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NFU sent a letter on Monday to the U.S. House and Senate, urging lawmakers to support the Trade Review Act of 2025. This bipartisan legislation would reassert Congressional authority to review and approve any new tariffs imposed [Read More …]

Michigan ag leaders meet in Washington

Groups that make up the Agricultural Leaders of Michigan, including GreenStone Farm Credit Services, Michigan Milk Producers Association, Michigan Agri-Business Association and Michigan Pork Producers Association, met with Michigan’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C., to [Read More …]

AgSource Transitioning to Independent Cooperative

Move is aimed at meeting the evolving needs of members and customers AgSource Cooperative Services is entering a new chapter as it transitions to an independent cooperative entity, naming Dan Diederich as its new chief [Read More …]

Data Ownership, Ecological Intensification and Automated Milking Systems on PDP’s The Dairy Signal

PDP presents opportunities for dairy professionals to learn from experts on trending topics Industry experts and leading researchers will share their insights in next week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP). [Read More …]

Real California Cow’s Milk Cheeses Bring Home 57 Awards at California State Fair Cheese Competition

Cow’s milk cheese and dairy processors that use the Real California Milk seal brought home 57 awards during the 2025 annual California State Fair Cheese Competition. Out of 113 entries Real California cow’s milk cheeses [Read More …]

Understanding Global Dairy Trade in the Trump Era

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 1-2 p.m. ET Join NMPF for a members-only webinar examining the latest developments in U.S. trade policy under the Trump administration and how global markets are responding. President and CEO Gregg [Read More …]

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Dairy’s Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications

Dairy’s Foundation is taking applications for the next round of grant requests to support new programs in the dairy industry. The application deadline is June 1, 2025. Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded [Read More …]

AMPI celebrates National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

For over a decade, Associated Milk Producers Inc. has donated our Dinner Bell Creamery cheese and butter to the iconic Grilled Cheese Stand at World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin. These 60,800 cheese slices not only [Read More …]

New Farm Safety Video Now Available, Free Safety Signs for Dairy Teams This Spring

These Farm Safety Tools and Resources Are Available to Dairy Producers at No Cost With spring fieldwork quickly approaching for most Pennsylvania dairy farm families, the Center for Dairy Excellence has released a new video [Read More …]

Biogas Industry Launches Ad Campaign Highlighting Untapped Domestic Energy and Economic Potential

As Congress prepares to deliberate critical clean energy tax provisions, the American Biogas Council (ABC) has launched an online advertising campaign to spotlight the power of biogas facilities to convert waste into fuel, electricity, and [Read More …]

Tariff Tensions in Agriculture: What Happens if U.S. Loses?

Understanding Tariff Consequences: The Possible Impact of the Trade War on American Farming Part 2 of our 2-Part Series on the Future of American Farming in the Tariff War In Part 1 of our series, we [Read More …]

Maximizing Forage Quality with Targeted Grazing

A new factsheet, Maximizing Forage Quality Through Targeted Grazing of Native Warm-Season Grasses, sheds light on how strategic grazing practices can enhance pasture productivity and quality. Whether you’re managing cool-season or warm-season grass mixes, the way [Read More …]

Soil Conditions Approaching Thresholds for Planting

Morning soil temperatures may be approaching the threshold of 50°F at 2″ depth but avoid planting in suboptimal moisture conditions. Air temperatures are creeping up, and so is soil temperature. The soil acts as a [Read More …]

Changing the reproduction game with animal monitoring systems

CowScout™ helps drive profit with smarter reproduction management across dairies. Animal monitoring systems are a trusted solution for accurate heat detection, but their impact extends beyond that. By improving overall reproductive efficiency, these systems boost [Read More …]

Extension hosts workshop for livestock producers to help them prepare for disease outbreaks

Additional $500,000 awarded to Extension to help ensure continuity of business and supply for consumers The recent outbreak of a virus in dairy cows across 17 states, including Nevada, has highlighted the ongoing and increased [Read More …]

Real California Cow’s Milk Cheeses Bring Home 59 Awards at California State Fair Cheese Competition

Cow’s milk cheese and dairy processors that use the Real California Milk seal brought home 59 awards during the 2025 annual California State Fair Cheese Competition. Out of 113 entries Real California cow’s milk cheeses [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Vacancies on Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications to fill two vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee. The subcommittee serves as an expert scientific panel on matters [Read More …]

“Zoee” introduces dairy directly to Texas legislators and staff

With so few state legislators these days having any sort of background or direct experience in agriculture, the Texas Association of Dairymen spends a lot of time on dairy education before we can even [Read More …]

Hilmar™ announces new CEO

Greg Schlafer to succeed David Ahlem as President & CEO Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc., one of the world’s largest cheese manufacturers and a global supplier of high-quality whey ingredients, today announced that Greg Schlafer will [Read More …]

Getting started with UAVs for pesticide application

By Tana Haugen-Brown, Extension educator, UMN Extension Pesticide Safety and Environmental Education, Sally Raymond, Extension educator, UMN Extension Pesticide Safety and Environmental Education, and the MDA Pesticide Licensing and Certification Unit Example of an Unmanned [Read More …]

And the Squeak Goes on

Dairy scientists are prolonging the shelf life of the sound that gives fresh cheese curds their fame. When thinking about what makes different foods pleasurable to eat, taste and texture will always come to mind. [Read More …]

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Security experts to address biosecurity, cybersecurity, activism at 2025 Stakeholders Summit