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The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today recognized five distinguished individuals with the IDFA Leadership Award for their exceptional contributions to U.S. food, nutrition and agricultural policymaking and their strong support of the U.S. dairy [Read More …]

Top 5 Cheese Trends Poised to Shape 2026

Fourth Annual Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Report Reveals the Innovations Transforming Dairy Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) unveils its 2026 Wisconsin Cheese Trends Report, offering an in-depth look at the ideas, innovations, and consumer interests set [Read More …]

IDFA Commends Bipartisan House Effort Urging USTR to Address USMCA Dairy Violations

2026 Joint Review The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today applauded a bipartisan group of 74 U.S. Representatives for sending a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer urging the Administration to use the upcoming United States–Mexico–Canada [Read More …]

CDFA Awards $6.29 Million from California Climate Investments For Methane Emission Reduction

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability (OARS) is awarding $6.29 million in grant funding to seven new projects aimed at reducing methane emissions on dairy and livestock [Read More …]

FDA Conditionally Approves Merck Animal Health’s EXZOLT™ CATTLE-CA1 for the Prevention and Treatment of New World Screwworm

(Cochliomyia hominivorax) Larvae (myiasis) EXZOLT™ CATTLE-CA1 is the first in its class and the only product conditionally approved for both the prevention and treatment of New World screwworm and treatment and control of cattle fever [Read More …]

Harden, Cain talk MILK

USDEC President and CEO Krysta Harden delivered a powerful message at the MILK Business Conference in Las Vegas: U.S. dairy is ready to meet global demand. Following her remarks, USDEC and NMPF economist Stephen Cain [Read More …]

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Responds to New World Screwworm Detection in Northern Mexico (12/3/2025)

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today issued the following statement after being notified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) of a new detection of the New World screwworm (NWS) in Montemorelos, Nuevo León, Mexico, [Read More …]

NMPF, USDEC Testify on USMCA Dairy Priorities at USTR Hearing

NMPF and USDEC Executive Vice President for Trade Policy and Global Affairs Shawna Morris testified today before the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), urging the administration to leverage the 2026 U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) [Read More …]

Gift the Joy of California Dairy This Holiday Season

Easy Holiday Gifting in Three Steps: Select, Click, and Share the Real California Goodness Discover curated California dairy gifts that support local makers and farm families. Choose from artisan cheese boxes, ice cream collections, and [Read More …]

IDFA Recognizes Five Federal Officials for Exceptional Support of U.S. Dairy at Annual Holiday Celebration

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today recognized five distinguished individuals with the IDFA Leadership Award for their exceptional contributions to U.S. food, nutrition and agricultural policymaking and their strong support of the U.S. dairy [Read More …]

CDCB Evaluation Changes: What’s New?

The December triannual evaluations will include health and type trait edits as well as operational efficiency improvements. New health edits By Kristen Gaddis The data extraction process for health phenotypes was refined to exclude records [Read More …]

Join Next “All Things Dairy” Call on December 10

Current Grant Opportunities & Tips for Applying Join the Center for Dairy Excellence’s next “All Things Dairy” monthly conference call on Wednesday, December 10, at 1 p.m. EST. Learn about current grant opportunities for dairy farmers, hear tips and [Read More …]

Compeer Financial Opens Scholarship Application for High School Seniors

Scholarships worth $2,000 each will be awarded to 105 students across Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin Starting Dec. 15, graduating high school seniors across Compeer Financial’s 144-county territory in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin can apply for scholarships worth [Read More …]

NMPF, USDEC Praise Bipartisan Call for USMCA Dairy Enforcement

The National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council commended 74 House lawmakers today for sending a bipartisan letter urging the U.S. government to leverage the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) 2026 Joint Review to address concerns [Read More …]

Retirement Planning for Dairy Farmers

Financial Planning, Succession Strategies and Alternative Retirement Routes Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 1 – 2:30 PM ET Join NMPF for an informative webinar about retirement planning for dairy farmers. The session will cover everything from [Read More …]

