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Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today praised the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for issuing an Emergency Use Authorization [Read More …]

California Dairy on Display at the California Restaurant Show

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) is bringing culinary inspiration with California dairy to the California Restaurant Show, August 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center. MAB will showcase the diversity of dairy products – from [Read More …]

Join Us for Our Q3 Milk Check-In

Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026 2-3 p.m. ET Join the NMPF team for its quarterly update on policy, economics and on-farm best practices—an informal chance to hear what’s top of mind in the dairy industry. This [Read More …]

Support MSU’s Dairy Programs through MMPA match campaigns

MMPA’s history with Michigan State University (MSU) goes back to the beginning with our founding in MSU’s Agriculture Hall, and for generations MSU has helped strengthen the dairy industry through research, education and outreach. In [Read More …]

More Than $10,000 Awarded to Dairy Students through Klussendorf and McKown Scholarships

Seven dairy students from across the U.S. have been awarded a total of $10,500 in scholarships from the Arthur B. Klussendorf Memorial Association and the McKown/Klussendorf Fund. The Klussendorf Scholarships have been granted to students [Read More …]

Free “No Trespassing” Signs Available for Farms

Looking to enhance your farm’s biosecurity efforts with a “No Trespassing” sign? We have a new stash of signs available now! Click here to request one for your farm, and we’ll mail it to you while supplies [Read More …]

Ag Retailers Shift From ‘If AI’ to ‘How AI,’ Tech Hub LIVE Session Captures Pivot

After years of speculation about artificial intelligence’s potential in agriculture, the industry has quietly crossed a threshold. The question is no longer whether AI will matter to ag retail — it’s how to make it [Read More …]

Fall Crop Sales Closing Deadline is September 30

The deadline to insure fall crops in the Northeast for the 2027 crop year is September 30, 2026. Insurable fall crops include barley, forage production and wheat. Coverage availability varies by county. Visit CropGrowers.com for [Read More …]

Synagro Celebrates 40 Years of Advancing Innovative Circular Technologies in Its 2025 Sustainability Report

Company managed more than 17 million tons of residuals, directing over 80% to beneficial use and avoiding more than 2 million metric tons of CO₂e for its customers. Synagro Technologies, Inc., North America’s leading provider [Read More …]

Bongards’ Creameries Announces $135 Million Expansion of Process Cheese Facility in Bongards, Minnesota

Historic investment will increase production capacity by 180 million pounds annually, strengthen U.S. dairy manufacturing, and support growing domestic and international demand. CBongards’ Creameries, one of the nation’s leading farmer-owned dairy cooperatives, today announced plans to [Read More …]

NAIDC Elects New Leadership for 2026-2027

North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge® (NAIDC) recently elected new leadership, including one new board member and the 2026 – 2027 Executive Committee. As stated in the NAIDC mission statement, the organization strives to “Develop [Read More …]

Kansas Farm Bureau’s 108th annual meeting

Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) will celebrate its 108th annual meeting Dec. 5-7 in Manhattan. The organization’s annual meeting will begin on Saturday evening with KFB’s Foundation Fundraiser. On Sunday, informational workshops, tradeshow vendors and a [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Visits Moore Air Base To Announce New Memorandum of Understanding Between USDA and DHS

NWS Sterile Fly-Production At Moore Air Base Is Ahead of Schedule The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins hosted an event at Moore Air Base in Texas to announce new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the [Read More …]

MDA Seeks Input Before Next Legislative Session

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is gathering ideas as the agency considers the state’s next biennial budget. Farmers, businesses, and others impacted by food and agriculture systems are all invited to share policy, funding, [Read More …]

Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP)

Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) The American Relief Act, 2025, provides more than $16 billion in disaster relief payments to producers who suffered revenue, quality or production losses to crops, trees, bushes, or vines due to [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: What Farmer’s Need to Know About The New World Screwworm

In this episode of DairyVoice, host Connie Kuber with Sealpro Silage Barrier Films interviews Dr. Jamie Jonker, Chief Science Officer and Vice President of Sustainability & Scientific Affairs with the National Milk Producers Federation. They [Read More …]

FDA authorizes wound spray to help protect Texas livestock and wildlife from New World screwworm

Texas ranchers and wildlife managers now have a new tool to help protect animals from New World screwworm, as the parasitic fly continues to spread in the state. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has [Read More …]

Calculate Your Pounds of Components and Energy Corrected Milk

Free Tool Available On Our Website Did you know the Center has an interactive tool to help dairy producers calculate their pounds of components and energy corrected milk (ECM)? The free tool is designed to help [Read More …]

Indiana Farm Bureau Grants Open to 4-H and FFA Programs

Applications are now open for Indiana Farm Bureau’s annual Ag Literacy Challenge Grant program. Up to $10,000 is available for Indiana FFA chapters or 4-H clubs to apply for monetary support for a new or [Read More …]

Nutrition Starts Before Baby Arrives

August marks the most common birth month in the United States. From milk and yogurt to cheese, dairy foods offer a unique package of nutrients that help fuel early development. With August marking the most common [Read More …]

Grant Funding for Northeast Agricultural Producers

Farm Credit East has released an updated report to help Northeast producers identify grants and incentives. There are a number of funding opportunities available to assist Northeast agriculture businesses, but learning about their availability and [Read More …]

IDFA Supports GRAS Framework While Advancing Consumer Transparency

The Department of Health & Human Services with the Food and Drug Administration held an event hosted by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recognizing Trump Administration achievements and other new food policy actions including publishing the proposed [Read More …]

Select Sires Welcomes Brandon Sowder as Vice President, Business and Genetic Integration

Select Sires Inc. is pleased to announce that Brandon Sowder has joined the organization as Vice President, Business and Genetic Integration. In this leadership role, Sowder will work closely with customer-facing teams around the [Read More …]

Gain Practical Tips for Implementing Biosecurity Practices During “All Things Dairy” Call on August 19

The Monthly Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, August 19th at 12 pm The Center for Dairy Excellence’s “All Things Dairy” bi-monthly conference call aims to provide a platform for organizations and industry partners to [Read More …]

Feed Bunk Space in Automated Milking Systems

Feed bunk space plays a major role in how comfortably cows can eat, how much they consume, and how they perform in automated milking systems. As more farms adopt robotic milking or build new barns, [Read More …]

Virtual Farm Tours Showcase Technology and Sustainability at World Dairy Expo

For twenty-five years, World Dairy Expo’s Virtual Farm Tours have connected attendees with innovative dairy operations from across the globe. In 2026, three featured farms will offer an inside look at the management practices, technology, [Read More …]

Can Investment in Genetics Boost My Dairy Farm’s Profitability?

The availability of genetic information gives producers options and opportunities to shape their herd’s genetic composition. Research results indicated that genetic selection can be an effective management strategy for dairy producers. Farm management is a [Read More …]

Giant Awards $85,000 for Sustainable Dairy Practices in Chesapeake Bay

Giant Food today awarded more than $85,000 to the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance) to implement sustainability practices on local Maola® dairy farms in the Chesapeake Bay. The donation occurred as part of a [Read More …]

Preventing Calf Diarrhea Requires Going the Extra Mile

High-quality colostrum provides calves with a strong start, but good sanitation is equally important for preventing disease. Rearing replacement heifers is an important step in dairy farming, as these young animals represent the fuel that [Read More …]

2026 Multi-State Summer Forage Field Day