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As the Southern U.S. continues to navigate cases of New World screwworm, the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and the University of Notre Dame are investing $140,389 in a  Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) grant to evaluate [Read More …]

The 3 Signals Your Dairy Plant is Ready for Automation

Dairy manufacturers are under constant pressure to protect throughput, safety, and product quality while managing labor availability and tight capital budgets. For many plants, palletizing remains one of the most physically demanding, injury-prone tasks on [Read More …]

Ohio Supreme Court rules in employee safety case on dairy farm

On August 12, the Ohio Supreme Court released its opinion Camara v. Gill Dairy, L.L.C. The majority opinion was written by Justice Brunner and joined by all of the justices, except for one section that Justice Fischer [Read More …]

Colorado River plan to cut water amid drought brings uncertainty for cities and farmers

On the outskirts of Phoenix, a small town with a huge reliance on the Colorado River has capped growth, revived old wells and struck water deals. But Cave Creek Mayor Robert Morris can’t shake the [Read More …]

Tennessee Celebrates Local Dairy Farm Families with New Statewide Campaign

Launches “From Our Farm to Your Family,” honoring the people and communities making an impact on local dairy industry. The Dairy Alliance, a nonprofit organization funded by dairy farm families in the Southeast, in partnership [Read More …]

California Dairy Farmers Work Together to Innovate and Advance Manure Management

Dairy farmers have long paid careful attention to manure management, as it is central to operational efficiency and to supplying nutrients for feed crop production. As science evolves, so has the sector’s understanding of how [Read More …]

Is There an Emerging Consensus on How to Fix California Water Problems?

Over the past couple of months, I have attended and participated in a number of water conferences and broader meetings where common themes have emerged. There is a universal belief that California’s water situation is [Read More …]

Expo en Español Offers Practical Insights for Dairy Professionals

Expo en Español Offers Practical Insights for Dairy Professionals Expo en Español is World Dairy Expo’s educational program created specifically for Spanish-speaking professionals in the dairy industry. Presented entirely in Spanish, these seminars provide practical [Read More …]

New Producer Grant helps 30 beginning agricultural producers with planning and start-up funds

Thirty new agricultural producers across the West will receive $15,000 in start-up funding, along with business planning and educational support, through AgWest Farm Credit’s 2026 New Producer Grant. The business development grants are designed to [Read More …]

How Global Events will Impact Ag Markets, Businesses and Farms

Connect with leading experts during interactive webinars. This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will take a look at the issues, trends and events shaping the agricultural economy and how [Read More …]

Joseph Gallo Farms Earns Three Awards at World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest

Awards recognize excellence in cheese and whey protein concentrate Joseph Gallo Farms earned three awards at the 2026 World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest, with results announced Wednesday, recognizing both Joseph Farms cheese [Read More …]

Reviewing Trends in Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment

USDA’s Largest Conservation Program For more than 40 years, the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) has remained the largest voluntary private lands conservation program in the U.S. Administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) under the guidelines set forth in [Read More …]

Registered for the Joint Annual NMPF and NDB Meeting

Have you registered for the 2026 Joint Annual Meeting of the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA), taking place Oct. 19-21? Now is [Read More …]

Summer Heat: Dairy producers are bracing for higher feed costs

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending August 28, 2026 The bulls bellowed in the grain pits. December wheat futures soared 85ȼ this week to $7.84 per bushel, a three-year high. Drought in the [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Export Council Brings ‘The Great American Cheese Road Trip’ to Melbourne

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) will take Australian food and beverage industry guests on a Great American Cheese Road Trip this September, showcasing the diversity, versatility and creativity of U.S. cheese and its place [Read More …]

Dairy Checkoff Seeks Entries For 2027 New Product Competition

Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) is accepting entries for its 2027 New Product Competition, challenging undergraduate and graduate students across the United States to develop innovative dairy-based products for consumers seeking sustained energy. The annual competition [Read More …]

2026 Joint Annual Meeting of the NDB, NMPF and UDIA

Have you registered for the 2026 Joint Annual Meeting of the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA), taking place Oct. 19-21? Now is [Read More …]

Farm Income and Financial Forecasts, September 2026 Update

Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM ET Presenter: Carrie Litkowski ERS releases farm income and balance sheet estimates and forecasts three times a year. These core statistical indicators provide guidance to policymakers, lenders, commodity organizations, [Read More …]

Ron Wenger Opens Up About Herd Longevity, Different Enterprises, and How They Treat the Farm as a Business

“If we can run this farm as a business, we can get the lifestyle we’re looking for. If we look at it as a lifestyle, the business could collapse financially.” In this episode of Cow-Side [Read More …]

Life is Always Changing and so is Dairy Industry

As mentioned in prior posts, capitalism is harsh, but it is also effective for future improvement and success. The dairy industry is changing rapidity, and the changes can be harsh as changes occur. The U.S. [Read More …]

DHIA

5 ways to unlock better herd management decisions

Small workflow changes can save time, improve accuracy and support better decisions. Herd management software supports nearly every decision and workflow across a dairy. But even the most capable system only delivers value when accurate [Read More …]

NovoFly™ Screwworm Strain Readied for Active Duty

American scientific ingenuity in the form of sterile fly releases helped eliminate New World screwworm from the country in the 1960s. Now, ARS researchers are combining that ingenuity with next-generation tools to counter new resurgences [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 Aggies Online [Read More …]

Opportunities with Non-Traditional Cheeses

Explore how non-traditional cheeses can diversify your product line, add value to your milk supply, and help your business reach new customers through expert insights and real-world examples. Looking to expand your cheese offerings and [Read More …]

Boost your dairy cattle repro knowledge by attending the DCRC Annual Meeting

Make plans to attend the 2026 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) Annual Meeting, Nov. 10-12, at The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square, Columbus, Ohio. In addition to providing industry-leading, thought-provoking presentations, a special highlight of [Read More …]

USDA Payment Limit Rules September 15 Deadline