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Randy Mooney, a dairy farmer from Rogersville, MO and for 17 years the NMPF chairman, reflects on his tenure shortly after stepping down from the role at the organization’s annual meeting. Mooney, who remains on [Read More …]

NMPF Annual Meeting Spotlights Farmer Progress

U.S. dairy farmers are thriving in the marketplace even as labor shortages and a volatile policy environment remain challenges, dairy industry leaders stressed at NMPF’s annual meeting. U.S. dairy is well-positioned for growth, NMPF President & [Read More …]

Maola Farm Receives National Award for Workforce Development

Glezen Farms, a Maola Local Dairies™ member farm located in Lisle, New York, has been honored with the 2025 National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Excellence Award for Workforce Development, recognizing their outstanding leadership [Read More …]

FFAR Funds Research to Protect US Farms as Fall Migratory Birds Spread HPAI

As migratory birds head south for the winter, they unwittingly carry an unwelcome passenger, the H5N1 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), or bird flu. With each stop at a pond to drink or [Read More …]

Rexing Elected New NMPF Chairman

Brian Rexing, an Indiana dairy farmer and a member of the Dairy Farmers of America cooperative, was chosen as NMPF’s 15th chairman at the organization’s Joint Annual Meeting today. “Thank you for giving me the [Read More …]

Prairie Farms and Hiland Dairy Honored with Multiple Awards at QCS Annual Conference

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Collaboration Award and multiple Quality Awards recognize innovation, excellence, and shared purpose across the cooperative community Prairie Farms Dairy and Hiland Dairy were recognized for outstanding achievements at the 2025 QCS Annual Conference in Boston, [Read More …]

National Dairy FARM Program Announces 2025 Excellence Awards Winners

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. The awards announced today recognize participants who uphold program [Read More …]

Rollins Touts Trump Administration Milk Action Plan at NMPF Annual Meeting

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

Alice in Dairyland Invites Consumers to Buy Local and “Savor the Season”

Something Special from Wisconsin™ As the holiday season approaches, the Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program can help consumers choose products for meals or gifts that support local Wisconsin businesses. The red and yellow SSfW logo [Read More …]

CowManager Adds Four Key Team Members to Strengthen U.S. Operations and Boost Customer Success

CowManager, a global leader in smart cow monitoring solutions, is excited to announce the addition of four new members to its U.S. team: Guadalupe Ceja, Dr. Lori Nagel, Kirstin Novak and Megan Plamann. These strategic [Read More …]

Verditex unveils next-generation precision farming technology at Agritechnica 2025

Verditex, a leading provider of advanced smart agricultural solutions, today announces two new flagship products at Agritechnica 2025, one of the industry’s most prestigious international trade fairs. The new innovations are part of an extensive [Read More …]

Innovative Dairy Foods to be Showcased During Private Label Trade Show

Made with Sustainably Sources California Milk California dairy processors to exhibit in Chicago November 16-18, 2025. The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) will spotlight a diverse selection of innovative and sustainably sourced specialty dairy products at [Read More …]

Registration closes next week for two Ag Supervisory Leadership Courses

Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development is offering two Ag Supervisory Leadership Courses beginning November 18th. Registration closes one week today! Register your team today and lock in this opportunity. The courses available are: ASL104-SP: Selección y [Read More …]

Speakers to Share Fire Prevention & Emergency Preparedness Tips

All Things Dairy November Conference Call The Monthly Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, November 19th at 1 pm. The Center for Dairy Excellence’s “All Things Dairy” monthly conference call aims to provide a platform for [Read More …]

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Apply for Dairy’s Foundation Grants by December 1

Nonprofit organizations can apply for up to $10,000 from Dairy’s Foundation The deadline is nearing for applications for grants to fund dairy-focused projects and educational programs. For more than 20 years, Dairy’s Foundation has raised [Read More …]

Select Sires launches leadership program to empower dairy and beef producers and strengthen on-farm teams

Select Sires Inc., a global leader in bovine genetics and producer support, is proud to announce the launch of its new leadership development program. Tailored specifically for dairy and beef producers, this program aims to [Read More …]

A full program at the Holland Holstein sHow!

The clipping competition starts at 6:30 a.m. on Friday morning, with full classes throughout the day in the showmanship and conformation competitions, attracting a record with 188 participants. The champions will be crowned at 5:30 [Read More …]

Creating a Dairy Biosecurity Plan for HPAI

A new round of the free, open-house-style HPAI biosecurity workshop has begun! Designed to aid Pennsylvania dairy producers, this event focuses on creating effective biosecurity plans that align with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s guidelines [Read More …]

First, Ask Probing Questions About Manure Technologies

Thinking about investing in another manure treatment technology? Consider the answers to these questions and more before you begin. Does my facility have physical space and infrastructure needed? Each technology has a footprint for the [Read More …]

The Carcass Composting Bill Passed, So What Happens Now?

The California Dairy Quality Assurance Program (CDQAP) recently published its monthly update, which can be read in its entirety here. The Carcass Composting Bill Passed, So What Happens Now? By Dr. Michael Payne, UC Davis, School [Read More …]

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Farmers’ Almanac: A Fond Farewell

The season we hoped would never come is here. It is with a great appreciation and heartfelt emotions that we write to share some sad news. After more than 200 years of sharing a unique [Read More …]

Rollins to Keynote NMPF Annual Meeting in Arlington, TX on Nov. 11

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins will be joining hundreds of dairy farmers and cooperative leaders for a special keynote address during NMPF’s portion of its Joint Annual Meeting with dairy organizations at 9 a.m. [Read More …]

Trust Defines Dairy Despite Divisions

Success in a splintered world often comes down to one thing: trust. Farmers are fortunate to have it, and we are proud to keep building it. Despite misinformation, despite self-interested attempts to separate Americans from [Read More …]

Lloyd Receives A.C. “Whitie” Thomson Memorial Award

At this year’s World Dairy Expo, the 2025 A.C. “Whitie” Thomson Memorial Award was proudly presented to Jason Lloyd of Middleburgh, N.Y., in recognition of his exemplary leadership, sportsmanship, and contributions to the dairy industry. [Read More …]

State Conservation Commission Meeting and Elections

The State Conservation Commission will hold its quarterly meeting and also conduct the election of new members during the annual conference of the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts (KACD) in Wichita later this month. First, [Read More …]

PDP: Precision Feeding and Market Update

This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will give producers practical strategies for their operations and a look at dairy markets. Tuesday’s episode will focus on strategies for more precise [Read More …]

Springfield Creamery Announces the Passing of Co-Founder and Probiotic Pioneer Chuck Kesey