Month: October 2025

Combines are rolling, silage is getting chopped and there are pumpkins on porches – it must be fall in Indiana. I recently attended another annual autumn happening – the World Dairy Expo, and it is [Read More …]

Renovations to Select Sires’ Hecker Center include newly dedicated DeJarnette-Daniel Global Processing Lab

Select Sires recently renovated the John Hecker Production Center to honor the cooperative’s historical commitment to high-quality semen processing. The refreshed entryway and lobby include callouts to Select Sires’ improvements in semen processing, handling and [Read More …]

Early registration for Dairy Forum 2026 ends this Friday. Register now!

Start 2026 off right at Dairy Forum! From dynamic, thought-provoking sessions to unmatched networking opportunities, Dairy Forum offers something for everyone in the dairy industry. Spread across four days, Dairy Forum includes dozens of insightful [Read More …]

Grain Storage Remains Tight

Full Grain Bins Thin Margins Farmers are again heading into harvest with big grain crops and limited space to put them. Strong production and large carryover stocks have already weighed on prices, and another record crop is set [Read More …]

DCHA to deliver its first Spanish webinar

The 7 Pillars for Raising a Healthy Calf About this webinar This presentation will provide attendees with practical management strategies to raise healthy dairy calves. It will cover key aspects to better prepare calves for [Read More …]

Farm Credit Awards Efforts to Develop and Promote Northeast Agriculture

The Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement Program, a joint effort of Farm Credit East and CoBank, recently provided $113,000 in grant funding to 20 organizations to assist their efforts to encourage youth leadership development, support young [Read More …]

Dairy processors seek workers to power growth

Julia Smith ’99 worked as an agricultural education teacher for almost 20 years before moving into the New York dairy processing industry. In those roles, she’s seen a mismatch: young people who are interested in [Read More …]

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A once-in-a-generation discovery is transforming a Michigan dairy farm

At first glance, the 400 acres of soybeans growing on the Preston family’s dairy farm in southern Michigan looks like a typical field. But these aren’t ordinary soybeans. They represent a breakthrough partnership with Michigan [Read More …]

Dairy Market News at a Glance

CME Group Cash Markets (10/10) BUTTER: Grade AA closed at $1.6050. The weekly average for Grade AA is $1.6440 (-0.0950). CHEESE: Barrels closed at $1.7100 and 40# blocks at $1.7000. The weekly average for barrels [Read More …]

FFAR Rapid Funding Aims to Understand HPAI Transmission Risk on Dairy Farms

Beginning in early 2024, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been detected in U.S. dairy herds, threatening milk production. Yet little is known about how the virus spreads in cows. The Foundation for Food & Agriculture [Read More …]

MMPA Captures Win in NMPF’s Annual Communications Contest

Dairy Farmers of America’s Windemuller Wins Farmer Communicator of the Year Michigan Milk Producers Association received the honor of Cooperative Communicator of the Year in the National Milk Producers Federation’s annual cooperative communications contest, winning [Read More …]

The Impact of Annual Vaccination Clinics on Dairies

Since fall 2019, Bar 20 Dairy in Fresno County has taken proactive steps to support employee health through on-site annual vaccination clinics. Seasonal flu can increase absenteeism and reduce productivity. This year, the seasonal flu [Read More …]

More milk, less methane in mixed pastures?

Research team conducts meta-analysis on the potential of diverse pasture lands for dairy farming Allowing dairy cows to graze on fresh grass in open pastures for a significant proportion of the year seems more natural [Read More …]

$750,000 for Dairy Farms to Boost Long-Term Success

Dairy farmers across the Northeast can now apply for the Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant through the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC). With a total of $750,000 in funding, this grant will support a wide [Read More …]

STRIDE Youth Leadership Conference Offers Tours, Hands-on-Labs and more

PDP program for teens offers leadership training and ag-career exploration Today’s agriculture and dairy industries offer vast opportunities for students. The 2025 STRIDE™ Youth Leadership Conference, presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP), will provide high school students [Read More …]

