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Weekly Digest: Poull selected as the 79th Alice in Dairyland

karen@agproud.com — Mon, 18 May 2026 15:37:45 -0400

In dairy-related news for the first half of May 2026: Poull was selected as the 79th Alice in Dairyland, Michael Dykes announced plans to retire as president and CEO of IDFA, and the USDA requests producer input.

Nexus awards: ‘In-liner everything’ automated teat prep technology now available

walt.cooley@agproud.com — Tue, 05 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Semiautomated milking technology captured the attention of dairy producers awarding this year’s Nexus Innovation Awards. The new technology from GEA improves upon and brings the fully automated teat preparation common in box-style milking robots to parallel parlors.

Nexus awards: Technology tracks calf health via eartag with flashing light indicator

walt.cooley@agproud.com — Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

SenseHub Dairy Youngstock monitoring technology from Merck Animal Health tracks calves from birth and flashes an indicator light when activity, rumination, eating or other behaviors deviate from the baseline. The same eartag can also continue tracking behaviors throughout the animal’s entire life.

Weekly Digest: USDA seeks nominees for the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board

karen@agproud.com — Mon, 04 May 2026 13:54:45 -0400

In dairy-related news at the beginning of May 2026: The USDA is seeking nominees for the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board, May FSA interest rates hold steady, a USTR report underlines landmark wins for common name protections, and Holstein Association USA names its Star of the Breed and Herds of Excellence.

Nexus awards: New bolus helps dry cows off faster, more comfortably

walt.cooley@agproud.com — Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Administering cows an innovative technology in bolus form at dry-off has been shown to decrease milk production 50% to 60% in the first 24 hours after dry-off. Research on the new product – StopLac from AHV – shows it also doesn’t negatively impact the health of the cow or milk production in her next lactation.

Economic Update: May Class I base milk price climbs past $20 per cwt

karen@agproud.com — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:12:08 -0400

In the news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line the third week of April 2026: May Class I base milk price climbs past $20 per cwt, fluid milk sales remain lower than last year, GDT index is down again, Alltech survey estimates world feed production increased in 2025, protein innovation, margin discipline emerge as top priorities for dairy executives, and applications open for Dairy’s Foundation grants.

Weekly Digest: Bird flu back in Idaho dairy

karen@agproud.com — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:52:55 -0400

In dairy-related news the third week of April 2026: Bird flu back in Idaho dairy, Texas facility groundbreaking marks major milestone in NWS preparedness, and Lallemand launches educational platform on the ruminant digestion.

Country artist Hailey Whitters highlights dairy in recent album campaign

matti@agproud.com — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Butter busts of cows, dairy princesses or other prominent regional figures often populate state fairs across the country. Spectators “ooo” and “ahh” at artists’ hard work, displayed in a large, cooled glass case. For many, it’s a cool sculpture. To Hailey Whitters, 2023 Academy of Country Music Awards New Female Artist of the Year, it became inspiration.

Weekly Digest: USDEC launches ‘Voices From The Barn’ video podcasts

karen@agproud.com — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:02:30 -0500

In the news related to dairy farming the second week of January 2026: USDEC launches Voices From The Barn video podcasts, registration is now open for the 2026 PDP Business Conference, and a charitable milk campaign kicks off 2026 with record-breaking donations.

Economic Update: Farmer sentiment drifts lower as trade uncertainty hangs over agriculture

karen@agproud.com — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:56:30 -0500

In the news affecting a dairy farmer's bottom line the first week of January 2026: Farmer sentiment drifts lower as trade uncertainty hangs over agriculture, GDT index moves higher to start the year, and NEXT assists with nearly 62 million pounds of dairy product export sales.

Weekly Digest: Dairy industry praises Julie Callahan confirmation as chief agricultural negotiator

karen@agproud.com — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:12:58 -0500

In dairy-related news as 2025 comes to a close: Dairy industry praises Julie Callahan confirmation as chief agricultural negotiator, milkfat supply outpaces demand in recent months, and genetic sequencing results released for Wisconsin dairy herd detection of HPAI.

Weekly Digest: House passes Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

karen@agproud.com — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:18:14 -0500

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.

Economic Update: Steps taken to urge dairy enforcement in upcoming USMCA Review

karen@agproud.com — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:20:39 -0500

In the news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line the first week of December 2025: Steps taken to urge dairy enforcement in upcoming USMCA review, Walmart opens milk processing facility in Georgia, a better outlook for the future pushes farmer sentiment higher, and the GDT index falls again.

