Year: 2025

The Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Division of Conservation (KDA–DOC) is pleased to announce the availability of funds in the form of cost share assistance and incentive payments to assist commercial feedlots and dairy operations with [Read More …]

Top tips for effective intranasal vaccination in dairy calves

Dairy calves are born with immature immune systems that leave them especially susceptible to bovine respiratory disease (BRD). Besides being a challenge to quickly detect and contain, BRD is a costly and deadly disease that can profoundly [Read More …]

Dairy Farms Encouraged to Host Interns and Apprentices on Their Operations

Producers Who Might Be Looking for Employees Can Apply for Interns or Apprentices Dairy producers from Pennsylvania and beyond are encouraged to apply to be a host farm in the 2026 On-Farm Internship Program. The [Read More …]

Pasture, Rangeland & Forage Sales Closing Deadline is December 1

The deadline to insure pasture, rangeland and forage in the Northeast for the 2026 crop year is December 1, 2025. Pasture, Rangeland and Forage (PRF) insurance protects against lack of precipitation for both haying and [Read More …]

NAAB Announces Recipient of 2025 Distinguished Service Award Dr. Charles E. Brown III

The National Association of Animal Breeders is pleased to announce Dr. Charles E. Brown II as the 2025 Distinguished Service Award recipient in recognition of his 35 years of dedicated service to the artificial insemination [Read More …]

NAAB Announces Recipient of 2025 Member Director Award Bobby Robertson

The National Association of Animal Breeders is pleased to announce that Bobby Robertson, a fourth-generation cattle producer from Oklahoma, has been honored with the prestigious NAAB Member Director Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership, [Read More …]

NAAB Announces Recipient of 2025 Pioneer Award Mr. Charles “Charlie” Will

The National Association of Animal Breeders is pleased to announce Mr. Charles Will, known to family and friends as “Charlie,” has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the NAAB Pioneer Award. Charlie dedicated more [Read More …]

NAAB Announces Recipient of 2025 Research Award Dr. George E. Liu

The National Association of Animal Breeders is proud to recognize Dr. George E. Liu, Research Biologist at the Animal Genomics and Improvement Laboratory, for his outstanding contributions to the field of bioinformatics and animal genomics [Read More …]

Farm Labor Wage Changes Coming to H-2A

The Department of Labor’s (DOL) new interim final rule (IFR) for H-2A guestworker Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs) makes significant changes to the wage calculation for farm laborers nationwide. Eagerly awaited by H-2A employers after the recent cancellation of [Read More …]

Gov Newsom’s Veto Tells CA Small Farmers to Wait Again for Land Access, Ignoring Will of Voters

Governor Newsom’s veto of Assembly Bill 524, the Farmland Access & Conservation for Thriving Communities Act (FACT CA), authored by Assemblywoman Lori Wilson (D-Suisun City), is a profound setback for California’s agricultural future and a [Read More …]

Capstone Course Offered to Dairy Professionals to Sharpen Business Management Acumen

PDP’s Business Management & Advanced Finance Workshop to be held Oct. 29-30 Dairy owners, consultants, lenders and other industry stakeholders have the opportunity to amplify their HR management and financial literacy skills at the Business Management [Read More …]

Adapting Your Dairy Today for Tomorrow’s Challenges

This meeting will be for those managers who were unable to join us at the March 2025 meeting. This is your chance to gain valuable leadership training by joining this second group of dairy managers. [Read More …]

‘Our Workforce – Our Future’

Wisconsin lawmaker joined dairy leaders in call for year-round ag workforce visa reform at World Dairy Expo Farmers, processors, and policymakers gathered at World Dairy Expo on Oct. 2 to issue a unified call for [Read More …]

CDFA Opens Public Comment Period for California’s Climate Resilience Strategy for Agriculture

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing that the Climate Resilience Strategy for California Agriculture is now open for public comment. As climate change continues to affect every facet of our food [Read More …]

What Does Health Care Planning Look Like in Farm Succession?

