Year: 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today issued an interim final rule implementing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, restoring flexibility for schools and child nutrition providers participating in federal Child Nutrition Programs to offer [Read More …]

Sorting that keeps herd management moving

Act faster, streamline labor and bring more consistency to your herd. Top-performing dairies don’t just identify the cows that need attention; they act on that information immediately. When herd monitoring and sort gates work together, [Read More …]

Internal Parasite IPM and FAMACHA Training – May 23, 2026 in Jamestown, NY

Amy Barkley, Livestock Specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program (SWNYDLFC) and Jess Waltemyer, NYS Small Ruminant Extension Specialist with Cornell’s PRO-LIVESTOCK Team, are partnering to host a [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board Announces 2026 Executive Committee Officers

The California Milk Advisory Board is pleased to announce the officers of the 2026 Executive Committee.

California Creamery Operators Explore Dairy’s Future

Gain the Latest Insights at CCOA’s 126th Annual Meeting Early bird rates have been extended through May 15. REGISTER to join the CCOA on June 29-30 at the Tahoe Blue Event Center to network and [Read More …]

Dairy Job Opportunities Resource Available for Farms Looking for Labor

The Center’s Job Opportunities Page Allows Dairy Producers to Submit Job Openings With Pennsylvania dairy production and associated businesses contributing $11.1 billion annually to the state’s economy, and those businesses creating more than 46,000 jobs, [Read More …]

Registration open for two Agricultural Supervisory Leadership Courses beginning this June!

Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development recently launched two Agricultural Supervisory Leadership courses designed to strengthen supervisory and leadership skills on the farm. Both courses begin in June and are eligible for funding opportunities for dairy producers. [Read More …]

PDP Hoof Management Workshops Offer Practical Strategies for Dairies

On-farm, hands-on workshops to be held June 16, 18 in New York, Wisconsin Lameness is one of the leading causes of lost milk production and premature culling, making proactive hoof management essential to today’s dairy [Read More …]

Minnesota Ag Commissioner Petersen to Keynote Agricultural Relations Council Annual Meeting

The Agricultural Relations Council (ARC) announced Commissioner Thom Petersen with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (https://www.mda.state.mn.us/) will deliver the keynote address at the 2026 ARC Annual Meeting on June 16 in Minneapolis. The keynote will [Read More …]

Dairy Farms May Transmit H5N1 Virus Through Multiple Sources

Study suggests transmission is not limited to direct contact with contaminated milk. The H5N1 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in over 700 herds of dairy cows in California, the largest [Read More …]

Hiland Dairy Begins Production at Expanded Tyler, Texas Facility

Hiland Dairy Foods Co. has begun production at its expanded Tyler, Texas, facility, now one of the company’s largest and most advanced production sites, a key milestone in its investment in increased capacity and service [Read More …]

Mental Health Awareness Month: Resources to Manage Farm Stress

“Your mind is like a garden. You can choose to grow flowers, or you can grow weeds.” As we focus on the crops we’re planting this spring, it’s equally as important to think about what’s [Read More …]

New bill in the U.S. Senate aims to lower price of phosphate fertilizers

The Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act was introduced in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Sponsored by Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas), and co-sponsored by Senator Grassley (R-Iowa), Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi), and Ernst (R- Iowa), [Read More …]

Phibro Animal Health Corporation Launches Companywide Sustainable Solutions Platform

Introduces VERRATAIN™ Verified Sustainability Solutions Through Strategic VAXA Technologies Partnership Phibro Animal Health Corporation (Nasdaq: PAHC) today announced the launch of its new Sustainable Solutions Platform (SSP), a companywide initiative designed to help animal protein, dairy [Read More …]

More Than 150 Dairy Producers Attended Workshops to Boost Animal Care Skills

The Animal Care Workshops Helped PA Dairy Farmers Get Trained in National FARM Standards A group of 154 dairy producers attended a series of animal care workshops hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence, PA [Read More …]

Purdue researchers offer road map for sustainable livestock production

What’s good for the planet can also benefit animal welfare, livestock production and the food supply of a growing world’s population, according to a comprehensive research literature review conducted by Purdue University scientists and engineers. [Read More …]

National Dairy Shrine Recognizes the Matt Steiner Family as the 2026 Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder

The Matt Steiner Family of Pine-Tree Dairy has been named the 2026 Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder. The National Dairy Shrine awards this honor each year to a progressive dairy breeder, who expertly implements sound genetic [Read More …]

House Advances Farm Bill with Key Dairy Provisions

The National Milk Producers Federation welcomed U.S. House passage of the 2026 Farm Bill, a significant step forward for dairy farmers and the broader agricultural economy. The House‑approved package reflects many NMPF priorities and provides [Read More …]

Farmer Shares Whole Milk Success Story

As schools continue planning menu options for the 2026-2027 school year, ADA North East is encouraging school food decision-makers to include whole and 2% milk on lunch menus and on the products they ask vendors [Read More …]

New Fitness Challenge Offers a Chance to Win a Year’s Supply of Chocolate Milk

As more athletes look for simple, effective ways to refuel after workouts, chocolate milk is making a strong comeback as a go-to recovery drink. Now, dairy farmers are teaming up with the Strava fitness app [Read More …]

Dairy Innovation Hub announces new director, plus leadership opportunity for CALS faculty

On June 1, Maria Woldt will become the third director of the Dairy Innovation Hub. The state-funded Dairy Innovation Hub spans the three Universities of Wisconsin campuses with agricultural programs: Madison, Platteville and River Falls. The Hub [Read More …]

Bob Hagenow is Named National Dairy Shrine’s 2026 Guest of Honor

The highest level of recognition from the National Dairy Shrine has been awarded to Bob Hagenow – the 2026 Guest of Honor. This award recognizes a dairy leader who has made significant contributions to the [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Companies Donate 22,000 Meals to Reduce Hunger in San Diego County

The IDFA Foundation and several leading dairy companies donated 12,960 units of shelf-stable milk and $6,000 to Feeding San Diego food bank yesterday to address hunger in San Diego County. The donations were announced at [Read More …]

DCHA updates its ‘Gold Standards’

During the 2026 Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) Conference and Trade Show, DCHA revealed its revised Gold Standards – the industry benchmarks and best management practices for raising dairy calves and heifers, and beef [Read More …]

Registration Open for 2026 PDP Accelerate Workshop

Registration is now open for PDP Accelerate™, a one-day professional development program presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) designed to help college students and interns build critical skills to stand out in today’s workforce. The [Read More …]

Bid for a cause: Summit Silent Auction

The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s Silent Auction is open April 28 at 5:00 a.m. CT through May 7 at 10:15 a.m. CT, and you don’t have to attend the Stakeholders Summit to participate. Browse and bid on standout items like a Ninja CREAMi Scoop [Read More …]

More on Producer Prices for Milk

Chart I tracks the Agricultural Marketing Services (AMS) prices used for producer payment of butterfat and milk protein in the Federal Orders. It is shown here primarily to highlight the volatility of prices paid to producers. The trend [Read More …]

Farmer Sentiment Declines in April Amid Input Costs and Availability Concerns

Farmer sentiment dropped in April as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index declined from 127 in March to 121 (see Figure 1). The Current Conditions Index fell by 11 points, while the Future Expectations Index decreased by 4 [Read More …]

John Deere Joins Freedom 250 as Key Partner in Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary