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After Significant Cuts to Milk Checks, Farmers Call for Transparency as USDA Begins Rulemaking for Audited Cost Surveys
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (705+ words) CHILTON, Wis. " Dairy farmers are feeling the drain as a key change in federal milk pricing has erased nearly 20 years of gradual modest progress in their milk checks, virtually overnight. American Dairy Coalition (ADC) is calling on USDA to bring…...
National Sorghum Foundation Opens 20262027 Scholarship Applications
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (164+ words) American Ag Network "Our industry depends on the next generation stepping into leadership roles," said Foundation Chair Jeff Dahlberg, Ph. D. "This program helps support students who are ready to contribute to the future of sorghum and agriculture." Bruce Maunder Memorial…...
World Dairy Expo Announces Recognition Award Winners
1+ week, 1+ day ago (266+ words) 2026 Dairy Producers of the Year Jonathan and Alicia Lamb, Matthew and Kendra Lamb & Jim Veazey and Janette Veazey-Post Oakfield Corners Dairy, Oakfield, N. Y. A global leader in genetics and sustainability, the team at Oakfield Corners Dairy is equally dedicated to shaping…...
Midwest Dairy Drives Demand, Trust in 2025
1+ week, 1+ day ago (301+ words) St. Paul, Minn. " Midwest Dairy released its 2025 Annual Report," demonstrating a strong year of progress building trust and demand on behalf of dairy" farmers." Projects and activations drove dairy demand and expanded consumer trust in 2025. Campaigns across retail, convenience stores,…...
Dairy Defined: Cottage Cheese and a Boom Built to Last
1+ week, 1+ day ago (449+ words) ARLINGTON, VA'If you're looking for an indication that dairy's recent gains in the consumer marketplace are meant to last, cottage cheese would be a good place to start. Flashback to" 2023, a time not so long ago. "Barbiecore" ruled a pink-hued…...
U. S. Dairy Statement on USTR National Trade Estimate Report
1+ week, 4+ day ago (316+ words) American Ag Network U. S. Dairy Statement on USTR National Trade Estimate Report ARLINGTON, VA " The U. S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), and Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN) commended USTR for spotlighting persistent trade barriers facing U. S. dairy exporters…...
USDA Expands SNAP Dairy Nutrition Incentives with New Grant to Auburn University
1+ week, 5+ day ago (152+ words) A Proven Approach to Incentivizing Healthy Choices Through SNAP HFMI'also known as "Add Milk'provides SNAP participants with incentives to purchase fat-free and low-fat milk, helping families access essential nutrients while making the most of their food budgets. The program operates…...
The Livestock Conservancy Releases Annual Conservation Priority List
1+ week, 5+ day ago (459+ words) The'Belgian'horse'graduates from the CPL in 2026. It is the most common draft horse breed in the United States, but this was not always the case. Following several importations from Belgium in the late 1800s, the breed enjoyed tremendous popularity as a draft…...
USDEC Names Winner of Excellence in Exports Award
2+ week, 6+ day ago (293+ words) Shown from left, USDEC Chair Becky Nyman, USDEC Chief Operating Officer Allison Thomas, Orange Cheese Co. Managing Director Cynthia Liu, Orange Cheese Co. Global Logistics Specialist Nancy Wang, Orange Cheese Co. Global Sales and Logistics Lead Nick Tavernise and USDEC…...
Students Interested in Agriculture Awarded Scholarships from Compeer Financial
2+ week, 6+ day ago (269+ words) SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. , March 25, 2026 "Compeer Financial selected 105 high school seniors from 447 eligible applicants to receive a scholarship worth $2, 000 toward the pursuit of a degree related to agriculture. The competitive scholarship program through Compeer Givingwas available to graduating high school seniors…...