News

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today testified before the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health in support of the Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions (CURD) Act (H.R.1394), bipartisan legislation that would establish a [Read More …]

Heightened Penalty Risk for I-9 Errors – Virtual Office Hour Set for May 13 to Provide a Refresher on the I-9 Form

Our next Ag Workforce Central Virtual Office Hour, hosted by Richard Stup and Lucas Smith of Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development, will take place on May 13th. Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM ET [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Announces Board Election Results and Reorganization

Farm Credit East, a customer-owned cooperative lender and financial services provider, has announced the results of its recent director elections and board reorganization meeting. The 15-member board represents the diversity of Northeast agriculture and forest [Read More …]

Dreams To Follow In Our Parents’ Footsteps

Many of us grow up with dreams to follow in our parents’ footsteps, in one way or another. With the help of the DFA Cares Foundation, Samuel Lee is hoping to do just that. Samuel [Read More …]

Eversource and Agri-Mark partner to modernize West Springfield dairy plant with high-efficiency MVR system

Eversource and Agri-Mark, the farmer-owned dairy cooperative behind the Cabot Creamery®, McCadam®, and Agri-Mark Whey and Dairy Proteins® brands, have completed a major energy efficiency upgrade at Agri-Mark’s West Springfield plant. They partnered on the installation of a high-efficiency mechanical vapor recompression (MVR) unit, which is used in the [Read More …]

FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Topical Powder to Prevent and Treat New World Screwworm in Multiple Species

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Negasunt Powder (coumaphos, propoxur, and sulfanilamide topical powder) for the prevention and treatment of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations (myiasis). The [Read More …]

Halter Launches World-First Virtual Fencing via Satellite, Unlocking Ranch Management Anywhere

Halter, the leading digital operating system for pasture-based ranches, today announced the launch of direct-to-satellite connectivity for its smart cattle collars, a world-first that removes the need for cell towers or on-ranch infrastructure. Using Starlink, [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 …]

Guidance on the Interstate Movement of Lactating Dairy Cattle

Cattle Moving Interstate From Unaffected States Do Not Have To Test for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has issued updated guidance related to the April 2024 Federal Order that required [Read More …]

Chocolate Returns to the Top as America’s Favorite Flavor

IDFA’s National Ice Cream Trends Survey Biannual survey shows butter pecan also surpassing vanilla among U.S. consumers. Chocolate has reclaimed its place as America’s favorite ice cream flavor, according to the International Dairy Foods Association’s [Read More …]

South Dakota State University, Iowa State University, and Dordt University Host the 24th Annual National Dairy Challenge Contest

The 2026 National Dairy Challenge Contest and Academy wrapped up on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026, after three days of immersive, hands-on learning experiences for 281 dairy-focused college students from across North America. Held in Sioux [Read More …]

USDA and EXIM Announce Historic Partnership to Put American Farmers First and Boost Exports

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an expanded partnership with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) to increase domestic agricultural production and exports, while reducing the agricultural trade deficit. Alongside this partnership, USDA is [Read More …]

Looking for a Dairy Herd Manager? Employ an Apprentice on Your Farm

It’s National Apprenticeship Week! Are you looking to develop an existing employee or family member into a herd management role? The Center for Dairy Excellence’s Dairy Herd Manager Registered Apprenticeship (RA) program creates opportunities for [Read More …]

So, You Want to Start a Farm Stand?

Learn what questions to ask yourself before you start, and how to navigate topics like local zoning laws, insurance, and food safety regulations. Kate McDonald Polakiewicz, Farm Business Management Specialist, and Amy Barkley, Livestock Specialist [Read More …]

USDA Secretary pushes for farm bill passage during visit to Wisconsin dairy

After yearslong delays, farm bill scheduled for vote in Congress this week U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said a new farm bill will help Wisconsin farmers. The secretary visited a Wisconsin dairy farm [Read More …]

National FFA Organization Partners with World Dairy Expo

World Dairy Expo is proud to announce that the National FFA Organization has officially endorsed and will promote World Dairy Expo’s 2026 FFA Dairy Judging Contest to its national membership. This collaboration expands opportunities for [Read More …]

All Breeds Blog

Genomic bulls live up fully to expectations once daughters start milking

Thanks to continuously improving breeding value estimation, the reliability of genomic breeding values for bulls has increased significantly in recent years. As a result, the breeding values of daughter-proven bulls now bring few surprises. Genomic [Read More …]

Successful heifer pregnancy on first service brings lifetime returns

Proper development, accurate estrus detection and early breeding help maximize heifer productivity. Getting heifers developed, inseminated early and confirmed pregnant plays a significant role in the lifetime productivity of beef and dairy cows. “Replacement heifers [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report: Dairy product prices continue to gain strength

Dairy product prices have continued to gain strength even as milk production grew 2.9% on a liquid basis in February. While milk supplies weighed on markets in 2025, new processing capacity coming online in early [Read More …]

From Reactive to Proactive: Using Pen-Level Data to Protect Profitability

In dairy management, data drives decisions. From ration adjustments to health protocols, daily reports shape how herds are managed—but if you’re only relying on milk production and manual reports, you’re already reacting instead of staying ahead. Grouping strategies, cow movement, stocking [Read More …]

Dairy Management Inc. Board Launches Search for New CEO

Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) today announced the formal launch of its search for a new president and chief executive officer, following the announced planned retirement of CEO Barbara O’Brien later this year. The DMI Board [Read More …]

Spring Pasture Inventory and Optimizing Corn Silage Production

This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide strategies and resources for dairy feed production. Tune in on Tuesday for a discussion on spring pasture inventory and developing grazing [Read More …]

Handel’s Ice Cream Multi-State Expansion, 20 Franchise Signings and Leadership Additions

The fastest growing ice cream franchise in the nation kicks off 2026 with record-breaking franchise signings, continued franchisee investment, and multiple new openings. Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, the iconic dessert franchise famous for its handmade [Read More …]

APHIS Updates Guidance on the Interstate Movement of Lactating Dairy Cattle

Cattle Moving Interstate From Unaffected States Do Not Have To Test for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has issued updated guidance related to the April 2024 Federal Order (145.34 KB) that [Read More …]

Kubota Shifts into High Gear with Multi-Year NASCAR Partnership

Partnership Unites Two Organizations Connected to Communities Across America, with Official Designations Across Multiple Equipment Categories and Sponsorship of San Diego Race Weekend Kubota Tractor Corporation today announced a new multi- year partnership with NASCAR, beginning [Read More …]

‘Help Wanted’: Workers needed to keep Texas milk flowing

The Texas dairy industry has a persistent and growing need for labor because today’s large, modern dairies are labor-intensive businesses that operate every day of the year to bring milk to our growing state and [Read More …]

What are animals feeling? Purdue animal scientists are learning how to read their emotions.

Every pet owner has looked into their four-legged loved ones’ eyes and guessed what was going on in their mind. Whether improvising a dialogue with pets about wanting more treats or toys or the more [Read More …]

Better-fed calves are more moo-tivated to play, pioneering study shows

New research has revealed dairy calves which are fed less complete tasks faster and remember more in pursuit of milk, but miss out on play. The findings, published in the Nature journal Scientific Reports and led by the [Read More …]

Field trial shows proactive electrolyte supplementation improves calf health, delivers strong ROI

Feedworks USA recently conducted a field trial at a commercial calf ranch to evaluate the effectiveness of Feedworks Lytes™ for Calf Ranch as a daily electrolyte supplementation strategy during the early, high-risk receiving period. “Newly [Read More …]

Six Areas to Watch in Dairy Markets This Spring