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USDA DMC Program Enrollment Still Open, Safety Net for Your Dairy

February 24, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) enrollment period for the 2026 Program Year will close next week on February 26th. Those farms that enroll could potentially receive payments on milk produced in at least January and [Read More …]

Dairy Markets Got Double-Dose of Friendly News

February 23, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending February 20, 2026 On Thursday, USDA announced that it would spend $263 million buying food to donate to food banks and nutrition assistance programs under Section 32 [Read More …]

NMPF Lauds USDA Dairy Purchase Announcement

February 23, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

$148 million in Section 32 funds matches NMPF November request Dairy farmers thanked USDA and Sec. Brooke Rollins for taking steps to boost low milk prices and expand dairy consumption through significant Section 32 purchases [Read More …]

Reminder: Dairy Margin Coverage Program (DMC)

February 23, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program, administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA), is a voluntary risk management tool for dairy producers. It offers financial assistance when the margin between the all-milk price and average [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds USDA Section 32 Purchase of Dairy Products

February 19, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced it will purchase up to $148 million in American dairy products to support U.S. producers and deliver nutritious foods to food banks and federal nutrition assistance programs nationwide. [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Announces $263 Million Food Purchase to Support U.S. Producers and Strengthen America’s Food Supply

February 19, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) intent to purchase up to $263 million in dairy and agricultural products from American farmers and producers to distribute to [Read More …]

Dairy Producers in New York Reminded to Obtain 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage by February 26

February 18, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging dairy producers to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), an important safety net program that helps offset milk and feed price differences. This year’s DMC signup began Jan. 12 and [Read More …]

USDA Announces Farmer and Rancher Freedom Framework to End Agricultural Lawfare

February 13, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Ending abusive government overreach. Protecting farmers, families, and private property. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the launch of the Farmer and Rancher Freedom Framework (PDF, 11.4 MB), a bold initiative to protect America’s agricultural heritage [Read More …]

USDA and DoW Advance Key Parts of the National Farm Security Action Plan

February 13, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Secretary Rollins and Secretary Hegseth Sign MOU to Strengthen Interagency Collaboration on Implementation of the National Farm Security Action Plan U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed [Read More …]

USDA Cuts 2025 Farm Income as Weakness Persists into 2026

February 9, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA Lowers 2025 Farm Income By $25 Billion Key Takeaways USDA projects net farm income will slip lower in 2026 and remain roughly $48 billion (24%) below the record highs reached in 2022, underscoring a generational downturn in [Read More …]

Commissioner Miller Responds to the USDA Report of New World Screwworm Case in Florida (2/3/2026)

February 6, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Late last week, the USDA reported that during a routine USDA inspection at an equine import quarantine facility in Florida, a horse arriving from Argentina was found to have an open wound containing larvae. The [Read More …]

Joint Statement from NMPF and USDEC on USDA Food for Peace Funding Allocations

February 5, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation and U.S. Dairy Export Council today commended USDA’s Food for Peace funding allocations for fiscal year 2025 that include support for Ready-to-Use Supplementary Foods that incorporate milk powders. The announcements [Read More …]

Statement by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins

February 5, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Securing Critical Water Resources for South Texas Agriculture On January 31st, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of State welcomed a new commitment between the United States and Mexico that strengthens implementation [Read More …]

USDA Launches Indonesia Trade Mission to Increase Exports

February 3, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Reduces Costs, and Support American Farmers The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke J. Lindberg arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia, today to lead an agribusiness trade mission to expand [Read More …]

Official Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025 – 2030

January 30, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

The official full version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans can be seen here. Read Guidelines

USDA to Host Free Biosecurity Webinars for Dairy and Poultry Producers

January 26, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

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 …]

USDA Encourages Ag Producers, Residents to Prepare for Winter Storm Fern

January 23, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is encouraging farmers, ranchers, families, and small businesses in the path of Winter Storm Fern to prepare for severe winter weather and be aware of available USDA assistance. USDA staff [Read More …]

WCMA Applauds USDA Award of Over $11 Million for Dairy Business Innovation

January 23, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today welcomed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) award of over $11 million in new federal funding for the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives. Awards will go to four centers offering technical assistance and direct-to-business grants for dairy farmers and processors, including the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance [Read More …]

USDA Launches New Online Portal for Reporting Foreign-Owned Agricultural Land Transactions

January 23, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching a new online portal to streamline reporting of transactions involving U.S. agricultural land by foreign persons, which can include businesses and governments, under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds USDA Award of $11 Million to DBII Grant Program

January 23, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is awarding more than $11 million in grant funding to support dairy businesses and producers through the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBI) grant program. The initiatives [Read More …]

