In news relating to dairy farmers' bottom line in early August 2025: Bills related to milk introduced in House and Senate, DFA acquires W&W Dairy, farmer sentiment weakens, and FSA interest rates continue upward trend.

Here are the dairy-related headlines as we start the last week of July 2025: DFA, Select Milk Producers settle milk price-fixing lawsuit; the U.S. dairy industry praises Indonesia trade agreement; a new study shows genetic selection with DWP$ supports measurable productivity gains; and more.

In the news affecting dairy producers this fourth week of July 2025: A partnership has been formed to increase revenue opportunities for dairy farm sustainability practices, fluid milk sales in May remain lower than 2024, the U.S. dairy industry celebrates Julie Callahan nomination for chief agricultural negotiator, and World Dairy Expo announces its 2025 virtual farm tours.

In dairy-related news the third week of July 2025: A group of California dairy farmers files a lawsuit over the state's milk quota program, U.S. ice cream makers pledge to eliminate certified artificial colors by the end of 2027, GDT index bounces back up after four lower sales, landowners can now enroll in the USDA’s Grassland Conservation Reserve Program, and experience World Dairy Expo in person or online.

In dairy-related news the second week of July 2025: Southern border ports closed to livestock just days after reopening, disaster assistance available for farmers, base change is approaching for calving traits, and World Dairy Expo Dairy Cattle Show entries now open.

In the news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line as we begin July 2025: Senate includes dairy provisions in budget reconciliation bill, the USDA announces phased reopening of southern ports for livestock trade, and farmer sentiment weakens on cloudy trade outlook.

We recognize that technology is a powerful tool in our toolbox, yet we also acknowledge the tool has not fully replaced the operator. A skilled herdsman or herdswoman is needed to verify and treat sick animals. A skilled milking technician is an integral part of keeping milking robots functioning and fetching cows.

In news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line the third week of June 2025: July’s Class I base milk price climbs to $18.82 per cwt, the Canadian government passes bill to protect dairy in future trade talks, fluid milk sales and GDT are down, and scholarships are available to dairy producers attending YDLI.

In the Weekly Digest: Culver’s offers free frozen custard to dairy farmers, the Senate agriculture committee released its budget reconciliation text, NMPF recaps its board of directors meeting, and Rabobank provides a global dairy supply and demand report.