Year: 2026

What It Signals for Farm Finances in 2026 Farmer sentiment dropped sharply to start 2026, reflecting growing economic concerns across U.S. agriculture. But beyond the headline decline in the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, this [Read More …]

GEA sees new potential in dairy breeding as CattleEye data supports genetic approaches to lameness

New research from the CDCB and the University of Minnesota shows lameness is heritable, opening the door to breeding strategies that could reduce its impact. A joint research project by the Council on Dairy Cattle [Read More …]

Trump Administration Expands Export Financing Opportunities to Support American Farmers

New repayment options support Trump Administration’s goal to support American farmers, boost exports As part of the Trump Administration’s efforts to expand American agricultural exports, Luke J. Lindberg, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural [Read More …]

Joint Statement from NMPF and USDEC on USDA Food for Peace Funding Allocations

The National Milk Producers Federation and U.S. Dairy Export Council today commended USDA’s Food for Peace funding allocations for fiscal year 2025 that include support for Ready-to-Use Supplementary Foods that incorporate milk powders. The announcements [Read More …]

Statement by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins

Securing Critical Water Resources for South Texas Agriculture On January 31st, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of State welcomed a new commitment between the United States and Mexico that strengthens implementation [Read More …]

From Field to Kickoff: Where Super Bowl Foods Begin

Americans will once again come together this Super Bowl Sunday, not just to cheer on their teams, but to enjoy classic game day foods. From buffalo wings and pizza to chips, queso, guacamole and salsa, [Read More …]

Texas Farm Bureau supports Abbott’s screwworm disaster declaration

The following statement may be attributed to Texas Farm Bureau President in response to Gov. Greg Abbott’s statewide New World Screwworm Disaster Declaration. “Texas Farm Bureau applauds Gov. Greg Abbott for taking proactive action to [Read More …]

How a fridge could unlock modern dairy cattle breeding in the developing world

A Hiroshima University-led project has secured a $1.8 million grant from the Gates Foundation to develop a way to store bull semen using simple refrigeration instead of costly liquid nitrogen, a shift that could remove [Read More …]

EPA Advances Farmers’ Right to Repair Their Own Equipment, Saving Repair Costs and Productivity

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advanced American farmers and equipment owners’ lawful right to repair their farm and other nonroad diesel equipment. EPA’s guidance to manufacturers clarifies that the Clean Air Act (CAA) [Read More …]

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration To Prevent New World Screwworm Fly Infestation

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statewide disaster declaration to better equip the Texas New World Screwworm (NWS) Response Team to prevent the potential spread of the NWS fly into Texas and to better protect livestock and [Read More …]

Farm Credit Fly-In helps lawmakers understand Farm Country’s needs

During meetings with lawmakers, Congress urged to reauthorize Farm Bill, make more rural Californians eligible for home loans in 2026 Because few members of Congress have personal connections to agriculture, it’s important that the ag [Read More …]

Central Plains Dairy Expo 2026 delivers industry-leading education and speaker series

Education takes center stage at the 2026 Central Plains Dairy Expo (CPDE) as the event marks its 25th anniversary with one of the most comprehensive and practical speaker lineups in its history. Designed to meet [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Companies and Partners Donate More than 250,000 Meals to Reduce Hunger in Southern California

The IDFA Foundation teamed up with 20 leading U.S. dairy companies and suppliers recently to take a bite out of hunger in Southern California, donating more than 4 truckloads of nutritious dairy products and giving more than [Read More …]

March 1 Deadline for USJersey Youth Awards

Entries are due Sunday, March 1 for the National Jersey Youth Production Contest. Contestants between the ages of 9 and 20 on January 1, 2026, are eligible if they are the recorded owner of the cow [Read More …]

Updated Farm Bill Math Confirms Challenging Farm Economy

Key Takeaways The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) made significant modifications to USDA mandatory farm programs and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Following these changes, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) now projects 10-year [Read More …]

Reminder: Spring Crop Sales Closing Insurance Deadline is March 15

The deadline to insure spring crops in the northeast for the 2026 crop year is March 15, 2026. Insurable spring crops include field and vegetable crops such as corn, soybeans, barley, oats, fresh market sweet [Read More …]

Signup Underway for Improved DMC to Assist Dairy Farmers Facing Low Prices

The National Milk Producers Federation is pleased that Dairy Margin Coverage Program signup is under way, with key improvements aiding farmers as prices have fallen and DMC assistance becomes essential for some farms in 2026. [Read More …]

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New Video Showcases Water-Smart Dairy

Watch dairy farmers’ water story. Learn more at the California Dairy Sustainability Summit. As the water scarcity challenge has evolved, California’s dairy farmers have continued to adapt, ensuring the most efficient use of each drop [Read More …]

Dairy’s Future Bright, But Present Needs Matter

Dairy farmers and cooperatives got off to a great start to 2026 in January. Our prominence in the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans will send a positive message about the value of nutritious dairy products [Read More …]

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Ninth Annual “Plant a Seed” Campaign to Support Dairy Education, Outreach Programs

Three Industry Heros, Pipping Concrete, Grassland Dairy Products and Mullins Cheese, Champion Dairy’s Foundation® The ninth annual “Plant a Seed” campaign supporting Dairy’s Foundation® officially launches on February 1, 2026, bringing the dairy community together [Read More …]

Record Milk Production, Shrinking Herd Pipeline

Milk Replacement Heifers at Lowest Level Since 1978 Key Takeaways Record milk production masks underlying herd strain. U.S. milk output is reaching record levels, but those volumes reflect short-term herd management decisions rather than durable expansion. [Read More …]

USDA Launches Indonesia Trade Mission to Increase Exports

Reduces Costs, and Support American Farmers The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke J. Lindberg arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia, today to lead an agribusiness trade mission to expand [Read More …]

NMC Annual Meeting highlights cow comfort, health monitoring

NMC members from 15 countries, 32 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces gathered in Birmingham, Ala., USA, to focus on “What’s Best for Her. Keeping the cow’s well-being at the heart of milk quality.” The [Read More …]

Part III – Milk Class Prices in 2025

February 3, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Milk Class prices published by the USDA are an Index based on the monthly prices of components and fixed levels of components. The formulas were changed in June 2025 and as a result the prices [Read More …]

Showbox Sires Releases New Bull Alonzo Red

Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett of Showbox Sires talk with Jeff Benedict of Premier Select Sires on the newly released bull Alonzo Red 744HO18070. They discuss the story of Alonzo’s dam and how she was [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo 2026 Recognition Award Nominations Close Soon

World Dairy Expo® is still accepting nominations for the 2026 Recognition Awards through February 15, 2026. Each year, Expo honors exceptional leaders across the dairy industry in three categories: Dairy Producer of the Year, Industry [Read More …]

Global Trends and Market News on Tap

PDP’s webinar series to take deep dive into economic, policy and market news This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will give dairy producers an inside look at the trends, [Read More …]

El Salvador and Guatemala Agreements Strengthen Protections for U.S. Dairy Exports