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Nutrients recovered from animal and human waste could drastically reduce synthetic fertilizer use in the U.S., according to a new Cornell study that takes into account real-world implementation challenges like processing and transport. In the [Read More …]

Purdue Creamery relaunch brings milk sales to Spring Fest

Spring Fest visitors will have the opportunity to purchase Purdue milk on April 18, including whole white and chocolate options. The milk sales will mark the new initiative of the reintroduction of the Purdue Creamery, [Read More …]

Free Farm Safety Signs and Videos Available for Dairy Teams This Spring

These Farm Safety Resources Are Available to Dairy Producers at No Cost With spring fieldwork in full swing for most Pennsylvania dairy farm families, the Center for Dairy Excellence has free sets of farm safety [Read More …]

Ohio “Raw Milk” bill gets its first committee hearing

Although it was first introduced in August of 2025, House Bill 406 just had its first hearing in the House Agriculture Committee on March 25. During the hearing, an amended substitute version of the bill, [Read More …]

Virtual Farm Tour to Twin Birch Dairy

TOUR INCLUDES: • Three live stops including the cow barn, calf barn and milking parlor to see how the whole farm works day to day while our farmer answers your questions. • Check-in questions after [Read More …]

PDPW: Forage Crop Health & 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 help producers prepare for the spring season. Tuesday’s episode will focus on evaluating [Read More …]

Safety Excellence: A Collective Commitment at CDI

At California Dairies, Inc., safety is more than a metric—it’s a promise we make to one another. We recently celebrated major milestones that reflect this commitment: -Bakersfield: 1.5 Years Without a Lost Time Injury -Turlock [Read More …]

Sweet and Savory Bakery-Inspired Flavors and Inclusions Shine at 2026 IDFA Innovative Ice Cream and Cultured Dairy Contests

Bold ideas and unexpected flavors took the spotlight as ice cream and cultured dairy innovators gathered for the International Dairy Foods Association’s Innovative Flavors and Products competition. This contest, co-sponsored by Dairy Foods magazine and [Read More …]

Weak Snowpack Signals Tight Water Supplies for Western Agriculture

With snowpack running well below normal in many basins in the Western U.S., expected and much-needed runoff is limited, reducing the water available for irrigation and rangeland. Reduced water allocations for irrigated farmland, tighter forage [Read More …]

Following Storm Damage, Wisconsin Consumers Should Use Caution When Seeking Repairs

This week, thunderstorms, high winds, tornadoes, flooding, and hail have struck communities across Wisconsin. Homes and vehicles may be damaged and in need of repair work. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection [Read More …]

New York Department of Agriculture Third Annual Women in Agriculture Awards

Ag Community Encouraged to Nominate Trailblazing Women Across Diverse Award Categories Honorees to Be Recognized at The Great New York State Fair Women’s Day Breakfast. This Marks the U.N.’s International Year of the Woman Farmer. [Read More …]

Green, Sawyer Counties in Wisconsin Added to Wisconsin Spongy Moth Quarantine

Trapping data collected by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) indicates that the spongy moth, an invasive insect from Europe that feeds on the leaves of more than 300 tree species, [Read More …]

Farm Bureau Survey Reveals Real Impact of Fertilizer Availability and Price

Rising input costs tied to the conflict in the Middle East are adding strain to an already challenging farm economy. To better understand how global fertilizer market disruptions are affecting producers during spring planting, the [Read More …]

Purdue institute powers the future of Indiana, U.S. agriculture through AI, data

On any given day in Indiana, you will find farmers checking weather apps before sunrise, monitoring equipment diagnostics from their phones, and analyzing yield maps long after the combine has shut down. Agriculture has always [Read More …]

NMPF’s Bjerga on Dairy Stewardship

NMPF Executive Vice President Alan Bjerga discusses the importance of high-quality stewardship on dairy bottom lines in an interview with RFD-TV. The U.S. system of farmer-led, voluntary initiatives that enhance stewardship helps dairy competitiveness overseas [Read More …]

Nationwide Survey: Most Farmers Can’t Afford Fertilizer

An overwhelming majority of America’s farmers who responded to a nationwide survey say they cannot afford to purchase enough fertilizer to get them through the year. The percentage who pre-purchased fertilizer varies significantly by region. [Read More …]

The Dairy Alliance Launches “Got Clean Water” Campaign for Earth Month

New initiative spotlights collaborative efforts driving real impact on local farms and waterways April marks Earth Month, and The Dairy Alliance, a leading nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about the benefits of real dairy milk, [Read More …]

On-Farm Workshop Happening NEXT WEEK in Franklin County, PA

Join us next week for a FREE animal care workshop at Mercer-Vu Farms in Franklin County! If you live in Western PA, we’re hosting another workshop on April 28 at Pennwood Farms. English and Spanish [Read More …]

New England Holstein Association: Betsy Bullard speaks with Keenan Thygesen of Farmstead Genetics

In this episode of the New England Holstein Association podcast, host Betsy Bullard of Brigeen Farms in Turner, Maine speaks with Keenan Thygesen. Keenan, of Farmstead Genetics, is one of the driving forces behind the [Read More …]

Dogs with jobs: Pups go on pest patrol as rodenticides phase out

UC Cooperative Extension explores how dogs can help detect, control rodent populations JJ has a uniform to keep himself safe on the job. As a consummate professional, he always wears a collar. A harness fits [Read More …]

GROWMARK launches AI agronomy agent in myFS Agronomy platform

A first-of-its-kind AI agent combines agronomic data and analytics to help FS crop specialists deliver faster, more precise recommendations for growers. GROWMARK, Inc. has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) agent inside its myFS Agronomy [Read More …]

Anuga FoodTec India Dairy 2026

The Premier Convergence of Innovation, Technology, and Leadership in the Dairy Industry. The stage is set for Anuga FoodTec India Dairy 2026, India’s leading platform dedicated to the dairy processing and technology ecosystem, scheduled from [Read More …]

IDFA Names Maggie McClain Vice President, Communications

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced that Maggie McClain will join the organization as vice president, communications, effective April 20, 2026. McClain brings nearly two decades of strategic communications and public affairs experience [Read More …]

Real California Milk’s Grilled Cheese Sandwich Foodservice Contest Winners

Celebrate Iconic Comfort Food With A California Twist Triple Jack Club and Chile Relleno Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Earn Top Honors in Virtual Competition Tracy, Calif. (April 13, 2026) – The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) [Read More …]

Important Dates: Upcoming USDA Program Deadlines and Events

Upcoming Important Dates View important dates like upcoming national USDA program deadlines and events. Date Varies by State USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) accepts applications for it’s conservation programs year-round. Producers should apply by [Read More …]

Texas Commissioner Miller Warns of Northern-Most New World Screwworm Detection: “This Is Not a Drill”

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today issued the following statement following confirmation of the northern-most New World screwworm detection in the Mexican state of Nuevo León, only 90 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border: “The New [Read More …]

Farms Sizes Continues Growth

Producers in the dairy Industry continue to increase efficiency and lower costs with larger farms. The Census of Agricultural does a survey every five years that includes the size of diary farms. The charts below [Read More …]

MPC Sacramento Advocacy Day

On March 25, a Milk Producers Council (MPC) delegation spent a full day in Sacramento advocating on behalf of dairy communities and the broader agricultural industry. MPC Board Members Rochelle De Groot and Jeff Troost [Read More …]

Head to America’s Dairyland for the NMC Regional Meeting