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The 2026-27 budget Governor Josh Shapiro signed this month continues record support for farm conservation and invests $10 million in the Agricultural Innovation Grant Program to drive innovation plus $13.8 million to fully fund the [Read More …]

The $30 Billion Problem: Farm Bill Funding Meets its Limit

Understanding the Commodity Credit Corporation Since 1933, USDA has used Commodity Credit Corporation funds to implement select congressionally established programs. Today, the primary programs funded by the CCC include those related to commodity support, livestock, disasters, conservation, trade [Read More …]

Nutritional composition of milk varies by production method and season

Study shows cows’ diets influence omega-3s and other fatty acids. When you pick up a gallon of milk at the store, the nutrients it contains may depend on both what’s on the label and the [Read More …]

Experts urge vigilance, not panic, as New World screwworm raises concerns

Recent headlines about the New World screwworm (NWS) have raised concern among livestock producers, but University of Georgia Cooperative Extension specialists say there’s no need to panic, just stay informed. During a recorded webinar for agents and livestock professionals, [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Export Council Appoints Meyocks as Creative Agency

Meyocks, a leading branding and marketing agency, has been selected by the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) to design and produce marketing materials and communication assets across a global portfolio, spanning domestic markets and international [Read More …]

Nominate a Young Dairy Professional for Award by August 3

Don’t forget to nominate an individual between the ages of 18 and 30 for the Jan Harding Ruslavage Memorial Service & Promotion Award! Nominations are due by August 3, 2026. This individual should be someone who [Read More …]

Indiana Farm Bureau Highlights the Importance of Hoosier Agriculture

The 2026 Indiana State Fair Taste From Indiana Farms event and youth livestock sponsorships return. Indiana Farm Bureau, the state’s largest general farming organization, will once again support agriculture at the Indiana State Fair through [Read More …]

Dairy Processor Grant Applications Open Until September 1

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for Dairy Processor Grants by noon on September 1, 2026. Dairy Processor Grants aim to foster innovation, improve [Read More …]

July Cattle Report Signals Stabilizing Cattle Herd

USDA’s July Cattle Inventory report offers a critical midyear snapshot of the U.S. cattle herd, including an estimate of the year’s calf crop. Released in tandem with USDA’s monthly Cattle on Feed report, the two [Read More …]

Last call! Register for DCHA’s Vision & Training-Workforce program

Don’t wait. Don’t procrastinate. Register your Spanish-speaking employees to attend the 2026 Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) Vision & Training-Workforce program, set for Aug. 5, at the Ollie Liner Center, Plainview, Texas. This event, [Read More …]

Best Practices for Cattle Vaccination and Medication Administration Workshop – August 27 & 28

The training of farm personnel has positive impacts on animal welfare and performance, thus increasing the overall farm profitability. To support beef and dairy farms and their employees, the UW-Madison Extension Dairy program has developed [Read More …]

See Innovative Practices, Systems During Calf Facility Tours

Tour three calf-raising operations August 11, 12, 13 Every dairy operation is looking for ways to raise healthier calves, improve efficiency and raise the next generation of productive cows. Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide [Read More …]

Registration open – 2026 Cornell Nutrition Conference

October 20 – 22, 2026 East Syracuse, New York For more than eight decades, the Cornell Nutrition Conference has been a trusted source of cutting-edge research and information on animal nutrition for professionals and consultants [Read More …]

California explores how farm byproducts, forest materials and food waste can be repurposed

A new academic study explores how California’s emerging bioeconomy could create new value from the state’s biological resources while strengthening rural economics and preparing the workforce for new industries. This study is in a special issue [Read More …]

Ohio’s Top Cheesemakers Recognized at the 2026 Ohio State Fair Cheese Contest

Pearl Valley Cheese Swiss named Grand Champion Grand Champion and Reserve Champion cheesemakers were selected on Thursday, July 23 at the 2026 Ohio State Fair Cheese Contest held at Miceli Dairy Products in Cleveland. The [Read More …]

Center for Dairy Excellence Mid-Summer Check In

July can bring a little calm in the summer chaos, with the spring forages harvested, the corn in the ground, and any straw now baled and put away. The warmer weather often provides an opportunity for [Read More …]

IDFA Supports USMCA Review, Calls for a Stronger and Preserved Trilateral Agreement

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is in Mexico City this week to support ongoing review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Becky Rasdall Vargas, IDFA’s senior vice president of trade and workforce, is engaging [Read More …]

FARM Version 2028: Proposed Changes and How to Weigh In

Join the National Dairy FARM Program at 1 p.m. ET on Friday, Aug. 7 for its webinar on what to expect as Version 2028 takes shape. Speakers will review of the program’s history and governance [Read More …]

Rewriting the Future: Meet the Speakers at This Year’s Dairy Financial Conference

For Pennsylvania dairy farmers, and the ag lenders and consultants who work with them, it often feels like we’re navigating the impossible. From tight margins to family dynamics, being successful — and profitable — in [Read More …]

The Future Starts Here at Dairy Forum 2027

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced that registration for Dairy Forum 2027 is now open. From January 24–27, 2027, more than 1,200 leaders from across the dairy supply chain will gather in Orlando, [Read More …]

Erbacres Holsteins recognized as the 2026 McKown Master Breeder Award

Close family ties and a passion for breeding high-caliber cows are among the most notable traits of Erbacres Holsteins of Lanark, Ill., this year’s recipient of the Robert “Whitey” McKown Master Breeder Award. This award [Read More …]

Dairy Goat Artificial Insemination Course

Combines Online Learning with Hands-On Training Dairy goat producers, veterinarians, extension professionals and industry stakeholders can strengthen their reproductive management skills through a new Dairy Goat Artificial Insemination (AI) Training Program. The comprehensive program combines [Read More …]

The Dairy Alliance’s ‘Dairy Does More’ Initiative Delivers Relief

Relief to Hurricane Helene Survivors The Dairy Alliance, a nonprofit organization funded by dairy farm families in the Southeast, recently hosted its “Dairy Does More” initiative, a community effort in partnership with Ingles Markets and [Read More …]

Whole Milk x 5 = The Importance of Trade

Fact: Getting whole milk back in school meals this fall is a big deal. Thanks to the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act and demand from parents across the country, the most popular variety of [Read More …]

IDFA Submits Letter of Support for PACK Act

The International Dairy Foods Association submitted a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade in support of the Packaging Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act. Read the Letter [Read More …]

Department of Agriculture and Markets Announces Winners for Third Annual Women in Agriculture Awards

Honorees to Be Recognized at The Great New York State Fair Women’s Day Breakfast Tickets Now Available for the New York State Fair’s Women’s Day Breakfast 2026 Marks the U.N.’s International Year of the Woman [Read More …]

Shaping the Future: Meet Ashley Lisowe

When Ashley Lisowe talks about her family’s farm, she describes a living system, filled with seasons, animals and three small faces watching her every move. Ashley, her husband Luke, and their three children – Rhett, [Read More …]

Northern Indiana Organic Field Day

Join the Indiana Organic Network and Purdue Extension in northern Indiana for an opportunity to learn more about organic weed control, crop/pasture management, and cow/calf health in Elkhart County. Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Time: [Read More …]

IDFA Names 30 Emerging Dairy Leaders to NextGen Leadership Program Cohort 8

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced the 30 professionals selected for Cohort 8 of the NextGen Leadership Program, IDFA’s year-long leadership development experience for rising leaders across the dairy industry. The 2026-27 class includes [Read More …]

As U.S. Farmers Struggle with Fertilizer Access and Affordability, Denali Offers Natural Alternative to Reduce Input Costs