Year: 2026

Attend Six Dynamic Keynote Sessions and Breakout Sessions in Four Timely Tracks Whether you’re at the peak of your career in the dairy industry, or just getting started, dairy producers and industry professionals are invited [Read More …]

CentralStar welcomes 2026 summer interns

This summer, CentralStar Cooperative will welcome nine students to its 2026 internship program. These interns will gain hands-on experience by supporting day-to-day work and projects across the cooperative’s dairy and beef territory in the [Read More …]

PDP Business Conference to Share Tips for Long-Term Success, Navigating Uncertainty

Practical insights for producer profitability focus of 2026 premier educational event Dairy professionals will gather at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis., March 4-5 for the 2026 Business Conference presented by the Professional Dairy [Read More …]

Dairy Does Well in Dietary Guidelines

New Dietary Guidelines for Americans are encouraging to dairy in ways that are consistent with the latest science and consumer needs for high-quality, affordable nutrition, NMPF Director of Regulatory Affairs Miquela Hanselman said in a [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Pens Op-ed “Trump Brings Whole Milk Back to Schools”

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins published an opinion piece in Fox News highlighting how President Trump is delivering on his promise to put the welfare of American farmers and children first by signing the Whole [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo Announces 2026 Associate Judges

World Dairy Expo® is delighted to announce the eight individuals selected to serve as associate judges of Expo’s 2026 Dairy Cattle Show. Nominated by their respective official judge and approved by a committee of Expo exhibitors, [Read More …]

Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025—What It Means for Schools and Dairy Farmers

This is an exciting week for dairy farmers. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 has officially been signed into law. The legislation allows school lunch programs to offer a broader range of [Read More …]

Discount Available for Dairy Producers Interested in “Spanish for Dairy” Winter Course

The Center Is Offering a $200 Discount to Dairy Producers Who Enroll in Fall Course To assist dairy farm families who work alongside Spanish-speaking team members and want to enhance their Spanish language skills, the [Read More …]

USDA Launches Lender Lens Dashboard to Promote Data Transparency

New Resource Makes It Easier for People to Access Data on Rural Development funded Projects in Rural Communities U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden today unveiled the Lender Lens on the Rural [Read More …]

Twelve students earn National DHIA undergrad scholarships

The National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) Scholarship Committee selected 12 high school seniors and college students to each receive a $1,000 scholarship. Committee members ranked applicants based on scholastic achievements, leadership in school and [Read More …]

Central Plains Dairy Expo celebrates 25 Years of industry leadership at CPDE 2026

The Central Plains Dairy Association (CPDA) announced that the 2026 Central Plains Dairy Expo (CPDE) marks a significant milestone – as the Expo celebrates its 25th anniversary. Taking place in March 2026 in Sioux Falls, [Read More …]

CDFA Statewide Ban on Poultry and Dairy Cattle Exhibitions

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has officially lifted a statewide ban on poultry and dairy cattle exhibitions at fairs and shows, effective immediately. The decision follows a period of close monitoring regarding [Read More …]

Butter Sculpture Celebrating Semiquincentennial Deconstructed as PA Farm Show Closes

Juniata County Dairy Farm Turns 1,000 Pound Sculpture Into Renewable Energy With the closing of the annual Pennsylvania Farm Show, the 35th butter sculpture, “A Toast to Our Nation’s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by [Read More …]

WFU Members Speak Up on Rural Issues at Farm & Rural Lobby Day

Over eighty family farmers and rural advocates gathered in Madison on January 14 for Wisconsin Farmers Union’s annual Farm & Rural Lobby Day. Participants advocated for policy priorities set by the grassroots membership at the [Read More …]

Tom Miller of Allen County Elected to Indiana Farm Bureau Board of Directors

January 21, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Indiana Farm Bureau has welcomed Tom Miller of Allen County to the INFB board of directors. Miller serves as director for District 2, which includes Allen, DeKalb, Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben and Whitley counties. [Read More …]

Research Shows Ferappease® Improves Pregnancy Rates and Provides Strong ROI for Dairy Producers

A recent peer-reviewed study conducted under commercial dairy conditions shows that administering FerAppease®—a unique analogue of the naturally occurring Maternal Bovine Appeasing Substance (mBAS)—at the time of artificial insemination (AI) significantly improved fertility in lactating [Read More …]

Kate Ziehm & Morning Ag Clips Honored With CAP CREAL Journalism Award

January 21, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The CAP CREAL Journalism Award honors excellence in agricultural journalism Morning Ag Clips has been named the recipient of the CAP CREAL Journalism Award by the New York State Agricultural Society, recognizing the platform’s dedication to [Read More …]

Dairy Producers Invited to Learn About Navigating Economic Downturns During Free Webinar on Jan. 23

The Free “Protecting Your Profits” Webinar Will Take Place on January 23 at 12 p.m. EST On Friday, January 23 from 12-1 p.m., the Center for Dairy Excellence will host a “Protecting Your Profits” webinar [Read More …]

Registration Opens for Holstein Association USA’s 2026 Judges Conference

The Judges Conference provides an opportunity for dairy cattle judges to refine their evaluation skills, learn from experienced judges, make connections, and fulfil the requirements to be a part of Holstein Association USA’s Judges [Read More …]

National Women in Agriculture Study

This survey is part of a national effort to better understand the experiences, needs, and perceptions of women in agriculture today. Your responses will help identify what’s working, where there are gaps, and how agricultural [Read More …]

Focus on Legislative Impacts on Dairy, Meeting Wellness Goals

PDP’s webinar series features insights on One Big Beautiful Bill, Accountability for 2026 This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will take a deep dive into key topics for the [Read More …]

Reminder: 79th Alice in Dairyland Applications Due January 30

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds individuals with a passion for promoting Wisconsin agriculture to apply for the position of 79th Alice in Dairyland through January 30, 2026. In this [Read More …]

Submit DCHA scholarship application by February 15

Apply for a $2,000 Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) scholarship. Applicants must be a college student and DCHA member, or the parent/legal guardian must belong to DCHA. Applications are due Feb. 15. An individual may [Read More …]

USDA Accepting Applications for the 1890 National Scholars Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program, which aims to encourage students at the Congressionally created 1890 land-grant universities to pursue careers in food, agriculture, [Read More …]

ICYMI: Secretary Rollins Pens Op-ed in The Hill “Healthy and Affordable Food Is Within Reach for All Americans”

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins published an opinion piece in The Hill highlighting how the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030, are prioritizing real food while also offering a blueprint for a healthy [Read More …]

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