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California has committed to reducing methane emissions from the dairy and livestock sector 40 percent below 2013 levels by 2030 under SB 1383 (Lara, 2016). An important strategy in meeting that target has been the [Read More …]

Dairy cattle housing and bedding practices survey

Farmers are invited to respond to a survey about dairy cattle housing and bedding practices on farms in New York and neighboring states. The survey’s goal is to understand the management of dairy cattle bedding [Read More …]

Seek Labs Awarded $2 Million to Combat Avian Flu in Partnership with Canadian Food Inspection Agency

February 19, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

USDA grant is part of a broader federal push to find innovative solutions to fight the highly infectious avian flu (HPAI), which continues to spread globally and impact egg and poultry production Seek Labs, a [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds USDA Section 32 Purchase of Dairy Products

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced it will purchase up to $148 million in American dairy products to support U.S. producers and deliver nutritious foods to food banks and federal nutrition assistance programs nationwide. [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Announces $263 Million Food Purchase to Support U.S. Producers and Strengthen America’s Food Supply

February 19, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) intent to purchase up to $263 million in dairy and agricultural products from American farmers and producers to distribute to [Read More …]

Whey Protein Products: Powering Performance and Nutrition Across Global Markets

“The global whey protein market is expanding rapidly, driven by rising health awareness, sports nutrition demand and increased adoption of high-protein diets across all age groups. Innovation in product formats, clean-label trends, and wider use [Read More …]

Rabobank’s North American agribusiness review Q1 2026

An outlook for dairy, cattle, wheat, and other key commodities for the North American market, along with the developments to watch in the coming months. Consumer dynamics continue to shift as affordability pressures persist. Higher-income households [Read More …]

On-Farm Animal Care Workshops for Dairy Producers Start on March 31

The Free Workshops Will Be Held on Five Dairy Farms and Qualify as National FARM Training The first Animal Care Workshop, hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence, PA Beef Council, the Professional Dairy Managers [Read More …]

From dry to fresh: Setting up cows for success!

Regional workshops offered in English and Spanish, at select sites. Cornell Cooperative Extension and PRO-DAIRY are offering a series of one-day regional workshops featuring stations with mostly hands-on activities and demonstrations beginning March 12. The [Read More …]

Texas Farm Bureau supports ‘Farm Bill 2.0’ introduced in Congress

The following statement may be attributed to Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening following today’s introduction of “Farm Bill 2.0” bill by U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson. “Texas farmers and ranchers [Read More …]

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Registration Opens for the 2026 National Holstein Convention

Registration is now open for the 2026 National Holstein Convention, bringing Holstein members together June 22–25, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando, Florida. Convention attendees can expect an event packed with [Read More …]

Applications Available for the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council

Applications are now available for the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. Current high school juniors are encouraged to apply through March 31, 2026. “I am pleased that [Read More …]

Discover Cutting-Edge Dairy Technology at the 2026 PDP Business Conference

Three companies will present new technologies on the Nexus® stage The countdown is on to the 2026 Business Conference presented by the Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP), set for March 4-5, 2026, at the Alliant Energy Center [Read More …]

(From left) Bernie Morrissey, Josh Brubaker, Tony Brubaker, Mike Brubaker, Jesse Bitler on behalf of David Bitler, and Jeremy Martin were recognized as the 2026 PA Dairy Industry Award winners at the Dairy Summit.

Bitler, Brubaker, Martin and Morrissey Were Recognized at the 2026 PA Dairy Summit At this year’s Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania, Center for Dairy Excellence, and Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association awarded four [Read More …]

Applications Available for the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council

Applications are now available for the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. Current high school juniors are encouraged to apply through March 31, 2026. “I am pleased that DATCP [Read More …]

Producers Continue to Make Money with Higher Component Levels.

The prior four posts were mostly bad news for producers. Commodity prices, Component prices, Class Prices, and formula changes were causing lower milk prices for producers. Increases in component levels can help producer revenues. This [Read More …]

Dairy Producers in New York Reminded to Obtain 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage by February 26

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging dairy producers to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), an important safety net program that helps offset milk and feed price differences. This year’s DMC signup began Jan. 12 and [Read More …]

Ohio State helping retailers prepare for new FDA rule reshaping food safety tracking

If a foodborne illness outbreak hits, every minute counts. The faster a contaminated food can be traced to its source, the faster it can be pulled from shelves and plates. But for many retail food [Read More …]

Chairman Thompson Releases Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) released the following statement after releasing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026: “A new farm bill is long overdue, and the Farm, Food, and [Read More …]

Landmark Common Names Bill Included in New Farm Bill Language

The Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN) praised Chairman GT Thompson and the House Agriculture Committee for including the Safeguarding American Food and Export Trade Yields (SAFETY) Act in its Farm Bill legislative text released today. Co-sponsored [Read More …]

David Sattazahn Reflects on Expansion, Transition, and Key Factors That Influence Profitability

“Profitability is paramount, and we try to never be satisfied. What can we do to keep pushing production and maximize our facility?” Speaking to their forward-thinking approach and eye for critical details, David Sattazahn, who [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds Administration’s Progress on Trade Agreements

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today applauded the Administration’s recent progress on trade agreements that will expand new market opportunities for U.S. dairy exports and strengthen the competitive position of American agriculture. The signing of [Read More …]

Northeast Dairy Management Conference 2026

For more than three decades, the biennial Northeast Dairy Management Conference (NEDM) has connected progressive dairy farmers from across the northeast to learn, share and explore the latest developments and topics shaping the dairy industry. [Read More …]

IDFA Lauds House Farm Bill Draft Expanding SNAP Dairy Nutrition Incentives and Strengthening Key Dairy Programs

Today, U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) released a draft Farm Bill that would expand the SNAP Healthy Fluid Milk Incentives (HFMI) projects into a broader Dairy Nutrition Incentive Projects (DNIP) that [Read More …]

Dairy Enthusiasts Meet for the Young Dairy Leaders Institute

Over 60 young adults in the dairy industry recently gathered in Grapevine, TX for an inspiring week during Phase I of the Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI). Designed for young adults ages 22 to [Read More …]

USDA Issues Final Emergency Livestock Relief Program Payments

2023 and 2024 Drought, Flood and Wildfire Losses U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) has issued final Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) payments [Read More …]

Unlocking Funding: WFBF Members Gain Insights into Agricultural Grants

At the 2025 Young Farmer and Agriculturist Conference and Annual Meeting, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau hosted an in-depth workshop designed to help members better understand and access the wide range of agricultural and conservation grants [Read More …]

Dairy Farm Families Invited to Transition Planning Workshop on March 24 in Union County