IDFA Strengthens Regulatory Affairs Team and Food Safety Expertise with Addition of Christopher Hylkema
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced that Christopher Hylkema has joined the organization as Director, Dairy Regulatory Affairs & Policy, strengthening IDFA’s expertise across dairy food safety, regulatory compliance and Pasteurized Milk Ordinance [Read More …]
Farm Credit’s FarmStart Program Marks 20 Years with $20 Million Invested in Northeast Entrepreneurs
Farm Credit’s FarmStart is pleased to reach $20 million in investments made to Northeast agricultural entrepreneurs as the program celebrates 20 years. FarmStart is a unique program that provides working…
American Dairy Association North East Fall 2026 Virtual Farm Tours Hosted by New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York Farmers
American Dairy Association North East is offering three free Virtual Farm Tours this fall, hosted by dairy farmers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York. The tours have drawn more…
Upcoming conference continues to connect women across the dairy industry
From managing dairy farms and caring for herds to working in veterinary medicine, nutrition and research, women contribute to many aspects of the dairy industry. For more than two decades,…
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Names 2026 Event Ambassadors
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation (WFBF) has selected four college students as its Event Ambassadors for the fourth year of the program. Amalia Draxler, Brooke Mallek, Cassidy Finke and Hannah…
NMPF Farmer Focus: Cool Lawn Farm
The best speeches are often told from the heart. For Ben Smith, a fifth-generation dairy farmer from Bealeton, VA, that approach is what makes him a compelling voice for both…
Hilmar® Introduces Protelyze ™ Bio-Brain
First-of-Its-Kind Whey Protein Peptite Nootropic for Conative Wellness Innovation Clinically supported ingredient powered by GTWY (β-lactolin) helps food, beverage and supplement brands tap into growing consumer interest in cognitive health.…
Nominate a Veterinarian for the New David Hileman Memorial Veterinary Service Award
Do you know a veterinarian who is under the age of 40 or within the first 10 years of practice who supports Pennsylvania dairy herds through proactive, responsive, and service-oriented veterinary…
Viriterra Inc. Enters U.S. Crop Protection Market with Launch of Perseus SC Herbicide
Basic manufacturer begins producing pyroxasulfone at commercial scale Viriterra Inc., a new American crop protection company, is introducing Perseus™ SC herbicide, its first product for the U.S. market. The launch…
Progress and Frustration: A Candid Discussion of California’s Water Challenges
The past week I had the opportunity to participate in Congressman Jim Costa’sWater Managers Meeting. It was a very information packed two-hour session at Fresno State. Key federal personnel from…
Chobani’s Let’s Eat Week Mobilizes 150+ Partners
Donates 500,000+ Pounds of Food What is Let’s Eat Week? Nearly 48 million Americans—including more than 14 million children— lived in food-insecure households in 2024, according to the latest USDA…
Evonik launches Lypron® to complete its amino acid balancing concept for ruminants
Delivers targeted lysine for precise amino acid balancing High and reliable metabolizable lysine that supports consistent performance in ruminants Non-GMO solution that enhances nitrogen efficiency for more sustainable production Essen,…
Dairy in Schools Today: New Challenges, New Programs & New Successes
Schools have been a cornerstone of dairy checkoff work for more than 100 years. In fact, Dairy MAX has driven more than 8 million incremental milk pounds so far in…
Will the Lower Prices for Components Also Reduce Volatility
The post on September 25, 2026, finished with a comment that the increased volumes of cheese and butterfat being produced allows a more consistent and adequate domestic supply of components. …
Drones Are Taking Off in Ag
Key Takeaways Agricultural drone adoption is accelerating rapidly in the U.S. Acres treated by drones grew from 3.7 million in 2023 to 16.4 million in 2025. The biggest advantages for…
Communicating Across Generations & Preventing Manure Management Problems
Connect with leading experts during interactive webinars. This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will focus on timely topics for today’s dairy producers. Hear about…
Bluegrass Ingredients Highlights Dairy Seasoning Blends for Flavor Innovation and Formulation Flexibility
Custom dairy-based, clean-label and alternative dairy seasoning solutions help food manufacturers respond to evolving tastes across snack and prepared-food applications. Bluegrass Ingredients, a global leader in turnkey and custom dairy…
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…
Explore top AI strategies at 2027 PDP Managers Academy
Executive-level program will also feature tours, realigned thought patterns. Today’s dairy professionals have access to more information and new technologies than ever before, making it a challenge to sort through…
Whitley, Shelby and Putnam County Farmers Win 2026 INFB Young Farmers & Ag Professionals Awards
Justin Johnson of Whitley County, Megan and Justin Platt of Shelby County, and Courtney Mann of Putnam County are the winners of Indiana Farm Bureau’s top awards for Young Farmers…
Dairy Markets Dramatic Swing
The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending October 16, 2026 It was a wild week on LaSalle as the dairy markets swung dramatically. After dipping to multi-year lows in…
Pasture, Rangeland & Forage Sales Closing Deadline is December 1
Northeast producers have until December 1, 2026, to secure Pasture, Rangeland and Forage (PRF) insurance coverage for the 2027 crop year. PRF insurance protects forage production from the financial impacts…