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06/04/2026

FARM Program Publishes 2026 Drug Residue Prevention Manual

The National Dairy FARM Program today released its 2026-2027 Milk & Dairy Beef Drug Residue Prevention Reference Manual, equipping farmers with an educational tool that promotes best management practices for responsible and judicious use of antimicrobials in dairy cattle.

The updated manual has timely information about the FDA’s conditionally approved and emergency use authorizations of drugs to combat New World screwworm.

The Milk & Dairy Beef Drug Residue Prevention Manual and the associated pocket guide are sponsored by Zoetis. Their sponsorship supports the development of on-farm resource development for U.S. dairy farmers.

To learn more, visit: https://nationaldairyfarm.com/dairy-farm-standards/antibiotic-stewardship/

06/01/2026

FARM Program Kicks off Annual Excellence Awards

The National Dairy FARM Program is accepting nominations for its annual FARM Excellence Awards, recognizing U.S. dairy industry achievements in adopting and improving on-farm practices.

Awards are divided into four categories: Animal Care & Antibiotic Stewardship, Environmental Stewardship, Workforce Development and FARM Evaluator of the Year.

“The FARM Program relies on farmers and FARM evaluators to advance the Program’s mission of continuous improvement” said NMPF’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Meggan Hain. “These awards honor participants who embody FARM Program values through their commitment to excellence.”

Visit https://nationaldairyfarm.com/excellence-awards/ to learn more.

05/21/2026

Register Now: Understanding FARM Program Data Privacy

As digital tools play a growing role on dairy farms, keeping your farm’s information secure is increasingly important. Join the National Dairy FARM Program for a webinar focused on data privacy. This session will focus on how data is collected, stored and protected within the FARM Program.

Registration is required. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0Jl9kt-zRx6epPq6rW5MYQ #/registration

05/19/2026

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Environmental Stewardship Program today released revisions to its Version 3 evaluation tool, integrating the latest scientific updates from the Ruminant Farm Systems (RuFaS) model that powers FARM ES Version 3.

“FARM Environmental Stewardship continues to adapt as science and technology advance within the dairy sector,” said Nicole Ayache, National Milk Producers Federation’s chief sustainability officer. “By integrating the latest model into the evaluation tool, farmers can better understand how practices affect their footprint and identify stewardship opportunities that align with business goals.”

Learn more here: https://nationaldairyfarm.com/news_post/farm-environmental-stewardship-integrates-newly-updated-rufas-model/

04/28/2026

Find FARM at the Dairy Sustainability Alliance Spring meeting this week!

Join us for, “Building Trust Across the Dairy Value Chain” starting at 4 p.m. CT on Wednesday, April 29. Hear perspectives from across the dairy value chain on how FARM delivers value beyond compliance by supporting continuous improvement, market access, managing reputational risk and strengthening trust in U.S. dairy.

04/22/2026

This , read how Arizona dairy farmer Robert Van Hofwegen and his sons are taking farming to the next level, promoting sustainable, cost-efficient farming in a place where it’s necessary.

Paloma Dairy in Gila Bend, AZ, is a family-owned and operated United Dairymen of Arizona member-farm producing high-quality milk since its founding in 2006. It’s managed by Robert Sr. and his four sons: Allan, Robert Jr., Arie and Kyle.

The farm participates in the FARM Environmental Stewardship program area to measure and monitor its data. “I think if farmers would do that more, they can start to see things that they could do differently as far as management,” said Allan Van Hofwegen. “That’s probably what I see as the real benefit of FARM ES.”

Check out National Milk Producers Federation latest Farmer Focus to learn more: https://www.nmpf.org/focus/paloma-dairy

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03/17/2026

📣Come find us at Central Plains Dairy Expo this week!📣

Find us in Spot F of the Premier Center, near the entrance of the convention center for free FARM resources.

Attend our session starting at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Where to Start: Building an Enhanced Biosecurity Plan, with FARM Biosecurity lead Miquela Hanselman and Owner of Preventalytics, Dr. Danelle Bickett-Weddle. Leave the session with the knowledge and resources to prepare your farm for potential outbreaks.

03/12/2026

2025 was a year of resilience, innovation and excellent animal care.

From trainings to trade shows, the National Dairy FARM Program advanced U.S. dairy industry efforts in continuous improvement opportunities through its five program pillars.

We’re proud to share FARM’s Year in Review — a look at the wins, the work, and the people driving our mission forward.

Read the full report here: https://nationaldairyfarm.com/year-in-review/

02/18/2026

Let’s make writing a biosecurity plan less complicated.

Join FARM Biosecurity lead Miquela Hanselman, in partnership with Preventalytics owner Danelle Bickett-Weddle, for their session, "Where to Start: Building an Enhanced Biosecurity Plan", as they break down how to build an effective biosecurity plan for dairy farms. This session begins at 12:30 p.m. CT on Wednesday, March 18 in the Premier Center of the Central Plains Dairy Expo.

Learn how to identify risks specific to your herd and create individualized best management practices. Using real dairy farm examples, Hanselman and Bickett-Weddle will highlight common challenges and practical solutions, leaving attendees with the knowledge and resources to prepare for potential outbreaks.

11/20/2025

Integrity, ingenuity and the pursuit of excellence earned three farms and one program evaluator this year’s FARM Excellence Awards. Winners were recognized last week during the 2025 Joint Annual Meeting in Arlington, TX. The awards recognize participants who uphold program values by demonstrating U.S. dairy farmers are committed to producing high quality, wholesome milk. Congratulations to all winners and the cooperatives the represent!

To learn more about this year's winners, visit our website.

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