USDA data show Americans’ per capita consumption of dairy is up 0.6% over the past five years, 8% over the past 15 years and 12% over the past 30 years.

In the news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line the third week of December 2025: The Class I base milk price slumps to start 2026, fluid milk sales are down slightly in October, and the GDT index drops for ninth consecutive event.

From fairs and festivals to international markets, dairy is proving its staying power. Consumers continue to embrace it for both taste and nutrition, while new investments position the industry for even greater success. Dairy isn’t just having a moment – it’s building momentum.

In the news related to dairy farming mid-December 2025: House passes Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, a milk test finds Wisconsin’s first case of HPAI in dairy, Land O’Lakes doubles down on hunger relief before the holidays, an annual event highlights the Friends of Expo, Alltech announces dairy farm Most Valuable Employee Award winner, and the USDA announces $38.1 million in grant agreement to cover agricultural losses due to Hurricane Helene in Tennessee.

In dairy-related news the final week of November 2025: the Senate passes Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, the EPA and Army Corps unveil WOTUS proposal, the USDA launches a website for New World screwworm, and dairy leaders share progress and priorities at sustainability meeting.

In the news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line the first week of November 2025: A slight rise in farmer sentiment is fueled by livestock, the GDT index continues to fall, and fluid milk sales continue downward trend.

In dairy-related news the last full week of September 2025: An animal affected by New World screwworm was found just 70 miles south of the U.S.-Mexico border, dairy product contest awards announced, checkoff groups enhance dairy presence in schools and World Dairy Expo forage seminars are announced.

In dairy-related news at the end of August 2025: a CoBank report shows dairy heifer inventories to shrink further before rebounding in 2027, checkoff launches an innovation contest for students, World Dairy Expo announces new trade show booth awards, and Dairy MAX names a new CEO.