Business

Dairy Industry Starts New Year Celebrating Big Wins in Washington

Alan Bjerga with the National Milk Producers Federation joined us to review new policies and regulations supporting the dairy industry and what they mean for the year ahead.

January 20, 2026 03:25 PM • 
Marion Kirkpatrick, RFD NEWS STAFF

WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD NEWS) — 2026 is shaping up to be a strong year for the dairy sector, with new regulations and policies aimed at supporting producers and encouraging milk consumption.

Alan Bjerga with the National Milk Producers Federation joined us on Tuesday’s Market Day Report to provide an update.

In his interview with RFD NEWS, Bjerga discussed the “Whole Milk for Healthy Kids” Act, which was officially signed into law by President Trump last week, explaining the path forward and the expected timeline for implementation. He also addressed the recently released dietary guidelines and the benefits they offer for dairy farmers and milk consumption.

Bjerga concluded with his outlook for the dairy economy in 2026, highlighting positive developments and opportunities for producers.

Related Stories
QcfzFTN6.jpg
Market Day Music
Buzzing country artist Ryan Larkins stopped by to discuss his brand new EP, ‘Meet Ryan Larkins’
October 13, 2023 01:48 PM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
herd of cows in cowshed on dairy farm_Photo by Syda Productions via AdobeStock_132201757.jpg
Firm to Farm
Firm to Farm: Farm Bankruptcy and the Preferential Payment Rule
Today’s blog post by RFD-TV Agri-Legal Expert Roger McEowen takes a look at the “preferential payment rule,” a unique bankruptcy provision that can come as a suprise to farmers in financial distress.
October 13, 2023 10:54 AM
 · 
Roger A. McEowen
kuWNPaQL.jpg
Market Day Music
Matt Stell swung by to discuss and perform his new single “Breakin’ in Boots”
October 11, 2023 02:31 PM
 · 
Currey McCullough
yLYDJPhr.jpg
Market Day Music
Chancey Williams stops by to perform his new single “I’m On The Whiskey”
October 09, 2023 03:30 PM
 · 
Currey McCullough
John Morgan (1).jpg
Market Day Music
John Morgan stopped by to talk about and perform music from his new debut EP, Remember Us?
October 06, 2023 01:52 PM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
dryes.jpg
Market Day Music
Meet The Dryes: The country couple duo that are Raisin’ Beers and Hallelujahs
October 04, 2023 02:10 PM
 · 
Currey McCullough
Load More

Dairy
Marion Kirkpatrick
Marion Kirkpatrick
Marion is a digital content manager for RFD News and FarmHER + RanchHER. She started working for Rural Media Group in May 2022, bringing a decade of digital experience in broadcast media and some cooking experience to the team.

LATEST STORIES BY THIS AUTHOR:

Jennie_Smith_08_18_16_USA_IA_Butcher CrIk Farms_045.jpg
Agriculture
Oregon Producers Push for Improvement in Regional Food Systems
Consumer demand for regional food systems is strong, but the challenge lies in scaling production and infrastructure to meet that growing need.
October 03, 2025 02:57 PM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
RJ27i700.jpg
National FFA Organization
Countdown to Convention: Exciting Activities Await Students at The 98th Annual National FFA Convention
National FFA Organization Chief Program Officer Christine White previews the programs and activities planned for this year’s FFA Convention.
October 03, 2025 02:43 PM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
alJK93u1.jpg
Crops
#Harvest25: Bumper Corn Harvest Hits 18% Completion Nationwide
Dave Kestel, a farmer from Will County and member of the Illinois Farm Bureau, joins us to share a boots-on-the-ground update on the 2025 corn harvest.
October 03, 2025 02:30 PM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
Rural America Live with AARP
RURAL AMERICA LIVE
RURAL AMERICA LIVE with AARP
Wed, 10/15/25 – 7:30 PM ET | 6:30 PM CT | 5:30 PM MT | 4:30 PM PT
October 03, 2025 01:54 PM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
green gas pump e15 biofuel_Photo by MemoryMan via AdobeStock_317445546.jpg
Sustainability
Biofuel Groups Celebrate California’s Adoption of E15
American Coalition for Ethanol’s Ron Lamberty shares the significance of California’s approval, opening up the country’s largest gasoline market to a cleaner-burning, often lower-cost fuel option.
October 03, 2025 01:12 PM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
Stark cloudy weather over empty exterior view of the US Capitol Building in Washington DC, USA_Photo by lazyllama via Adobe Stock.jpg
Washington Policy
White House Announcement Supporting U.S. Soybeans Slated for Tuesday
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated this week that the government will intervene to help, following China’s withdrawal from the U.S. soybean market. One trader says the industry will remain in a holding pattern until Tuesday.
October 03, 2025 01:04 PM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
Load More