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Integrity, ingenuity and the pursuit of excellence earned three farms and one program evaluator this year’s National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program’s Excellence Awards, which were announced Nov. 11 at the Joint Annual [Read More …]

Morgan Osborn-Wotthlie Crowned National Jersey Queen

Morgan Osborn-Wotthlie, Union Bridge, Md., has been crowned the 67th National Jersey Queen. Morgan was presented with the Charlene Nardone Crown by outgoing National Jersey Queen Emma Townsend, Lafayette, Ind., on November 9, 2025, at the [Read More …]

NMPF Strengthens Ties in Mexico

NMPF built on its longstanding ties with Mexico during a USDA agricultural trade mission from Nov. 3–6, where Jaime Castaneda, executive vice president for policy development and strategy, and Shawna Morris, executive vice president for [Read More …]

IDFA to Urge USTR to Preserve USMCA and Correct Violations of Key Dairy Provisions

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) will testify before the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) this afternoon during a public hearing on the operation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Becky Rasdall Vargas, senior [Read More …]

NEW Dairy Productivity Grants

Are you considering a project that directly impacts milk production on your dairy operation? From milking efficiency technologies and feeding-related technology to activity monitoring systems, apply for a Dairy Productivity Grant by January 5, 2026. If approved, [Read More …]

Ellsworth Wins Top Prize at NMPF Dairy Contest; Lanco Pennland Takes Reserve

A Habanero Ghost Jack from Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery took the top prize in NMPF’s annual cheese and dairy products competition, while Lanco Pennland took the overall Reserve Chairman’s award with its Sweet Cheddar, victories celebrated [Read More …]

Impact of pasteurization on dairy calves’ gut microbiota: A study of milk feeding and early microbial colonization

By comparing microbial colonization and growth metrics, this research sheds light on how pasteurization influences calf gut health and highlights potential strategies for optimizing calf nutrition. During the early stages of life, calves are highly [Read More …]

Better Outlook for the Future Pushes Farmer Sentiment Higher

November brought the highest farmer sentiment reading since June, with the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer jumping 10 points from October to 139. The increase was driven primarily by producers’ more optimistic outlook for the future, [Read More …]

Penn State collaborative effort aims to accelerate the future of agriculture

Introduced by Smeal College of Business and College of Agricultural Sciences, the 2026 Land Grant Startup Launch Competition hopes to foster innovation in food and agriculture An innovative interdisciplinary collaboration between Penn State’s Smeal College [Read More …]

Walmart Opens Second Owned and Operated Milk Processing Facility in Valdosta, Georgia, Creating More Than 400 New Jobs

The plant opening marks a major step in Walmart’s mission to deliver high-quality affordable milk to customers and create an end-to-end supply chain. Walmart today celebrated the grand opening of its second owned and operated [Read More …]

Modern Dry-off Success: Four Trends Driving Better Cow Care

How these forward-thinking dairies are solving today’s dry-off challenges. Today’s dry-off challenges look different than those of the past. More cows are entering the dry period at higher production levels — a sign of progress, [Read More …]

America’s Farmers Need Immediate Economic Assistance

Farmers and ranchers across the country are under intense financial pressure. USDA’s latest reports confirm what many families are living every day: input costs are up, crop prices are down, and margins have been at [Read More …]

Young Dairy Leaders Prepare for Future Board Service at Annual Meeting

More than 70 young dairy farmers and co-op coordinators representing 12 NMPF member cooperatives met for leadership training during the National Young Cooperators (YC) Program’s annual Leadership and Development Program, held in conjunction with the [Read More …]

Learn About Current Grant Opportunities for Dairy Farmers During “ALL THINGS DAIRY” December Call

The Monthly Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, December 10th at 1 pm The Center for Dairy Excellence’s “All Things Dairy” monthly conference call aims to provide a platform for organizations and industry partners to share [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Announces Updates for 2026 National Shows

Holstein Association USA’s Board of Directors has approved several updates for the 2026 National Holstein Shows, following recommendations presented during the Association’s Board Meeting held November 19–20 in Louisville, Kentucky. As part of the Show [Read More …]

NMPF Calls Out Foreign Suppliers’ Anticompetitive Trade Practices

NMPF submitted final joint written comments with the U.S. Dairy Export Council on Nov. 17 to the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) as part of the agency’s Section 332 investigation into the United States’ global nonfat milk [Read More …]

2025 Junior All American Winners Announced By USJersey

Twenty-eight (28) Jersey youth between the ages of nine and twenty, representing 13 states, have been recognized by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) as the 2025 Junior All American winners. A total of 175 [Read More …]

Ritchie Bros. Real Estate Auction Brings Approximately 45,000 Acres of Working British Columbia Ranchland to Market

Turnkey ranches available to purchase, featuring sustainable operations and lease-back options Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (“Ritchie Bros.”), an RB Global, Inc. company and the world’s largest industrial auctioneer offering live auction events with online bidding, today [Read More …]

Farm Credit Presents Webinar: 2026 Wine and Grape Industry Outlook

Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit will be hosting a free webinar with Andrew Adams, of WineBusiness Analytics, to discuss what’s ahead for the wine and grape industry on Thursday, December 18 at 12:00 pm. [Read More …]

Next Hold First Meeting as Monthly Assisted Export Sales Top 15 Million Pounds

NEXT held its inaugural meeting last month to establish expectations, provide an in-depth report on program operations and identify steps to keep the program nimble and responsive to market conditions as the program itself saw [Read More …]

DATCP Announces 2025 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grant Recipients

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced six Wisconsin companies will receive Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) Grants to help grow the local food economy. BLBW is a competitive grant program [Read More …]

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New DairyComp features to watch heading into 2026

dairy operations are looking for ways to streamline workflows, manage their herd and technology more efficientlyand leverage herd data for actionable insights. VAS is introducing the latest DairyComp features, designed to help producers take their management approach to the next [Read More …]

Rollins Touts Milk Action Plan to NMPF Leadership

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins touted the Trump administration’s milk action plan to support American dairy farmers at NMPF’s annual meeting. “I want to be very clear. We will never stop fighting for those of you [Read More …]

University of Tennessee and Middle Tennessee State University Host Southern Regional Dairy Challenge®