Progressive Publishing seeks summer interns for U.S. and Canada

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:27:14 -0500

Agricultural students with training in journalism or communications are invited to apply for Progressive Publishing's 2026 editorial internship program. The deadline for application consideration is Jan. 2, 2026, for U.S. residents or Jan. 30, 2026, for Canadian residents.

Weekly Digest: USDA issues second economic assistance payment to farmers

karen@agproud.com — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:02:39 -0400

In dairy-related news as we near the end of September 2025: The USDA issues second economic assistance payment to farmers; ADM, Alltech join together in new North American animal feed venture; CoBank looks at the U.S. butterfat boom; Darigold names Amy Humphreys chief executive officer; and Skylar Diggins debuts puffer jacket made with milk.

Economic Update: USDA outlines plan to strengthen rural veterinary workforce

karen@agproud.com — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:38:08 -0400

In the news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line this first week of September 2025: The USDA outlines a plan to strengthen the rural veterinary workforce, farmer sentiment weakens, the GDT index tumbles 4.3%, and Westby Cooperative Creamery announces a $14 million expansion.

Weekly Digest: CoBank reports dairy heifer inventories expected to shrink further over next two years

karen@agproud.com — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:05:41 -0400

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.

PRO Refrigeration unveils the PROGreen50: A leap toward smarter, sustainable cooling

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 07:23:53 -0400

PROChiller Systems proudly announces the official launch of the PROGreen50, a next-generation CO₂-based chiller designed for North America's top dairies, food producers and craft beverage makers.

Rock River Laboratory promotes Katie Raver

Tue, 13 May 2025 16:11:31 -0400

Rock River Laboratory has announced the promotion of Katie Raver to animal nutrition technical services director.

Weekly Digest: U.S., Indonesia sign landmark dairy agreement

karen@agproud.com — Mon, 05 May 2025 11:39:18 -0400

Making headlines as the calendar moved from April to May 2025: The U.S. and Indonesia sign landmark dairy agreement, USTR calls out misuse of common food names, May FSA interest rates slightly lower and news from two dairy cooperatives.

New berry processing score elevates sorghum’s status in dairy nutrition

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 09:38:00 -0400

New research has fueled an update to the berry processing score (BPS) metric that determines the adequacy of berry processing in sorghum silage.

Reaching new fiber heights with male sterile sorghum

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Sorghum’s uptake in dairy rations has continually grown, but the crop's limiting factors have laid hurdles for those who desire to partially replace corn silage in the diet while promoting water use savings. The team at Texas A&M University developed a means to control and even avoid some of these former challenges with the new male sterile sorghum variety.

The fatty acid gold mine

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 08:52:54 -0500

As supplemental fat costs remain high and at times product consistency comes into question, dairies and their nutritionists' interest in high-oleic soybeans has been soaring.

Rock River Laboratory expands with new South Dakota location

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 16:20:20 -0500

Rock River Laboratory Inc. is expanding with a new location in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Offering access to accurate feed and forage analysis, tools, and insights for beef and dairy operations, the lab continues the company’s tradition of exceptional customer service and support.

Weekly Digest: FDA to test raw cow’s milk cheese nationwide for HPAI

karen@agproud.com — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 13:12:10 -0500

In this week's news, the FDA plans to test raw cow’s milk cheese nationwide for HPAI, January FSA interest rates continue to rise, the USDA provides more than $8 million in second round of payments to help organic dairy producers, and Saputo's COO steps down after three months.

Weekly Digest: USDA to begin bulk milk testing for H5N1

karen@agproud.com — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:26:48 -0400

Here’s an update on news impacting your dairy as October 2024 comes to an end.

Weekly Digest: Fluid milk sales trend higher than last year

karen@agproud.com — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:52:40 -0400

In the news this week: August fluid milk sales are up, sugar in school milk is down, and the first champions were crowned in The Milk Cup.

World Dairy Expo 2024: Watch for new products and technologies at this year's event

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Whether you’re on the lookout for new software, new additives or new services, keep an eye out for these new products at World Dairy Expo.

Early applications open for Progressive Publishing's 2025 editorial internship program

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:46:02 -0400

Agricultural students with training in journalism or communications are invited to apply for Progressive Publishing's 2025 editorial internship program. The deadline for early application consideration is Nov. 1, 2024.

Sustainability in Ag: From Conversation to Conversion

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:46:15 -0400

From consumer packaged goods (CPGs) and carbon-conscious conglomerates to even the Vatican, who hosted a ‘Climate Resilience” conference in May of this year, sustainability’s hold on economic, environmental, and societal discussions is tight.