and shipping groups in a letter urging U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to keep port fees on Chinese-built ships on hold past their Nov. 9 [Read More …]

Fat in ice cream waste can be economically recycled, study suggests

Researchers trying to solve a problem faced by makers of the sweet dairy treat for decades. Millions of pounds of nutrient-rich ice cream go to waste each year, according to the International Dairy Foods Association, [Read More …]

Four Reminders to Stay Safe on the Road this Fall

Harvest is getting underway across Wisconsin and farmers are back to the fields. Tractors and other implements of husbandry (IOH) are allowed to operate on Wisconsin roadways but are often large and slow-moving which can [Read More …]

IDFA Showcases High-Quality Dairy Protein at All-American Meat Up

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) sponsored the All-American Meat Up at Nationals Park, joining partners from across the animal protein community to highlight for members of Congress, administration officials and their staffs the important [Read More …]

The 2026 Indiana Dairy Farm & Industry Tour

Hop on the Bus with IDP! IDP is on the move! Please join us for a fun, relaxing and informative bus trip to Central Illinois and Missouri on November 4th, 5th and 6th hosted by [Read More …]

Women in Dairy Virtual Networking: Fall Edition

Take an hour to invest in one of your most valuable professional resources: your network. IDFA is excited to continue its Women in Dairy virtual networking series with an interactive session designed to bring women [Read More …]

Onboarding Success & Market Update

Connect with leading experts during interactive webinars. This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will share strategies for team members and marketing. Tune in on Tuesday for a discussion on [Read More …]

DCRC webinar highlights strategies to optimize fertility