A newly published study confirms that a single transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 from a wild bird to dairy cattle in late 2023 has led to widespread infections across the United States. The virus has since...
Six months after a devastating fire tore through one of Ashtabula County’s largest dairy operations, Comp Dairy Farm is on the path to recovery with a new barn rising and nearly 1,200 cows now back home.
The fire broke out...
As of April 28, 2025, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in 1,034 livestock premises across 18 U.S. states. Cases include dairy cattle, swine (two cases), and alpacas (one case), with the majority found in dairy...
Federal, provincial, and territorial governments have extended the AgriStability enrollment deadline for the 2025 program year. Farmers now have until July 31, 2025, to sign up, giving them more time to assess their needs in a challenging environment.
AgriStability is...
A large majority of Canadian agri-businesses want the country to strengthen trade relationships beyond China and the United States, according to new data from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). In a recent survey, 88% of agri-business owners...
A month after avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) was detected in U.S. dairy cows, the first known human case linked to cattle exposure was confirmed in Texas. Now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded a $3...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has suspended its quality control program for testing fluid milk and other dairy products due to workforce reductions and a transition in lab facilities, according to internal communications obtained by Reuters.
The program, known...
In one of Vermont’s largest immigration enforcement actions in recent memory, eight undocumented farmworkers were arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at Pleasant Valley Farms in Berkshire, a community near the Canadian border. The workers were detained...
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has announced a nationwide commitment to remove certified artificial colors from milk, cheese, and yogurt products served in K-12 schools by July 2026. The voluntary initiative—called the Healthy Dairy in Schools Commitment—aims to...
Chobani has begun construction on a $1.2 billion dairy facility in Rome, New York, marking the largest natural food manufacturing investment in U.S. history. The expansion is part of the company’s continued growth, following a $500 million investment announced...
