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The U.S. House of Representatives has passed its version of the Farm Bill that includes several dairy provisions focused on nutrition incentives, price reporting, trade, risk management and school milk programs. It also appears to [Read More …]

Texas Conservation and Sustainability Initiative

The Texas Conservation and Sustainability Initiative (TCSI), funded through USDA’s Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) program, is now receiving applications from producers across the state for technical assistance and cost-share. The TCSI project focuses on [Read More …]

Grassland Manure Injection Field Days

MANURE ROADSHOW 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 those details. Cost [Read More …]

Michael Dykes to Retire as President and CEO of IDFA at End of 2026 Following a Decade of Transformational Leadership

IDFA Officers forming committee to lead CEO transition process as Dykes continues leading the association through Dec. 2026. Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) recently announced his plans [Read More …]

Indiana Property Tax Assessments

Indiana Dairy Producers It is property tax season. Spring installments were due this week but there is much discussion about assessment increases for agriculture buildings. The increases vary from county to county with some being very [Read More …]

The Dairy Alliance Shifts Milk’s Got Game® into High Gear with Mason Walters

Showcases role of real dairy milk in fueling athletes on and off the track The Dairy Alliance, a leading nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about the benefits of real dairy milk, revs up a new [Read More …]

Feed for the Future” Silent Auction to Accept Bids Starting May 27, Supports On-Farm Internships

Dairy Producers Can Support the Next Generation With Their Everyday Feed Purchase Dairy producers can support the next generation of dairy through their everyday feed purchases by bidding in the annual “Feed for the Future” [Read More …]

Bill Targeting Cargo Theft Clears the House

The House on Tuesday passed the bipartisan Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA), a bill aimed at cracking down on organized retail theft and cargo break-ins that have been creating headaches for U.S. dairy exporters. [Read More …]

Anastasia Poull Selected as the 79th Alice in Dairyland

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has selected Anastasia Poull of Port Washington as Wisconsin’s 79th Alice in Dairyland. In this position, Poull will work for the contract year as a [Read More …]

Cheese Domestic Consumption is not Growing, But Production is Growing.

More than half of U.S. milk is used for Cheese. Dairy farms supplying the cheese producers are paid primarily on the value of milk protein and butterfat components. As covered in prior posts, the farm [Read More …]

Dairy Markets Retreat This Week

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending May 15 The dairy markets retreated this week, led by a 6.75ȼ drop in Cheddar blocks. CME spot Cheddar closed at $1.555 per pound, within a tic [Read More …]

The Dairy Alliance Shifts Milk’s Got Game® into High Gear with Mason Walters

The Dairy Alliance, a leading nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about the benefits of real dairy milk, revs up a new partnership with rising motorsports driver Mason Walters as part of its Milk’s Got Game campaign. [Read More …]

Five-Step Framework to Persuade People to Action

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