NMC webinar highlights voluntary milking system advancements

NMC: The Global Milk Quality Organization’s Oct. 30 webinar, led by and Doug Reinnemann, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Ian Ohnstad, The Dairy Group, features “The new DeLaval standard way of milking in VMS (voluntary milking [Read More …]

Farm to School Summit Cultivates Connections

ADA North East and dairy farmer Mary Stewart hosted the “Cultivating Connections from Farm to School Summit” for school food-service decision-makers at Fawn View Manor Farm, Pylesville, Md. More than 75 attendees gathered to strengthen [Read More …]

Pennsylvania Exhibitors Crowned Inaugural People’s Choice Supreme Champions at the All-American Dairy Show

Two homebred champions earn top honors in a first-of-its-kind contest celebrating excellence, legacy, and community pride. The people have spoken, and their votes have crowned the inaugural People’s Choice Supreme Champions at the All-American Dairy [Read More …]

Dairy Wellbeing Workshop Offers One-of-a-Kind Insights into Animal Care

Register today for Nov. 19, 20 tour and interactive sessions A singular opportunity awaits dairy producers wanting to adopt practices that lead to safer animal handling and more productive herd outcomes. Presented by Professional Dairy [Read More …]

Ag Educators in Pennsylvania and Beyond Receive Back-to-School Boxes

Close To 300 Back-to-School Boxes Were Sent to Ag Educators With Personal Messages Thanks to support from industry sponsors and individual donors, the Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow (DLT) program sent almost 300 back-to-school boxes to [Read More …]

Farm Bureau to President and Congress: Farmers are at a Breaking Point

The American Farm Bureau Federation today sent letters to President Donald Trump and Congressional leaders to emphasize the severe economic pressures facing America’s farmers and ranchers. Falling crop prices, skyrocketing expenses and trade disputes are [Read More …]

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Grow-NY Summit to Award $3 Million to Global Startups Redefining Food, Agriculture and Sustainability

Summit roundtables give attendees and media direct access to insider strategies, emerging trends and future-focused debates. Grow-NY, the largest global food and agriculture business competition, will host its annual Food & Ag Summit on Wednesday, Nov. 12 and [Read More …]

News

New “Meat Matters” Guide highlights nutrition benefits of animal protein

Fridge-ready poster compares nutritional profiles of protein sources The Animal Agriculture Alliance has published a new “Meat Matters” Guide. The guide is a science-based resource highlighting why meat, dairy, poultry, eggs, and seafood are essential to a [Read More …]

Water Quality a Priority for Farmers and Ranchers

How Farmers Are Implementing Water Conservation Practices Water is a crucial resource for farmers and ranchers. Beyond keeping their crops, forage and livestock healthy and growing, the water used on the farm is also part [Read More …]

Rob-See-Co Welcomes Ben Ford as Chief Technology Officer

Rob-See-Co is proud to announce the addition of Ben Ford as Chief Technology Officer. In this new role, Ford will lead the company’s Product Team, overseeing product management for corn, soybeans, alfalfa, and sorghum and [Read More …]

Soybean Roasting for Your Dairy Farm

Recently we started building the SoyRoaster – a soybean roasting system designed to improve dairy feed quality and cow nutrition. Roasting soybeans boost bypass protein, helping increase milk production and component yields while reducing feed costs. The SoyRoaster is built inside [Read More …]

Dairy’s Future Bright, IDFA, NMPF Chairmen Say

Dairy’s future is bright, and it’s brightest when the industry is united toward common goals, the chairmen of the International Dairy Foods Association and the National Milk Producers Federation said. “$11 billion or so in [Read More …]

Build Leadership Skills at PDP Dairy Management Institute

Two days, three tiers of training set for Dec. 16-17, 2025 For many dairy farmers, a top priority is providing the best possible care for their cows. And while managing team members is as critical [Read More …]

Mycotoxin insights to empower your nutritional strategy