Month: May 2025

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD) State Director roles. “When America’s farming communities prosper, the entire nation [Read More …]

2025 Wisconsin Dairy Board Elections Begin

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has released the list of certified nominees for the 2025 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors election. A total of ten candidates are [Read More …]

U.S. and Indonesia Sign Landmark Dairy Trade Agreement to Boost Nutrition, Trade and Industry Collaboration

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and KADIN, the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today in a milestone step to deepen cooperation between U.S. and Indonesian dairy [Read More …]

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Springtime Decisions

Spring is finally here in Ohio! With it being spring, that means it is time for grazing, but also the time for decisions to be made. We are at that point now where we are [Read More …]

ADC assures consumers while seeking clarity on FDA’s suspension of proficiency testing related to milk

May 7, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

American Dairy Coalition, an organization of dairy farmers working for dairy farmers, wants to assure consumers that raw milk and finished dairy product testing will continue as always despite FDA’s recent notice of suspension on [Read More …]

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Landsiedel and Lundberg Accept New Leadership Roles for Premier Select Sires

Effective May 1, 2025, Amanda Landsiedel has assumed the role of Director of Distribution for Premier Select Sires, and Eric Lundberg has assumed the role of Northern Regional Sales Manager (RSM) for Premier Select Sires. [Read More …]

Know Your Numbers: Cost of Production and Break-Evens

It’s important to know your dairy’s numbers, but there is a lot that goes into the equation. Join us on Friday, May 9 at 12 p.m. EST for our May “Protecting Your Profits” webinar titled “Know Your [Read More …]

You Cheddar Believe It — ACS 2026 is Going Louisville!

We’re thrilled to announce that the American Cheese Society’s 2026 Annual Conference will take place in Louisville, Kentucky, from July 7–10, 2026! Known for its iconic Kentucky Derby, world-class bourbon, and vibrant food scene, Louisville is a city [Read More …]

Do We Really Have a Glut of Cream?

A recent article has stated that we have a “glut of cream” and need to expand butter exports. Data from reliable sources indicates the opposite. Domestic demand for butter shows no weakness, wholesale inventories of [Read More …]

USTR Calls Out Misuse of Geographical Indications As Major Trade Barrier

The Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) said they appreciated the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) decision to spotlight protection of common food names in [Read More …]

Wisconsin Buttermakers Apprenticeship Workshop

June 2-6, 2025 REGISTER NOW Course Dates: June 2-6, 2025 | REGISTER NOW | Registration closes on May 19, 2025 Course Fee: $2500 We will hold a session with a minimum of 6 and maximum of 12 participants. Course [Read More …]

Spring Oat Herbicide Options

Weeds can be a problem in spring oat fields. This article provides some herbicide options to consider. With recent rainfall and warming weather patterns, spring oat and weed growth will soon speed up. Below is [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Announces Board Election Results and Reorganization

Farm Credit East, a customer-owned cooperative lender and financial services provider, has announced the results of its recent director elections and board reorganization meeting. The 15-member board represents the diversity of Northeast agriculture and forest [Read More …]

61 County Fairs Receive Grant from Compeer Financial

Funding will support improvements at fairgrounds across Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin For the eighth year, Compeer Financial is helping county fairs across the Upper Midwest improve facilities and attendee experiences through its Fund for Rural America, the [Read More …]

Nominees Announced for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors Election

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced ten nominees for eight open seats in the 2025 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors election. Eight districts are up for election [Read More …]

The Prairie Farms Family of Companies Announces Partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation™

May 5, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A $100,000 Donation Goal for ALSF Through Branded Lemonade Sales Announced Prairie Farms Dairy and Hiland Dairy Foods are excited to announce a partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation™ (ALSF), a national leader in the [Read More …]

Focus of May 6th State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting

May 5, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

As current trade disruptions impact California’s farmers and ranchers, the State Board of Food and Agriculture will hear updates from agricultural organizations, trading partners and policy experts concerning the issue on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo Seeking Media Interns For 2025 Event

May 5, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

As the 58th World Dairy Expo approaches, Expo is searching for college students passionate about the dairy industry to be part of the 2025 media team. Four students will be hired to experience the storied event [Read More …]

Upcoming training and education opportunities for IDFA members

May 5, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

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 …]

Despite Challenges, Dairy Herd and Milk Production Continue to Grow

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending May 2, 2025 Despite the challenges, the national dairy herd and milk production continue to grow. In addition to rising year over year output, the spring flush [Read More …]

Is Milk per Cow Growing?

May 5, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Milk per cow is a parameter to follow. It can lower the cost of milk for producers and the dairy community. Historically, this parameter has grown. Currently, the pace of growth has slowed. This post [Read More …]

How are tariffs and trade uncertainty impacting your business?

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) released the “IDFA Tariff Portal” this month to allow members to relay key impacts to their business from shifting U.S. trade policy. IDFA believes sharing communications of tariff impacts [Read More …]

Next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council Announced

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the members of the sixth Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. These council members will serve for one year, concluding their term in May 2026. [Read More …]

International Agribusiness Center: Financing Your Export Sale

Did you know there are ways to mitigate your financial risk through different financing services? Learn more about the Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM-102). USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) administers the program on behalf of the Commodity [Read More …]

United States and Mexico Reach Agreement to Resume Eradication Efforts on New World Screwworm

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced today that Mexico has committed to eliminate restrictions on USDA aircraft, and waive customs duties on eradication equipment aiding in the response to the spread of New [Read More …]

U.S. and Indonesia Sign Landmark Dairy Agreement to Boost Nutrition, Trade and Industry Collaboration