In the news related to dairy farming the first week of June 2026: The dairy checkoff brings "Body by Cheese" to life for National Cheese Day, U.S. dairy calls for action on Canadian dairy trade practices, and the FARM Program kicks off its annual Excellence Awards.

In the news impacting a dairy producer's bottom line the third week of May 2026: June Class I base price reaches $22.18 per cwt, fluid milk sales for March are 2.3% higher than a year earlier, the FARM Environmental Stewardship Program integrates newly updated RuFaS Model, and entries are now open for the 2026 World Forage Analysis Superbowl.

In the news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line the first week of May 2026: The USDA puts Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act into effect, GDT index back up 1.5%, and farmer sentiment declines amid input cost and availability concerns.

In dairy-related news to end April 2026: Organic dairy producers file class action suit against the U.S. government, chocolate returns to the top as America’s favorite ice cream flavor, and dairy product prices continue to gain strength.

In the news affecting a dairy farmer's bottom line the third week of March 2026: April Class I base price gets a boost to $18.66 per cwt, the dairy checkoff launches an online database to help farmers find grant opportunities, fluid milk sales start the year lower, and applications are now open for Holstein Foundation memorial scholarships.

In the news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line the third week of January 2026: February Class I base milk price hits 68-month low, fluid milk sales were down 1.8% in November, the GDT index is higher again, and a reminder to sign up for the Milk Loss Program and HPAI biosecurity webinars.

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.