Year: 2026

H5N1 influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has increasingly infected dairy cattle and swine, threatening food security, rural livelihoods and the economic stability of animal protein markets. In response to these spillover events, the Foundation for [Read More …]

New England Holstein Association Podcast: Betsy Bullard Talks With Members of the Junior Program

In episode 13 of the New England Holstein Association podcast series, Betsy Bullard talks with Maddy Poitras, Will Bullard, and Sydney Bullard. They discuss the junior program and the various activities junior members enjoy. The junior’s activities, [Read More …]

The Prairie Farms Family of Companies Announces United in Tradition Sweepstakes

Prairie Farms and Hiland Dairy collectible bottles and sweepstakes celebrate the iconic “Winners Drink Milk” moment at the Indy 500® Prairie Farms Dairy and Hiland Dairy Foods today announced United in Tradition, a limited-time Indy [Read More …]

Indiana Gov. Braun Invests Record-Breaking Commitment in Agriculture & Life Sciences

1 Billion to Grow Over 100K New Jobs in 10 Years Investment empowers region-led growth, more jobs and higher wages Governor Mike Braun today formally announced a major investment in agricultural and life sciences with [Read More …]

U.S.-Ecuador Agreement Improves Access to Tightly Restricted Dairy Market

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN) praised Friday’s signing of a U.S.–Ecuador agreement on reciprocal trade. The agreement would improve export [Read More …]

Applications Open for Holstein Foundation Memorial Scholarships

The Holstein Foundation is offering college scholarships with applications due April 1, 2026. Two memorial scholarships honor pillars of the Holstein community who were dedicated to mentoring the next generation of dairy youth. Scholarship recipients [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Testifies on State of Maritime Supply Chain

Tony Rice, Senior Director of Trade Policy at the National Milk Producers Federation and U.S. Dairy Export Council, testified today before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform and Antitrust on the [Read More …]

A New Generation Takes the Helm at Schuman Cheese

Carrying Forward a Legacy of Craftsmanship and Family Values Fourth-Generation Leadership Advances to Guide the Business Into Its Next Era of Growth, Global Expansion and Category Leadership. In a defining moment for one of America’s [Read More …]

Save the Date for Annual ‘Toast to Dairy’ Celebration on June 11

Purchase Tickets by May 1 to Receive Early-Bird Discount The Dairy Excellence Foundation is hosting its annual farm-to-fork celebration, “A Toast to Dairy,” on Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 6-9 p.m. at Melhorn Manor in [Read More …]

Do You Know a Dairy Farm That’s Making Their Own Ice Cream?

Do you make your own ice cream as a value-added portion of your dairy business? Do you know a dairy operation that’s making farm-fresh ice cream? The Center for Dairy Excellence, PA Preferred®, and the [Read More …]

Wisconsin Farmers Attend National Farmers Union Convention

Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) members were in Oklahoma City this week for the National Farmers Union 123rd Anniversary Convention. Hundreds of farmers and ranchers from throughout the nation gathered March 9-11 to set the family [Read More …]

Study Examines Practicality of Methane-Reducing Seaweed for Grazing Cattle

Project at UC ANR center in Yuba County probes additive effectiveness on rangelands Previous studies have shown that adding red seaweed (Asparagopsis taxiformis) to beef cattle rations could reduce methane – a potent greenhouse gas [Read More …]

U.S. Steps Up Screwworm Fight

Federal officials rolled out a couple of big steps in the fight against New World screwworm. FDA on Tuesday issued an Emergency Use Authorization for a product called F10 Antiseptic Wound Spray with Insecticide, which can help [Read More …]

CDFA Workshop March 18: Input Sought for Unused Dairy Marketing Branch Funds

CDFA would like to solicit additional industry input regarding the overarching parameters for the issuance of a grant to fund research benefiting the dairy industry utilizing unused Dairy Marketing Branch funds. Members of the California [Read More …]

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California Dairy Sustainability Summit March 24 in Visalia

Dairy Farmer Outlook: How Are Dairies Planning for the Future? At this year’s Summit, we’ll take a moment to ask our dairy farmers an important question: how are you planning for the future? For decades, California dairies have been continually investing [Read More …]

Where are Butterfat Prices Going in 2026?

Where are butterfat prices going in 2026? The answer is Down, Down and Down. This post will cover the reasons why the Agricultural Marketing Services (AMS) butterfat prices are decreasing. Chart I and II below [Read More …]

AgriLife Extension publishes human, pet fact sheets on New World screwworm

New resources expand education on potential risks The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has released two new fact sheets on New World screwworm to help Texans prepare for the threat of the potentially devastating parasite. These fact [Read More …]

National DHIA 61st Annual Meeting & Leadership Session

National Dairy Herd Information Association (NDHIA) held its 61st annual meeting and the DHI system leadership session March 3 – 5 in Savannah, GA. Attending were nearly 100 leaders of organizations doing milk recording, records processing, [Read More …]

A Fresh Infusion of Global Turmoil

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending March 13, 2026 The dairy markets are contending with an abundance of milk and a fresh infusion of global turmoil. That amped up the volatility on LaSalle [Read More …]

DCHA awards two $2,000 scholarships

Kathryn Rittmeyer, a junior studying animal science at Kansas State University, and Antonio Silva, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine student at Texas A&M University, earned the Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) $2,000 scholarships. The [Read More …]

Last Chance to Register: Dairy Preparedness in the Face of New World Screwworm

Monday, March 16, 2026 2-3 p.m. ET Join NMPF and the National Dairy FARM Program for an hour-long webinar covering the latest on New World screwworm. Learn about the current situation, potential impacts on the [Read More …]

Growing Wisconsin Cheese Exports Globally

Event date/time: April 23 from 2-5 p.m. Location: Global Water Center (The Water Council), 247 W Freshwater Way, Milwaukee, WI 53204 This event is presented in Partnership with the Madison International Trade Association; Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, [Read More …]

Most of the U.S. Rented Farmland is Owned by Non-Farmers

Over 2.0 million landowners rented out 348 million acres of farmland, according to the results of the 2024 Tenure, Ownership, and Transition of Agricultural Land (TOTAL) survey results released today by the U.S. Department of [Read More …]

Texas dairy education programs spread knowledge, build the future

Texas has a large and growing dairy industry, and education programs play an important role in keeping dairy farmers, students and industry professionals informed about new research, technology and management practices. Several key events and [Read More …]

How Consumer Trends Shape the Calf Milk Replacer Market

MARCH 26 2PM CT During this webinar, dairy industry veteran Tom Benson breaks down how shifting consumer preferences are reshaping feed and agricultural markets, and what that means for calf nutrition. Benson will explore how [Read More …]

FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for c to Prevent and Treat New World Screwworm

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for F10 Antiseptic Wound Spray with Insecticide (benzalkonium chloride, polyhexanide, and cypermethrin topical solution) for the prevention and treatment of New World screwworm [Read More …]

Information on Facility Lease Agreements, FSA Updates

Next week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal? from Professional Dairy Producers? (PDP) will provide important business planning resources to dairy producers. Learn about strategies and resources for facility lease agreements on Tuesday and an update [Read More …]

MSU, Glanbia collaboration advances environmental sustainability

Processing billions of pounds of milk each year leaves little margin for error. At MWC, a state-of-the-art cheese and whey protein manufacturing facility in St. Johns, even minor disruptions in wastewater treatment can threaten production, [Read More …]

NMPF releases 2025 Activities & Accomplishments Report