Month: January 2026

“Strategic economics of breeding: Optimizing beef-on-dairy and replacement heifer” (Economía estratégica de la reproducción: Optimizando el uso de los cruces de razas cárnicas con razas lecheras y las necesidades de novillas de reemplazo), presented in Spanish, [Read More …]

Op Ed: Dr. Ben Carson & Dr. Oz Pen in Newsweek

America is in the middle of the worst chronic health crisis in our nation’s history, but the Trump administration is laying the groundwork for revitalization—which is rooted in the real, nutritious food grown by our [Read More …]

Policy and Market Update & Calf Treatment Protocols

PDP’s webinar series features discussions on dairy outlook, vaccination and treatments This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will feature insights on key topics for today’s dairy producers. Hear a [Read More …]

NMPF releases 2025 Dairy Data Highlights report

NMPF’s Dairy Data Highlights report is an extensive collection of tables and graphs published annually by NMPF for more than 60 years, providing information essential to understanding the industry. It provides national and state data [Read More …]

A Lifetime of Service Recognized: Galen Alwin

At the 106th Wisconsin Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, one name drew a room-wide smile the moment it was announced: Galen Alwin. A Sauk County Farm Bureau member for more than 30 years, lifelong farmer and [Read More …]

Commissioner Sid Miller Sounds Urgent Alarm: Additional Screwworm Case Detected Just 215 Miles from Texas Border (1/8/2026)

January 12, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today issued a stark warning to livestock producers in Texas and nationwide after Mexican authorities confirmed an additional New World screwworm (NWS) case in a seven-year-old bovine in González, Tamaulipas—only [Read More …]

Milk Powder Market Bulking Up

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending January 9, 2026 It strengthened every day so far in 2026. The unexpected rally propelled CME spot nonfat dry milk to $1.265 per pound today, up 9ȼ [Read More …]

Answering the Call to Lead

If you live in Waukesha County, you have likely interacted with Jim Renn. You may have heard his voice announcing the Little Britches contest at the county fair, saw him in a parade with the [Read More …]

35th Butter Sculpture Unveiled

Let’s raise a glass of milk to 250 years of American history—and to Pennsylvania’s enduring dairy legacy. American Dairy Association North East and the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of [Read More …]

Cheese Judging

March 6, 2026 This training course is designed to help you increase your confidence and focus your sensory and grading abilities to be an effective contest judge and understand the criteria against which cheeses are [Read More …]

Op Ed: New Dietary Plan Recommends Real Food for All Americans

The New Year is a time when many Americans make resolutions to ditch bad habits and improve their health. In that same spirit, the Trump administration is excited to announce the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, [Read More …]

New Dietary Guidelines Affirm Dairy’s Central Role in a Healthy Diet and Recommend Dairy Products at All Healthy Fat Levels

The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) today released the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). The report affirms dairy products’ central role in federal nutrition recommendations, recommends Americans consume three [Read More …]

DATCP Reminds Producers to Apply for Crop Insurance Premium Rebates for Planting Cover Crops

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds producers to apply for crop insurance premium rebates. The rebate application is web-based and is available on DATCP’s website until January 31, 2026, or until program funding [Read More …]

Good Culture Announces Majority Investment from L Catterton

Premier Consumer Investment Firm Partners with Good Culture to Accelerate Growth of Category-Defining Cultured Dairy Brand Good Culture, the clean-label cultured dairy brand credited with revolutionizing cottage cheese for the modern age, today announced that L Catterton, [Read More …]

NewLife Biosciences LLC Announces Patent Approval for Remediate™ for Biological Remediation in Agriculture

NewLife Biosciences LLC, (NewLife Bio) a technology and manufacturing based biological solutions company in the agricultural industry, is excited to announce the approval of an important microbial patent for soil and crop health for uses [Read More …]

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The data story of the cow starts at birth

Turn early records into decisions that build healthier calves and higher-performing cows. A cow’s life is a story. Like any good book, the opening chapters set the foundation for what comes next. Birth weight, colostrum [Read More …]

