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Where are butterfat prices going in 2026? The answer is Down, Down and Down. This post will cover the reasons why the Agricultural Marketing Services (AMS) butterfat prices are decreasing. Chart I and II below [Read More …]

AgriLife Extension publishes human, pet fact sheets on New World screwworm

New resources expand education on potential risks The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has released two new fact sheets on New World screwworm to help Texans prepare for the threat of the potentially devastating parasite. These fact [Read More …]

National DHIA 61st Annual Meeting & Leadership Session

National Dairy Herd Information Association (NDHIA) held its 61st annual meeting and the DHI system leadership session March 3 – 5 in Savannah, GA. Attending were nearly 100 leaders of organizations doing milk recording, records processing, [Read More …]

A Fresh Infusion of Global Turmoil

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending March 13, 2026 The dairy markets are contending with an abundance of milk and a fresh infusion of global turmoil. That amped up the volatility on LaSalle [Read More …]

DCHA awards two $2,000 scholarships

Kathryn Rittmeyer, a junior studying animal science at Kansas State University, and Antonio Silva, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine student at Texas A&M University, earned the Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) $2,000 scholarships. The [Read More …]

Last Chance to Register: Dairy Preparedness in the Face of New World Screwworm

Monday, March 16, 2026 2-3 p.m. ET Join NMPF and the National Dairy FARM Program for an hour-long webinar covering the latest on New World screwworm. Learn about the current situation, potential impacts on the [Read More …]

Growing Wisconsin Cheese Exports Globally

Event date/time: April 23 from 2-5 p.m. Location: Global Water Center (The Water Council), 247 W Freshwater Way, Milwaukee, WI 53204 This event is presented in Partnership with the Madison International Trade Association; Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, [Read More …]

Most of the U.S. Rented Farmland is Owned by Non-Farmers

Over 2.0 million landowners rented out 348 million acres of farmland, according to the results of the 2024 Tenure, Ownership, and Transition of Agricultural Land (TOTAL) survey results released today by the U.S. Department of [Read More …]

Texas dairy education programs spread knowledge, build the future

Texas has a large and growing dairy industry, and education programs play an important role in keeping dairy farmers, students and industry professionals informed about new research, technology and management practices. Several key events and [Read More …]

How Consumer Trends Shape the Calf Milk Replacer Market

MARCH 26 2PM CT During this webinar, dairy industry veteran Tom Benson breaks down how shifting consumer preferences are reshaping feed and agricultural markets, and what that means for calf nutrition. Benson will explore how [Read More …]

FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for c to Prevent and Treat New World Screwworm

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for F10 Antiseptic Wound Spray with Insecticide (benzalkonium chloride, polyhexanide, and cypermethrin topical solution) for the prevention and treatment of New World screwworm [Read More …]

Information on Facility Lease Agreements, FSA Updates

Next week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal? from Professional Dairy Producers? (PDP) will provide important business planning resources to dairy producers. Learn about strategies and resources for facility lease agreements on Tuesday and an update [Read More …]

MSU, Glanbia collaboration advances environmental sustainability

Processing billions of pounds of milk each year leaves little margin for error. At MWC, a state-of-the-art cheese and whey protein manufacturing facility in St. Johns, even minor disruptions in wastewater treatment can threaten production, [Read More …]

NMPF releases 2025 Activities & Accomplishments Report

2025 was a year of profound challenges and great accomplishments for dairy. NMPF has led, managed and reacted to considerable change over the past year. “We hope this year in review adds to the confidence [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Importance of Dairy Farm Preparation for Weather Risks

In this episode of DairyVoice, host Kate Ziehm of Morning Ag Clips talks with Gary Lezak, Founder and CEO at Weather 20/20, Jordan Wollenberg of Agri-Service Agency and Dairy Farmer Justin Ohlde of Ohlde Family [Read More …]

Wisconsin Counties Sought to Host Alice in Dairyland Finals

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting bids from counties to host the Alice in Dairyland Finals in the following years: 2028 (81st Alice in Dairyland), 2029 (82nd Alice in [Read More …]

The Latest DHI Data Trends: Dairy Report Rundown

In our latest installment of the “Protecting Your Profits” minisode series, Dairy Report Rundown, we were joined by Dr. Jim Lawhead with Penn State Extension, to talk through the January 2026 Lancaster DHIA data. Dr. Lawhead provided his [Read More …]

Proposed Rail Merger Comes at Farmers’ Expense

Freight railroads are a vital component of the U.S. agricultural supply chain. Shippers of bulk commodities such as grain, oilseeds, fertilizer, feed ingredients and food products rely on rail for long-distance movement where trucking is [Read More …]

AFBF Calls for Intervention to Prevent Food Supply Shocks

U.S. farmers are bracing for a system shock resulting from the disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the impact on fertilizer availability and prices. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall today [Read More …]

Consider Being Part of Our Innovation Grant Application

If you’re looking to invest in an activity monitoring system for your dairy operation to improve herd health and reproduction efficiency, the Center for Dairy Excellence is accepting pre-applications for Dairy Innovation Grants until March 18. [Read More …]

USDEC releases International Demand Analysis

This monthly report outlines the latest global dairy trade trends and data combined with our own commentary analyzing demand in key markets for cheese, NFDM/SMP, whey (0404.10) and WPC80+, alongside shorter summaries for lactose, butterfat [Read More …]

Parmigiano Reggiano returns as the “official cheese” of the Miami Open

Made-in-Italy icon Parmigiano Reggiano has renewed its partnership with the Miami Open presented by Itaú following a fruitful debut collaboration in 2025. Attendees at the annual tennis tournament, which kicks off on March 15th and [Read More …]

PDP Smart Dairy Workshop to Explore Value of Artificial Intelligence

One-day workshops set for April 15, 16 offer hands-on computer lab experience A new workshop from Professional Dairy Producers? (PDP) will give dairy owners and upper-management teams an inside look at the Artificial Intelligence (AI) [Read More …]

2026 Leopold Conservation Award in Kansas

Applications are being accepted until June 1 for the 2026 Kansas Leopold Conservation Award. The award honors ranchers, farmers and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality and wildlife [Read More …]

DCHA webinar addresses consumer trends’ influence on the calf milk replacer market

Join Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) for its March 26 webinar – “How Consumer Trends Shape the Calf Milk Replacer Market” – set to start at 2 p.m. Central time (U.S./Canada). Tom Benson, Actus [Read More …]

USDA Announces New Funding to Connect Farmers to Local Markets

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it has awarded over $26.8 million to grant projects through the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP). The program helps local and regional food entities develop, coordinate, and [Read More …]

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