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Due to extreme weather, the Dairy Connection office is closed today, Monday 3/16/26

Listen as the World Champion Cheese is announced LIVE today at 2:00 CST! Who is bringing home the big prize??

2026 Champion Announcement – World Championship Cheese Contest Watch the Announcement of the 2026 World Champion Following two days of rigorous technical evaluation, the Contest culminates with the announcement of the Top 20 cheeses in the world – and the winner of the prestigious World Champion title on Thursday, March 5 at 2:00 p.m. (CST). Fans of great che...

Calling all lovers of American-crafted cheese!

Our March issue is here, and it’s our cheesiest one yet 🧀. In this issue, learn why there’s never been a better time to be a cheese lover in the U.S. with a guide to the best American-made cheeses to bring home and delicious recipes to make with them, like this Frico Grilled Cheese, Chile con Queso, and more. Plus, learn how to make a proper mint tea, date-filled cookies, and other delicious bites to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with our 2022 Food & Wine Best New Chef, Warda Bouguettaya. We’re also taking you on a trip down under with Australian bottles that prove there’s much more to the island continent’s wine than just Shiraz 🍷. Find all of this and more in our March issue, on newsstands now. Subscribe at the link in the comments.

On the cover: Frico Grilled Cheese from Anna Theoktisto

📸: Greg Dupree, 🥄: Chelsea Zimmer, 🍽️: Julia Bayless

If you are anywhere close to Rosendale NY (and even if you are not!) check out this cool upcoming event co-hosted by and

Congrats to all of the honorees!

WCMA is pleased to announce the dairy leaders being honored with the 2026 Recognition Awards for their outstanding contributions to the dairy processing industry. These individuals have gone above and beyond to support the current strength and future success of the dairy industry. Each honoree was nominated and selected by their industry peers and will be formally recognized at CheeseExpo on April 16, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Read more about the awardees at wischeesemakersassn.org/news/wcma-announces-industry-leaders-to-be-honored-with-2026-recognition-awards.

Hot off the press — the 2026 button/magnets are in! IYKYK 😁 This is our 11th annual button! Get yours wherever you see us out in the wild this year. 🧀💕

Woohoo, American Cheese Society is coming to our town in 2027!! 🥳🎉

🎉 Big News for Cheese Lovers! 🎉

ACS is heading back to Madison, Wisconsin for the 2027 Annual Conference!

📅 Tuesday, July 27 – Friday, July 30, 2027
Get ready to connect, learn, and celebrate with cheesemakers, mongers, and industry pros in the heart of America’s Dairyland.

The cheese community won’t want to miss this one!