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Junior Holstein members showcased their passion for Holstein cows and the dairy industry at the 2026 National Holstein Convention in Orlando, Florida. From June 22 to 25, 2026, over 250 enthusiastic Junior Holstein members participated [Read More …]

USDA makes American children healthier, agriculture stronger with more farm to school investments

Department awards second cohort of grants, completes year of record-breaking funding Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke L. Rollins announced the second cohort of fiscal year (FY) 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants, completing the largest ever single-year financial [Read More …]

Modernize your parlor without starting over

Evaluate practical upgrades that can help extend the life and value of your parlor. The parlor is the heart of your dairy business. But as equipment ages, outdated technology can limit performance, make parts harder [Read More …]

Optimizing Dairy Diets with High Oleic Soybeans

A specialty soybean originally developed for food use is increasingly finding a market in dairy cattle feed, creating a potentially valuable new demand source for soybean farmers while helping dairy producers lower feed costs, improve [Read More …]

High Input-Cost Concerns Continue to Weigh on Farmer Sentiment

Farmer sentiment dropped again in June as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index declined from 119 points in May to 113 points in June (see Figure 1). The Index of Current Conditions fell by 5 points, [Read More …]

International Year of the Woman Farmer

In recognition of 2026 being the United Nations International Year of the Woman Farmer, the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) is pleased to launch a podcast, Voices from the Barn. Hosted by USDEC President and CEO, [Read More …]

Cornell 2026–2027 Dairy Industry Conferences

We’re excited to share a preview of upcoming dairy industry conferences over the next year. These events bring together dairy producers, industry professionals and technical experts for high-quality educational programming, meaningnful networking and discussion on [Read More …]

Registration Now Open for 2026 Kansas Ag Growth Summit

The Kansas Department of Agriculture invites you to join them in Manhattan this summer as they discuss growth opportunities for agriculture at the 11th annual Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth on Thursday, August 20, [Read More …]

Farm Labor Bill Answers Agriculture’s Call for Reform

Agriculture’s Labor Challenges 2026 is a year of important milestones for our country. Nearly all Americans will leave Fourth of July weekend with fresh memories of the America 250 celebrations. Many fewer will recognize that [Read More …]

IDFA Celebrates Implementation of U.S.-EU Trade Agreement, Announcement of Uzbekistan Framework Deal

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today celebrated the European Union’s (EU) implementation of the U.S.-EU trade agreement, which opens new export opportunities for U.S. dairy. Among other wins, the agreement establishes tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) [Read More …]

Call for nominations for 2027 Dairy Farm of the Year Award

The Michigan State University Department of Animal Science is now accepting nominations for the 2027 Dairy Farm of the Year Award. Established in 1958, the Dairy Farm of the Year Award recognizes a farmer, farm [Read More …]

ADSA’s 49th Discover Conference Digs into Dairy’s Environmental Future

Dairy and the Environment: Challenges and Opportunities brings nutritionists, geneticists, and agronomists together to work through what’s actually moving the needle on-farm this August. For the nutritionists, geneticists, and agronomists who advise dairy operations, the [Read More …]

UnCommon Farms and First Financial Bank Announce Strategic Partnership

Connect Progressive Farm Operations with Specialized Agricultural Lending Brighton, Illinois & El Dorado, Arkansas Partnership gives UnCommon Farms members preferred access to First Financial Bank’s Farm & Ranch lending expertise, financial advisory resources, and specialized [Read More …]

FFAR Research to Advance More Effective Control of New World Screwworm

As cases of New World screwworm (NWS) mount in the U.S., the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), Agragene and North Carolina State University (NC State) are investing $300,000 in a Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) grant to suppress the screwworm [Read More …]

Securing America’s Workforce Act (SAWA)

This week, Representative Glenn Thompson introduced the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act (SAWA) in the U.S. House of Representatives. NEDPA applauds our elected officials for recognizing that critical changes are needed to secure agriculture’s workforce and, consequently, secure [Read More …]

IDFA Urges California Advisory Board to Support Dairy Packaging Temporary Exemptions Under SB 54

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is urging the Packaging Producer Responsibility Advisory Board to support the Circular Action Alliance’s proposed plan to provide temporary exemptions for common rigid and flexible plastic materials used in dairy product [Read More …]

Dairy Labor Reform Momentum Builds

Progress in Washington is often measured in increments, one step at a time. But in the past month, dairy took two steps forward on ag labor: A clarification from the Trump administration regarding H-2A visas [Read More …]

Calf Raising Strategies, & Dairy Market Update

Producers can connect with leading experts in interactive webinars. This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide insights and strategies for dairy producers as they look ahead to the [Read More …]

Real California Milk Excelerator Info Session: July 16

The Real California Milk Excelerator is back, helping dairy innovators become retail-ready, investor-ready, revenue-generating businesses. The 2026 program includes two tracks: an Incubator for early-stage brands working toward seal readiness and commercialization foundations, and an [Read More …]

America’s 250th Birthday: Reflecting on our agrarian roots

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, two comments during a recent Senate Ag Committee hearing captured what many dairy farmers have been living for years. Sen. Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) said agriculture needs “a great big [Read More …]

Danone USA’s Economic Impact: Putting Health Through Food in Action for America

Study Reports Danone’s Business Had a $9.6 Billion Impact to the U.S. Economy in 2025. Danone USA today announced findings from its first-ever U.S. Economic Impact Study, reporting a $9.6 billion contribution to the U.S. [Read More …]

Dairy Labor Reform Momentum Builds

Progress in Washington is often measured in increments, one step at a time. But in the past month, dairy took two steps forward on ag labor: A clarification from the Trump administration regarding H-2A visas [Read More …]

USDA Announces Lawfare Partnership with SBA to Shield Producers & Ranchers

Shields Producers, Ranchers, and Small Businesses from Weaponized Regulation Ending abusive government overreach. Protecting farmers, families, private property, and small businesses. Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced a new Memorandum of Understanding [Read More …]

Digging Deeper into U.S. Exports of Cheese

The prior post covered where U.S. exports of cheese and butter are going. Production of both cheese and butter have increased and exceed U.S. consumption. Exports are needed to balance production and sales. This post [Read More …]

Determining a Rental Rate for Farm Buildings

The opportunity to rent farm buildings could be advantageous for both owner and farmer. Whether vacant or in use, farm buildings cost the owner money. The owner must pay real estate taxes as well as [Read More …]

NMPF’s Farmer Focus on Mibelloon Dairy

For Joel Eigenbrood, dairy farming wasn’t a part of his original life plan. Balance sheets and budgets shaped his path into becoming a dairy advocate, using his voice to enact change in an industry he [Read More …]

ADC applauds Thompson’s introduction of Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act

American Dairy Coalition (ADC) applauds the June 30 introduction of the bipartisan Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act (SAWA), H.R. 9535. This legislation led by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-Pa.) with 50 original [Read More …]

Rock River Laboratory Expands Agronomy Team with Addition of Joe Thelen

Rock River Laboratory, Inc., an international provider of agricultural analysis, data management tools, and model development, is excited to announce the hiring of Joe Thelen as Regional Sales Representative, Agronomy. In this new role, Thelen [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo Cattle Show Entries Now Open

Entries for the Dairy Cattle Show at the 59th World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin are now being accepted exclusively online at worlddairyexpo.com. The entry deadline is Monday, August 31, at 11:59 p.m. (CDT). [Read More …]

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