Year: 2026

In this episode of DairyVoice, Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett from Showbox Sires continue their series, The Evolution of the Great Cow. They talk with David Wright of Berryholme Holsteins in the UK. They discuss [Read More …]

What 25 Years with Checkoff Has Taught Me

As I retire from Dairy Management Inc., I have found myself reflecting on just how much the past 25 years have meant to me. I have had opportunities I never could have imagined when [Read More …]

What’s Your Communication Level? by John Ellsworth

We live in a complex world, but not everything is complex. Even with items that are more challenging or difficult to understand, the key is communication. Please allow me to give you a few examples [Read More …]

Born of the Bond Series Premiere Shines Spotlight on Veterinary Care Deserts

Zoetis kicks off third season of Born of the Bond Based on estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than 500 U.S. counties across 46 states experienced a large-animal veterinary care shortage in 2025.1 [Read More …]

Dairy’s Big GLP-1 Moment: 5 Risks Processors Need to Know

The dairy industry is uniquely positioned to capitalize on one of the biggest shifts happening in food and beverage right now. As more consumers turn to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, demand for high-protein, gut-friendly products is [Read More …]

Summer Is Over: Use This Fall to Evaluate Summer Heat Stress

October brings something Texas dairy producers and cows alike have been waiting for: cooler temperatures. After months of managing heat, it can be tempting to turn off the soakers, enjoy the cooler mornings and put [Read More …]

Virus that sickens cows, kills deer, still rare in NYS – for now

An insect-driven disease that causes high mortality in white-tailed deer, and mimics the symptoms of foot and mouth disease in cattle, is still rare in New York state, but the warming climate may increase [Read More …]

Preparing and Storing Farm Equipment for Winter

Winter in Pennsylvania is notorious for extreme temperature changes and varying moisture levels. This article summarizes best practices from equipment manufacturers to keep your investments protected from harsh winter conditions. Each winter, cold, dry [Read More …]

US Farm Bankruptcies Up 19% Through Three Quarters of 2026

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture’s Mary Hightower reported that “according to federal court data, 292 Chapter 12 (farm bankruptcy) cases have been filed so far in 2026, nearly 19 percent more than the [Read More …]

Meagan Hempfling featured in Portraits of Modern Dairy

Meagan is a sixth-generation dairy farmer in Van Wert County, Ohio. Together with her dad and brother, they use robotic milkers and other technology to care for their 250 Holstein cows. Meagan also partners [Read More …]

The NE-DBIC Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant Program Opens to Farmers in 11 states

$1 Million for Northeast Dairy Farm Modernization 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 [Read More …]

Enjoying a change of seasons on a Panhandle dairy road trip

Fall has always been one of my favorite times of year in the Texas Panhandle. My job as executive director of the Texas Association of Dairymen recently took me through the region for several days, [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. Announces Redemption of 7 1/8% Series C Cumulative Preferred Equity Securities

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (the “Company”) announced today that it will redeem all 150,000 outstanding shares of the Company’s 7 1/8% Series C Cumulative Preferred Equity Securities, par value $100.00 per share (“Preferred Securities”) [Read More …]

SwissLane Farms established a memorial tournament to honor the memory of Sebastian Szymanski

Alltech, a global leader in animal health and nutrition, recently hosted soccer tournaments for local dairy workers in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, and Alto, Michigan. “Our goal is to bring people together by combining two important parts [Read More …]

Small Farm Definition Focus of Upcoming State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting

November 3, 2026 The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will be holding a joint meeting with the Small-Scale Producer and BIPOC Producer Advisory Committees to discuss a small farm definition for statewide consideration [Read More …]

Tillamook truck drivers recently earned Samsara Driver Cup honors

Going the extra mile takes on a whole new meaning when you’re among the top 1% of professional drivers nationwide. We’re proud to celebrate Daniel, Dean, Mark and Keith, four of our very own Tillamook [Read More …]

Who Will Farm the Land? Upper Midwest Faces Critical Farmland Transition

With millions of acres of farmland poised to change hands, November summit brings together regional leaders to tackle farmland access, farm succession, and the future of agriculture. Nearly 300 million acres of American farmland—roughly one-third [Read More …]

NRCS Offers Additional Practices for Ohio Farmers Participating in the Regenerative Pilot Program

Program delivery and Accountability Have Been Strengthened The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Ohio has announced additional eligible practices for farmers participating in the Regenerative Pilot Program in fiscal year 2027. The U.S. [Read More …]

Crop Report Revisions Highlight Importance of Accurate Estimates

Key Takeaways Two recent USDA reports were followed by some of the largest single-day declines in December corn futures during 2026, emphasizing estimates’ impacts on commodity prices. USDA corrected its September corn production estimates after identifying [Read More …]

Payroll, Timekeeping, and HR Technology: Lessons from the Field

Virtual Office Hour Scheduled for November 10 Our next Ag Workforce Central Virtual Office Hour will focus on payroll, timekeeping, and HR technologies. Technology is available to integrate into nearly every aspect of the modern [Read More …]

Financial Literacy Program Brings Dairy-Specific Education to Producers, Industry Professionals

Participants learn from dairy-finance experts and apply core concepts to their own operations. Financial decisions shape the future of every dairy business, from managing cash flow and evaluating investments to planning for growth and navigating [Read More …]

Small Dairy, Big Dreams: FFA Members Discover Career Success

What started as a dream has grown into a thriving family-owned dairy business, inspiring FFA members to pursue their own agricultural goals. During the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo, members visited Dandy Breeze Creamery [Read More …]

Desalination Doesn’t Pencil Out for Western Agriculture

Key Takeaways Desalination may help expand municipal and industrial supplies, but its cost, energy and infrastructure requirements make it unfeasible as a direct replacement for large-scale agricultural irrigation. Estimates for new seawater desalination in California [Read More …]

Control the Calf Environment with Simple Chemistry

A calf’s environment is complex, but some of the factors that influence health and performance are surprisingly manageable. One of the simplest tools is pH control. By changing the chemistry of bedding and other calf [Read More …]

Central Plains Dairy Foundation offers 6 scholarships – valued at $26,000

The Central Plains Dairy Foundation (CPDF) opened its scholarship program, which includes six scholarship opportunities – the Lon and Kathy Tonneson Scholarship, CPDF Scholarships (two for two-year college students and two for four-year college students) [Read More …]

USDA Opens New Research Facility to Strengthen Water Efficiency and Agricultural Productivity in the Southwest

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) today announced the opening of the Southwest Watershed Research Center (SWRC) in Tucson, Arizona. This state-of-the-art facility will provide innovative solutions for water, plants, and [Read More …]

Crop Report Revisions Highlight Importance of Accurate Estimates

Key Takeaways Two recent USDA reports were followed by some of the largest single-day declines in December corn futures during 2026, emphasizing estimates’ impacts on commodity prices. USDA corrected its September corn production estimates after identifying [Read More …]

Dairy Checkoff Leaders Anglin, Jenkinson Honored With Lyng Award

The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB) honored Arkansas dairy farmer Ryan Anglin and longtime dairy promotion executive Tom Jenkinson as the 2026 recipients of the Richard E. Lyng Award for their contributions and [Read More …]

Dairy Checkoff Leaders Elect National Board Officers

Leaders of Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB) and the United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA) announced election results to guide national dairy checkoff strategies and programs that protect and [Read More …]

UW-Madison Extension to deliver DMC & ARC/PLC informational Webinar