Month: August 2025

In every industry, there are individuals whose contributions extend far beyond their job titles, those that shape the course of progress, lift up others and leave a legacy of excellence. In Michigan’s dairy industry, that [Read More …]

Fall Weed Control in Pastures, Hay, and Other Forages

Fall is an excellent time to manage biennial and perennial weeds and Japanese stiltgrass in pastures and hay and to control problem weeds after silage harvest. Weed management in forages We are approaching an excellent [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Dr. Mario Riboni from Diamond V on Managing Heat Stress

In this episode of DairyVoice, Mike Opperman talks with Dr. Mario Riboni from Diamond V on managing heat stress and some of the things that might be overlooked, especially in the dry period. Dr. Riboni [Read More …]

Why I Invited Social Media Influencers to My Dairy

If you want to reach people these days, you’d better show up on their social media feed. As a Minnesota dairy farmer, I’ve always believed in the power of showing – not just telling – [Read More …]

Metabolic Resilience in Transition Dairy Cows: A Key Factor on Health and Productivity

Abstract The transition period in dairy cows is characterized by significant metabolic demand changes that challenge the cow’s ability to maintain homeostasis. Metabolic resilience, the capacity to restore metabolic balance, is critical for navigating this [Read More …]

HerdHQ Case Study: How a High-Producing Herd Used HerdHQ to Cut Antibiotic Use by 78%

Editor’s Note: This case study is built from real DRMS testing data collected over several months and reflects actual herd-level outcomes. While the farm is not identified, the example reflects a real situation and is intended [Read More …]

Why is Milk De-pooled in the Federal Milk Marketing Orders?

The Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs) exist to create orderly milk markets, provide fair prices for dairy farmers, and ensure a steady supply of quality milk for consumers at reasonable prices. The USDA has recently implemented significant [Read More …]

What Is the Key to Success?

During a recent trip to Florida to participate as a judge in the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge contest, my wife and I had a unique experience. On the way to Florida, we stayed in [Read More …]

Are Cheese Exports Really Growing? How about Imports?

This post follows the trends of growth in cheese exports and imports based on the U.S. Trade and Tariffs database. The prior post covered imports of butter only. There are very minimal exports of butter due to [Read More …]

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Rollins announces Rural Veterinary Action Plan during visit to Mississippi State University

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced today [Aug. 28] a Rural Veterinary Shortage Action Plan to address critical needs relating to food animal health and large animal care in rural areas during her visit [Read More …]

Late season forage considerations for 2025

The challenges of the 2025 growing season continue with questions about adequate quantity and quality of forages to meet the needs of dairy herds in the coming year. As we look for a strong finish [Read More …]

Great management pays better than ever

“Doc, guess what I got for the bull calf I sold on Monday?” “I couldn’t believe it when I opened the check for that cow we couldn’t get bred!” “I remember just a few years [Read More …]

Late Summer Forage Seeding for Hay and Pastures

When done correctly, late summer forage seedings give producers the highest chance of establishment success. This guide will help ensure it is done properly. Late summer seeding of forages is generally the most successful in [Read More …]

Mitigating a perilous flow: CAES researchers explore ways to abate PFAS in water and soil

In April 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the nation’s first drinking water standard for “forever chemicals,” a group of persistent, human-made chemicals that can pose a health risk to people at even the [Read More …]

Crops Feed Livestock, Power Exports, Fuel the Economy

Feed, Fuel or Exports? How Corn and Soybeans Are Used Corn and soybeans may not often appear directly on your dinner plate, but they’re behind much of what does. From feeding the livestock that produce [Read More …]

Twelve Students Receive Annual Scholarships to Support Future Careers in Dairy

PA College Students Were Awarded Student Leader Scholarships Twelve undergraduate students were recently recognized with Student Leader Scholarships, an award intended to encourage and empower the next generation of dairy producers. Supported by the Dairy [Read More …]

Cornell Cow Convos Podcast Series

This monthly podcast series led by PRO-DAIRY and CCE Dairy Specialists features current, new, and emerging topics of interest to the dairy industry right now. New episodes are released on the last Thursday of the [Read More …]

Submit nominations for the FARM Farmer Advisory Council

The FARM Farmer Advisory Council (FAC) serves as a unified voice of the dairy producer community related to on-farm social responsibility areas. The council provides farm-level expertise for all FARM Program standards development, materials and [Read More …]

Farm Sector Profits Forecast To Increase in 2025

Net farm income, a broad measure of profits, is forecast at $180.1 billion for calendar year 2025, an increase of $41.0 billion (29.5 percent) relative to 2024 in nominal (not adjusted for inflation) dollars. This [Read More …]

Something Special from Wisconsin Members Win Big at the 2025 Wisconsin State Grand Champion Eats and Treats Competition

Members of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP’s) Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program won nearly three quarters of the awards (31 of 43), including Best of Show, at the 2025 Wisconsin [Read More …]

Webinar: Farm Income and Financial Forecasts, September 2025 Update

Webinar Details Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM ET Duration: 1 hour Host: Carrie Litkowski Description USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) releases farm income and balance sheet estimates and forecasts three times a year. These core [Read More …]

Webinar: Farm Income and Financial Forecasts, September 2025 Update

Webinar Details Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM ET Duration: 1 hour Host: Carrie Litkowski Description USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) releases farm income and balance sheet estimates and forecasts three times a year. These core statistical [Read More …]

Kansas Students Participate in Taiwan Agricultural Youth Exchange

Four Kansas State University students traveled to Taiwan August 8-16, 2025, to represent Kansas in the Taiwan Agricultural Youth Exchange Program. The bilateral exchange offers students an opportunity to explore Taiwan’s agricultural industry and deepen [Read More …]

2025 Expo en Español Highlights Pertinent Dairy Topics

Created for Spanish-speaking dairy owners, managers, and mid-managers, Expo en Español returns yet again to World Dairy Expo this fall. Presented exclusively in Spanish, Expo en Español will be hosted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday [Read More …]

Purina Animal Nutrition Unveils Second Edition of the Beef-on-Dairy Industry Report

Industry-leading experts provide valuable insights for stakeholders in the beef-on-dairy sector Purina Animal Nutrition has unveiled the second edition of its Beef-on-Dairy Industry Report, offering producers an in-depth look at the evolving role of beef-on-dairy cattle [Read More …]

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Reading between the lines of your herd data

Why farm data needs time, context and conversation to uncover the full narrative. Your data is constantly flowing — from the milking parlor to the feed bunk to the breeding pen. This steady stream [Read More …]

HHS and USDA Confirm Singular Traveler-Associated New World Screwworm Case; Precautionary and Proactive Surveillance Ongoing

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently identified an instance of a traveler-associated human case of New World screwworm (NWS) in the [Read More …]

Saputo renews partnership with Ronald McDonald House Canada

Pledging $2.25 million over five years Ronald McDonald House Canada provides a vital service: a home-away-from-home for out-of-town families with children receiving medical treatment. With 16 Ronald McDonald House programs and 20 Ronald McDonald Family [Read More …]

The $1,000 Calf – Why Beef Matters on the Dairy Farm

Back in the day, a Holstein bull calf was worth $50. Maybe. Today? Beef-on-dairy calves are commanding $1,000 or more in many regions. And with sexed semen and genomics now widely available, dairy producers have [Read More …]

Darigold hosts Dairy Dash 5K