Biogas Upgrading – Making Biogas Even Better

Discover how upgrading raw farm biogas can boost quality, performance, and economic value in this webinar highlighting practical strategies and new research on smaller-scale biogas systems. Explore practical strategies to enhance the value and performance [Read More …]

High-tech barns and hands-on learning to take center stage at Ohio State

In the heart of America’s 15th-largest city, cows will soon be milked by robots, pigs will rest behind biosecure viewing walls, and students will learn about animal agriculture just steps away from chemistry labs and [Read More …]

Why dairy foods keep showing up in the carts of protein-focused shoppers

As Americans kick off the New Year with renewed focus on health, one nutrient is dominating wellness goals nationwide — protein. That’s according to a recent survey of 5,000 Americans, which looked at respondents’ evolving [Read More …]

Alfalfa in the Red: Rising Costs, Falling Returns

Alfalfa Prices Down 43% Since 2023 Key Takeaways A major U.S. field crop without a safety net: Alfalfa is the fourth most valuable field crop in the U.S., generating roughly $8.1 billion in farm-gate value in [Read More …]

Select Sires announces hiring of Multimedia Communications Specialist Nathan Chwalik

Select Sires Inc. is pleased to announce the hiring of Nathan Chwalik as its new Multimedia Communications Specialist. Chwalik joins the organization with a strong background in multimedia production, graphic design and strategic marketing, bringing [Read More …]

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Registration for the 2026 Stakeholders Summit opens January 13

Mark your calendars! Registration for the Alliance’s 2026 Stakeholders Summit opens Tuesday, January 13. This year’s Summit, set for May 5-7 in Kansas City, Missouri, themed “High Steaks: Navigating Pressure on Animal Protein.” will bring together hundreds of food chain partners for dynamic conversations around [Read More …]

Low Carbon Technologies Welcomes Gracelyn Krahn as Sustainability Marketing Specialist

Low Carbon Technologies, LLC (LCT), a wholly owned division of Select Sires Inc. and a leader in scientifically verified sustainability solutions for the food and agriculture sector, announces the hiring of Gracelyn Krahn as its [Read More …]

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Cargill’s Nick Wolfenden to lead Animal Agriculture Alliance board

The Animal Agriculture Alliance announced new upcoming board leadership following its fall board meeting, held Nov. 12 in Washington, D.C. Nick Wolfenden, Cargill, will serve as board chairperson beginning Jan. 1, 2026. Brett Kaysen, PhD, [Read More …]

Zoetis Surpasses $2 Million in Donations to Folds of Honor With Patriots’ Pledge Program

January 9, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Proceeds of select livestock products fund academic scholarships for families of military and first responders Through its Patriots’ Pledge program, Zoetis has contributed over $2 million to Folds of Honor in a four-year span, advancing the organization’s mission to provide [Read More …]

PA Farm Show Runs

Saturday January 10 – Saturday, January 17, 2026 The 2026 Farm Show — Pennsylvania’s State Fair™ — will kick off America250PA special events bringing millions of visitors to the Commonwealth recognizing Pennsylvania’s prominent role in [Read More …]

2025: One of American Dairy’s Strongest Years

As we look ahead to a new year, IDFA extends our sincere and heartfelt gratitude for the many ways our members stepped up in 2025 to support our dairy industry. I believe the U.S. dairy [Read More …]

Farmer Sentiment Drifts Lower As Trade Uncertainty Hangs Over Agriculture

Farmer sentiment weakened slightly in December as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index dropped just 3 points in December to a reading of 136. Weakness in the barometer was attributable to a modest decline in [Read More …]

Power planning: How transition planning empowers Minnesota’s farm families

“After the passing of my dad’s parents and seeing the difficult time my dad and his siblings had with what to do with the farm, my sisters and I didn’t want to be put in [Read More …]

A Blueprint for Successful Dairy Future at 2026 PDP Business Conference