Year: 2025

In southeastern PA, there is a heightened risk of damage from black cutworm, so now is the time to begin scouting for their cutting damage in corn fields. Across PA, folks should scout for cereal [Read More …]

Former On-Farm Intern Finds Career in Dairy Nutrition

Beckie Burns may not have grown up on a dairy farm, but thanks to an on-farm internship she completed on a Pennsylvania dairy farm and the welcoming community of dairy professionals she met along the way, she [Read More …]

Where are Producer Milk Prices Going?

Producer milk prices are falling. This primarily reflects the decreasing wholesale prices of butter and cheese. Class III milk makes up more than 50% of U.S. produced milk and butterfat and milk protein are [Read More …]

First-Cut Forage Considerations

Starting in May, most of Pennsylvania’s producers are at the time to consider removing their first forage harvest of the year. Here are some items to consider after harvesting. For most areas, this means grass [Read More …]

Feeding cows seaweed reduces methane emissions, but does it make economic sense?

As they digest grass and hay, cows produce significant amounts of methane, a greenhouse gas. In the quest to identify an alternative livestock feed, seaweed has emerged as a promising contender. John Lai “There [Read More …]

Mining the Liquid Gold: Strategies to Supercharge Colostrum Production

Guests: Dr. Sabine Mann, Cornell University; Dr. Will Mustas, Progressive Dairy Solutions; Dr. Don Niles, Dairy Dreams LLC; and Joey Airosa, Airosa Dairy Farms This episode “Mining the Liquid Gold: Strategies to Supercharge Colostrum Production” [Read More …]

New inflammation test may keep cows healthy, farms productive

As a veterinarian, Dr. Sabine Mann, Ph.D. ’16, had frequently wished for a simple, accurate, affordable test that could assess inflammation in dairy cow herds. Once inflammation becomes severe enough to cause disease, like mastitis in [Read More …]

Update on USDA Efforts to Fight New World Screwworm in Mexico

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today provided an update on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) ongoing partnership with Mexico to combat the New World Screwworm (NWS). This afternoon, Secretary Rollins held a [Read More …]

NMPF and USDEC Efforts Achieve Streamlined Process for U.S. Dairy Exports to Costa Rica

In a key win for U.S. dairy exporters’ ability to help meet Costa Rican dairy demand, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Costa Rica’s National Animal Health Service (SENASA) have agreed to put in [Read More …]

Feral Hogs vs. Farmers: The Damage Price Tag

As Congress advances reconciliation negotiations several conservation and animal health programs remain in limbo — including feral swine management initiatives left out of the most recent farm bill extension. At the same time, updated data from [Read More …]

Historic Cheese Delegation Visits Wisconsin

In late April, DATCP hosted 12 cheesemongers, buyers, and influencers from France, United Kingdom, and the Netherlands for an inbound trade mission to Wisconsin. The delegation came to explore the state’s world-class cheesemaking heritage, build [Read More …]

American Shorthorn Association Announces National Show Animals of the Year

The American Shorthorn Association announces the 2024-20245 National Show Animals of the Year. Awards will be presented to owners during the 2025 Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on Saturday, October 25th in Kansas City, Mo. The [Read More …]

2025’s Latest Hit to Farm Labor Costs

The Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2023 reclassification of some H-2A workers’ job titles continues to push wages higher, with another increase on the way this year per the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2024 Occupational Employment [Read More …]

Hilmar™ Awards 54 Educational Scholarships

Fifty-four students demonstrating academic performance and community involvement will each receive a scholarship to help fund their higher education goals through Hilmar Cheese Company’s annual scholarship program. This program, which has existed since 2003, is [Read More …]

Yogurt, butter and American-type cheese provided bright spots in domestic commercial use during Q1

Total U.S. dairy exports have steadily increased over the past three months. First quarter U.S. milk production rose 0.8% from a year earlier, due mostly to increased cow numbers; milk solids production grew by 2.1% [Read More …]

Support the Next Generation Through Your Everyday Feed Purchase

Submit Your Bids for Up to $5,000 Worth of Purina Dairy Feed Products If you want to support the next generation of dairy through your everyday feed purchase, submit your bid in the “Feed for the [Read More …]

DHIA

Center Hires Summer Intern to Help Support PA Dairy Farmers & Develop Dairy Education Programs

Kennedy Joins the Center’s Team Supporting the Dairy Industry The Center for Dairy Excellence has named Sara Kennedy, a rising junior at The Pennsylvania State University, as the 2025 education and communications intern. She joins [Read More …]

Developing Cost-Efficient Opportunity to Enhance Farm-Specific Crop Performance, Dairy Diet Formulation and Milk Production

The farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) has published results of field trials demonstrating how farm-specific environments affect the value of forage crops as vital feed ingredients in dairy cow diets and milk [Read More …]

Upcoming Documentary: What You Should Know

Dear Dairy MAX Farmers, I want to make you aware of a new documentary called The Price of Milk—formerly titled All American Milk—that’s premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 8. Sponsored by Oatly, [Read More …]

PDP Accelerate Levels Up Summer Internship Programs

One-day conference for agriculture-industry interns set for July 22 in Madison, Wis. For those spearheading the summer internship program within their organization or dairy, PDP Accelerate™ offers resources that transcend those of most traditional internship [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Announces New Slate of Presidential Appointments at USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Farm Service Agency, and Rural Development

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) including the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), Farm Service Agency (FSA) [Read More …]

BouMatic introduces the MilkGenius In-Line Milk Analyzer into it’s Gemini UP milking robot and milking systems.

BouMatic announces the release of the MilkGenius In-Line Milk Analyzer into it’s Gemini UP milking robot and other BouMatic milking systems. This is a result of the partnership between BouMatic and BROLIS, driven by a [Read More …]

Update on USDA Efforts to Fight New World Screwworm in Mexico

May 28, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today provided an update on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) ongoing partnership with Mexico to combat the New World Screwworm (NWS). This afternoon, Secretary Rollins held a [Read More …]

NMPF and USDEC Efforts Achieve Streamlined Process for U.S. Dairy Exports to Costa Rica

In a key win for U.S. dairy exporters’ ability to help meet Costa Rican dairy demand, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Costa Rica’s National Animal Health Service (SENASA) have agreed to put in [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Secures Greater Market Access with Costa Rica for U.S. Dairy Industry

May 28, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Under U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins’ leadership, American dairy producers will have greater market access as Costa Rica has approved the first U.S. dairy facility to be registered under their new streamlined approval [Read More …]

Tim Rauen Recognized as Holstein Association USA’s 2025 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder

May 28, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Embracing technology, staying true to his breeding strategy, and the desire to constantly improve the Registered Holstein® cow have been the driving forces behind the 2025 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder’s path in the dairy industry. [Read More …]

2025 Wisconsin Master Cheesemakers

The Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) are excited to announce the 2025 graduating class of the Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker® program. This year’s class includes seven new and two returning [Read More …]

Custom Ag names Scott Addy as Chief Executive Officer

Industry veteran brings decades of agricultural leadership and market insight Custom Agronomics, a leading provider of private-label liquid plant nutrition and specialty products for the agriculture, turf, and ornamental markets, announced today that Scott Addy has been [Read More …]

‘Feed for the Future’ Silent Auction to Accept Bids Starting May 28, Supports On-Farm Internships Through Feed Purchase

Dairy Producers Can Support the Next Generation With Their Everyday Feed Purchase Dairy producers can support the next generation of dairy through their everyday feed purchases by bidding in the annual “Feed for the Future” [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Increases Funding to Reimburse States for Food Safety Inspections