Nineteen states including Kansas, California and Wisconsin boosted milk production a combined 574 million pounds in April.

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.

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.

Twenty states including Kansas, Texas and Wisconsin boosted milk production a combined 535 million pounds in March.

In dairy-related news the second week of April 2026: NMC announces agenda for June regional meeting in Wisconsin, the GDT index drops 3.4%, farmer sentiment improves despite rising input costs, and Hiland Dairy hosts a grand opening at its Texas production facility.

In dairy-related news to finish out March 2026: ADC seeks transparency in USDA cost survey, NMPF: Dairy product prices see noticeable improvement, Holstein Association USA board approves updates to TPI formula, and a collaboration creates bilingual videos on cattle sustainability.

In dairy-related news the fourth week of March 2026: A survey reveals dairy producer concerns over GHG data requests, Bel invests $200 million to double Babybel production capacity, the All-American Dairy Show is seeking a chair for its Youth Dairy Cattle Judging Contest, and applications are open for the second annual Midwest Dairy Accelerator.

Twenty states including Kansas, California and Texas boosted milk production a combined 602 million pounds in February.

Nineteen states including California, Texas and Kansas boosted milk production a combined 712 million pounds in January.

Nineteen states including California, Kansas and Idaho boosted milk production a combined 904 million pounds in December.