Year: 2026

Kansas Farm Bureau: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed New World screwworm (NWS) in Texas and New Mexico. While there has not been a confirmed case in [Read More …]

NRCS Texas ready to provide assistance to producers with the New World Screwworm

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Texas is ready to support ranchers along the southern border with technical assistance and resources to reduce the risk of potential for New World Screwworm (NWS). The [Read More …]

First U.S. Cases of New World Screwworm Detected

Takeaways New World Screwworm has reemerged in the U.S. with multiple cases in Texas and an isolated case in New Mexico, underscoring the risk of Northward movement out of Mexico. Containment depends on rapid detection and [Read More …]

Canada Bans Texas Livestock Imports After Second Screwworm Case

“On Friday, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced temporary restrictions on livestock imports from Texas. Under the order, cattle, horses and other livestock that originated in Texas or were present in the state within 21 [Read More …]

So You Want to Be on Social Media?

As social media drives news and influencers set the public agenda, dairy needs to be represented. This webinar features three industry leaders in sharing dairy’s positive story online, discussing how they represent the industry, the [Read More …]

John Deere Introduces New 5E 3-Cylinder Utility Tractor With eHydro™ Transmission

Prioritizing Operator Simplicity and Versatility Tractor upgrades give customers easy control and improved efficiency on any operation. John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today the newest 5E 3-Cylinder tractor, featuring their first electronically controlled eHydro™ transmission [Read More …]

New England Holstein Association Podcast With Guests Emily Syme and Justine Allyn of Farm Credit East

In this episode of the New England Holstein Association’s Podcast, Host Betsy Bullard of Brigeen Farms in Turner, Maine Speaks with Emily Syme and Justine Allyn of Farm Credit East. Betsy discusses their Holstein activities [Read More …]

Agricultural Consulting Services Adds Cheryl Bruce to Team

Agricultural Consulting Services (ACS), a subsidiary of Dairy One Cooperative, has added Cheryl Bruce to their team as a Senior Consultant. With over twenty years of experience in the agricultural industry, she is a welcome [Read More …]

ImmuCell Adds Jonathan Ocampo to Its Commercial Team

To Educate Customers and Support Sales Growth in the California Region ImmuCell Corporation is pleased to announce Jonathan Ocampo has joined its team as Sales and Marketing Manager to help the company keep pace with [Read More …]

Boost employee confidence, morale via DCHA’s Vision & Training-Workforce program

All sessions will be presented in Spanish Register your Spanish-speaking employees to attend the 2026 Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) Vision & Training-Workforce program, set for Aug. 5, at the Ollie Liner Center, Plainview, [Read More …]

More New World Screwworm Cases and Quarantine Order by PA Dept. of Agriculture

As of June 10, additional cases of New World Screwworm (NWS) were reported with four more across Zavala, Gillespie, and LaSalle Counties in Texas, as well as one case in Lea County, New Mexico. To [Read More …]

Trump Administration Announces Texas Cattleman and Food Safety Entrepreneur, John Bellinger, as Senior Advisor New World Screwworm Preparedness

Today U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced President Donald J. Trump has appointed John Bellinger as the new Senior Advisor for New World Screwworm Preparedness. In this role, Bellinger will integrate into USDA’s [Read More …]

DE-POOLING From a Federal Order

De-pooling from a Federal Order has a significant financial impact on dairy farms. Why is milk de-pooled? This post will cover some of the impact. No detail is available on the price received for de-pooled [Read More …]

Livestock Risk Protection Policy Updates and June 30 Transfer Deadline

The USDA Risk Management Agency has announced significant updates to the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) program effective July 1, 2026. These changes are intended to improve flexibility, expand coverage opportunities and create more consistency across livestock [Read More …]

Nominations Open for Jan Harding Ruslavage Memorial Service & Promotion Award

Recognize Young Individual With Exceptional Service To PA Dairy The Award Is Intended to Recognize a Young Individual Who Is Committed to Dairy Service. The Jan Harding Ruslavage Memorial Service & Promotion Award program is [Read More …]

It’s a GLP-1 World. You Need Dairy to Live in It

With each passing year, GLP-1 receptor agonists used for weight loss and diabetes management (and showing promise in other areas of treatment) are becoming increasingly mainstream, changing the waistlines, health outcomes — and diets — [Read More …]

Clean Energy Begins Producing RNG at East Valley Cattle, One of the Largest Dairies in the Country

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has announced it has completed its eighth dairy renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility in Jerome, Idaho – one of the largest single-site dairies and RNG facilities in North America. East Valley Cattle [Read More …]

USDA Confirms Two Additional Cases of New World Screwworm in the United States

The State of Texas continues to lead response with USDA support. Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed two additional cases of New World screwworm (NWS) in the United States – a calf in La [Read More …]

Kansas Continues Response Plan for New World Screwworm

On June 3, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the detection of a New World screwworm (NWS) in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas. There has not [Read More …]

Preparing for August: Inside New, Updated Reproductive Traits

Get ready for the reproductive performance trait updates coming in the August evaluations by listening to the May episode of The CDCB CowCast! CDCB Geneticist Taylor McWhorter, Ph.D., discusses the work a team of CDCB [Read More …]

USDA Updates Payment-Limit Rules

USDA this week finalized new farm program payment-limit rules that could mean good news for many family farms and operations organized as LLCs, S corporations and other pass-through entities. Beginning with the 2026 crop year, each equal [Read More …]

New case study highlights innovative roller compacted concrete silage pad

Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY and project partners have released a new case study highlighting the successful installation of a Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) silage pad at Tiashoke Farms in Buskirk, New York — believed to be [Read More …]

John Deere MY27 6R Tractor Delivers Enhanced Comfort and Increased Efficiency for Farmers and Ranchers

New 6R options provide versatile midsize tractor solutions for any farm John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today the launch of the latest generation of its 6R Series tractors, designed to help farmers and ranchers [Read More …]

ADA North East on the New World Screwworm

On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, USDA confirmed the detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas. Zavala County is in Southwest Texas, roughly halfway between San Antonio and [Read More …]

Sleep Habits and Dairy Promotion Initiatives

This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide timely updates for dairy producers. The Tuesday episode will provide insights on getting a good night’s sleep to fuel busy days. [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Reinforces Commitment to Help Protect U.S. Livestock

New World Screwworm Threat The Company underscores its ongoing commitment to strengthening cattle producer and veterinarian preparedness through collaboration, education and innovation. Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and [Read More …]

California Dairy Innovation Takes Center Stage At The 2026 Summer Fancy Food Show

Trend-Forward Products Made with Sustainably Sourced California Milk Featured. The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) will spotlight a diverse selection of innovative specialty dairy products at the 2026 Summer Fancy Food show in New York, [Read More …]

FARM Biosecurity Celebrates Updated Secure Milk Supply Plan and Producer Resources

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program today celebrates the release of an updated Secure Milk Supply (SMS) Plan, website, and resources, ensuring the health and wellbeing of dairy cattle while preserving the [Read More …]

Matti Lehmus appointed CEO of Valio as of 1 January 2027

Annikka Hurme, Valio’s long-time CEO has decided to retire at the end of 2026. Valio’s Board of Directors has appointed Matti Lehmus (M.Sc. Tech., eMBA) as the company’s new CEO effective January 1, 2027. Annikka [Read More …]

The Weight of Heavy Milk Production