Milk supply continues to be seasonally tighter in the Midwest, Lower gas prices helped ease inflation in July
Source: Ever.Ag
CME NDM prices surged to $1.7450 per pound on Friday, up $0.1675 on the week. Spot blocks added $0.0450 from last Friday, closing at $1.6000 per pound. Barrels finished the week at $1.5625, a $0.0150 gain
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Submit a nomination for the Voice of Milk Industry Award
Source: Voice of Milk
We are now accepting nominations for the 2026 Voice of Milk Industry Award. All nominations must be received by August 20. A formal presentation of the award will take place at the 2027 Dairy Strong conference on Jan. 14.
How We Got Here: Ripp's Dairy Valley in Dane, Wisconsin
Source: Voice of Milk
Dairy Stream and the Menn Law Firm are proud to present the third annual “How We Got Here” podcast series featuring dairy farmers sharing the history of their farm and steps they have taken to get to where they are today. Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza and guests, Chuck Ripp and Kailyn Kippley, third and fourth generations at Ripp’s Dairy Valley, discuss early influences, improvements to be better the farm, challenges, financial preparations and the future for the farm and dairy industry.
Join dairy farmers, industry professionals and agricultural leaders at the 2027 Dairy Strong conference set to take place at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. It will kick off at the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame on Jan. 13, followed by a full day of programming on Jan. 14. Registration is now open. Secure your spot today!
We appreciate you: Member Appreciation Reception at World Dairy Expo
Source: Voice of Milk
A special member appreciation event will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 30, during World Dairy Expo to express our gratitude for your ongoing support and dedication. Join us from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Spark by Hilton Madison Central. We appreciate your commitment and drive as you, our members, are the foundation of our organization. Together, we are achieving great things for the entire dairy community. Thank you for your contributions and for helping us continue to advance dairy!
Local and National News
Bongards Bets Big: $135 Million Expansion Signals Confidence in Process Cheese Future
Source: Dairy Herd Management
Historic investment will add 180 million pounds of annual capacity as farmer-owned co-op positions for domestic and global growth.
Soil Health Financial Assistance Program Grant applications are now open
Source: Minnesota Department of Agriculture
The application for the Fiscal Year 2027 Soil Health Financial Assistance Grant opened on August 3, 2026, and will close on August 31, 2026. Recipients will be announced by January 1, 2027
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