Dairy industry news
2026-06-26
NE-DBIC Dairy Processor Modernization Grant to Infuse $1 Million into Northeast Dairy Sector
Pre-applications for the Dairy Processor Modernization Grant are now open. Offered by the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC), this grant helps fund equipment for dairy processing and... Read more
2026-06-26
IDFA Names Tom Wojno Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy & Operating Officer in Newly Created Role; Announces Additional Team Promotions
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced today the promotion of Tom Wojno to executive vice president, chief strategy & operating officer, a newly created position that reflects... Read more
2026-06-26
IDFA Names Tom Wojno Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy & Operating Officer in Newly Created Role; Announces Additional Team Promotions
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced today the promotion of Tom Wojno to executive vice president, chief strategy & operating officer, a newly created position that reflects... Read more
2026-06-25
Patient count in Listeria outbreak traced to cheese has increased
In other outbreak news, there are now 70 people infected with Salmonella from an unknown source. Read more
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2026-06-24
Farmstead Cheese Story Shows How Extension Supports Kentucky Small Farms
A recent WEKU feature on Wildcat Mountain Cheese in Laurel County offered more than a glimpse inside a family-run dairy and cheesemaking operation. It also underscored the importance of Kentucky State... Read more
2026-06-22
Tebbetts: Working for Vermont Dairy in the face of Many Challenges
Over the last several days, we have spoken with many people across Vermont’s dairy industry—including farmers, processors, policymakers, and lawmakers. For those we have not yet had the opportunity to... Read more
2026-06-19
Anti-Inflammatories and Antimicrobial Resistance
A perennial challenge in the dairy industry is reducing the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria while still protecting cow health and milk quality. Antibiotics are an important tool for preventing... Read more
2026-06-18
New Guidance to Ease Farm Labor Shortage Applauded
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the Trump administration’s clarification of a key aspect of farm labor access for the dairy sector. Read more
2026-06-10
Fly and Tick Management for Livestock
Warm weather brings long day, sweat, and a longing for winter time (the last one may just be me), but the heat is not the only thing livestock producers need to consider. External parasites can... Read more
2026-06-04
Deadly Listeria outbreak traced to Clover Hill cheese
A sample collected from an unopened 18-pound sealed bucket of requeson manufactured by Clover Hill Dairy LLC tested positive for Listeria. Read more
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2026-06-02
Basillais continues as Canadian Dairy Commission CEO
Benoit Basillais has been reappointed CEO of the Canadian Dairy Commission for three more years, strengthening leadership in Canada dairy sector Read more
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2026-05-28
Body by Cheese Campaign Highlights Dairy Protein
Dairy Management Inc launches Body by Cheese campaign to promote cheese as a protein rich snack using social media influencers for National Cheese Day Read more
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