Kimmi Devaney

Indiana

Editor and Podcast Host at Progressive Dairy

WA turned Hoosier dairy girl ∙ former Dairy Princess ∙ Wazzu alum #GoCougs!

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Progressive Events: ‘Latest and greatest’ in agriculture innovation on display at World Ag Expo 2025

1 month ago | agproud.com | Kimmi Devaney

Sparkling new farm equipment, the latest agriculture technology and a plethora of educational seminars were just a few of the many attractions for the 100,000-plus attendees at the 2025 World Ag Expo, held Feb. 11-13 in Tulare, California. The sunny weather held for the first two days of the international ag show but turned to rain and, consequently, a muddy walk through the grounds by day three.
2025 State of Dairy

1 month ago | agproud.com | Kimmi Devaney

What a year! Between political changes, policy uncertainties, the bird flu outbreak in 17 states (as of mid February), new dairy processing facilities starting to come online, milk prices rising and the USDA finalizing changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO), the last 12 months have been a bit of a rollercoaster. However, it’s exciting that the outlook for 2025 looks much brighter than one year ago.
2025 State of Dairy: Brighter but policy, labor, water challenges linger

1 month ago | agproud.com | Kimmi Devaney

Many dairy producers across the U.S. are starting 2025 in a more optimistic state than a year ago. While attitudes ranged from upbeat and positive to cautious and uncertain, the majority were fairly hopeful for what is to come this year. Much of this optimism stems from higher milk prices and stronger on-farm financial margins, which is providing many with some much-needed breathing room.
2025 State of Dairy: California: Water, water, water

1 month ago | agproud.com | Kimmi Devaney

Many dairy producers in California are cautiously optimistic about what 2025 has in store, including Tyler Ribeiro from Rib-Arrow Dairy in Tulare. Topping his list of concerns right now are feed and water costs. “We could be gearing up for a doozy here in 2026 depending on how 2025 treats us,” Ribeiro says.
2025 State of Dairy: Pacific Northwest: Recovering financially, but labor regulation challenges continue

1 month ago | agproud.com | Kimmi Devaney

Higher milk and beef prices are two bright spots that have contributed to healthier financial margins across much of the Pacific Northwest. “The last four to five years have been rough, and many producers are in a precarious position,” says Tami Kerr, executive director of the Oregon Dairy Farmers Association.
2025 State of Dairy: Growth and optimism in Texas

1 month ago | agproud.com | Kimmi Devaney

Entering 2025, the Texas dairy industry is healing from last year’s drought conditions and bird flu or highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 outbreak. However, Darren Turley, executive director at the Texas Association of Dairymen, says dairy producers are expecting better conditions and pricing moving forward. “We are optimistic,” Turley says.
2025 State of Dairy: Midwest: Improved financial margins bring optimism for 2025

1 month ago | agproud.com | Kimmi Devaney

Despite political uncertainty, dairy producers across the Midwest are feeling positive and optimistic as we begin 2025, largely due to higher milk prices, improved profitability and a strong beef market. “The financial situation is probably the best it has been in a number of years,” says Charles Krause of Krause Holsteins Inc., Buffalo, Minnesota.
2025 State of Dairy: Southeast: A heightened level of optimism not seen in years

1 month ago | agproud.com | Kimmi Devaney

Talk of growth, expansion and new opportunities have historically been quieter in the Southeast than in other regions, but Travis Senn, assistant director of milk marketing and analytics at Southeast Milk Inc. (SMI), says dairy farmers in this region are entering 2025 with a “level of confidence they haven’t had in years.”“Dairy farmers are in the best financial situation they’ve been in for quite some time,” Senn says.
2025 State of Dairy: Northeast: Growth-minded and cautious

1 month ago | agproud.com | Kimmi Devaney

Looking to the future, many dairy producers across the Northeast – especially in New York and Pennsylvania – are capitalizing on positive margins. “A lot of producers in our area of New York are positioning for growth, whether that be herd size, expansion or diversification,” says Tyler Reynolds of Reyncrest Farm, Corfu, New York.
2025 State of Dairy: State veterinarian roundtable: Bird flu

1 month ago | agproud.com | Kimmi Devaney

Bird flu or highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5NI was a wildcard for the dairy industry in 2024, as the first diagnosis in dairy cattle happened in Texas in late March. At that time, industry organizations encouraged dairy producers to tighten their biosecurity protocols to reduce transmission and, hopefully, prevent their herds from becoming infected.