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Indiana Dairy Producers is pleased to offer a $1000 Scholarship to be awarded at the 2027 Indiana Dairy Forum at French Lick on January 27th, 2027. Eligibility for this scholarship is as follows: Student must plan to [Read More …]

Get Risk Management Insight Heading Into the 2027 Crop Year During Free Webinar

The Free “Protecting Your Profits” Webinar Will Take Place on November 13 at 12 p.m. EST. Most dairy producers have felt the margin squeeze on the farm over the past few years. To get risk [Read More …]

The Laughing Cow® Is Laughing Again! America Comes Together to Bring Back Her Laugh

The breakthrough came during one final attempt to make her laugh at Chicago’s legendary comedy institution, The Second City. Hosted by comedian and Saturday Night Live cast member Jeremy Culhane, the special performance brought together The [Read More …]

Export Expansion Grant Applications Open until November 4

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for new Export Expansion Grants through November 4, 2026. These grants are funded through the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE), which [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers Welcome EPA Decision to Close Out Two-Decade-Old Air Emissions Study

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) welcomed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement that it will not finalize air emissions estimating methodologies under the 2005 Animal Feeding Operations Air Compliance Agreement, and that it will [Read More …]

Milk production grew 2.4% on a liquid basis in August

Milk production grew 2.4% on a liquid basis in August driven largely by a 174,000 head year-over-year increase in the milking herd. Rising supply was met with divergent demand trends as superb demand for dairy [Read More …]

Secretary Burgum Signs Order to Support American Ranchers

Expand Grazing and Cut Red Tape In a significant move to bolster the nation’s livestock industry, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum today signed a Secretary’s Order to expand grazing opportunities, improve the health of [Read More …]

A Decade of Growth with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation

I know 2016 doesn’t seem like it was that long ago, but here we are ten years later. Why does 2016 have so much relevance? Well, thanks for asking. That year was my first real [Read More …]

USDA Confirms New World Screwworm in Arizona

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed a case of New World screwworm (NWS) in a dog in Cochise County, Arizona. This is the first detection of NWS [Read More …]

No-Till and Cover Crop Data

Connect with leading experts during interactive webinars. This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will feature insights from leading experts to help producers make decisions for their operations. Hear about [Read More …]

IDFA Urges U.S. Government to Address Global Trade Barriers and Expand Market Opportunities for U.S. Dairy

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) submitted formal comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) highlighting trade barriers affecting U.S. dairy exports and urging the Trump Administration to continue working to strengthen [Read More …]

Taking Stock and Gearing Up for What’s Ahead

Over the past year, the dairy industry has faced a wave of challenges from Washington, state capitals, and markets around the world. Last month at our annual meeting in Kissimmee, FL, I talked about some [Read More …]

DMI Publishes 2025 Annual Report Highlighting Checkoff Results

Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), which manages the national dairy checkoff, has published its 2025 Annual Report, providing farmers and importers with a comprehensive look at strategies, results and financial investments. The report, available at DairyCheckoff.com, [Read More …]

The Fresh Cheese Squeeze Is Over

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending October 30, 2026 The wild ride continued in the CME spot Cheddar market. Blocks soared in the first three weeks of October as cheese buyers scrambled to [Read More …]

Production of Dairy Products is Continuing to Grow

Starting in 2025, the dairy industry developed a strong and steady growth. This post will update the growth of the major elements with the latest published data. Everything is up! Data is presented in these [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Commends Governors for Taking Action on Emergency Diesel Relief

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins recognized the 31 states that have taken early action to complement President Donald J. Trump’s emergency dyed diesel relief initiative and encouraged remaining governors to take corresponding action [Read More …]

More than milk: Dairy farmers nourish communities

Dairy checkoff programs in Michigan and Florida are helping close nutrition gaps and expand access to nutritious dairy foods. For dairy farmers, nourishing communities goes well beyond producing milk. In Michigan and Florida, dairy [Read More …]

USDA Announces $472.5 Million Food Purchase to Support U.S. Producers

October 31, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Strengthen America’s Food Supply The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced its intent to purchase up to $472.5 million in American-grown and American-raised agricultural commodities to distribute to the charitable food network and other [Read More …]

New DairyVoice Podcast: Showbox Sires Talks with Special Guest David Wright from the UK

In this episode of DairyVoice, Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett from Showbox Sires continue their series, The Evolution of the Great Cow. They talk with David Wright of Berryholme Holsteins in the UK. They discuss [Read More …]

US Farm Bankruptcies Up 19% Through Three Quarters of 2026

October 31, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture’s Mary Hightower reported that “according to federal court data, 292 Chapter 12 (farm bankruptcy) cases have been filed so far in 2026, nearly 19 percent more than the [Read More …]

SwissLane Farms established a memorial tournament to honor the memory of Sebastian Szymanski

Alltech, a global leader in animal health and nutrition, recently hosted soccer tournaments for local dairy workers in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, and Alto, Michigan. “Our goal is to bring people together by combining two important parts [Read More …]

Small Farm Definition Focus of Upcoming State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting

November 3, 2026 The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will be holding a joint meeting with the Small-Scale Producer and BIPOC Producer Advisory Committees to discuss a small farm definition for statewide consideration [Read More …]

Tillamook truck drivers recently earned Samsara Driver Cup honors

Going the extra mile takes on a whole new meaning when you’re among the top 1% of professional drivers nationwide. We’re proud to celebrate Daniel, Dean, Mark and Keith, four of our very own Tillamook [Read More …]

Who Will Farm the Land? Upper Midwest Faces Critical Farmland Transition

With millions of acres of farmland poised to change hands, November summit brings together regional leaders to tackle farmland access, farm succession, and the future of agriculture. Nearly 300 million acres of American farmland—roughly one-third [Read More …]

NRCS Offers Additional Practices for Ohio Farmers Participating in the Regenerative Pilot Program

Program delivery and Accountability Have Been Strengthened The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Ohio has announced additional eligible practices for farmers participating in the Regenerative Pilot Program in fiscal year 2027. The U.S. [Read More …]

Crop Report Revisions Highlight Importance of Accurate Estimates

Key Takeaways Two recent USDA reports were followed by some of the largest single-day declines in December corn futures during 2026, emphasizing estimates’ impacts on commodity prices. USDA corrected its September corn production estimates after identifying [Read More …]

Payroll, Timekeeping, and HR Technology: Lessons from the Field

Virtual Office Hour Scheduled for November 10 Our next Ag Workforce Central Virtual Office Hour will focus on payroll, timekeeping, and HR technologies. Technology is available to integrate into nearly every aspect of the modern [Read More …]

Financial Literacy Program Brings Dairy-Specific Education to Producers, Industry Professionals

Participants learn from dairy-finance experts and apply core concepts to their own operations. Financial decisions shape the future of every dairy business, from managing cash flow and evaluating investments to planning for growth and navigating [Read More …]

Small Dairy, Big Dreams: FFA Members Discover Career Success

What started as a dream has grown into a thriving family-owned dairy business, inspiring FFA members to pursue their own agricultural goals. During the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo, members visited Dandy Breeze Creamery [Read More …]

Desalination Doesn’t Pencil Out for Western Agriculture