Congress has approved the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, marking a major shift in federal school nutrition policy and reopening the door for whole and reduced-fat milk in school meal programs. The legislation reflects growing consensus around the nutritional value of milk at all fat levels and underscores the impact of sustained, bipartisan advocacy. “Today we will restore students access to a wide variety of milk options assuring students have the necessary nutrients to le

The eight individuals who will serve as official judges during World Dairy Expo 2026 have been confirmed. Nominated and selected by this year’s Dairy Cattle Show Exhibitors, these individuals will evaluate North America’s finest dairy cattle on the colored shavings, Sunday, September 27 through Friday, October 2. The official judges for the 59th World Dairy Expo are as follows: International Ayrshire Show Official: David Hanson, Nicolette, Minn. International Brown Swiss Show

EDGE Cooperative hails vital federal move to bolster Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and stabilize Dairy Economics. The International Dairy Sector recently received a significant boost as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a substantial farmer assistance package designed to provide much-needed support to Dairy Producers. The EDGE Dairy Farmer Cooperative, representing operations across the Midwest, was quick to commend the prompt and decisive action by the USDA,