Select Sires graduated 15 progeny-proven sires that boost performance

December 8, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Select Sires added 11 Holsteins, three Jerseys and one Brown Swiss sire to the daughter-proven lineups following the December sire summary. “We are grateful for the direction set by the cooperative’s sire committees,” said Jeff [Read More …]

Competition For Exports Is Fierce

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending December 5, 2025 Combined milk collections among the world’s five largest dairy exporters jumped 4.3% year over year in October, the fastest growth for the group since [Read More …]

Dairy Teams: Sharpen Coaching, Management Skills

Limited seats remaining for Dec. 16-17 PDP Dairy Managers Institute As dairy farms balance the management of people, animals and finances amid constantly shifting business environments, strong coaching and leadership skills are as critical as [Read More …]

It’s The Most Wonderful Time of The Year! It’s Time for Dairy Forum!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. It’s time for Dairy Forum! Join us in Palm Desert next month at the industry event of the year! Dairy Forum 2026 will feature future-focused sessions that [Read More …]

FARM Program Announces 2025 Excellence Awards Winners

Integrity, ingenuity and the pursuit of excellence earned three farms and one program evaluator this year’s National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program’s Excellence Awards, which were announced Nov. 11 at the Joint Annual [Read More …]

Morgan Osborn-Wotthlie Crowned National Jersey Queen

Morgan Osborn-Wotthlie, Union Bridge, Md., has been crowned the 67th National Jersey Queen. Morgan was presented with the Charlene Nardone Crown by outgoing National Jersey Queen Emma Townsend, Lafayette, Ind., on November 9, 2025, at the [Read More …]

NMPF Strengthens Ties in Mexico

NMPF built on its longstanding ties with Mexico during a USDA agricultural trade mission from Nov. 3–6, where Jaime Castaneda, executive vice president for policy development and strategy, and Shawna Morris, executive vice president for [Read More …]

IDFA to Urge USTR to Preserve USMCA and Correct Violations of Key Dairy Provisions

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) will testify before the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) this afternoon during a public hearing on the operation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Becky Rasdall Vargas, senior [Read More …]

NEW Dairy Productivity Grants

Are you considering a project that directly impacts milk production on your dairy operation? From milking efficiency technologies and feeding-related technology to activity monitoring systems, apply for a Dairy Productivity Grant by January 5, 2026. If approved, [Read More …]

Ellsworth Wins Top Prize at NMPF Dairy Contest; Lanco Pennland Takes Reserve

A Habanero Ghost Jack from Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery took the top prize in NMPF’s annual cheese and dairy products competition, while Lanco Pennland took the overall Reserve Chairman’s award with its Sweet Cheddar, victories celebrated [Read More …]

Impact of pasteurization on dairy calves’ gut microbiota: A study of milk feeding and early microbial colonization

By comparing microbial colonization and growth metrics, this research sheds light on how pasteurization influences calf gut health and highlights potential strategies for optimizing calf nutrition. During the early stages of life, calves are highly [Read More …]

Better Outlook for the Future Pushes Farmer Sentiment Higher

November brought the highest farmer sentiment reading since June, with the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer jumping 10 points from October to 139. The increase was driven primarily by producers’ more optimistic outlook for the future, [Read More …]

Penn State collaborative effort aims to accelerate the future of agriculture

Introduced by Smeal College of Business and College of Agricultural Sciences, the 2026 Land Grant Startup Launch Competition hopes to foster innovation in food and agriculture An innovative interdisciplinary collaboration between Penn State’s Smeal College [Read More …]

Walmart Opens Second Owned and Operated Milk Processing Facility in Valdosta, Georgia, Creating More Than 400 New Jobs

The plant opening marks a major step in Walmart’s mission to deliver high-quality affordable milk to customers and create an end-to-end supply chain. Walmart today celebrated the grand opening of its second owned and operated [Read More …]

U.S. plants produced 123 million pounds of nonfat dry milk, up 6.8% YoY.