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“Metritis: Prevalence, economic impact, and prevention in dairy herds” (Metrite: prevalencia, impacto economico e prevencao em rebanhos leiteiros), presented in Portuguese, is the featured topic for the next Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) webinar. The [Read More …]

NMPF Awards 2026 National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Winners

The National Milk Producers Federation Board of Directors selected five graduate students, conducting research that benefits dairy cooperatives and producers, to receive scholarships as part of the 2026 NMPF National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Program. Scholarship [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers Urge Action on Labor, Other Issues at Congressional Fly-in

More than 80 NMPF board members and young dairy farmers met with about 100 congressional offices today in the organization’s annual fly-in, advocating on behalf of dairy on issues ranging from agricultural labor to the [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board Opens Applications for 2026 Real California Milk Excelerator

Focus on Commercialization, Retail Growth and AI-Enabled Scaling Dairy startup accelerator applications live through July 24,2026 for next generation dairy innovators developing high-growth, value-added dairy products. The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) and innovation consultancy, [Read More …]

Get Tips for Protecting Your Herd From Heat Stress and From NWS Disease

Join the Center for Dairy Excellence’s next “All Things Dairy” monthly conference call happening NOW, Wednesday, June 10 at 1 p.m. EST. To help dairy producers navigate the summer heat and the impact it can have [Read More …]

New World screwworm confirmed in dog in New Mexico as Texas reports 3 new cases

US Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials have confirmed New World screwworm (NWS) in a dog in New Mexico, and Texas has three more detections, in a goat and two calves. So far, the United States has six [Read More …]

Purdue University Study: USMCA Helps Keep Food Prices Lower for American Families

Analysis released by the Agricultural Coalition for USMCA shows North American trade supports consumers, farmers, food makers and stronger supply chains. As food costs remain a strain for U.S. families, a new Purdue University study [Read More …]

Farm Aid Brings Legendary Music and Food Festival to Virginia Beach Sept. 26

Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Dave Matthews, Margo Price and Nathaniel Rateliff will headline event to spotlight family farmers. Farm Aid announced that its annual festival is heading to Virginia Beach for the first [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Tyler Dickerhoof on how we lead, build relationships, and show up in Life

In this episode, DairyVoice Host Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films by Connor AgriScience talks with Tyler Dickerhoof. Tyler, who grew up on a farm, is an author who just released his book, The [Read More …]

Mexico blocks most imports of live animals from US after screwworm cases

Mexico will stop most imports of live animals ‌from the U.S. after cases of the flesh-eating screwworm pest were confirmed in Texas and New Mexico, Mexico’s agriculture ministry said ⁠on Tuesday. The suspension applied to [Read More …]

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream Signs First-Ever Multi-Unit Agreement in Chicago

The fastest growing ice cream franchise accelerates national growth with expansion into Illinois for the first time Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, the iconic dessert franchise famous for homemade ice cream, is expanding into Illinois [Read More …]

The New York Jets x Parmigiano Reggiano Wins Best Brand Partnership at the 8th Annual Hashtag Sports Awards

The New York Jets and Parmigiano Reggiano claimed the Best Brand Partnership prize at this year’s Hashtag Sports Awards. The two launched a multi‑year partnership in 2025, marking the cheese consortium’s first‑ever sponsorship with a [Read More …]

Dairy Industry Leader Testifies before Congress on USMCA Dairy Priorities

Michael Lichte, Chief Insights and Optimization Officer for Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), testified today before the House Committee on Agriculture on the importance of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to U.S. dairy and the [Read More …]

Monitor livestock and other animals for New World screwworm

Kansas Farm Bureau: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed New World screwworm (NWS) in Texas and New Mexico. While there has not been a confirmed case in [Read More …]

NRCS Texas ready to provide assistance to producers with the New World Screwworm

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Texas is ready to support ranchers along the southern border with technical assistance and resources to reduce the risk of potential for New World Screwworm (NWS). The [Read More …]

First U.S. Cases of New World Screwworm Detected

Takeaways New World Screwworm has reemerged in the U.S. with multiple cases in Texas and an isolated case in New Mexico, underscoring the risk of Northward movement out of Mexico. Containment depends on rapid detection and [Read More …]

Canada Bans Texas Livestock Imports After Second Screwworm Case

“On Friday, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced temporary restrictions on livestock imports from Texas. Under the order, cattle, horses and other livestock that originated in Texas or were present in the state within 21 [Read More …]

So You Want to Be on Social Media?

As social media drives news and influencers set the public agenda, dairy needs to be represented. This webinar features three industry leaders in sharing dairy’s positive story online, discussing how they represent the industry, the [Read More …]

John Deere Introduces New 5E 3-Cylinder Utility Tractor With eHydro™ Transmission

Prioritizing Operator Simplicity and Versatility Tractor upgrades give customers easy control and improved efficiency on any operation. John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today the newest 5E 3-Cylinder tractor, featuring their first electronically controlled eHydro™ transmission [Read More …]

New England Holstein Association Podcast With Guests Emily Syme and Justine Allyn of Farm Credit East

In this episode of the New England Holstein Association’s Podcast, Host Betsy Bullard of Brigeen Farms in Turner, Maine Speaks with Emily Syme and Justine Allyn of Farm Credit East. Betsy discusses their Holstein activities [Read More …]

Agricultural Consulting Services Adds Cheryl Bruce to Team

Agricultural Consulting Services (ACS), a subsidiary of Dairy One Cooperative, has added Cheryl Bruce to their team as a Senior Consultant. With over twenty years of experience in the agricultural industry, she is a welcome [Read More …]

ImmuCell Adds Jonathan Ocampo to Its Commercial Team

To Educate Customers and Support Sales Growth in the California Region ImmuCell Corporation is pleased to announce Jonathan Ocampo has joined its team as Sales and Marketing Manager to help the company keep pace with [Read More …]

Boost employee confidence, morale via DCHA’s Vision & Training-Workforce program

All sessions will be presented in Spanish 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, [Read More …]

More New World Screwworm Cases and Quarantine Order by PA Dept. of Agriculture

As of June 10, additional cases of New World Screwworm (NWS) were reported with four more across Zavala, Gillespie, and LaSalle Counties in Texas, as well as one case in Lea County, New Mexico. To [Read More …]

Trump Administration Announces Texas Cattleman and Food Safety Entrepreneur, John Bellinger, as Senior Advisor New World Screwworm Preparedness

Today U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced President Donald J. Trump has appointed John Bellinger as the new Senior Advisor for New World Screwworm Preparedness. In this role, Bellinger will integrate into USDA’s [Read More …]

DE-POOLING From a Federal Order

De-pooling from a Federal Order has a significant financial impact on dairy farms. Why is milk de-pooled? This post will cover some of the impact. No detail is available on the price received for de-pooled [Read More …]

Livestock Risk Protection Policy Updates and June 30 Transfer Deadline

The USDA Risk Management Agency has announced significant updates to the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) program effective July 1, 2026. These changes are intended to improve flexibility, expand coverage opportunities and create more consistency across livestock [Read More …]

Nominations Open for Jan Harding Ruslavage Memorial Service & Promotion Award