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The Fight for Flavored Milk
I recently had a conversation with a concerned parent telling me that chocolate milk is “bad for you” and we should not be giving it to children in schools. I understood where the parent was [Read More …]
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DCHA webinar addresses calf behavior monitoring
Dairy Calf & Heifer Association’s (DCHA) Oct. 21 webinar features “Calf Behavior Monitoring 101.” Jennifer Wilson, Merck Animal Health, will lead this free, one-hour educational offering, which starts at 3 p.m. Central time (Chicago time). [Read More …]
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Secretary Rollins Release Statement on President Trump Dyed-Diesel EO Signing
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins issued a statement on President Trump’s new executive order to provide relief for our farmers and ranchers by lifting taxes on dyed-diesel. Today’s action expected to represent approximately $640 [Read More …]
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World Dairy Expo looks to the future with Alliant Energy Center redeveloped campus
World Dairy Expo’s partnership with the Alliant Energy Center (AEC) has been a symbiotic relationship since the show’s inception in 1967. That relationship will grow with a potential $200 million Alliant Energy Center Redevelopment [Read More …]
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Spectacle Shines at the International Junior Ayrshire Show
Hall’s V-Lane Spectacle-ET, the winning Junior Three-Year-Old Cow, is the Grand and Intermediate Champion of the International Junior Ayrshire Show at World Dairy Expo. She received the Lillian & Keith King and Jim King Grand [Read More …]
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Wisconsin owned Zella Tops International Junior Milking Shorthorn Show
With a grand total of 118 animals shown in the 2026 International Junior Milking Shorthorn Show on Monday, Lazy M Jekyll Zella EXP, owned by Britton Allen of Stitzer, tops the show as Grand and [Read More …]
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Delilah Dominated Grand in the International Junior Jersey Show
Kevetta Colton Delilah, the Six-Year-Old & Older Cow, is the Grand and Senior Champion of the International Junior Jersey Show at World Dairy Expo. She received the Lillian & Keith King and Jim King Grand [Read More …]
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Whitney Wins the International Junior Brown Swiss Show
Pearl Dell Drake Whitney brings home Senior and Grand Champion of the International Junior Brown Swiss Show. Whitney, the winning junior-owned Five-Year-Old Cow, is exhibited by Elizabeth D Schieferstine of Verona, N.Y., and received the [Read More …]
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Illinois dairyman wins the Klussendorf-MacKenzie Award
Joe Price of Chebanse, Ill., was presented the 35th Klussendorf-MacKenzie Award during World Dairy Expo® 2026, in memory of Duncan MacKenzie, the 1961 Klussendorf Award winner. While Price has an impressive dairy résumé, most importantly, [Read More …]
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Patty Prevails at the International Brown Swiss Show
Pit-Crew O Malley Patty brings home Intermediate and Grand Champion of the International Brown Swiss Show. Patty, the winning Senior Three-Year-Old Cow, is exhibited by Kirby Sparrow of Worthville, Ky., and received the Allen Hetts [Read More …]
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IDFA Foundation, Dairy Industry Partners Donate Nutritious Dairy Products to Help Provide 67,000 Meals Across Greater Washington D.C. Area
Feeding America CEO Denis McDonough joined IDFA board members and staff for service event highlighting dairy industry efforts to fight hunger and expand access to nutritious foods. The IDFA Foundation today brought together dairy industry [Read More …]
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Farmer Sentiment Drops as Concerns About Input Costs Increase
Farmer sentiment declined, with the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index decreasing from 135 points in August to 123 points in September (see Figure 1). Both subindices declined, with the Index of Current Conditions dropping by 18 [Read More …]
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World Dairy Expo Trade Show Exhibitors Honored with Doug Willams Booth Awards
More than 468 companies from across the globe traveled to attend and showcase new technologies at the 2026 World Dairy Expo Trade Show. Representatives from 39 states and 19 countries visited with Expo attendees, taking [Read More …]
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U.S. Growth of Milk Production Where is it Coming From?
