Year: 2025

Collaboration Award and multiple Quality Awards recognize innovation, excellence, and shared purpose across the cooperative community Prairie Farms Dairy and Hiland Dairy were recognized for outstanding achievements at the 2025 QCS Annual Conference in Boston, [Read More …]

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Fact vs. Fiction: Correcting Myths About California’s Dairy Methane Reduction Efforts

Over the past eight years, California’s dairy farms have collectively achieved an annual reduction of 5 million metric tons of methane (CO2e) and counting. This is important, as scientists agree that reductions in methane emissions [Read More …]

What Creative Solution Have You Found on Your Farm?

Enter the Farmer-Made Ingenuity Contest for a Chance to Win $1,000 Dairy farmers: What creative solution have you found hiding in plain sight on your farm? Enter your best idea by December 12 for a chance [Read More …]

Growth Strategies, Insightful Tours on Tap for Dairy Execs

Limited space available for 2026 PDP Managers Academy in San Juan, Puerto Rico Fresh perspectives, expert interactions and peer-to-peer networking are in store for attendees of the 2026 Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals®, presented by [Read More …]

California Dairies Announces Successful CEO Leadership Transition

CEO Brad Anderson Retires After Six Years Of Visionary Leadership; Rob Vandenheuvel Appointed President and CEO California Dairies, Inc. (CDI), the largest member-owned milk marketing and processing cooperative in the state, today announced the successful [Read More …]

CPDF announces Grant Program to fund dairy industry leadership, education, community initiatives

The Central Plains Dairy Foundation (CPDF), a 501(c)(3) organization committed to strengthening the dairy industry across Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota, revealed its 2026 Grant Program. We believe that the future of [Read More …]

Application Period for Crop Insurance Premium Rebates for Planting Cover Crops to Open December 1

November 5, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will open the application period for crop insurance premium rebates for planting cover crops at 12 p.m. on December 1, 2025. DATCP administers this program [Read More …]

Save the Date for the 2026 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit & Find Your True North

Michael Hoffman Will Be a Keynote Speaker at the Upcoming PA Dairy Summit To help dairy producers and industry professionals align with their passion and purpose, “True North” is the theme of the 2026 Pennsylvania [Read More …]

National Dairy Shrine Elects New Board Members, Appoints Officers

At its recent annual meeting the National Dairy Shrine appointed two new board members and welcomed new leadership to the Board of Directors. The person who will lead the organization as President in 2026 is [Read More …]

China Phase ‘Two’: What We Know Right Now

Trade policy decisions made by the administration will impact farmers and ranchers in the countryside. This Market Intel is part of a series exploring agricultural trade, including the potential impacts of trade policy changes. China [Read More …]

The Impact of “Beef on Dairy”

The dairy industry is amazing in advancing technology to keep production profitable and consumer prices reasonable. Prior posts have covered improved milk per cow, higher levels of butterfat and protein, hybrid cows to enhance productivity, [Read More …]

Secretary Randy Romanski Honored by National FFA Organization

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski received the Honorary American FFA Degree today during the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. The Honorary American FFA Degree is [Read More …]

Agricultural Coalition Sends Letter of Support for Renewal USMCA

Letter Re: U.S. Food and Agriculture Industry Associations Public Comment on the Operation of the Agreement Between the United States of America, the United Mexican States, and Canada (USTR-2025-0004) Dear Mr. Watson: The undersigned organizations [Read More …]

Coroner’s report on 6 deaths at Colorado dairy points to toxic gas exposure

Six people who died at a Colorado dairy farm this summer were exposed to hydrogen sulfide gas, authorities said Thursday. The Weld County coroner’s office drew its conclusions from autopsies and toxicology tests. The deaths [Read More …]

PDPW: Coaching Strategies, Business Structure Options

Tune into webinar series for strategies for coaching team members, transition planning This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will give producers insights on managing their teams and businesses. Michael [Read More …]

Secretary Randy Romanski Honored by National FFA Organization

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski received the Honorary American FFA Degree today during the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. The Honorary American FFA Degree is [Read More …]

IDFA Highlights Global Dairy Trade Barriers and Urges Diversification of U.S. Export Markets

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) submitted formal comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) identifying key trade barriers affecting U.S. dairy exports. The comments urge the Administration to take proactive decisive action [Read More …]

USDA Tool Shields Dairies from Volatile Beef Markets

November 4, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy farmers have a new tool to help ease the risks associated with capturing record high beef cattle prices. A recently introduced insurance option allows farmers to set a floor price for their beef-on-dairy calves [Read More …]

NMPF Dairy Market Report: Milk, components production continues to climb

U.S. milk production grew by 3.6% annually during the June-August period, while total milkfat production increased by 5.3%, as the average component composition of producer milk continues to increase. U.S. fluid milk sales were 1.7% [Read More …]

SpaceGuard’s BeastWire® Pallet Rack Delivers Unmatched Protection, Flexibility, and Compliance for Food and Beverage Facilities

November 3, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Advanced Mesh Guarding Solution Sets Industry Standard for Secure and Efficient Warehouse Safety SpaceGuard Products, a North American leader in wire mesh security solutions and protective guarding systems, is proud to highlight its BeastWire®’s pallet rack [Read More …]

Falling International Prices Spooked the U.S. Powder Market

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending October 31, 2025 Falling international prices spooked the U.S. milk powder market. At this week’s Global Dairy Trade (GDT) Pulse auction, skim milk powder (SMP) prices fell [Read More …]

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Wisconsin Cheesemakers Craft Holiday Gift Baskets Just in Time for Delicious Seasonal Gifting

Across the country, edible gifts are becoming a favorite way to share meaning and memory. In Wisconsin, cheesemakers embrace the trend with handcrafted gift boxes inspired by connection, tradition, and the simple joy of delicious [Read More …]

Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) Messaging Guide (October 2025)

The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) are expected to soon release the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), and it could be a major moment for the dairy industry. [Read More …]

DATCP Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Grant Program Application Open Though January 16

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin farmers and cooperating entities to apply for commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP) research grants through January 16, 2026. These grants aim to [Read More …]

The 2026 PA Dairy Summit – Find Your True North

Purpose is your compass. Passion is your fuel. Find your True North and join us at the 2026 PA Dairy Summit on February 4-5, 2026 in the Hershey-Harrisburg area! Dairy farmers often feel like they’re moving from one fire [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report: Milk, Components Production Continues Climb

Note: Due to the ongoing government shutdown, some of the data normally reported in the Dairy Market Report is not available this month. This issue reports on the dairy data that is available. U.S. milk [Read More …]

New Zealand’s Fonterra gets farmers’ approval for $2.42 billion consumer business sale