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Americans are seeing a once-in-a-generation price spikes at the grocery store. The picture is mixed when looking at how Inflation has affected dairy in comparison to other food products.

USDA’s July WASDE report shows just how brutal the drought has been this year. Cotton abandonment is now forecast to be the third highest on record at 31.5%. USDA forecasts the U.S. cotton crop to fall 1 million bales.

Recently Dennis Rodenbaugh was appointed as Dairy Farmers of America’s president and chief executive officer. After 16 years of service, Rick Smith officially stepped down from this position on June 30.

Dairy officials say there is still work to do to make sure U.S. dairy products keep moving overseas.

Increased cost of production has somewhat been compensated for by increased milk prices. But do milk prices need to remain high just because?

A sweeping environmental policy change in the Netherlands is threatening to upend ag productivity along with the lives and livelihoods of farmers.

While both beef and dairy farmers appreciate their animals each and every day, the second Tuesday in July serves as a day of national recognition.

Class III milk futures were lower across the board. July milk was down 22 cents to $22.58/cwt. August milk declined 46 cents to $22.87/cwt.

With consumers already facing sticker shock in the grocery store, heightened butter prices could cause consumers to back away from the dairy aisle.

While three generations of Chittenden’s never asked to be in this AJCA leadership role, they stepped up to serve when asked by fellow Jersey breeders and industry leaders. It’s just what they do, step up and serve.