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House Republicans have advanced a budget blueprint that would include $12 billion in farm aid. The assistance is part of a larger package in the reconciliation bill that still needs to be debated. The House [Read More …]

California Cheese Shops Guide Launches to Support Independent Retailers

Inspires Exploration of California Specialty Cheeses New statewide resource developed by Real California Milk and the Cheese Trail connects consumers with independent cheese shops throughout the Golden State. Real California Milk and the Cheese Trail [Read More …]

Heat Stress Can Be Taxing: Nutritional Strategies for Dairy Herds

The summer heat comes around every year, whether we like it or not, and it requires preparation and action to help our animals cope. We all know about heat stress, but what is it exactly? [Read More …]

USDA Rural Development Certifies Farmers Innovation Fund to Expand Private Investment in Rural Businesses

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced the Farmers Innovation Fund has been certified as a Rural Business Investment Company, broadening private‑sector investment opportunities for innovative agricultural businesses serving rural America. “Under President Trump’s leadership, [Read More …]

Nominate Young Individual With Exceptional Service to PA Dairy for Award

The Jan Harding Ruslavage Memorial Service & Promotion Award Recognizes Someone Between the Ages of 18 and 30. If you know an individual between the ages of 18 and 30 who has demonstrated exceptional service [Read More …]

McKnight’s River Breeze Farm: Diversification Key To Growth for a 100+ Year-Old Dairy

In the heart of the North Country in Chase Mills, New York, McKnight’s River Breeze Farm stands as a testament to the benefits of diversified agriculture. The farm dates back to 1885 and is managed [Read More …]

Commissioner Sid Miller Convenes Binational New World Screwworm Summit to Demand Aggressive Action

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today joined federal, state, and industry leaders in New Mexico for a New World Screwworm (NWS) Summit, calling for immediate, coordinated action to stop the pest before it further threatens [Read More …]

American Farmers May See Deeper Losses in 2027

Northern AG Network reported that, “several years of high inflation and low commodity prices, coupled with volatile production costs, are continuing to squeeze farmers financially. These forces are projected to hit farmers with $32 billion in losses [Read More …]

Tillamook intern travels over 1,000 miles for ice cream

Traveling over 1,000 miles to run quality assurance on ice cream isn’t the ordinary intern experience—good thing our Tillamook interns are extraordinary. As a part of his internship, Linden Olmstead traveled to our Decatur site [Read More …]

AgriNovus Indiana announces startups selected for Velocity, launches 2026 accelerator

Twelve Startups Accepted Into Program Focused on Creating Tech-Enabled Solutions Across Bioinnovation, Farmer-Focused Innovation, Food is Health AgriNovus Indiana, an initiative focused on growing the agbioscience economy, announced today that 12 startups will participate in [Read More …]

Speakers Announced for 2026 Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference

Sessions Will Focus On Non-Traditional Dairy Partnerships, Evolving Dairy Economics and More. Registration is now open for the 17th annual Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference, titled “Rewriting the Future.” Designed to help attendees guide [Read More …]

Indiana Dairy Producers Are Making Connections

Like many IDP members, I grew up being active in 4-H and FFA and fell in love with the cows as part of my family’s dairy operation. That love led me to a career in [Read More …]

Official Hub for Cheese Safety Best Practices and Tools

We are excited to announce that the Safe Cheesemaking Hub has been completely updated and expanded with brand-new tools and resources. This refresh was a massive team effort. Our ACS volunteers partnered with the Innovation [Read More …]

Registration Open for Indiana Farm Bureau’s 2026 Drainage School

Registration is open for Indiana Farm Bureau’s annual Drainage School, which provides an understanding of the laws and regulations impacting drainage decisions in Indiana. The workshop will be presented both virtually and in person at [Read More …]

The Farm Labor Landscape is Changing

What Dairy Farmers Need to Know Tuesday, July 28, 2026 3-4 p.m. ET Agricultural labor policy is on the move, and dairy has a direct stake in the outcome. Join this members-only webinar for an [Read More …]

