Month: April 2025

The Dec. 31, 2025, expiration of many provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) adds a new task tothe 2025 congressional to-do list: updating the tax code. Many TCJA provisions provided important relief for farm families. While reductions in the [Read More …]

Six Dairy Professionals Join Center For Dairy Excellence and Foundation Board of Directors

Bender, Goodling, Hartzell, Hershey, Mowrer, and Westrick Recently Filled Open Board Positions The Center for Dairy Excellence and Dairy Excellence Foundation recently welcomed six dairy professionals to the organizations’ Board of Directors. The Center for [Read More …]

Farming with Family: How to Handle “Cousin Eddie”

In the latest episode, Peggy Coffeen converses with Will McKinley from Menn Law, a legal advisor and General Counsel for the PDP, about the intricate challenges of managing family-run multimillion-dollar dairy farms. Their discussion focuses [Read More …]

Tariffs, Trade Tensions, and Dairy Futures

Peggy Coffeen and Curtis Bosma from HighGround Dairy are catching up on the monthly market updates for April. In this conversation, they discuss the impact of tariffs on dairy exports such as whey protein and [Read More …]

Rising milk production, together with the current climate of general economic uncertainty, is pressuring milk prices

Margins remain relatively high February fluid milk sales were 1.3% higher than a year earlier when adjusted for leap year, while revised January numbers from USDA show the national milk cow herd was 66,000 head [Read More …]

Tariff Negotiations; Fees on Chinese Ships; Revamping Climate Smart Ag Program

Tariff Negotiations Begin Between White House, Other Nations We saw more signal and less noise this week on the matter of U.S. trade relations, as the White House began talks with key U.S. trading partners [Read More …]

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Fertilizing Pastures After a Drought: Ensuring Adequate Mineral Intake and Preventing Grass Tetany

Spring is here, bringing lush pasture growth with April rains and warmer temperatures. Although many of our pastures may have gone into fall and winter in poor condition, do not be tempted to fertilize your [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Visits Pennsylvania to Continue Work to Put Farmers First

Last week, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited Central Pennsylvania where she toured Talview Dairy, participated in a farmer roundtable at Martin’s family farm, and visited the Bank of Bird-in-Hand mobile bank to discuss agricultural [Read More …]

Upcoming training and education opportunities for IDFA members

Demystifying the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) Pricing Formula Changes Webinar Series Big changes are coming to the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) pricing formulas in 2025 — and IDFA is here to help you [Read More …]

NFU Supports Congressional Oversight and Review of Tariffs

NFU sent a letter on Monday to the U.S. House and Senate, urging lawmakers to support the Trade Review Act of 2025. This bipartisan legislation would reassert Congressional authority to review and approve any new tariffs imposed [Read More …]

Michigan ag leaders meet in Washington

Groups that make up the Agricultural Leaders of Michigan, including GreenStone Farm Credit Services, Michigan Milk Producers Association, Michigan Agri-Business Association and Michigan Pork Producers Association, met with Michigan’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C., to [Read More …]

AgSource Transitioning to Independent Cooperative

Move is aimed at meeting the evolving needs of members and customers AgSource Cooperative Services is entering a new chapter as it transitions to an independent cooperative entity, naming Dan Diederich as its new chief [Read More …]

Data Ownership, Ecological Intensification and Automated Milking Systems on PDP’s The Dairy Signal

April 21, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

PDP presents opportunities for dairy professionals to learn from experts on trending topics Industry experts and leading researchers will share their insights in next week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP). [Read More …]

Milk Output Is On The Rise

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending April 18, 2025 For producers who have been considering retirement for years, slim margins and high cow values offer a lucrative exit ramp. The auction docket [Read More …]

Real California Cow’s Milk Cheeses Bring Home 57 Awards at California State Fair Cheese Competition

Cow’s milk cheese and dairy processors that use the Real California Milk seal brought home 57 awards during the 2025 annual California State Fair Cheese Competition. Out of 113 entries Real California cow’s milk cheeses [Read More …]

Understanding Global Dairy Trade in the Trump Era

April 19, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 1-2 p.m. ET Join NMPF for a members-only webinar examining the latest developments in U.S. trade policy under the Trump administration and how global markets are responding. President and CEO Gregg [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Exclusive Interview Between Tim Abbott and Jan Bierma fro Holstein International

In this episode of DairyVoice, Tim Abbott from Showbox Sires talks with Jan Bierma from Holstein International. They discuss Jan’s history in the business, and the passion behind the Holstein International publication. They take a [Read More …]

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Dairy’s Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications

Dairy’s Foundation is taking applications for the next round of grant requests to support new programs in the dairy industry. The application deadline is June 1, 2025. Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded [Read More …]

AMPI celebrates National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

For over a decade, Associated Milk Producers Inc. has donated our Dinner Bell Creamery cheese and butter to the iconic Grilled Cheese Stand at World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin. These 60,800 cheese slices not only [Read More …]

New Farm Safety Video Now Available, Free Safety Signs for Dairy Teams This Spring

These Farm Safety Tools and Resources Are Available to Dairy Producers at No Cost With spring fieldwork quickly approaching for most Pennsylvania dairy farm families, the Center for Dairy Excellence has released a new video [Read More …]

Biogas Industry Launches Ad Campaign Highlighting Untapped Domestic Energy and Economic Potential

As Congress prepares to deliberate critical clean energy tax provisions, the American Biogas Council (ABC) has launched an online advertising campaign to spotlight the power of biogas facilities to convert waste into fuel, electricity, and [Read More …]

Tariff Tensions in Agriculture: What Happens if U.S. Loses?

Understanding Tariff Consequences: The Possible Impact of the Trade War on American Farming Part 2 of our 2-Part Series on the Future of American Farming in the Tariff War In Part 1 of our series, we [Read More …]

Maximizing Forage Quality with Targeted Grazing

A new factsheet, Maximizing Forage Quality Through Targeted Grazing of Native Warm-Season Grasses, sheds light on how strategic grazing practices can enhance pasture productivity and quality. Whether you’re managing cool-season or warm-season grass mixes, the way [Read More …]

Soil Conditions Approaching Thresholds for Planting

Morning soil temperatures may be approaching the threshold of 50°F at 2″ depth but avoid planting in suboptimal moisture conditions. Air temperatures are creeping up, and so is soil temperature. The soil acts as a [Read More …]

Changing the reproduction game with animal monitoring systems

CowScout™ helps drive profit with smarter reproduction management across dairies. Animal monitoring systems are a trusted solution for accurate heat detection, but their impact extends beyond that. By improving overall reproductive efficiency, these systems boost [Read More …]

Extension hosts workshop for livestock producers to help them prepare for disease outbreaks

Additional $500,000 awarded to Extension to help ensure continuity of business and supply for consumers The recent outbreak of a virus in dairy cows across 17 states, including Nevada, has highlighted the ongoing and increased [Read More …]

Real California Cow’s Milk Cheeses Bring Home 59 Awards at California State Fair Cheese Competition