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Robust gains in cheese, butterfat and low-protein whey keep U.S. dairy exports on a record pace. This follow-up to the June post takes a closer look at first-half trends, growth, and challenges that might lie [Read More …]

“No Trespassing” Sign & Biosecurity Kit for Your Farm Are Still Available

If you’re looking to enhance your farm’s biosecurity efforts with a “No Trespassing” sign, our request form is now open! Click here to request a sign for your farm at no cost, and we’ll mail it to you [Read More …]

US and Canada have reached last-minute deal to delay 50% US tariffs on Canadian imports

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was delaying the 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports after the two countries reached a last-minute deal less than two hours before the sanctions were to go into effect. [Read More …]

800 Pounds of Butter Arrive as Beloved New York State Fair Tradition Takes Shape

Construction of the 58th Annual Butter Sculpture at the New York State Fairgrounds is Underway. One of the first signs that The Great New York State Fair is just around the corner has arrived: 800 [Read More …]

2026 Agribusiness Management Conference

“Navigating Risk in Uncertain Times” California agriculture leaders will examine regulatory, market, leadership and technology forces reshaping the industry—and the strategies organizations need to thrive. Fresno State’s 2026 Agribusiness Management Conference, “Navigating Risk in Uncertain [Read More …]

Real California Milk Excelerator Included in TIME’s America’s Best Incubators & Accelerators 2026 List

The Real California Milk Excelerator program has been awarded on TIME’s list of America’s Best Incubators & Accelerators 2026. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking [Read More …]

Agriculture advocate Brandi Buzzard returns as College Aggies Online mentor

New webinar will equip students with social media strategies to grow their reach and impact. Rancher and nationally recognized agriculture advocate Brandi Buzzard will return as a mentor for the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2026 College [Read More …]

USDA acts to remove roadless rule restrictions that exacerbate rising wildfire risk

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the U.S. Forest Service has filed a proposed rule to rescind in its entirety the national 2001 Roadless Area Conversation Rule, a one-size-fits-all restriction that has frustrated land [Read More …]

Ticks and Tickborne Disease

Tick bite prevention tips to reduce your risk Many species of ticks occur in Pennsylvania. The most common are black-legged (deer) ticks, American dog ticks, lone star ticks, and groundhog ticks. Ticks can transmit pathogens [Read More …]

Silo Gases – The Hidden Danger

Silo gas is formed by the natural fermentation of chopped silage shortly after it is placed in the silo. As long as silage remains a common livestock feed, the risk of an injury or [Read More …]

Discover how drones can enhance farming on Sept. 9 in Fresno County

Variety of applications to be demonstrated at UC Kearney Research and Extension Center. The farming community is invited to see how drones are transforming agriculture through precision applications, mapping, spraying and innovative field practices at [Read More …]

MDA Awards More Than $1.6 Million to Support Improved Nitrogen Management on Minnesota Farms

Funding enables retailers to offer point‑of‑sale discounts that help farmers use products that reduce losses and protect water quality. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has awarded more than $1.6 million through its Nitrogen Enhanced [Read More …]

Henning Cheese Brings Home 2026 Wisconsin Grand Master Cheesemaker Title

State Fair Dairy Products Contest A century-old family tradition has reached another milestone as Henning Cheese has been named the 2026 Wisconsin Grand Master Cheesemaker, with fourth-generation cheesemaker and Henning’s co-owner Joshua Henning earning the [Read More …]

Affordable Technology That Improves Farm Safety

Back-up Cameras Back-up cameras on tractors and skid steers not only increase safety around equipment but can also reduce joint strain and decrease the risk of slips, trips, and falls when getting on and off [Read More …]

Treasure Cave Cheese Expands Distribution of Signature Blue Cheese to Wegmans Food Markets

Treasure Cave cheese, America’s original cave-aged blue cheese, is now available at select Wegmans Food Markets across the Northeast. The 5-ounce Treasure Cave Crumbled Blue Cheese and 8-ounce Treasure Cave Blue Cheese Dip & [Read More …]

