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Chart I tracks the Agricultural Marketing Services (AMS) prices used for producer payment of butterfat and milk protein in the Federal Orders. It is shown here primarily to highlight the volatility of prices paid to producers. The trend [Read More …]

Farmer Sentiment Declines in April Amid Input Costs and Availability Concerns

Farmer sentiment dropped in April as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index declined from 127 in March to 121 (see Figure 1). The Current Conditions Index fell by 11 points, while the Future Expectations Index decreased by 4 [Read More …]

John Deere Joins Freedom 250 as Key Partner in Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary

Freedom 250 is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with John Deere, the iconic American manufacturing company that has helped build the country by supporting farmers, ranchers, and construction crews. This partnership brings together John Deere — an enduring symbol [Read More …]

Multi-Species Pasture Walk in Kennedy, NY

Join us for a pasture walk and lunch as we explore topics of multi-species grazing, soil testing, forage testing, and fence building. Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program (SWNYDLFC) [Read More …]

State Issues Have National Implications; We’re Going There

Since it began in 1916, the National Milk Producers Federation has been the premier voice for dairy farmers and the cooperatives they own in Washington, offering federal-level and expertise that best serve our members. But Washington isn’t the only, or [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 …]

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 …]

SDRP Payments Expand for 2023–2024 Losses, While New Disasters Emerge

USDA is increasing disaster assistance for farmers still recovering from the severe weather events of 2023 and 2024, raising Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) payments from 35% to 70% and triggering a second round of payments. The [Read More …]

Industry Leaders Focus on Progress At Sustainability Alliance Meeting

More than 260 dairy value chain leaders – including 26 farmers – gathered April 28-30 for the 2026 Dairy Sustainability Alliance® Spring Meeting, with a focus of turning shared priorities into practical progress across the [Read More …]

Bolstering CA Dairy Sustainability, Because It Really Matters

Speakers at the sixth California Dairy Sustainability Summit discussed water challenges, while promoting collaboration and practical solutions. More than 115 California dairy farmers gathered alongside partners and policymakers on March 24 to have meaningful conversations [Read More …]

Registration Now Open for the 9th Annual ODPA Golf Outing

We’re back at the Pines Golf Club in Orrville for another unforgettable ODPA Golf Outing! Join us on Friday, June 26 for a fun-filled day of golf, networking and fundraising to support ODPA’s advocacy initiatives and the [Read More …]

Building forage inventories amid high input costs

Following a difficult 2025 growing season, many dairy farms are entering 2026 with tight forage inventories and rising input costs. Rebuilding supplies will require disciplined decision-making that balances productivity with cost control. Key considerations include: [Read More …]

VIDA – Monthly Life and Wellness Training for Hispanic Farmworkers

Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development (CAWD) along with NY FarmNet, the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH), and Cornell Small Farms’ Futuro en Ag Program, are now in their fourth month of the [Read More …]

IDFA Launches Project Diversify to Accelerate Next Phase of U.S. Dairy Export Growth

Inaugural report identifies western Africa as a high-potential emerging market Building on record-setting export momentum, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced the launch of Project Diversify, a new data-backed initiative designed to identify [Read More …]

House Passes Farm Bill with Groundbreaking Common Name Protections

The Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN) today applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing a Farm Bill that includes the Safeguarding American Food and Export Trade Yields (SAFETY) Act, a landmark measure to [Read More …]

Kristin Paul Named Next Executive Secretary of USJersey Organizations

Kristin Paul has been appointed Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ), bringing more than two decades of experience and a lifelong connection to [Read More …]

Farm Bill Advances Built in Farm Country, Delivering for Dairy

After 163 listening sessions across 43 states and one U.S. territory, House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson made one thing clear in conversation after the House passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act [Read More …]

Major Updates to Female Reproductive Performance Traits Coming August 2026

It’s time to start preparing for changes to Daughter Pregnancy Rate (DPR), Cow Conception Rate (CCR), Heifer Conception Rate (HCR), and Early First Calving (EFC) coming in August 2026! The result of a two-year foundational [Read More …]

Wisconsin Aligns with Updated USDA Guidance for Interstate Movement of Lactating Dairy Cattle, Removes Intrastate Testing Requirements for Fairs and Exhibitions

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is notifying dairy producers and veterinarians of updated guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Recognizes 2025 Herds of Excellence

Three outstanding Registered Holstein® herds have qualified for Holstein Association USA’s 2025 Herds of Excellence recognition. Each year, the award recognizes primarily homebred herds that excel in conformation and production. “The Herds of Excellence award [Read More …]

Entire Dairy Complex Deflated

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending May 1, 2026 A tiny bit of air leaked out of the spot milk powder market, and the entire dairy complex deflated. CME spot nonfat dry milk [Read More …]

2025 Star of the Breed Named by Holstein Association USA

The highest honor presented to a Registered Holstein®, the Star of the Breed award recognizes a cow who excels in both type and production. Receiving the 2025 recognition from Holstein Association USA is Oakfield Solomon [Read More …]

IDFA Lauds U.S. House of Representatives Passage of 2026 Farm Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives today advanced the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Farm Bill), legislation that would expand dairy nutrition incentives in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and strengthen key [Read More …]

Hoof Health Records and Market Update

This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will give dairy producers strategies for managing their herds and finances. The Tuesday episode will focus on hoof health records and Ben Buckner [Read More …]

What’s Going on with New World Screwworm? CDQAP Quality Assurance Update

Livestock producers remain understandably concerned about reports that the New World Screwworm (NWS) continues to creep towards the U.S. – Mexico border. Recent briefings by USDA, CDFA, and a webinar hosted by the NMPF, however, [Read More …]

NMPF Applauds House Farm Bill Passage, Urges Senate to Take Action

“NMPF commends lawmakers who today stood up for farmers by passing legislation that’s critically important for dairy producers. “The House-passed 2026 Farm Bill supports the farm safety net, preserves existing conservation programs that include opportunities [Read More …]

Organic Dairy Farmers File Class Action Against Federal Government

Following More Than $60 Million Taken by Federal Milk Marketing Orders The organic dairy industry has filed suits against the U.S. government seeking two remedies: an exemption for organic dairy from the U.S. Department of [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Dairy Producer Steve Harnish on using herd data to support management decisions

In this episode of DairyVoice, host Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films talks with Steve Harnish, about how herd data fits into the daily workflow on his operation. Steve shares how using Dart, the [Read More …]

Your Dairy Checkoff in Action

ADA North East’s 2025 Annual Report – Your Dairy Checkoff in Action . Now available and details how dairy farmers’ checkoff investment is helping build sales and trust in dairy. The report highlights our efforts [Read More …]

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“Plant a Seed” Campaign Raises Funds to Support Dairy Education, Outreach Programs