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Farm Credit East recently announced it contributed $200,000 to Northeast food security initiatives as part of the Food Access Infrastructure Initiative. Four organizations each received $50,000 to improve infrastructure and help mitigate food insecurity. Comfort [Read More …]

What 40 Years of Agribusiness Management Teaches Us About Uncertainty

You’re not alone if economic uncertainty feels intense right now. That’s not wrong. But it also isn’t new for agribusiness. Over the past four decades, the industry has navigated farm crises, globalization, financial shocks, trade [Read More …]

Apple Shamrock Dairy Farms Named 2026 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year

Apple Shamrock Dairy Farms, LLC of Townville, Pa. was recognized today as the 2026 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year at the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) Dairy Forum. The award is presented each year [Read More …]

California Dairy Innovation Center Releases Dairy Innovation Conference Schedule and Details

The California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC) has released the final program of the Dairy Products, Process & Packaging Innovation Conference, Feb. 24-26, at the Cliffs Resort in Shell Beach, Calif. The conference, organized by CDIC in [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 …]

PDP: Implementing Change, Maintaining Productive Lifespans

This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide opportunities for dairy producers to develop new strategies for managing their business and herds. Michael Hoffman shares ways to implement new [Read More …]

David Ahlem and Mike McCloskey Honored with IDFA Laureate Award

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today recognized the extraordinary leadership of David Ahlem, board advisor and former CEO and president of Hilmar, and Mike McCloskey, co-founder & CEO emeritus of Select Milk Producers, chairman [Read More …]

PART II of the 2025 Pricing Review: How Were Component Prices in 2025?

Component prices are calculated from the commodity prices covered in the prior post. The component price formulas were changed beginning with June 1, 2025. The changes did reduce the value of each of the four [Read More …]

IDFA Names New Members of Executive Council and Directors for Five Industry Segment Boards

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced new members of the organization’s Executive Council as well as new directors for the group’s five Industry Segment Boards. IDFA’s Executive Council is composed of executives from [Read More …]

Commissioner Miller Announces Texas Agriculture Hall of Fame (1/22/2026)

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today announced the creation of the Texas Agriculture Hall of Fame, a new statewide honor celebrating the men and women whose grit, innovation, and leadership have made Texas agriculture the strongest [Read More …]

California Dairy Innovation Center Releases Schedule for Dairy Short Course Training

Opportunities for 2026 The California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC) has released the schedule for short courses and events as a part of its 2026 training program series for processors, producers, entrepreneurs, and students. The courses, [Read More …]

Top BAA Herds for 2025 Recognized by Holstein Association USA

The top Holstein Breed Age Average (BAA%) lists recognize outstanding Holstein breeders nationwide who participate in Holstein Association USA’s classification program. Herds with ten or more cows who participate in the Classic or Standard options [Read More …]

2026 Western Regional Dairy Challenge- Volunteers and Mentors Needed

On behalf of the Western Regional committee of the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge, it is our privilege to invite sponsors from Canada, the Western US and the Midwest to participate in the 21st Annual Western Regional Dairy [Read More …]

The Winter Essentials

Winter is my least favorite season, especially on the farm. Every morning you break the ice out of the calf water buckets, and making sure lines are emptied and doors are shut tight is an [Read More …]

USDA to Host Free Biosecurity Webinars for Dairy and Poultry Producers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will offer two free webinars focused on biosecurity best practices to help prevent the introduction and spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). These sessions are designed for: Dairy [Read More …]

Ohio State’s MALC builds dairy’s workforce pipeline with high-tech learning

Dairy cows will decide when they want to be milked. Robots will handle the rest: mixing and delivering feed, milking the cows and vacuuming manure. Students will assist staff in tracking the data and managing the [Read More …]

Threats to Interstate Commerce

State Laws Threaten Interstate Commerce This Market Intel is part of a series examining six priority policy areas – trade, biofuels, whole milk in schools, interstate commerce, transparent input markets and prioritizing U.S.-grown produce – and how each can help [Read More …]

H-2A Program Use Continues to Soar

Over 400,000 H-2A Positions Requested In FY 2025 Key Takeaways The H-2A program continues to grow with 398,258 positions certified in fiscal year 2025. Nearly 50% of the certifications in FY 2025 work in just five [Read More …]

BioTown Biogas Announces Appointment of Christopher J. Pino as Chief Executive Officer

New leader brings deep experience in M&A and corporate development in the energy sector BioTown Biogas (“BioTown”), a leading renewable energy firm dedicated to converting livestock waste into renewable, carbon-negative natural gas and electric power, [Read More …]

October U.S. dairy exports jump 7%

Another U.S. cheese export record, ongoing U.S. butterfat strength and an improved month for NFDM/SMP lead to best October since 2022. After a dip in September, U.S. dairy exports moved back into growth mode in October, as milk [Read More …]

Farm Stapels to Be Featured in Producer Showcase at PA Dairy Summit

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 …]

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NY Agriculture Department Announces Overtime Tax Credit Advance Portal

Encourages Eligible Farmers to Register Now and Begin Recordkeeping for the January 1 – July 31 Period to Receive Reimbursement Later This Year New this Year: Farms that used a PEO in 2024 and 2025 [Read More …]

WCMA Applauds USDA Award of Over $11 Million for Dairy Business Innovation

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today welcomed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) award of over $11 million in new federal funding for the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives. Awards will go to four centers offering technical assistance and direct-to-business grants for dairy farmers and processors, including the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance [Read More …]

Nominations open for USDEC’s second annual Excellence in Exports Awards

Nominations are now open for USDEC’s second annual Excellence in Exports (ExEx) Awards, recognizing USDEC member companies and individuals who are driving the U.S. dairy export industry forward. Get full details of this prestigious program [Read More …]

MMPA celebrates ultrafiltered milk expansion

The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) today hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at its Ovid, Mich., processing facility, celebrating a major expansion to increase ultrafiltered milk processing capacity. The investment reflects MMPA’s strategic focus on [Read More …]

Indiana Farm Bureau Spotlights Women Leaders Across Indiana Agriculture in 2026

In 2026, the world will celebrate the International Year of the Woman Farmer – a United Nations initiative recognizing the vital role women play in agriculture and agribusiness. To celebrate, Indiana Farm Bureau is highlighting [Read More …]

USDA Launches New Online Portal for Reporting Foreign-Owned Agricultural Land Transactions

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching a new online portal to streamline reporting of transactions involving U.S. agricultural land by foreign persons, which can include businesses and governments, under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds USDA Award of $11 Million to DBII Grant Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is awarding more than $11 million in grant funding to support dairy businesses and producers through the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBI) grant program. The initiatives [Read More …]

New Research Shows Cheese Emerging as a Leading Valentine’s Gift

Wedges of Love debuts as Wisconsin Cheese’s vibrant alternative to roses and chocolate Nearly two-thirds of Americans (62%) are tired of traditional Valentine’s Day gifts like chocolates, flowers, and teddy bears, according to new research [Read More …]

Significant Farm Losses Persist, Despite Federal Assistance