Democrats won control of both chambers of the US Congress in the midterm elections, with the incoming legislature set to include at least 119 members with agricultural ties, compared with 139 previously. Farm Journal’s provisional tally leaves 13 competitive races awaiting final certification, while analysts expect a temporary Farm Bill extension.

Synlait Milk’s new chief executive, Leon Fung, is moving permanently from Auckland to Christchurch, placing him closer to the dairy processor’s Dunsandel factory. His strategy centres on stabilising operations, simplifying the business and expanding sales following the disposal of its Pokeno plant.

US whey protein concentrate (WPC 80) prices dropped from a summer high of approximately $13/lb to $9.20/lb on October 21, 2026, following almost three years of increases. Demand for protein products remained strong, while accumulated stocks and slower purchasing contributed to the decline.

On October 30, Chinese dairy company Bright Dairy (光明乳业) presented Aipuxi (爱普昔) in Shanghai. According to the source, it is China’s first amino acid module, a food for special medical purposes for people with phenylketonuria (PKU). The product is intended for patients aged one year and older. Bright Dairy developed it together with Xinhua Hospital, affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, and the Shanghai Institute of Pediatric Research.

A biosecurity certification programme is expected to extend to 160 dairy farms in Brazil, applying research-based recommendations through farm assessments and measurable targets. Participating farms have reported lower antibiotic use, while dairy brand Xandô has put the CBS certification seal on its packaging.

Mexico’s agriculture ministry presented results for Plan Campeche and the national expansion of Leche para el Bienestar. Campeche’s accumulated milk production increased by 2.9 million litres, while the federal programme’s beneficiary register grew by 45.7% to more than 7.8 million people.

Dubravushka-Agro, an open joint-stock company, has opened a dairy complex with capacity for 1,000 cows in the village of Priborovo in Brest District, according to the Belarusian Telegraph Agency (BelTA). The complex is the farm's largest and opened on the eve of November 7.

Following oversight activities in the third quarter of 2026, law enforcement authorities opened 48 criminal cases based on materials submitted by Rosselkhoznadzor. Violations identified included supplying adulterated cheese to social care institutions and substituting fish species in canned fish production.