REXFORD, KS — With the scent of fresh silage in the air and the hum of a working dairy farm as the backdrop, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly officially proclaimed June 2025 as Dairy Month in the State of Kansas during a special event held at McCarty Family Farms. The morning began with a warm welcome from Vernon Hurd, Executive Director of the Thomas County Economic … [Read more...]

June 3rd, 2025- Bill allows schools in the National School Lunch Program to resume offering whole and reduced-fat milk and expands the option for non-dairy beverages. The Senate Agriculture Committee amended and approved the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act this week on a voice vote. The legislation will expand milk options for schools participating in the U.S. Department … [Read more...]

New, $600 million investment incorporates various sustainability and conservation initiatives to help the dairy industry and company reach its targets. HILMAR, Calif. — Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc., one of the world’s largest cheese manufacturers and a global supplier of high-quality whey ingredients was joined by Kansas Governor  Kelly, U.S. Senator Moran and other federal, … [Read more...]

MADISON, Wis. — World Dairy Expo® is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Expo Recognition Awards. Nominated and selected by their peers, these individuals have made remarkable contributions to the dairy industry and their communities. Honorees will be celebrated during the Recognition Awards Banquet at World Dairy Expo on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Banquet tickets … [Read more...]

Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that Flora Food Group, a global food company, has purchased a manufacturing facility in Hugoton. This capital investment of around $90 million and the expected creation of approximately 100 new jobs over the next several years will elevate the workforce in Stevens County. “This investment by Flora Food Group demonstrates my … [Read more...]