Dairy Farm Families Invited to Next-Level Transition Planning Workshop on November 12

The Interactive Workshop Will Go Beyond the Basics With Transition Planning It’s never too early or too late to start thinking about “passing the torch” and finding someone in line to transition ownership of your [Read More …]

Cargill invites support to make an Original Impact at World Dairy Expo

Cargill knows true Originals don’t just show up, they give back. As part of its presence at World Dairy Expo 2026, Cargill is featuring three organizations whose impact extends far beyond the farm. The company is inviting dairy enthusiasts to help select a $5,000 donation winner in their booth during World Dairy Expo this year. “World Dairy Expo is an opportunity to celebrate the [Read More …]

MSU AgBioResearch Interim Director Chad Cotti focuses on mission during leadership transition

On Aug. 1, 2023, Dr. Chad Cotti stepped into a new position as chairperson of the Michigan State University Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics (AFRE). His expertise in the applied microeconomics aspects of health and public policy, [Read More …]

CNY Feeds To Break Ground on New Dairy Feed Mill in Avon, N.Y.

The Northeast’s Largest Independent Dairy Feed Mill Makes Its First Expansion in Company History and Largest Capital Investment to Date. CNY Feeds, the largest independent dairy feed mill in New York, has broken ground on [Read More …]

USDA Announces $7.5 Million in Grant Funding to Expand Cold Chain Capacity

Increases Access to Real Food The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $7.5 million in grant funding available through the Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance Program (CCG). The Program will fund projects [Read More …]

Beyond the Numbers, Facilitating Conversations That Matter

When creating transition, financial, or business plans with dairy farm families, facilitating those discussions can feel like a balancing act. How do you go beyond the numbers to facilitate conversations that actually help dairy farm [Read More …]

Speaker to Share Tips on Tackling Tough Conversations

Facilitating Conversations that Matter at Conference on Sept. 9 Agriculture lenders and consultants who work with dairy farm families know that productive family business conversations often include more than financials. At the 2026 Dairy Financial [Read More …]

Thinking about data centers? Here’s what you need to know

A wave of new billion-dollar facilities is reshaping rural communities — bringing jobs, tax revenue, and new challenges that farmers, landowners and local leaders need to understand. Rural America is rapidly emerging as the next [Read More …]

Celebrate This Year’s Exciting Special Days at The 2026 Great New York State Fair

From honoring New York’s agricultural heritage to celebrating the people, cultures, and communities that make the Empire State unique, The Great New York State Fair today announced its lineup of Special Days. Running from Opening [Read More …]

Creamery celebrates one millionth Penn State degree with commemorative ice cream

“One Million Scholar’s Chip” is the winning flavor of a Penn State Berkey Creamery contest that commemorates the one millionth degree awarded this summer by the University. The historic threshold was crossed Aug. 15, during summer commencement [Read More …]

Cattle Care Introduces Omnifeed to Bring Full Transparency to On-Farm Feed Management

New solution combines artificial intelligence and GPS technology to give producers complete visibility from the commodity bay to the feed bunk. Cattle Care, a leader in dairy management video analytics, is excited to introduce OmniFeed, [Read More …]

Are Your Replacement Heifers on Track?

Why weight, structural maturity, and consistent growth monitoring matter before breeding and first calving. Every replacement heifer represents an investment in the future of the herd. Long before she produces her first calf or [Read More …]

CentralStar invests in the next generation of agriculture leaders

In continued support of the next generation of agriculture professionals, CentralStar Cooperative’s Board of Directors is awarding $1,000 scholarships to seven students pursuing agricultural degrees at a variety of colleges. “The CentralStar Board of Directors [Read More …]

Feds Move Ahead on GRAS Oversight

HHS announced a proposed rule this week that would require manufacturers to notify FDA when they determine a substance added to human or animal food is “generally recognized as safe,” or GRAS, replacing the current system where [Read More …]

Incentive Programs Are Essential to Planet-Smart Dairy Leadership