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Applications for ACS 2026 Annual Conference Scholarships are still open, and this year includes three new scholarship opportunities. The American Cheese Education Foundation continues to support cheese professionals across the industry in attending the ACS [Read More …]

Powdered whole milk could be a culprit in the ByHeart botulism outbreak

Powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of botulism that has sickened dozens of babies, U.S. health officials indicated Friday. Testing by the U.S. Food and Drug [Read More …]

Meet Kelly Leighton: A Conversation with CFI’s New Executive Director

Kelly Leighton, the new executive director of The Center for Food Integrity (CFI), brings more than 25 years of experience helping organizations navigate complex issues and build trust in and across the food system. Most [Read More …]

Americold Announces CFO Transition and Expanded Leadership Roles

Support Company’s Growth Plan Seasoned Real Estate Executive Chris Papa Appointed Chief Financial Officer Effective February 23, 2026 Americold Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: COLD), a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, real estate, and value-added [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Contributes $200,000 to Northeast Food Security Initiatives

Farm Credit East recently announced it contributed $200,000 to Northeast food security initiatives as part of the Food Access Infrastructure Initiative. Four organizations each received $50,000 to improve infrastructure and help mitigate food insecurity. Comfort [Read More …]

What 40 Years of Agribusiness Management Teaches Us About Uncertainty

You’re not alone if economic uncertainty feels intense right now. That’s not wrong. But it also isn’t new for agribusiness. Over the past four decades, the industry has navigated farm crises, globalization, financial shocks, trade [Read More …]

Apple Shamrock Dairy Farms Named 2026 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year

Apple Shamrock Dairy Farms, LLC of Townville, Pa. was recognized today as the 2026 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year at the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) Dairy Forum. The award is presented each year [Read More …]

California Dairy Innovation Center Releases Dairy Innovation Conference Schedule and Details

The California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC) has released the final program of the Dairy Products, Process & Packaging Innovation Conference, Feb. 24-26, at the Cliffs Resort in Shell Beach, Calif. The conference, organized by CDIC in [Read More …]

Showbox Sires Releases Their Latest Bull Siri 744HO18214

In this episode of The Evolution of the Great Cow, Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett of Showbox Sires introduce their latest bull Siri 744HO18214. Siri is son of Unix Sally and one of the most [Read More …]

Record Milk Production, Shrinking Herd Pipeline

Milk Replacement Heifers at Lowest Level Since 1978 Key Takeaways Record milk production masks underlying herd strain. U.S. milk output is reaching record levels, but those volumes reflect short-term herd management decisions rather than durable expansion. [Read More …]

PDP: Implementing Change, Maintaining Productive Lifespans

This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide opportunities for dairy producers to develop new strategies for managing their business and herds. Michael Hoffman shares ways to implement new [Read More …]

David Ahlem and Mike McCloskey Honored with IDFA Laureate Award

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today recognized the extraordinary leadership of David Ahlem, board advisor and former CEO and president of Hilmar, and Mike McCloskey, co-founder & CEO emeritus of Select Milk Producers, chairman [Read More …]

PART II of the 2025 Pricing Review: How Were Component Prices in 2025?

Component prices are calculated from the commodity prices covered in the prior post. The component price formulas were changed beginning with June 1, 2025. The changes did reduce the value of each of the four [Read More …]

IDFA Names New Members of Executive Council and Directors for Five Industry Segment Boards

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced new members of the organization’s Executive Council as well as new directors for the group’s five Industry Segment Boards. IDFA’s Executive Council is composed of executives from [Read More …]

Commissioner Miller Announces Texas Agriculture Hall of Fame (1/22/2026)

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today announced the creation of the Texas Agriculture Hall of Fame, a new statewide honor celebrating the men and women whose grit, innovation, and leadership have made Texas agriculture the strongest [Read More …]

California Dairy Innovation Center Releases Schedule for Dairy Short Course Training

Opportunities for 2026 The California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC) has released the schedule for short courses and events as a part of its 2026 training program series for processors, producers, entrepreneurs, and students. The courses, [Read More …]

Top BAA Herds for 2025 Recognized by Holstein Association USA

The top Holstein Breed Age Average (BAA%) lists recognize outstanding Holstein breeders nationwide who participate in Holstein Association USA’s classification program. Herds with ten or more cows who participate in the Classic or Standard options [Read More …]

2026 Western Regional Dairy Challenge- Volunteers and Mentors Needed

On behalf of the Western Regional committee of the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge, it is our privilege to invite sponsors from Canada, the Western US and the Midwest to participate in the 21st Annual Western Regional Dairy [Read More …]

The Winter Essentials

Winter is my least favorite season, especially on the farm. Every morning you break the ice out of the calf water buckets, and making sure lines are emptied and doors are shut tight is an [Read More …]

USDA to Host Free Biosecurity Webinars for Dairy and Poultry Producers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will offer two free webinars focused on biosecurity best practices to help prevent the introduction and spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). These sessions are designed for: Dairy [Read More …]

Ohio State’s MALC builds dairy’s workforce pipeline with high-tech learning

Dairy cows will decide when they want to be milked. Robots will handle the rest: mixing and delivering feed, milking the cows and vacuuming manure. Students will assist staff in tracking the data and managing the [Read More …]

New England Holstein Association Podcast: Betsy Bullard, Beth Kennett and Beth Hodge Talk About The Big E

In this episode of The New England Holstein Association podcast series, Betsy Bullard talks with Beth Kennett and Beth Hodge, both Eastern Expo Trustees. They discuss what’s unique about this expo and what it has [Read More …]

Indiana Board of Animal Health Issues Temporary Variance for collecting raw milk Due to Severe Weather

Due to the ongoing severe weather conditions across the midwest and the statewide disaster emergency (EO 26-03) declared by Governor Mike Braun, the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) is issuing a temporary variance [Read More …]

Threats to Interstate Commerce

State Laws Threaten Interstate Commerce This Market Intel is part of a series examining six priority policy areas – trade, biofuels, whole milk in schools, interstate commerce, transparent input markets and prioritizing U.S.-grown produce – and how each can help [Read More …]

H-2A Program Use Continues to Soar

Over 400,000 H-2A Positions Requested In FY 2025 Key Takeaways The H-2A program continues to grow with 398,258 positions certified in fiscal year 2025. Nearly 50% of the certifications in FY 2025 work in just five [Read More …]

BioTown Biogas Announces Appointment of Christopher J. Pino as Chief Executive Officer

New leader brings deep experience in M&A and corporate development in the energy sector BioTown Biogas (“BioTown”), a leading renewable energy firm dedicated to converting livestock waste into renewable, carbon-negative natural gas and electric power, [Read More …]

October U.S. dairy exports jump 7%

Another U.S. cheese export record, ongoing U.S. butterfat strength and an improved month for NFDM/SMP lead to best October since 2022. After a dip in September, U.S. dairy exports moved back into growth mode in October, as milk [Read More …]

California Dairy Research Foundation Relaunches Climate-Smart Grant as Advancing Markets for Producers Initiative

The California Dairy Research Foundation (CDRF) last month announced the relaunch of its U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities grant, now a part of the Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) Initiative. The USDA grant program [Read More …]

Have the Bulls Returned

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending January 23, 2026 But even though the specter of excess global milk supplies has by now become familiar, the bears seem to have taken a breather this [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report: Milk Supplies Weigh on Prices Despite Export Gains