Data in this post is based on 12-month moving averages to eliminate monthly fluctuations. The data covers the period from 2022 to August 2026. Table I lists the five largest dairy producing states. Overall, [Read More …]
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Dairy Market Continues to Diverge
The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending October 2, 2026 The dairy markets continue to diverge. Strong demand for proteins is lifting powder values. This week, CME spot whey powder gained another 2ȼ and [Read More …]
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USDA Announces 2027 Dairy Margin Coverage Enrollment
Program Improvements Offer Greater Risk Protection The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that dairy producers starting next Monday can enroll for 2027 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), a voluntary risk management program that was [Read More …]
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Powerup wins the International Holstein Show
The winning Five-Year-Old cow, Eixdale Pwrup Alongside, took home Senior and Grand Champion titles at the 2026 International Holstein Show at World Dairy Expo® on Friday. For this honor, Powerup and owners, Milk Source [Read More …]
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Juniors Sweep International Guernsey Show
The winning Four-Year-Old and Best Uddered Cow of the Show, Donnybrook Ammo Stevie owned by Brittany Taylor and Laylaa Schuler of New Glarus, Wis., took home Senior and Grand Champion of the International Guernsey Show [Read More …]
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IDFA Warns EU Due-Diligence Rules Are Increasing Costs for U.S. Dairy
Association urges USTR to continue challenging extraterritorial EU requirements and secure relief for U.S. dairy manufacturers and farmers. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today warned that European Union due-diligence requirements are increasing costs [Read More …]
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USDA Highlights the Ways Cooperatives Support Trump Administration Priorities During National Cooperative Month
Department Highlights Investments that Support Rural Cooperatives U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins today issued a USDA proclamation (PDF, 575 KB) to recognize October 2026 as the Department’s 62nd anniversary of National Cooperative [Read More …]
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IDFA Senior Vice President Roberta Wagner Announces Retirement
Dr. Samuel Alcaine to lead IDFA Regulatory and Scientific Affairs; Michelle Albee Matto, M.P.H., R.D.N., promoted to Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Chief Nutrition Scientist. Roberta Wagner, senior vice president of regulatory and scientific [Read More …]
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DATCP Accepting Applications for 2027 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grants Until November 4
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) Grants until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. DATCP will award up to $200,000 total [Read More …]
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Making It Four: Bailey Returns to the International Jersey Show
Stoney Point Joel Bailey, the winning Lifetime Cheese Production Cow, is the Grand and Senior Champion of the International Jersey Show at World Dairy Expo. She received the Allen Hetts Grand Champion Trophy. Bailey is [Read More …]
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CDQAP Update: State Board Adopts New Dairy Order; Some Mexican Cattle Enter the U.S.
The State Water Resources Control Board voted 4-0 on September 15, to adopt a new order and regulatory framework for Central Valley dairies. The long-awaited order outlines and sets in motion a roadmap forward for [Read More …]
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DairyVoice Podcast: John Ellsworth Gives His Q4 2026 Dairy Report
In this episode of DairyVoice, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films talks with John Ellsworth of Success Strategies. He gives his 4th Quarter report for the industry. They begin their deep dive in discussions [Read More …]
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Cinderella Claims the Crown at the International Ayrshire Show
Bricker-Farms King Cinderella is named Senior and Grand Champion of the International Ayrshire Show. Cinderella, the winning Four-Year-Old, is exhibited by Milk Source Genetics, J&S Fairbanks and K&M Wolf, of Kaukauna, Wis. The Reserve Grand [Read More …]
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Understanding Financials & Feed Economics
Connect with leading experts during interactive webinars. Next week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide critical insights for farm finances for the remainder of 2026. Tuesday’s episode will feature [Read More …]
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USDA Issues Final Rule with Comment Period Ahead of Opening the Application Window for Rural Energy for America Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is taking steps to advance the Trump Administration’s commitment to unleashing American energy and economic prosperity and is streamlining program delivery for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Rural [Read More …]
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Real California Milk Excelerator Launches 2026 Cohort, Fueling Dairy Innovation
The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), in partnership with VentureFuel, today announced the 15 companies selected to participate in the 8th Annual Real California Milk (RCM) Excelerator. Since 2021 alumni of this award-winning program have [Read More …]
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Starter Intake, Consistent Nutrition Topics of Calf Care Workshops
Oct. 14, 15 PDP Calf Care Connection features breakout sessions and producer panel Caring for the youngest members of a dairy herd is a team effort; the care and management decisions made from day one [Read More …]