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Learn how to persuade with clarity, confidence, and impact in this practical and engaging webinar. Join us to explore a proven framework for influencing action up, down, and across organizations by aligning messages with how [Read More …]

IDFA to Host 42nd Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party on June 10

Scoops, smiles, and bipartisan camaraderie will return to Capitol Hill this summer as the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) hosts its 42nd Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party on June 10. One of Washington’s longest-running [Read More …]

PDP: Driving Beef Demand & Market Update

Producers can connect with leading experts in interactive webinars. This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will focus on trends and growth in the dairy and beef industries. Celebrate National [Read More …]

Asian Longhorned Tick and Theileria orientalis: A Growing Risk for PA Cattle

Article discussing the blood-borne parasite Theileria orientalis, its transmission by the Asian Longhorned Tick, and considerations when moving cattle. Invasive species first recognized in the United States in 2017 Prefers feeding on livestock Females reproduce [Read More …]

Reviewing U.S. Agricultural Trade With China

China remains a critical export market for U.S. farmers and ranchers, particularly for soybeans, cotton, sorghum and pork. Recent years have demonstrated both the opportunity this market provides and the risks that come with trade [Read More …]

Indiana Officials Celebrate Corteva’s Selection Of Indianapolis As Its Headquarters

Governor Mike Braun today celebrated a major economic development win as Corteva selected Indianapolis as the global headquarters for its new market-leading crop protection and nature-inspired technologies company, choosing Indiana over multiple competing states. The [Read More …]

USDA requests producer input to support transparent reporting of 2026 crops, inventories, and values

Over the next several weeks, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct the June Agricultural Survey by contacting over 90,000 producers across the nation to determine crop acreage and stock levels as of June 1, 2026. [Read More …]

Application Period Open For Climate-Friendly Practices Funds

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is accepting applications for climate-friendly agricultural practices (CFAP) incentive payments. CFAP provides payments at a flat rate up to $10,000 for producers to implement a selection of sustainable agricultural practices [Read More …]

Whole Milk Returns to School

We are excited that schools may now serve WHOLE MILK! The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 expands the milk options schools may offer. As implementation guidance is released by the USDA, we [Read More …]

Milk composition insights coming soon to every milking

DeLaval VMS V300 DeLaval, a global leader in dairy farming solutions, is expanding its BioSensors portfolio with Milk Solids Analysis for the DeLaval VMS™ V300 series of milking robots. The new BioSensor automatically measures fat, [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Dr. Todd Bilby of Merck Talks About Targeted Reproductive Management (TRM)

Dr. Todd Bilby leads the U.S. dairy technical services team at Merck Animal Health. His areas of expertise includes dairy reproduction, cow comfort and transition management, all grounded in his university research and extension background. [Read More …]

Capture the Missing Link in Rumen Efficiency

Isoacids support rumen microbial function to drive feed conversion, peak milk and lifetime productivity. The dairy cow is only as efficient as the system that feeds her, and it all starts in the rumen. “The [Read More …]

The Pet and Livestock Protection Act

The Pet and Livestock Protection Act (H.R. 845) has passed the House with bipartisan support and is currently awaiting action in the Senate. This legislation would restore state authority to manage gray wolf populations and [Read More …]

Protecting the farm: Medicaid and what farmers should know

Join MSU Extension for a lunchtime webinar to learn more about Medicaid planning within farm estates. Are you hoping to transfer your farmland to the next generation, but are unsure of how all the details [Read More …]

Cheryl Vest and Emma Vos Named to Type Appraisal Staff

Cheryl Vest, Clayton, Del., and Emma Vos, Maribel, Wis., have been named evaluators for the Linear Type Appraisal Program, according to Neal Smith, Executive Secretary of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA). Cheryl Vest brings [Read More …]

Prairie Farms Family of Companies Celebrates Folds of Honor Partnership with Red, White & Boom Weekend in St. Louis

Weekend activations at Ballpark Village and Busch Stadium will celebrate military families, veterans, first responders, and the launch of Red, White & Boom: Heroes Edition ice cream. The Prairie Farms Family of Companies will bring [Read More …]

DHIA

Apply for Dairy’s Foundation Grants by June 1

Nonprofits can apply for up to $10,000 for programs to educate dairy producers, students and communities The deadline is approaching for dairy associations, nonprofits, and educational organizations across the country to apply for grants of [Read More …]

Five Dairy Professionals Join Center for Dairy Excellence & Foundation Board of Directors

Charles, Meyers, Mohn, Mullen, and Painter Recently Filled Open Board Positions The Center for Dairy Excellence and Dairy Excellence Foundation recently welcomed five dairy professionals to the organizations’ Board of Directors. The Center for Dairy [Read More …]

ADC just made it easy to follow the formula and see the value shift

The American Dairy Coalition has released a new educational visual titled “Where the Value Goes: Make Allowances, Cost Surveys, and Milk Pricing” to help dairy farmers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders understand how make allowances function [Read More …]

USDA Revokes Approved Lender Status of Ten Lenders

Irresponsible Lending Has No Place in Government Programs U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced the removal of ten lenders from participation in the USDA Rural Development (RD) OneRD Guaranteed Lending Program. These [Read More …]

Real California Milk Showcases Sustainability Dairy Innovation

The 2026 National Restaurant Association Show California dairy brands feature award-winning cheese, yogurt, kefir, gelato and ice cream for foodservice buyers, chefs and restaurant operators. The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) will sample a variety [Read More …]

NMPF and USDEC Statement on House Passing the Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act

The National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council issued the following statement on the House passing the Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA): “CORCA is an important tool for our dairy producers to [Read More …]

Wisner Baum Investigates Syngenta Amid Renewed Questions Over Atrazine Safety

A growing body of scientific research is intensifying scrutiny of atrazine, one of the most commonly used herbicides in American agriculture, over its potential connection to non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) and other types of cancer. At [Read More …]

EPIRUS SA Receives International recognition for consistency and top quality

EPIRUS SA has received another major international distinction, as the German Agricultural Society (Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft – DLG) recently awarded the company with the Constant Product Quality Award. The award is granted following a rigorous evaluation [Read More …]

Professional Dairy Producers®: Drone Use for Livestock Feeding & Colostrum Research

Producers can connect with leading experts in interactive webinars. This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will give provide the latest technology and research updates. Tune in on Tuesday to [Read More …]

Midwest’s Premier Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference Set for June 3–4

Come learn the latest in dairy nutrition and management at the at the La Crosse Center on June 3 and 4, 2026, for the annual Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference. This is a collaborative [Read More …]

Commissioner Miller Applauds Expanded New World Screwworm Defense Operations Along Texas-Mexico Border

Sterile fly dispersal pushes north to Eagle Pass Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today praised the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) for expanding New World screwworm sterile fly [Read More …]

Driving Efficiency and Innovation in the Global Dairy Industry

The global dairy industry is undergoing a significant transformation, fueled by rising consumer demand for high-quality, safe, and value-added dairy products. According to MarketsandMarkets, the global dairy processing equipment market is projected to grow from USD 12.73 [Read More …]

Rock River Laboratory Introduces Family of Brands

The recently integrated network of laboratories provides customers access to universal solutions throughout the agricultural value chain. The launch of the Rock River Laboratory Family of Brands is propelling agriculture analytics into the future. The [Read More …]

Free Animal Care Record-Keeping Books Available to Dairy Farmers and Veterinarians