USDA Launches Lender Lens Dashboard to Promote Data Transparency

January 21, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

New Resource Makes It Easier for People to Access Data on Rural Development funded Projects in Rural Communities U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden today unveiled the Lender Lens on the Rural [Read More …]

USDA Accepting Applications for the 1890 National Scholars Program

January 20, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

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 …]

Registration is Now Open for USDA’s 102nd Agricultural Outlook Forum

January 16, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that registration is now open for the 102nd Agricultural Outlook Forum. The event will be held at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott on Feb. 19-20, 2026, and all [Read More …]

Op Ed: Dr. Ben Carson & Dr. Oz Pen in Newsweek

January 13, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

America is in the middle of the worst chronic health crisis in our nation’s history, but the Trump administration is laying the groundwork for revitalization—which is rooted in the real, nutritious food grown by our [Read More …]

NMPF Statement on the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

January 8, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“NMPF thanks HHS and USDA for recognizing dairy’s critical role in a healthy diet in the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, as shown by its continued recommendation of three servings of dairy for Americans, its [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Announces New Slate of Political Appointments to USDA

January 8, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced a new slate of presidential appointments to key positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “Under President Trump’s leadership, USDA is building a powerhouse team of [Read More …]

USDA Announces Dr. Justin Benavidez as Chief Economist

January 7, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Dr. Seth Meyer Concludes Service; Dr. Justin Benavidez Appointed USDA Chief Economist U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today congratulated Dr. Seth Meyer for his years of service to our country and announced Dr. Justin Benavidez [Read More …]

USDA Advances Farm Security Action Plan to Protect U.S. Farmland and Federal Programs from Foreign Adversaries

January 2, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Secretary Rollins Announces AFIDA Modernization Comment Period and BioPreferred Eligibility Updates to Put American Producers First As committed to under USDA’s National Farm Security Action Plan (PDF, 1.2 MB) U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today [Read More …]

Texas Tech’s School of Veterinary Medicine Receives $250,000 USDA Grant

December 30, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

This funding will be instrumental in developing the school’s first food animal residency program to serve the growing need for food animal veterinarians. Texas Tech University’s School of Veterinary Medicine is tackling the nationwide shortage of food [Read More …]

IDFA Praises Senate Confirmation of Julie Callahan as Chief Agricultural Negotiator for USTR

December 29, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement on the U.S. Senate confirmation of Dr. Julie Callahan to serve as Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of [Read More …]

USDA DMC Program Enrollment Still Open, Safety Net for Your Dairy

Dairy Markets Got Double-Dose of Friendly News

NMPF Lauds USDA Dairy Purchase Announcement

Reminder: Dairy Margin Coverage Program (DMC)

IDFA Applauds USDA Section 32 Purchase of Dairy Products

Secretary Rollins Announces $263 Million Food Purchase to Support U.S. Producers and Strengthen America’s Food Supply

Dairy Producers in New York Reminded to Obtain 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage by February 26

USDA Announces Farmer and Rancher Freedom Framework to End Agricultural Lawfare

USDA and DoW Advance Key Parts of the National Farm Security Action Plan

USDA Cuts 2025 Farm Income as Weakness Persists into 2026

Commissioner Miller Responds to the USDA Report of New World Screwworm Case in Florida (2/3/2026)

Joint Statement from NMPF and USDEC on USDA Food for Peace Funding Allocations

Statement by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins

USDA Launches Indonesia Trade Mission to Increase Exports

Official Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025 – 2030

USDA to Host Free Biosecurity Webinars for Dairy and Poultry Producers

USDA Encourages Ag Producers, Residents to Prepare for Winter Storm Fern

WCMA Applauds USDA Award of Over $11 Million for Dairy Business Innovation

USDA Launches New Online Portal for Reporting Foreign-Owned Agricultural Land Transactions

IDFA Applauds USDA Award of $11 Million to DBII Grant Program

USDA Launches Lender Lens Dashboard to Promote Data Transparency

USDA Accepting Applications for the 1890 National Scholars Program

Registration is Now Open for USDA’s 102nd Agricultural Outlook Forum

Op Ed: Dr. Ben Carson & Dr. Oz Pen in Newsweek

NMPF Statement on the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Secretary Rollins Announces New Slate of Political Appointments to USDA

USDA Announces Dr. Justin Benavidez as Chief Economist

USDA Advances Farm Security Action Plan to Protect U.S. Farmland and Federal Programs from Foreign Adversaries

Texas Tech’s School of Veterinary Medicine Receives $250,000 USDA Grant

IDFA Praises Senate Confirmation of Julie Callahan as Chief Agricultural Negotiator for USTR

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

Why Herd Immunity Matters to Your Dairy

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Cover Crops After Corn Silage