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Lactanet Canada is pleased to announce the election of Korb Whale as Chair, Tom Pasco as Vice Chair and the appointment of Mariette Gagnon and Benoît Turmel to the Board of Directors. Korb replaces Barbara [Read More …]

NMPF Statement on the Return of New World Screwworm

The return of New World screwworm to the United States decades after its initial eradication is a disappointing milestone, but it’s also one for which dairy producers have been preparing for more than a year, [Read More …]

Texas Tech Experts Available to Discuss Texas New World Screwworm Case

The first case of the invasive parasite in the state was confirmed Wednesday. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the first case of New World Screwworm in the U.S. after a laboratory in [Read More …]

Zoetis Shares Resources and Tips for New World Screwworm Response and Management

With the recent New World screwworm (NWS) incursion in Texas, it’s important to be aware of your herd’s risk level and be vigilant in checking your livestock for signs of an infestation. “We understand [Read More …]

USDA Confirms Presence of New World Screwworm in the United States

Animal Health Officials Working Quickly to Protect U.S. Livestock and Wildlife The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the detection of a New World screwworm (NWS) in a [Read More …]

Farmer Sentiment Slips Again as High Input Costs Remain Top Concern

Farmer sentiment dropped again in May as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index declined from 121 points in April to 119 (see Figure 1). The Current Conditions Index fell by 8 points, while the Future Expectations Index increased [Read More …]

Request Free “Choose PA Dairy” Resources During June Dairy Month to Celebrate PA Dairy & America’s 250th

Request Free Material to Share With Your Community This Summer To showcase the hard work of Pennsylvania dairy farmers during National Dairy Month this June, and commemorate America’s 250th, the Center for Dairy Excellence has [Read More …]

Real California Milk Announces Eight Professional Chef Finalists In National Pizza Contest

Eighth annual contest brings top chefs to Napa to showcase innovative pizzas featuring Real California cheese and dairy products while competing for more than $20k in prizes. The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced [Read More …]

Mexico’s Dairy Sector Signals Strong Demand and Expanding Opportunities for U.S. Producers

Mexico’s dairy market is entering 2026 with renewed momentum, and the latest USDA Foreign Agricultural Marketing Service semi‑annual report shows a landscape that US dairy producers should watch closely. The country’s fluid milk production, cheese [Read More …]

Why You Should Celebrate National Dairy Month

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