Dairy Farm Families Invited to Workshops on Nov. 18 and 20 Transitioning a farm to the next generation is more than a transfer of land and assets—it’s a shift in lifestyle, responsibilities, and personal needs. [Read More …]

Animal Handling, Mobility Focus of Upcoming PDP Dairy Wellbeing Workshop

One-day workshops scheduled for Nov. 19, 20, in Green Bay, Wis. Understanding the impact of animal care and handling on the health and wellbeing of dairy cows is key to a farm’s productivity and profitability. [Read More …]

Learn How to Navigate Farm Transition at Upcoming Workshops

The Interactive Workshops Will Have Sessions on Family Dynamics and Financial Considerations How can families begin the farm transition process when so many of us find our identity in our careers? Are there younger people [Read More …]

The Long-Term Changes in the Price of Butterfat and Protein

The prior post reviewed the recent drop in butter and butterfat values. The high values for butterfat have encouraged significant increases in U.S. production of butter. While production of butterfat has increased significantly, the volume of [Read More …]

Ohio Cow Tops International Junior Red & White Show

In this year’s International Junior Red & White Show, Bert-Mar Alt Adlee-Red-ET claimed Senior and Grand Champion honors. Adlee is owned by Allison, Lane, & Callum Francis of Greenville, Ohio, and is the recipient of the Lillian and [Read More …]

Alejandra Lovera Joins California Milk Advisory Board International Team

Lovera brings expertise in business development, client relations, and cross-cultural project management to global efforts for Real California Milk The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), the marketing order representing California dairy producers, today announced the [Read More …]

New Agriculture Wage Rate Rule Important Step in Reform

A new wage rate rule for agricultural guestworkers takes a much-needed step towards reforming regulations that have put labor out of reach for many of America’s farmers. The Department of Labor announced its new Adverse Effect [Read More …]

American Agri-Women Welcomes Stevie Brisky as 2025 Marketing & Communications Intern

American Agri-Women (AAW) is pleased to announce Stevie Brisky of Clovis, Calif., as the 2025 Marketing, Communications & Member Services Intern. Brisky began her internship on June 1, 2025, and will serve through December 30, [Read More …]

Are You Dumber Than a European? A Quiz

This month’s Dairy Defined features an interactive quiz that’s a fun way to explore the difference between how plant-based beverages are labeled in the United States versus the European Union. Plant-based peddlers in the United [Read More …]

Declining Farm Economy Continues to Pressure Profitability

October 8, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Row Crop Farmers In Cost-Price Squeeze For most of the country, farmers face a difficult farm economy – as crop prices continue to decline and production expenses remain high. Strong yields provide little relief and [Read More …]

New Find my Cow Flash optimizes workflow, enhances productivity

CowManager is proud to unveil its latest innovation, Find my Cow Flash—a smart, time-saving solution that helps producers locate a cow, heifer or calf. Featuring a built-in flashing LED on the CowManager ear sensor, the Find [Read More …]

Recipients of the Inaugural Doug Willams Booth Awards

More than 450 companies from across the globe traveled to attend and showcase new technologies at the 2025 World Dairy Expo Trade Show. Representatives from 39 states and 15 countries visited with Expo attendees, taking [Read More …]

Got Milk? UW-Platteville Professors Turn Spoiled Dairy Into Sustainable Plastic

In an unexpected yet brilliant twist on recycling and innovation, two University of Wisconsin-Platteville professors have found a way to turn dairy waste into a key ingredient for eco-friendly 3D printing. A newly approved patent, titled “Development [Read More …]

Dairy Experts on Early Pregnancy Loss, Silage Management

Tune into webinar series to hear latest information on early pregnancy loss, corn silage production Next week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will feature insights from two leading dairy researchers. [Read More …]

The Government Shutdown and What Dairy Should Know

Because of Congress’s inability to agree on a funding package for the federal government, normal government operations shut down on Wednesday. Based on information we gathered from several industry sources, here is how the government [Read More …]

Celebrate Wisconsin Farmers This Fall