Year: 2025

AI-powered precision farming systems, smart insect traps for pest control and nutrient-enhanced crops were some of the projects showcased at the second CALS Innovation Day, hosted by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ Research and [Read More …]

Texas dairy isn’t an industry – it’s a family

In Texas, dairy isn’t just an industry, it’s a close-knit community and a family. As executive director of the Texas Association of Dairymen, I’m fortunate to spend time with the people who make this community [Read More …]

Smart Feeding: Management for Dairy Efficiency

Discover how smart feeding practices boost dairy efficiency in this workshop for managers, employees, and industry professionals. “Smart Feeding: Management for Dairy Efficiency” highlights the critical role of feed management in optimizing dairy herd performance. This [Read More …]

Two New HPAI Detections in Lancaster County, Earl Township

To help keep HPAI updates simple and streamlined, we will send out an HPAI Update on days when there are updates and news to report about the situation, new detections, and new control zones and required [Read More …]

The Latest on Probiotics, Soil Testing

research, practices on probiotics, soil tests This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will feature experts on topics to boost animal and soil health. Tuesday’s session will review probiotic options [Read More …]

Thirteenth Annual Comté Scholarship for ACS Certified Cheese Professionals™

The Comté Cheese Association is thrilled to announce its thirteenth annual Comté Scholarship for American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professionals™ (ACS CCP™s)! This special scholarship opportunity is open to all cheese experts who have passed the Certified Cheese [Read More …]

HPAI Update and Biosecurity Practices

October 20, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Indiana Board of Animal Health has recently confirmed High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in several commercial poultry flocks in Elkhart and LaGrange counties. Since many dairy farms fall into the surveillance area, ADAI wants you [Read More …]

USDEC and GAPMMI Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Multilateral Cooperation and Sustainable Dairy Trade

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and The Indonesian Food and Beverage Industry Association (GAPMMI Indonesia) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today to strengthen bilateral cooperation, support multilateral engagement and advance sustainable dairy trade between [Read More …]

Heavy Milk Output Continues to Weigh on Dairy Product Pricing

October 20, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending October 17, 2025 The dairy industry is the victim of its own success. Heavy milk output continues to weigh on milk and dairy product prices. USDA’s Dairy [Read More …]

MMPA captures win in NMPF’s annual communications contest

October 17, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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 …]

New DairyVoice Podcast! Dr. Robert Fourdraine of DRMS Talks About The New game-changing Fresh Cow Index

In this episode of DairyVoice, Mike Opperman from Black Dirt Communications speaks with Dr. Robert Fourdraine, the Assistant Director of Product Development for DRMS. They discuss the new Fresh Cow Index (FCI) and why it’s [Read More …]

Building on Success, Advocating for Indiana

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