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Minnesota dairy farmers are encouraged to apply for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Dairy Business Planning Grant, a funding opportunity designed to support diary operations in planning for the future. Eligible projects include hiring [Read More …]

NMPF Advocates on Tax Package With Farm and Border Spending in Mix

House and Senate Republicans in April adopted a budget blueprint to instruct congressional committees to begin working on legislation to renew the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and include spending provisions, with dairy-related items [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Seeks Modern Agriculture Photos for a Chance to Win $100

Farm Credit East is currently seeking creative images of modern Northeast agriculture, commercial fishing and forest products to fill the pages of its 2026 Agricultural Views calendar. Upload picturesque images from the farm, woods or [Read More …]

FFAR Announces Grant Opportunity to Advance Crop & Animal Systems

Today, the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) launched the Crop-Animal Systems Research Request for Applications (RFA), which will support innovative and transformative research into the interconnections between crop and animal systems to generate knowledge that advances both [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo Welcomes Beukema as Digital Marketing Specialist

World Dairy Expo® is pleased to announce Haley Beukema as the organization’s Digital Marketing Specialist. Beukema will begin her duties on May 27, 2025. In this role, Beukema will manage Expo’s media relations, engage with Expo’s [Read More …]

IDFA Announces 41st Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party on June 11

Washington’s most popular summer celebration will return to the National Mall on June 11! The International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) 41st Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party will bring together thousands of guests, including members of Congress and [Read More …]

Whole Milk for Healthy Kids: Now is the Time

After years of patient effort, Congress seems headed for a long-overdue correction to misguided nutrition policy. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act is moving forward, and with it an opportunity to better nourish the [Read More …]

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Artificial intelligence, animal welfare, animal rights extremism discussed at 2025 Stakeholders Summit

Virtual recording pass available for purchase through May 16; Save the date for May 5-7, 2026 Artificial intelligence, animal health and welfare, supply chain partnerships, and animal rights extremism were among the key themes addressed [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Announces New State Directors for the Farm Service Agency and Rural Development

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD) State Director roles. “When America’s farming communities prosper, the entire nation [Read More …]

2025 Wisconsin Dairy Board Elections Begin

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has released the list of certified nominees for the 2025 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors election. A total of ten candidates are [Read More …]

U.S. and Indonesia Sign Landmark Dairy Trade Agreement to Boost Nutrition, Trade and Industry Collaboration

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and KADIN, the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today in a milestone step to deepen cooperation between U.S. and Indonesian dairy [Read More …]

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Springtime Decisions

Spring is finally here in Ohio! With it being spring, that means it is time for grazing, but also the time for decisions to be made. We are at that point now where we are [Read More …]

ADC assures consumers while seeking clarity on FDA’s suspension of proficiency testing related to milk

May 7, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

American Dairy Coalition, an organization of dairy farmers working for dairy farmers, wants to assure consumers that raw milk and finished dairy product testing will continue as always despite FDA’s recent notice of suspension on [Read More …]

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Landsiedel and Lundberg Accept New Leadership Roles for Premier Select Sires

Effective May 1, 2025, Amanda Landsiedel has assumed the role of Director of Distribution for Premier Select Sires, and Eric Lundberg has assumed the role of Northern Regional Sales Manager (RSM) for Premier Select Sires. [Read More …]

Know Your Numbers: Cost of Production and Break-Evens

It’s important to know your dairy’s numbers, but there is a lot that goes into the equation. Join us on Friday, May 9 at 12 p.m. EST for our May “Protecting Your Profits” webinar titled “Know Your [Read More …]

You Cheddar Believe It — ACS 2026 is Going Louisville!

We’re thrilled to announce that the American Cheese Society’s 2026 Annual Conference will take place in Louisville, Kentucky, from July 7–10, 2026! Known for its iconic Kentucky Derby, world-class bourbon, and vibrant food scene, Louisville is a city [Read More …]

Do We Really Have a Glut of Cream?

A recent article has stated that we have a “glut of cream” and need to expand butter exports. Data from reliable sources indicates the opposite. Domestic demand for butter shows no weakness, wholesale inventories of [Read More …]

USTR Calls Out Misuse of Geographical Indications As Major Trade Barrier

The Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) said they appreciated the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) decision to spotlight protection of common food names in [Read More …]

Wisconsin Buttermakers Apprenticeship Workshop

June 2-6, 2025 REGISTER NOW Course Dates: June 2-6, 2025 | REGISTER NOW | Registration closes on May 19, 2025 Course Fee: $2500 We will hold a session with a minimum of 6 and maximum of 12 participants. Course [Read More …]

Spring Oat Herbicide Options

Weeds can be a problem in spring oat fields. This article provides some herbicide options to consider. With recent rainfall and warming weather patterns, spring oat and weed growth will soon speed up. Below is [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Announces Board Election Results and Reorganization

Farm Credit East, a customer-owned cooperative lender and financial services provider, has announced the results of its recent director elections and board reorganization meeting. The 15-member board represents the diversity of Northeast agriculture and forest [Read More …]

61 County Fairs Receive Grant from Compeer Financial

Funding will support improvements at fairgrounds across Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin For the eighth year, Compeer Financial is helping county fairs across the Upper Midwest improve facilities and attendee experiences through its Fund for Rural America, the [Read More …]

Nominees Announced for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors Election

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced ten nominees for eight open seats in the 2025 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors election. Eight districts are up for election [Read More …]

The Prairie Farms Family of Companies Announces Partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation™