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Virtual recording pass available for purchase through May 21; Save the date for May 5-7, 2027 Speakers at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2026 Stakeholders Summit addressed pressures impacting animal protein, including animal rights extremism, legislative [Read More …]

Spring Dairy Market Update, 6 Areas to Watch & Ways to Manage Risk

Thanks to those of you who joined us for our bi-monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Friday! What areas should you be watching to manage risk and navigate changing dairy market dynamics during this busy planting season? During [Read More …]

Cornell research team and farmers delve into DSWR findings, practical applications

With the conclusion of field work in 2025, the Cornell University Nutrient Management Spear Program is diligently working to analyze comprehensive data collected during extensive field trials as part of the Dairy Soil & Water [Read More …]

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Federal Options for Large Scale Seawater Desalination

The Carlsbad desalination plant is reportedly operating at half-capacity, basically because it’s less expensive to import water from the Colorado River. That is likely to change, as Arizona’s Department of Water Resources is negotiating with the San [Read More …]

USDA expands whole milk across childhood nutrition as Thompson secures ‘breakfast’ fix in farm bill

U.S. House Ag Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson praised USDA’s announcement today, May 8, of an interim final rule implementing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, saying the action gives schools immediate clarity to offer [Read More …]

Nominees Announced in Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Election

The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced eleven nominees for nine open seats in the 2026 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors election. Nine districts are up for election, [Read More …]

June 30 Deadline to Change Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) Provider to Crop Growers

Crop Growers from Farm Credit East reminds dairy producers of the June 30, 2026, deadline to change their Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) provider. DRP is a federally subsidized program offering dairy farmers protection against unexpected [Read More …]

Agricultural Consulting Services (ACS) Expands National Partnerships to Advance Sustainable Agriculture

Agricultural Consulting Services (ACS), a Dairy One subsidiary, is proud to be actively engaged in a national effort to advance conservation and sustainability across U.S. agriculture through participation in a USDA-supported initiative. Working alongside partners [Read More …]

Remembering Don Bennink

The dairy industry lost a pillar in our community with the passing of Don Bennink, who died on April 20, 2026 at the age of 84. Don’s legacy in the dairy industry began when he [Read More …]

CDCB Board Convenes, Approves Key Updates

The CDCB Board of Directors met on April 21 and 22 in Columbus, Ohio, for the Annual Meeting and April board meeting. Here are the key outcomes: The 2026 Producer Advisory Committee was elected. Members [Read More …]

USDA Implements President Trump’s Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

Final Rule Restores Whole and 2% Milk Options in School and Child Nutrition Programs U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a final rule implementing the [Read More …]

Beef on Dairy Continues to Expand Innovation to Improve Producer Revenue

The October 30, 2025, post to this blog covered “Beef on Dairy” growth. This post is six months later, updating “Beef on Dairy” growth. Data for this analysis is from many sources and some of the data [Read More …]

Nominations Open for 2027 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year Contest

Farmers are invited to submit nominations for the 2027 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year contest, which comes with cash prizes and bragging rights. This is the ninth year of the contest, supported by [Read More …]

The Kids are All Right — They Trust Dairy

Consumers continue to maintain high levels of trust in dairy and its industry, according to the latest Consumer Perceptions Tracker from Dairy Management Inc. The tracker, now in its third year, shows the percentage of [Read More …]

Why the Farm Bill Matters for Dairy

What IDFA Members Should Know The farm bill is back, and this cycle presents a meaningful opportunity. As the legislation advances to the Senate, dairy is gaining visibility as a priority within nutrition policy and [Read More …]

USDA Requires SNAP Authorized Retailers to Carry More Real Food

Practical changes to retailer stocking standards promote more options all while reducing fraud and abuse in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published the final rule regarding stocking [Read More …]

Nonfat Dry Milk is the Belle of the Dairy Ball

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending May 8, 2026 Nonfat dry milk (NDM) remains the belle of the dairy ball as prices rose to fresh record highs this week. On Thursday, the spot [Read More …]

March makes it six straight months of year-over-year export growth

Cheese and butterfat continue to propel U.S. dairy trade even as four-month NFDM/SMP growth streak ends. Year-over-year (YOY) U.S. dairy exports grew 8% in March in milk solids equivalent (MSE) terms, as cheese and butterfat [Read More …]

USDA Clears Path for Whole Milk in Schools

The National Milk Producers Federation today applauded USDA’s Interim Final Rule, “Expanding Fluid Milk Options in Child Nutrition Programs,” which includes whole and 2% milk as options in the school breakfast, Special Milk and Child and [Read More …]

Students face nation’s top collegiate dairy programs

At Fresno State, senior Alexis Jackson found a calling in the animal science field, thanks to a series of campus farm positions that started when she was a freshman working at the campus dairy. As [Read More …]

Wisconsin Dairy Farms Invite Students of All Ages to ‘Adopt a Cow’

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) and Discover Dairy invite participants across the state to meet their new favorite classroom or community companion, as enrollment is now open for the free “Adopt a Cow” program for [Read More …]

Darigold Cottage Cheese, Cheddar and Butter Earn Top Honors at Oregon Dairy Awards

Seattle-based Darigold, Inc., one of the nation’s largest farmer-owned dairy producers, earned top honors for its cottage cheese, medium cheddar cheese, and traditional butter at the annual Oregon Dairy Industries (ODI) Conference held this month [Read More …]

USDA Clears Path for Whole Milk in Schools

The National Milk Producers Federation today applauded USDA’s Interim Final Rule, “Expanding Fluid Milk Options in Child Nutrition Programs,” which includes whole and 2% milk as options in the school breakfast, Special Milk and Child [Read More …]

UnCommon Farms Launches UnCommon Energy to Help Farmers Take Control of Energy Development on Their Land

UnCommon Farms announced the launch of UnCommon Energy, a new business unit built to help farmers reduce energy costs, take control of on-farm energy development, and capture more of the long-term value tied to their [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds USDA Interim Final Rule Implementing Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today issued an interim final rule implementing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, restoring flexibility for schools and child nutrition providers participating in federal Child Nutrition Programs to offer [Read More …]

Sorting that keeps herd management moving

Act faster, streamline labor and bring more consistency to your herd. Top-performing dairies don’t just identify the cows that need attention; they act on that information immediately. When herd monitoring and sort gates work together, [Read More …]

Internal Parasite IPM and FAMACHA Training – May 23, 2026 in Jamestown, NY

Amy Barkley, Livestock Specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program (SWNYDLFC) and Jess Waltemyer, NYS Small Ruminant Extension Specialist with Cornell’s PRO-LIVESTOCK Team, are partnering to host a [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board Announces 2026 Executive Committee Officers

The California Milk Advisory Board is pleased to announce the officers of the 2026 Executive Committee.

California Creamery Operators Explore Dairy’s Future

Gain the Latest Insights at CCOA’s 126th Annual Meeting Early bird rates have been extended through May 15. REGISTER to join the CCOA on June 29-30 at the Tahoe Blue Event Center to network and [Read More …]

Dairy Job Opportunities Resource Available for Farms Looking for Labor