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The Central Plains Dairy Association (CPDA) announced that the 2026 Central Plains Dairy Expo (CPDE) marks a significant milestone – as the Expo celebrates its 25th anniversary. Taking place in March 2026 in Sioux Falls, [Read More …]

CDFA Statewide Ban on Poultry and Dairy Cattle Exhibitions

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has officially lifted a statewide ban on poultry and dairy cattle exhibitions at fairs and shows, effective immediately. The decision follows a period of close monitoring regarding [Read More …]

Butter Sculpture Celebrating Semiquincentennial Deconstructed as PA Farm Show Closes

Juniata County Dairy Farm Turns 1,000 Pound Sculpture Into Renewable Energy With the closing of the annual Pennsylvania Farm Show, the 35th butter sculpture, “A Toast to Our Nation’s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by [Read More …]

WFU Members Speak Up on Rural Issues at Farm & Rural Lobby Day

Over eighty family farmers and rural advocates gathered in Madison on January 14 for Wisconsin Farmers Union’s annual Farm & Rural Lobby Day. Participants advocated for policy priorities set by the grassroots membership at the [Read More …]

Tom Miller of Allen County Elected to Indiana Farm Bureau Board of Directors

January 21, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Indiana Farm Bureau has welcomed Tom Miller of Allen County to the INFB board of directors. Miller serves as director for District 2, which includes Allen, DeKalb, Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben and Whitley counties. [Read More …]

Research Shows Ferappease® Improves Pregnancy Rates and Provides Strong ROI for Dairy Producers

A recent peer-reviewed study conducted under commercial dairy conditions shows that administering FerAppease®—a unique analogue of the naturally occurring Maternal Bovine Appeasing Substance (mBAS)—at the time of artificial insemination (AI) significantly improved fertility in lactating [Read More …]

Kate Ziehm & Morning Ag Clips Honored With CAP CREAL Journalism Award

January 21, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The CAP CREAL Journalism Award honors excellence in agricultural journalism Morning Ag Clips has been named the recipient of the CAP CREAL Journalism Award by the New York State Agricultural Society, recognizing the platform’s dedication to [Read More …]

Dairy Producers Invited to Learn About Navigating Economic Downturns During Free Webinar on Jan. 23

The Free “Protecting Your Profits” Webinar Will Take Place on January 23 at 12 p.m. EST On Friday, January 23 from 12-1 p.m., the Center for Dairy Excellence will host a “Protecting Your Profits” webinar [Read More …]

Registration Opens for Holstein Association USA’s 2026 Judges Conference

The Judges Conference provides an opportunity for dairy cattle judges to refine their evaluation skills, learn from experienced judges, make connections, and fulfil the requirements to be a part of Holstein Association USA’s Judges [Read More …]

National Women in Agriculture Study

This survey is part of a national effort to better understand the experiences, needs, and perceptions of women in agriculture today. Your responses will help identify what’s working, where there are gaps, and how agricultural [Read More …]

Focus on Legislative Impacts on Dairy, Meeting Wellness Goals

PDP’s webinar series features insights on One Big Beautiful Bill, Accountability for 2026 This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will take a deep dive into key topics for the [Read More …]

Reminder: 79th Alice in Dairyland Applications Due January 30

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds individuals with a passion for promoting Wisconsin agriculture to apply for the position of 79th Alice in Dairyland through January 30, 2026. In this [Read More …]

Submit DCHA scholarship application by February 15

Apply for a $2,000 Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) scholarship. Applicants must be a college student and DCHA member, or the parent/legal guardian must belong to DCHA. Applications are due Feb. 15. An individual may [Read More …]

USDA Accepting Applications for the 1890 National Scholars Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program, which aims to encourage students at the Congressionally created 1890 land-grant universities to pursue careers in food, agriculture, [Read More …]

ICYMI: Secretary Rollins Pens Op-ed in The Hill “Healthy and Affordable Food Is Within Reach for All Americans”

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins published an opinion piece in The Hill highlighting how the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030, are prioritizing real food while also offering a blueprint for a healthy [Read More …]

Vote for Your Favorite Farmer-Made Solution

January 20, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Help Us Choose the Winners! We had 11 dairy farmers share their inventive, farmer-made solutions for our first-ever “Farmer-Made Ingenuity Contest,” and we need your help choosing the winners! Click here to view the entries from 11 [Read More …]

Were Producer Milk Prices Good in 2025?

This is the first of four posts that will review the 2025 producer milk pricing. They will be compared to five other years starting in 2021. Four different types of data will be covered. The [Read More …]

Greener Cattle Initiative Awards Two New Grants

Assess Value of Feed Additive for Methane Reduction The Greener Cattle Initiative, a multi-partner consortium created by the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, awarded two additional grants to develop scalable [Read More …]

Farmland Values Enter New Phase Shaped by Localized Market Signals

“After years of steady growth, we’re seeing the farmland market stabilize,” said Colton Lacina, senior vice president of real estate operations at Farmers National Company. “This isn’t a sign of collapse but a recalibration that [Read More …]

Farm Bureau Names 2026 Farm Dog of the Year

Recognizing the vital role that four-legged friends often play on family farms and ranches, Farm Bureau launched the Farm Dog of the Year contest several years ago – now a popular feature of the American [Read More …]

Can Birds Spread Harmful Bacteria on Dairy Farms?

UNH researcher investigates whether sparrows increase dairy herd infection risks New UNH research is seeking to address the levels of Campylobacter jejuni — a bacteria that can affect herd health as well as cause food-borne illness in [Read More …]

CCE Cayuga Team Recognized for Youth Workforce Program

A unique workforce development program, staffed and managed by Cornell Cooperative Extension Cayuga County, has received the 2025 Distinguished Team Award from Epsilon Sigma Phi, Lamba Chapter. The award recognizes professional excellence in Cooperative Extension programs. Based [Read More …]

StoneX Ag & Dairy Market Outlook Coming in March

Get strategies for the year ahead at our annual Ag & Dairy Market Outlook In periods of market fluctuation and uncertainty, it is essential to seek actionable insights from reliable market professionals. The StoneX Ag & Dairy [Read More …]

Farmers Set the Course for 2026 Policy

When farmers and ranchers come together, they don’t just talk about challenges—they get to work finding solutions. That’s exactly what happened at our 107th American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim, California, where farmers from across [Read More …]

How Dairy Supports Immune Function

A strong immune system helps you feel good no matter what comes your way! When germs enter your body, your immune system has a plan of attack – your white blood cells jump into [Read More …]

What MAHA’s dietary guidelines mean for US food and agribusiness

New US dietary guidelines prioritize whole, minimally processed foods and may influence demand and policy decisions, with implications for food and agribusiness. The new 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans – influenced by the Make America Healthy [Read More …]

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