A dairy program that got its start in 2021 is still going strong. The FARM Program helps prepare dairy farmers in case of a foreign animal disease. It is valuable knowledge the National Milk Producers Federation says they hope never has to get put into play.
“We’re just really trying to prepare the dairy industry to the best of our ability for a foreign animal disease. In the dairy industry’s case, it will most likely be a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, so if it- and I hope it never does - happen in the United States, again, we can keep milk moving and protect our herds to the best of our ability. So, with this training, we’re just trying to get more people trained to be able to put those plans together for farmers so that we’re ready should an outbreak ever occur,” said Miquela Hanselman.
The FARM Program got its start with a grant from USDA and now includes a database for comparing biosecurity plans.
Tight feeder supplies and lower placements indicate continued support for the cattle market, with regional impacts heightened in Texas by reduced feeder imports.
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Lower milk prices may pressure margins, but strong cattle values could soften near-term financial impacts.
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Tim and Sharyn Abbott of the Music City Celebration Sale recap the weekend’s premier auction, which drew top dairy breeders and buyers to Nashville again this year from across North America.
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The bill to once again allow schools to offer whole milk and 2% milk will now go to President Trump for approval.
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Rising beef supplies and lower cattle prices, weaker hog markets, and softening dairy prices will shape producer margins heading into 2026.
December 11, 2025 01:32 PM
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Farm Journal Foundation Senior Policy Adviser Dr. Stephanie Mercier outlines new research on the top sixteen biosecurity threats in agriculture/
December 10, 2025 01:05 PM
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Cattle imports from Mexico remain stalled amid the New World screwworm outbreak. At the same time, Tyson closures add pressure on Nebraska producers and markets ahead of the USDA’s upcoming Cattle on Feed Report.
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Texas livestock producers face a heightened biosecurity threat as New World screwworm detections in northern Mexico coincide with FDA approval of the first topical treatment.
December 05, 2025 11:27 AM
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Dr. Sally DeNotta with the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) provides horse owners with guidance on the recent outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV).
December 04, 2025 12:22 PM
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