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The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) Board of Directors recently identified four priority areas for the 2026 state legislative session following the organization’s annual meeting, held Nov. 20-22 in Minnetonka. Rooted in grassroots policies submitted [Read More …]

Wagholm Farms: Pioneers in Tie Stall to Robotics

Wagholm Farms in New Hamburg, Ontario, was among the first to show how a tie stall barn can successfully make the leap to automation. Six generations of Wagners have milked cows on the farm, and [Read More …]

Diving Into the Data, Insights from the 2025 Dairy Producer Survey

Thanks to those of you who joined us for our bi-monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Friday! With the release of the 2025 Pennsylvania Dairy Producer Survey results, we took some time to dive into the data and [Read More …]

Feedworks USA Adds Katherine Purvis as Technical Support Manage

Feedworks USA, Ltd., has enhanced its research and marketing capabilities with the addition of Katherine Purvis as technical support manager. Purvis will work closely with the company’s suppliers and field specialists, overseeing and supporting research [Read More …]

Urge the House to vote “Yes” on the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025

Fighting for dairy is important. It’s also easy to do, from wherever you are. Sending an email, making a call, using social media, and sharing your story are just a few direct and effective ways [Read More …]

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Dairy Checkoff Leaders Share Results, Momentum at 2025 Joint Annual Meeting

Dairy is winning with consumers and the national checkoff is helping lead the charge, thanks to investments in research, marketing, partnerships and innovation. That was the message from Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) President and CEO [Read More …]

Governor Hochul Announces Belgioioso Cheese to Invest $23 Million for Expansion Projects in Capital Region and Southern Tier

Storied Cheesemaker Will Grow Operations in Schenectady and Steuben Counties, Creating at least 30 New Jobs Expanded Facilities will Utilize Milk from New York State Farmers, Highlighting Importance of Agribusiness and Dairy Industry Governor Kathy [Read More …]

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Deadline Approaching: Applications for Dairy’s Foundation Grants Due Dec. 1, 2025

Nonprofit organizations can apply for up to $10,000 to fund dairy-focused projects Dairy nonprofits and educational groups have until Dec. 1, 2025, to apply for grants up to $10,000 from Dairy’s Foundation. Since its founding [Read More …]

Farmers Urgently Need Economic Assistance

Farmers Are Still Reeling From Negative Margins Key Takeaways Farm financial stress is severe and persistent. Margins are below breakeven for many crops, working capital has been eroded, Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies are on the [Read More …]

Kansas Grasslands Survey Now Open

The Kansas Department of Agriculture is seeking input from ranchers and landowners regarding how to keep grasslands in healthy working condition. This information will be used in a report that will bring attention to the [Read More …]

Skill Up on Leadership, Negotiating Skills at Dairy Managers Institute

Two days of focused training slated for Dec. 16-17 in Green Bay Successful dairy farming hinges on building effective teams with a strong organizational culture as much as it does on the fundamentals of animal [Read More …]

Register for NMC’s 65th annual meeting

NMC: The Global Milk Quality Organization invites you to attend the 65th NMC Annual Meeting, Jan. 26-29, at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham in Birmingham, Ala. The 2026 NMC Annual Meeting revolves around the theme “What’s Best [Read More …]

PDPW Dairy Market News and Outlook

PDP’s webinar series to feature economic outlook for ag, dairy industry This week, The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide insights on the trends and news that will impact the agricultural and [Read More …]

California Dairy Industry Powers $23.2 Billion Economic Impact More Than 150,000 Jobs

New UC Davis study highlights dairy’s role as California’s leading agricultural force, driving growth, sustainability and global exports. The California dairy industry continues to serve as a cornerstone of the state’s agricultural economy, contributing $23.2 [Read More …]

Jayne Sebright’s Focus on Perspectives

In October, I had the opportunity to participate in two different roundtable discussions that presented different perspectives on dairy farm management styles than I had not previously considered. Although it did not make me want [Read More …]

NMPF Praises Senate Passage of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

The National Milk Producers Federation celebrated today’s latest step toward better nutrition for children, as the Senate passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act by unanimous consent. The Senate’s unanimous support for the legislation means [Read More …]

USDA Launches Screwworm.gov, Centralizing New World Screwworm Information

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is excited to highlight the launch of the NEW Unified New World screwworm (NWS) website, screwworm.gov. This dynamic new site centralizes NWS information available across the federal government and [Read More …]

A Microbial Blueprint for Climate-Smart Cows

Gut Genes May Hold Key to Lowering Methane Each year, a single cow can belch about 200 pounds of methane. The powerful greenhouse gas is 27 times more potent at trapping heat in the atmosphere [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. Announces Redemption of 7 7/8% Series B Cumulative Preferred Equity Securities

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (the “Company”) announced today that it will redeem all 750,000 outstanding shares of the Company’s 7 7/8% Series B Cumulative Preferred Equity Securities, par value $100.00 per share (“Preferred Securities”) [Read More …]

Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness Tips

Thanks to those of you who joined us for thes “All Things Dairy” monthly conference call! The recording is now available. A Pennsylvania dairy producer, local fire company chief, and an educator from Penn State Extension provided fire [Read More …]

Open Enrollment on the Health Insurance Marketplace for the Farm Population

Open enrollment to purchase or update health insurance plans on the marketplace runs November 1–January 15. In this article, we provide information on the health insurance marketplace and how to navigate open enrollment. Fall is [Read More …]

Prairie Farms and Hiland Dairy Honored with Multiple Awards at QCS Annual Conference

Collaboration Award and multiple Quality Awards recognize innovation, excellence, and shared purpose across the cooperative community Prairie Farms Dairy and Hiland Dairy were recognized for outstanding achievements at the 2025 QCS Annual Conference in Boston, [Read More …]

ADA North East Scholarships & Grants

Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program – Dairy Product Marketing Scholarship One $3,000 scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate students entering their sophomore to senior year as of Fall 2025. Students must be enrolled in an accredited [Read More …]

USDEC is proud to support of the International Year of the Woman Farmer

Women contribute nearly half of the world’s food production, but they continue to face persistent barriers to accessing land, resources and leadership opportunities. ???????????? ???????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????? ???????? ???????????? ???????????????????? ???????????????????????? ???????????????? ???????????????????? ???????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????? [Read More …]

Agricultural & Natural Resources Income Tax Issues Webinar

Tax practitioners, farmers, and farmland owners are encouraged to connect to the Agricultural and Natural Resources Income Tax Issues Webinar (via Zoom) on December 15th from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by Income [Read More …]

2026 Wisconsin Ag Outlook Forum to examine agriculture and trade through the WI experience

The 2026 Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum, themed “Agriculture and Trade: The Wisconsin Experience,” will take place on Tuesday, January 27, on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. The in-person event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 [Read More …]

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Committee to Host Cultivate & Connect Conference

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Promotion and Education Committee will host a one-day Cultivate & Connect Conference on February 21 at the Best Western Bridgewood Resort in Neenah. Cultivate & Connect is the Promotion and Education Committee’s initiative to inspire, educate and empower Farm Bureau [Read More …]

Capital Farm Credit funds six youth service projects to strengthen Texas communities

Capital Farm Credit is proud to support the next generation of agricultural leaders by awarding grants to six youth-led service projects through its Community Outreach Grant Program. These grants are part of the cooperative’s ongoing [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Praises Latin American Trade Frameworks

The U.S. Dairy Export Council and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) praised yesterday’s announcement of new trade frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala. which collectively position U.S. dairy exporters for further gains in the Western Hemisphere. “U.S. [Read More …]

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