Year: 2025

While sustainability grows in importance, the old exclusive drug-based approach to fight parasites is dying. One of the leading global authorities in this topic, Dr. Ray Kaplan, Professor at the University of Georgia College of [Read More …]

‘Communicating With Farmers Under Stress’ webinar aimed at ag professionals

An upcoming Penn State Extension webinar, “Communicating With Farmers Under Stress,” is aimed at helping participants learn the signs of stress and how to help. This webinar will take place from 10 a.m. to noon [Read More …]

Should farm fields be used for crops or solar? MSU research suggests both

April 28, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Strategic use of solar arrays could provide financial boost, help farmers continue producing crops and even save water As farmers debate whether fields should be used for agriculture or solar panels, new research from Michigan [Read More …]

More Cows in the Barn

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending April 25, 2025 Every week, U.S. dairy producers send about 10,000 fewer milk cows to beef packers than they used to. That’s slowly adding up to more [Read More …]

State of the Dairy Industry

A three-part webinar series is now available, giving members access to insights from a comprehensive analysis on the state of the U.S. dairy industry. Developed by Dairy Management Inc. in collaboration with NMPF, the U.S. [Read More …]

SupplyOne’s Vendor Consolidation Services Drive Efficiency and Cost Savings

Optimized Supply Chains, Reduced Costs, and Improved Compliance for Manufacturers and Food Processors SupplyOne, Inc., a value-added North American packaging distributor with custom converting capabilities, highlights its Vendor Consolidation services designed to help mid-sized manufacturers [Read More …]

Hilmar™ cheese and whey protein awarded medals

2025 United States Championship Cheese Contest Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. was awarded top honors at the CheeseCon banquet celebrating the United States Championship Cheese Contest® on April 17, 2025. The contest is hosted biennially by [Read More …]

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“Plant a Seed” Campaign Raises Funds to Support Dairy Leadership and Education Programs

April 28, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Funds Matched by Pipping Concrete, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Mullins Cheese, and CP Feeds A friendly competition between two teams of dairy farmers and dairy industry professionals recently concluded, raising $51,655 to support educational, sustainability [Read More …]

Dairy Proficiency Testing Suspended: What You Need to Know

The recent suspension of the federal Grade A milk quality testing program has raised consumer concerns, prompting questions about milk safety. However, many of the headlines and posts do not reflect the full picture. Here [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Evan Platte of Merck and Mike Blesy of Leatherbrook Holsteins Talk About Sorting Gates

April 27, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this episode, Connie Kuber of Connor AgriScience and Sealpro Silage Barrier Films talks with Evan Platte of Merck Animal Health and Mike Blesy, the Farm Manager for Leatherbrook Holsteins. They discuss the benefits of [Read More …]

Herds and Her: Empowering Women in Dairy

Gain practical skills in dairy farming through hands-on learning in milk quality, farm safety, breakeven costs, hoof health, and more. Build confidence and connect with fellow women in the industry! Penn State Extension presents Herds [Read More …]

New Farm Safety Video Now Available

Free Farm Safety Signs for Dairy Teams This Spring With spring fieldwork quickly approaching for most Pennsylvania dairy farm families, the Center for Dairy Excellence has released a new video in its farm safety video [Read More …]

Balmoral Tanks Launches U.S. Operations with New Ohio Manufacturing Facility

Global leader in water, wastewater and processing storage solutions to open a 16,600-square-foot state-of-the-art facility in Mentor, Ohio Balmoral Tanks, recognized worldwide as a leading producer of digester tanks for anaerobic digestion (AD) plants, is [Read More …]

Challenge Butter Debuts Pre-Portioned Cubes for Clean, Quick, and Precise Cooking

With 90% of Americans Not Cooking from Scratch, Challenge Redesigns Butter for Modern Meals Challenge, a leading U.S. farmer-owned butter brand, announced today the launch of Challenge Butter Cubes – a new, innovative cube-shaped butter [Read More …]

USJersey To Offer More Than $32,000 In Scholarship/Educational Awards

Tuesday, July 1 is the deadline to apply for scholarship and educational awards administered by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA), Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Link to apply: https://www.usjersey.com/Portals/0/AJCA/2_Docs/Youth/25-NationalJerseyYouthScholarship.docx The funds will provide financial support for young [Read More …]

Crop Insurance Deadline Nears for Summer Planted Crops, Annual Forage, and Forage Seeding

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds agricultural producers that the final date to apply for or make changes to their existing crop insurance coverage is quickly approaching for summer planted crops, annual forage and [Read More …]

IDFA Announces ‘Healthy Dairy in Schools Commitment’

Eliminate Use of Certified Artificial Colors in Dairy Foods for Schools, Surpassing State and Federal Standards Dairy food companies are stepping up to make America healthier by announcing a significant commitment that will reshape school [Read More …]

Reduce Your Exposure to Pesticides – Wear Gloves

Remember to protect yourself by wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, when mixing, loading, and applying pesticides. PPE should also be worn when doing repairs or maintenance on application equipment. Pesticide product [Read More …]

Farm and Food Groups Encourage Continued U.S. Leadership at WTO

A coalition of 30 agriculture and food organizations submitted a letter this week calling on congressional leaders to ensure support for U.S. membership in the World Trade Organization. The letter emphasizes the importance of global [Read More …]

Tillamook New Seasons Market

April 24, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As part of our commitment to enduring ecosystems, we are excited to announce that we are partnering with fellow Oregon-based brand and Certified B Corporation, New Seasons Market (NSM), on a regenerative agriculture project to cut carbon [Read More …]

Pennsylvania Dairy Farmers Partner with the Philadelphia Union

Learn more about Pennsylvania dairy and enter to win some great prizes. Pennsylvania dairy farmers are proud partners of the Philadelphia Union. Throughout our partnership, we’ll highlight how Pennsylvania dairy farmers produce delicious and nutritious products [Read More …]

Toast to Dairy Event to Feature Farm-To-Fork Food Stations, Cheese Pairings

April 24, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Tasting Experience and More Purchase Tickets by May 1 to Receive a $10 Early-Bird Discount on Each Ticket To celebrate June Dairy Month and support dairy education programs, the Dairy Excellence Foundation is hosting its [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Statement on Dairy Industry Voluntarily Removing Artificial Colors from National School Lunch Program

April 24, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins applauded the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announcement on the IDFA Healthy Dairy in Schools Commitment, a voluntary, proactive pledge to eliminate Red 3, Red 40, Green 3, Blue 1, Blue [Read More …]

Farm to School Advisory Council Nominations Due May 15

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for the Farm to School Advisory Council until 11:59 p.m. on May 15, 2025. A seat is available in the at-large category. [Read More …]

We’re Whey Too Excited to Introduce the 2025 OCCs!

It truly takes a village to make the ACS Annual Conference unforgettable—and every year, our community of passionate, hardworking volunteers rises to the occasion. At the heart of it all are the Official Conference Cheesemongers (OCCs)—skilled professionals who [Read More …]

On-Demand Webinar Series Explores the State of the Dairy Industry

A three-part webinar series is now available, giving members access to insights from a comprehensive analysis on the state of the U.S. dairy industry. Developed by Dairy Management Inc. in collaboration with NMPF, the U.S. [Read More …]

How Off-Farm Income Keeps Farmers Farming