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Originally, June became National Dairy Month to distribute milk during the warm months of summer. While dairy lovers know that a cold glass of milk is perfect on summer days, whether on its own or in [Read More …]

School milk: Small investment, global impact

Exploring the power and potential of milk in school systems around the world “When I lived in China, I constantly saw grandparents or parents walking alongside their children — and their kids would be noticeably much taller [Read More …]

Using TN Visas to Address Labor Needs on Dairy Farms

In honor of June being National Dairy Month, our next Ag Workforce Central Virtual Office Hour will focus on the TN visa and its use as a labor strategy for dairy farms. The TN visa [Read More …]

CowManager Unveils Milk Sensor Innovation

A new layer of actionable insights targets mastitis, the leading challenge on most dairy farms. CowManager, a technology leader in smart cow monitoring solutions, is strengthening its herd management platform with the development of a [Read More …]

Are Farmers Liable for Escaped Livestock?

According to USDA statistics, there are somewhere around 4 million head of cattle, hogs, sheep, and goats in Ohio. As anyone knows who has been around livestock, a few of those 4 million head are [Read More …]

Gov. Evers on June Dairy Month, celebrates Wisconsin’s proud heritage

Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Folks, they don’t call Wisconsin “America’s Dairyland” for nothing. Our dairy industry is a proud part of our state’s heritage and tradition, representing our past, present, and future successes. And throughout the past seven [Read More …]

IDFA Expands Government Relations Team and Advocacy Operations to Strengthen Federal and State Engagement

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced an expansion of its government relations and advocacy operations to strengthen the association’s federal and state engagement on behalf of the dairy industry. The expanded team is [Read More …]

NMC seeks Scholar applicants

NMC: The Global Milk Quality Organization (NMC) encourages graduate students to apply for its Scholars program. This program offers at least four travel scholarships for full-time graduate students interested in controlling mastitis, promoting udder health [Read More …]

Chelsea Good Named Executive Director of Kansas Dairy

Kansas Dairy announced today that Chelsea Good has been selected as the next Executive Director of the Kansas Dairy Association and Kansas Dairy Commission, effective June 1, 2026. Kansas Dairy is the unified brand of the Kansas [Read More …]

New Report Fuels Calls to Rein in Canada’s Dairy Export Practices

Last week, NMPF joined the U.S. Dairy Export Council in calling on the U.S. Trade Representative to address Canada’s unfair dairy trade practices during the upcoming USMCA joint review. That push comes after a new U.S. [Read More …]

U.S.-China Trade Talks Signal New Agricultural Commitments

Following the Trump-Xi meetings in Beijing, the White House announced a new series of trade commitments aimed at expanding bilateral commerce, including several provisions directly affecting U.S. agriculture. For farmers and ranchers facing prolonged tight margins, the [Read More …]

Farm Credit Awards Efforts to Develop and Promote Northeast Agriculture

The Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement Program, a joint effort of Farm Credit East and CoBank, recently provided $127,500 in grant funding to 29 organizations to assist their efforts to encourage youth leadership development, support young [Read More …]

Learn How to Navigate Heat Stress and Protect Your Herd During June Conference Call

The Monthly Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, June 10th at 1 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 …]

On-Farm Workshops Deliver New Insights, Strategies for Hoof Care

PDP Hoof Management Workshops set for June 16, 18 in New York, Wisconsin The 2026 PDP Hoof Management Workshops presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will take hoof care conversations out of the classroom and [Read More …]

Request Free Garden Flags, Stickers, Posters and Rack Cards

It’s officially June, which marks the start of National Dairy Month! Especially during the warm weather and summer months, there are a variety of ways you can connect with your community as dairy farmers. We have four [Read More …]

FARM Program Kicks off Annual Excellence Awards

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program is accepting nominations for its annual FARM Excellence Awards, recognizing U.S. dairy industry achievements in adopting and improving on-farm practices. Awards are divided into four categories: [Read More …]

AI Conversation Critical for Dairy’s Future

I was first introduced to the possibilities of computer-generated data during high school in the 1980s. I later thought it was cutting edge to turn in my grad school homework on a 3 ½”, 1.44mb [Read More …]

The impact of “Other” Fluid Milk

The USDA report on sales of fluid milk lists categories such as whole milk, 2% milk, 1% milk, etc. There is one category, “Other”, which is a “catch all” for everything that does not fit [Read More …]

IDFA Welcomes USITC Findings on Global Nonfat Milk Solids, Urges U.S. Government to Address Concerns in USMCA Review

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today said a new U.S. International Trade Commission’s (USITC) report on global competitive conditions in the nonfat solids (NFS) market highlights strong U.S. and global demand for milk-based protein [Read More …]

USDA Announces Enrollment Period and Payment Rates for Specialty Crop Farmers

Pre-filled Applications Available Online to Producers with a Login.gov Account U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced payment rates and the enrollment period for the Assistance for Specialty Crops Farmers (ASCF) program. The [Read More …]

Darigold Selects Trozzolo Communications Group as Agency of Record

TCG agencies, Trozzolo and Midan, team up to win over PNW consumers for iconic dairy brand Seattle-based Darigold, one of the nation’s largest dairy producers, has named Trozzolo Communications Group (TCG) its agency of record [Read More …]

AFBF Analysis Highlights Gaps in Dairy Margin Coverage Program

The Dairy Margin Coverage Program is meant to be a safety net for dairy farmers. However, as Chad Smith shares, the program has some flaws. Smith: The Dairy Margin Coverage Program is a farm safety net program that [Read More …]

Applications Open For New Electric Farm Equipment Grant

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Electric Farm Equipment Grant (EFEG) program. This new program helps Minnesota farmers purchase electric farm equipment to reduce air pollution. The MDA expects [Read More …]

Farm Bankruptcies Hit Six-Year High in April

Law360’s Hilary Russ and Emily Lever reported that “monthly farm-related Chapter 12 filings soared in April to a more than six-year high, with more likely on the horizon, amid an overall increase in all bankruptcies as [Read More …]

Trace Mineral Requirements: A Practical Guide for Dairy Nutritionists

Tuesday, July 14 · 10:00 AM EST Providing adequate trace minerals (cobalt, copper, iodine, iron, manganese, selenium and zinc) to dairy cows can improve health, productivity and reproductive efficiency but conversely excess trace minerals can [Read More …]

Land O’Lakes, Inc. CEO Beth Ford Named No. 13 on Fortune’s 2026 Most Powerful Women in Business List

Fortune named Land O’Lakes, Inc. President and CEO Beth Ford as No. 13 on its Most Powerful Women of 2026 list. The annual list, compiled by Fortune editors, highlights 100 of the world’s most influential [Read More …]

Grassland Manure Injection Field Days

Grassland Manure Injection Field Days Live manure application equipment demonstrations, grassland injection, with site specific focuses. Exact dates, times and field locations will be notified via email, so you must RSVP to receive confirmation of [Read More …]

PDP: Effects of Processing Colostrum & Market Update

Producers can connect with leading experts in interactive webinars. Next week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will give dairy producers the opportunity to interact with top researchers and analysts. The [Read More …]

DCRC recognizes UW-Madison’s Iago Leão as its 2026 Scholar