Year: 2026

The grain bin safe entry retrofit research project examined whether existing on-farm grain bins could safely accommodate an anchor point and lifeline system with the goal of reducing grain-related injuries and fatalities. Grain bins are [Read More …]

USDA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Break Ground on New Texas Sterile Fly Production Facility

Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and Lieutenant General William H. “Butch” Graham, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) commanding general, led the groundbreaking for the new sterile fly production facility at Moore [Read More …]

SNAP Program Driving Dairy Demand; an Update on U.S. Cheese Exports; and Inflation 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 timely topics for the dairy [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Consumption Holds Near Record Levels as Product “Disappearance” Reflects Strong Demand

U.S. dairy consumption remains resilient in 2026, with recent data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) showing strong commercial disappearance and steady per capita intake across key categories. Despite shifting consumer preferences and economic [Read More …]

Milk Powder Market Sprinting Straight Uphill

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending April 17, 2026 The milk powder market is sprinting straight uphill. Nonfat dry milk (NDM) rallied another 8.5ȼ this week and reached $2.20 per pound, the highest-ever [Read More …]

‘Help Wanted’: Workers needed to keep Texas milk flowing

The Texas dairy industry has a persistent and growing need for labor because today’s large, modern dairies are labor-intensive businesses that operate every day of the year to bring milk to our growing state and [Read More …]

Trade Policy in Action: USMCA and Dairy

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Thursday, April 23, 2026 2-3 p.m. ET Join NMPF for a webinar exploring the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and what it means for dairy. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the agreement’s history, current [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: John Ellsworth Gives His Quarter 1 2026 Update On The Dairy Industry

In this episode of DairyVoice, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films talks with John Ellsworth of Success Strategies on Quarter 1 and what comes next. They discuss interest rates, tariff’s and the Iran war. [Read More …]

Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency in Response to Flooding and Severe Weather Impacts Across Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #289, declaring a state of emergency as communities across the state continue to experience and recover from severe storms, power outages, record rainfall, and flooding, all of which are expected to continue throughout the week. Gov. Evers signed the [Read More …]

Animal and human waste could slash synthetic fertilizer use in US

Nutrients recovered from animal and human waste could drastically reduce synthetic fertilizer use in the U.S., according to a new Cornell study that takes into account real-world implementation challenges like processing and transport. In the [Read More …]

Purdue Creamery relaunch brings milk sales to Spring Fest

Spring Fest visitors will have the opportunity to purchase Purdue milk on April 18, including whole white and chocolate options. The milk sales will mark the new initiative of the reintroduction of the Purdue Creamery, [Read More …]

Free Farm Safety Signs and Videos Available for Dairy Teams This Spring

These Farm Safety Resources Are Available to Dairy Producers at No Cost With spring fieldwork in full swing for most Pennsylvania dairy farm families, the Center for Dairy Excellence has free sets of farm safety [Read More …]

Ohio “Raw Milk” bill gets its first committee hearing

Although it was first introduced in August of 2025, House Bill 406 just had its first hearing in the House Agriculture Committee on March 25. During the hearing, an amended substitute version of the bill, [Read More …]

Virtual Farm Tour to Twin Birch Dairy

TOUR INCLUDES: • Three live stops including the cow barn, calf barn and milking parlor to see how the whole farm works day to day while our farmer answers your questions. • Check-in questions after [Read More …]

PDPW: Forage Crop Health & Market Update

Producers can connect with leading experts in interactive webinars. This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will help producers prepare for the spring season. Tuesday’s episode will focus on evaluating [Read More …]

Safety Excellence: A Collective Commitment at CDI

At California Dairies, Inc., safety is more than a metric—it’s a promise we make to one another. We recently celebrated major milestones that reflect this commitment: -Bakersfield: 1.5 Years Without a Lost Time Injury -Turlock [Read More …]

Sweet and Savory Bakery-Inspired Flavors and Inclusions Shine at 2026 IDFA Innovative Ice Cream and Cultured Dairy Contests

Bold ideas and unexpected flavors took the spotlight as ice cream and cultured dairy innovators gathered for the International Dairy Foods Association’s Innovative Flavors and Products competition. This contest, co-sponsored by Dairy Foods magazine and [Read More …]

Weak Snowpack Signals Tight Water Supplies for Western Agriculture

With snowpack running well below normal in many basins in the Western U.S., expected and much-needed runoff is limited, reducing the water available for irrigation and rangeland. Reduced water allocations for irrigated farmland, tighter forage [Read More …]

Following Storm Damage, Wisconsin Consumers Should Use Caution When Seeking Repairs

This week, thunderstorms, high winds, tornadoes, flooding, and hail have struck communities across Wisconsin. Homes and vehicles may be damaged and in need of repair work. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection [Read More …]

New York Department of Agriculture Third Annual Women in Agriculture Awards

Ag Community Encouraged to Nominate Trailblazing Women Across Diverse Award Categories Honorees to Be Recognized at The Great New York State Fair Women’s Day Breakfast. This Marks the U.N.’s International Year of the Woman Farmer. [Read More …]

Green, Sawyer Counties in Wisconsin Added to Wisconsin Spongy Moth Quarantine

Trapping data collected by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) indicates that the spongy moth, an invasive insect from Europe that feeds on the leaves of more than 300 tree species, [Read More …]

Farm Bureau Survey Reveals Real Impact of Fertilizer Availability and Price

Rising input costs tied to the conflict in the Middle East are adding strain to an already challenging farm economy. To better understand how global fertilizer market disruptions are affecting producers during spring planting, the [Read More …]

Purdue institute powers the future of Indiana, U.S. agriculture through AI, data

On any given day in Indiana, you will find farmers checking weather apps before sunrise, monitoring equipment diagnostics from their phones, and analyzing yield maps long after the combine has shut down. Agriculture has always [Read More …]

NMPF’s Bjerga on Dairy Stewardship

NMPF Executive Vice President Alan Bjerga discusses the importance of high-quality stewardship on dairy bottom lines in an interview with RFD-TV. The U.S. system of farmer-led, voluntary initiatives that enhance stewardship helps dairy competitiveness overseas [Read More …]

Nationwide Survey: Most Farmers Can’t Afford Fertilizer