Wisconsin Field Days: Feeding High-Oleic Soybeans to Dairy Cows

Dairy farmers, consultants, and service providers are invited to attend field days focused on feeding high-oleic soybeans to dairy cattle. There will be multiple field days hosted across the state of Wisconsin. This event will feature a [Read More …]

Holstein Foundation Announces 2026 Memorial Scholarship Award Winners

The Holstein Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the Raymond LeBlanc Memorial Scholarship and the George Miller Memorial Scholarship. These scholarships recognize outstanding students and Junior Holstein members demonstrating a commitment to [Read More …]

IDFA Statement on Section 338 Tariffs on Canadian Imports

Yesterday, the White House issued three presidential proclamations pursuant to Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to impose additional 50% tariffs on certain goods from Canada in response to Canada’s discriminatory treatment of [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Industry Supports Administration’s Dedication to Defending U.S. Dairy Market Access into Canada

The White House announced earlier today that it is taking action to impose 50% tariffs on dairy imports from Canada to defend the rights of U.S. dairy exporters. The administration indicated it is invoking Section 338 of [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Releases 2025 Northeast Dairy Farm Summary & 2026 Mid-Year Outlook Report

Farm Credit East has released its 2025 Northeast Dairy Farm Summary and 2026 Mid-Year Outlook, indicating that 2025 was a profitable year for the Northeast dairy industry despite lower milk prices and higher feed costs. [Read More …]

Nominate Young Individual With Exceptional Service to PA Dairy for Award

The Jan Harding Ruslavage Memorial Service & Promotion Award Recognizes Someone Between the Ages of 18 and 30. If you know an individual between the ages of 18 and 30 who has demonstrated exceptional service [Read More …]

Heat stress in dairy cows and beef cattle: Reducing the risk

Dairy and cattle farmers can meet the challenge of rising temperatures and humidity by implementing practical strategies for cooling, hydration and nutrition in their herds. Improving ventilation and airflow, providing shade and clean drinking water, [Read More …]

John Deere Named Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 MLB at Field of Dreams Game

John Deere and Major League Baseball celebrate the connection between agriculture, community, and America’s pastime. Major League Baseball today named John Deere (NYSE: DE) as the presenting sponsor of this year’s MLB at Field of Dreams [Read More …]

California Farm Bureau partners with California Department of Fish and Wildlife for $1.1 million to ranchers facing livestock loss from wolf attacks

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has awarded California Farm Bureau (CAFB) $1.1 million to administer payment to ranchers who have lost livestock due to wolf attacks. California Farm Bureau’s non-profit arm, California [Read More …]

Chef Zack Calder Wins Grand Prize for Creative Use of Real California Dairy in National Pizza Contest

New Champions Crowned and $20,500 in Prize Money Awarded in Real California Milk’s 8th Annual Pizza Bake-Off Event. Following a live bake-off event where eight professional chefs crafted original pizzas showcasing the quality and versatility [Read More …]

CDFA intern inspired by agriculture’s potential to be part of solution to climate crisis

As I prepare for my final year of undergraduate education, I am spending the summer interning for the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). I am a Global Studies major at UC Santa Barbara [Read More …]

Persistent Losses Leave Farmers Needing Economic Support

Key Takeaways Global instability is pushing production costs higher. Fertilizer and fuel costs were already elevated heading into 2026, and the conflict with Iran has added further pressure to those markets. AFBF analysis shows losses are [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Industry Supports Administration’s Dedication to Defending U.S. Dairy Market Access into Canada

The White House announced earlier yesterday that it is taking action to impose 50% tariffs on dairy imports from Canada to defend the rights of U.S. dairy exporters. The administration indicated it is invoking Section [Read More …]

PDPW: Wills and Estate Planning

Producers can connect with leading experts in interactive webinars. This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide important insights for producers’ financial future and planning process. The Tuesday episode [Read More …]

Real California Milk Excelerator Applications Closing 7/24