April 28, 2026

Dairy market report

Source: Ever.Ag

We partner with Ever.Ag to provide highlights of weekly dairy market activities, along with a summary of key market indicators.

Retail sales reached $752.1 billion in March, up 1.7% from February and +4.0% year-over-year, on the back of higher gas prices due to conflict in Iran. Grocery store spending rose 0.2% from last March, while food services sales were 2.4% higher year-over-year.

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APHIS updates guidance on the interstate movement of lactating dairy cattle

Source: APHIS

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has issued updated guidance related to the April 2024 Federal Order that required testing of lactating dairy cattle before they move across State lines.

Effective immediately, lactating dairy cattle moving interstate from States with Unaffected State Status under the National Milk Testing Strategy are no longer required to be tested for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 prior to movement.

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Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative urges swift action on the Farm Bill in the House

Source: Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the second largest dairy cooperative in the country based on milk volume, recently joined over 300 other agricultural organizations calling for swift action by the House of Representatives in moving the farm bill forward. In early March, the House Agriculture Committee approved the legislation with bipartisan action, with a vote of 34 to 17.

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Help secure funding to improve roads in your community

Source: Dairy Business Association

Wisconsin's Agricultural Road Improvement Program (ARIP) is now accepting applications for its second round of funding. Farmers, now is your opportunity to speak up and demonstrate the need for investment in infrastructure that helps keep dairy moving efficiently and safely:

Fill out the ARIP Farmer Support Form
Share it with your local officials
Coordinate with other farms in your area

ARIP Farmer Support Form

Registration now open! DBA's Dairy Golf Classic

Source: Dairy Business Association

The Dairy Business Association’s annual Dairy Golf Classic will be held on July 28 at Lake Arrowhead - Pines Course in Nekoosa. Join us for one of DBA’s most anticipated networking events of the year. This outing is about more than a day of golf; it’s an opportunity to connect with others in Wisconsin's dairy community. More than 200 farmers, allied business members and community partners will come together for a day of fun, networking and camaraderie.

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Are you looking to improve your herd’s health and boost productivity for generations to come?

Source: Zoetis

Through a partnership with Zoetis, you can receive exclusive discounts to improve your herd health and meet your sustainability goals.

A multi-year collaborative genomic project between Farmers for Sustainable Food and Zoetis found that profitability and sustainability can go hand-in-hand. Now, through a special promotion for Voice of Milk members, you can bring this proven product to your herd to help you achieve your sustainability goals.

As a Voice of Milk member, you will receive a 12% quarterly rebate off listed prices once enrolled. Prioritize herd health while managing costs and take advantage of your membership benefits today!

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