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USDA Disaster Relief: Uninsured Crops, Storage and Dairy Losses Key Takeaways USDA has finalized Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) provisions for 2023–2024 losses that are not tied to crop-insurance or Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program [Read More …]

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AI-enabled monitoring system could help keep dairy calves healthy

New NSF grant to fund development of early detection system for deadly pneumonia that plagues cattle industry Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) — a type of pneumonia — is the leading cause of death for dairy [Read More …]

University of Minnesota agrivoltaics research may yield dual harvests of food and energy.

Adam Kronback has been looking for ways to innovate since coming back to his fourth-generation family farm in Lamberton after eight years working as a food scientist. He likes the idea of putting solar panels [Read More …]

USDA Launches New Regenerative Pilot Program to Lower Farmer Production Costs

Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, alongside U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz announced a $700 million Regenerative [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo Announces Official Judges for 2026

The eight individuals who will serve as official judges during World Dairy Expo 2026 have been confirmed. Nominated and selected by this year’s Dairy Cattle Show Exhibitors, these individuals will evaluate North America’s finest dairy [Read More …]

Implementing One Health: Selective Mastitis Treatment

Wed., Dec. 17, 2025 (9:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET) Who is this for? Dairy producers Veterinarians What will you learn? Why selective clinical mastitis treatment is an important strategy to consider The key steps [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces three vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board (FIAB). This board makes regulatory and enforcement recommendations to CDFA to help ensure that commercial feed inspections contribute [Read More …]

Tillamook Takes Top Honors at the World Cheese Awards–Again

Cue the confetti (and maybe a cheese board): Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is celebrating big after the Tillamook Farmers’ Collection Hickory Smoked Extra Sharp White Cheddar won Gold at the 37th World Cheese Awards (WCA). The Tillamook Farmers’ Collection [Read More …]

IDFA Celebrates Final Passage of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

Clearing the Way for Whole and 2% Milk to Return to Schools The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 by voice vote, delivering final congressional approval [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of America Applauds the Passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a leading global dairy cooperative serving 9,500 dairy farmers across the United States, proudly commends the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate for passing the Whole Milk for [Read More …]

Smearcase’s Innovative Frozen Cottage Cheese Disrupts the Indulgence Aisle, Wins $100,000 Grand Prize

2025 Real California Milk Excelerator Final Pitch Event The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) recently announced Smearcase as the grand prize winner at the 7th Real California Milk (RCM) Excelerator product innovation competition. The award [Read More …]

Indiana Farm Bureau Delegates Reelect Kendell Culp as Vice President

At the 2025 Indiana Ag Gathering held at the French Lick Springs Resort, the Indiana Farm Bureau delegate body reelected INFB Vice President Kendell Culp of Jasper County. Culp ran against Kevin Underwood from Tippecanoe [Read More …]

California Dairy Research Foundation Relaunches Climate-Smart Grant as Advancing Markets for Producers Initiative

The California Dairy Research Foundation (CDRF) this week announced the relaunch of its U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities grant, now a part of the Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) Initiative. The USDA grant program [Read More …]

In a World Flush With Milk

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending December 12, 2025 In a world flush with milk, competition for market share is getting fiercer by the day. The U.S. has struggled to gain traction on [Read More …]

Nominate for the National Jersey Jug Futurity by December 31!

December 15, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The 2028 National Jersey Jug Futurity will mark the 75th Anniversary of this iconic showcase of outstanding Jersey 3-year-olds. The National Jersey Jug Committee is already preparing to make this milestone year truly memorable—and it all begins [Read More …]

MMPA grows processing capabilities with new plant acquisition and ultrafiltered milk expansion

The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) is proud to announce the acquisition of the Leprino Foods’ plant located in Remus, Mich., a strategic move that strengthens MMPA’s commitment to member-owners and enhances its product [Read More …]

Fleeting Relief for Some Farmers, But ‘Bridge Payments’ Lack Long-Term Solutions

December 12, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Yesterday, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced limited details of the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program, which will make $12 billion available in one-time payments predominantly for row crop farmers. The announcement comes at the conclusion of a tumultuous [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of America Mourns The Passing of Gary Hanman, Founding CEO

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is saddened at the recent passing of Gary Hanman, a visionary leader whose influence transformed the landscape of American dairy. Hanman served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of DFA from [Read More …]

Understanding USDA’s New Natural Disaster Relief: Part 1

USDA Disaster Relief Existing Loss Records Key Takeaways: USDA has finalized the remaining Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) provisions for certain 2023–2024 crop losses, and applications are open through April 30, 2026. These rules apply to [Read More …]

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Marquette County, WI

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) in a backyard poultry flock in Marquette County. All birds in this flock have succumbed [Read More …]

INFB Statement: President Trump announcement on bridge payments

Please see statement below from Randy Kron, president of Indiana Farm Bureau, about the announcement President Trump made yesterday : “Indiana Farm Bureau is encouraged by President Trump’s aid package announcement for farmers yesterday, which [Read More …]

UDIM and FDF Deliver More Than Milk in 2025

It was a year of growth and partnership as the checkoff shaped its strategic partnership and strengthened relationships with parents, influencers and online shoppers. United Dairy Industry of Michigan and Florida Dairy Farmers merged to [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board Announces Recent Organizational Promotions

December 12, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) recently announced a series of strategic promotions that recognize the contributions of four accomplished individuals who have played vital roles in advancing CMAB’s mission to support California’s dairy families [Read More …]

Obituary: Ronald Long of Select Sires

Ronald Gene Long, age 87, of Marysville, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 6, 2025 at The Bluebird Retirement Community with his beloved family at his side. He was a dedicated 30-year associate of Select Sires, [Read More …]

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