The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” brings a range of updates for dairy farmers including extended DMC coverage, expanded tax relief, insurance incentives and pricing transparency measures.
The on-again, off-again reports regarding ICE raids is sowing confusion for those who rely on immigrant labor and causing labor shortages because employees aren’t showing up for work.
A Wisconsin dairy farmer has filed a federal lawsuit challenging USDA’s diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Dairy producers argue that a proposed ban on the expansion of dairy farms beyond 700 cows in New York state would stifle both new and existing farms.
A progressive step is expected to enhance market access for U.S. dairy producers, signaling a positive trend in dissolving non-tariff barriers, a commitment upheld by the Trump administration.
In a landmark move for the dairy industry, the National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council and KADIN, the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce, have signed a memorandum of understanding.
Supporters of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act say more milk choices in school lunches mean healthier kids, less waste and a stronger future for dairy.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s appointment as Secretary of Health and Human Services has some farmers wondering—will he be a champion for real dairy or a source of controversy? With his strong support for whole milk but a divisive stance on raw milk, his impact on the industry is still up for debate.
Three key provisions in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are set to expire in December. Planning now can help farmers prepare financially if the provisions aren’t extended, says CPA Paul Neiffer.
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins kicked off the 2025 Top Producer Summit on Tuesday morning, detailing her plan to advocate for trade. ‘We want to find market access for all our products,’ Rollins said.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promised to work with farmers to remove burdensome regulation during his confirmation hearing. And while Lee Zeldin’s past positions raised initial concerns, his recent statements during the confirmation process suggest he may be open to working with the biofuels industry in his new role as EPA Administrator.
With food recalls skyrocketing, one might find it hard to discern whether they’re reading a current USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service report or a chapter straight out of Upton Sinclair’s 1906 novel “The Jungle.”
As the nation grapples with immigration policy debates, the livelihoods of those within the dairy sector hang in balance, underscoring the urgent need for balanced reform that considers both economic imperatives and humanitarian values.
Spearheaded by U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and Kim Schrier (D-WA), alongside Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS), Peter Welch (D-VT), Dave McCormick (R-PA), and John Fetterman (D-PA), this bipartisan, bicameral effort aims to allow both unflavored and flavored whole and reduced-fat (2%) milk to be served to students during their school meals.
The Chief Economist for the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), Peter Vitaliano reflects on the changes he has observed over his tenure and shared his vision for the future of the industry.
The legislation would reinstate whole and 2% milk in federal school meals programs.
With 30 tax provisions set to expire at the end of 2025, four experts explain how and when you could be affected.
As federal policy decisions tend to heavily impact rural industries, the outcome of the 2024 election promises to significantly shape the rural economy in the year ahead. CoBank’s annual report outlines what to expect.
Some economists think agriculture is in a recession. Arlan Suderman, chief commodities economist for StoneX, is one of them. However, he believes comparisons to the 1980s are misguided.
In an announcement on Saturday, Trump said her “commitment to support the American farmer, the defense of American food self-sufficiency and the restoration of agriculture-dependent American small towns is second to none.”
Trump taps Howard Lutnick for Commerce Secretary, signaling tariff-heavy trade strategy. Lutnick has called the tariffs a negotiating tool that could be used to convince other countries to bring down their own levies or to force companies to move production to the U.S.
Threats of widespread tariffs and concerns about retaliation continue to stoke uneasiness in agriculture. With a growing trade deficit and hopes the U.S. could re-embark on the Phase One trade deal with China, could the focus back on trade be positive for agriculture?
Washington insider Jim Wiesemeyer fills the guest’s chair on this episode of Unscripted to share what he’s hearing about the upcoming presidential election. Wiesemeyer offers plenty of insight into key topics such as the impact of early voting and how the next administration can help or hurt the production ag industry.
The dairy industry stands as a backbone of American agriculture, and few have championed its cause as persistently and effectively as Vilsack. Earlier today, he spoke to attendees at World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis.
John Newton, former Senate Ag Committee economist and now executive head at Terrain, highlights three priorities and a timeframe for a final farm bill.
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) released the unedited responses from Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump to its questionnaire on federal agricultural policy.
Walz’s selection is seen as a strategic move to appeal to rural voters and progressives, given his track record of progressive policy achievements and his Midwestern charm.
House Ag Committee Chair GT Thompson (R-Pa.) believes the CBO’s methodology underestimates the potential savings criticized them for what he sees as a history of underestimating Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) outlays.
Testimony at House Ag hearing Tuesday captured the downturn and anxiety in the ag sector.
In a recent Farm Journal State of the Dairy Industry webinar, three leading dairy industry professionals shared their insights and perspectives about the biggest opportunities on the horizon for dairy producers.