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Current Insurance Expectations for Dairy Producers

May 1, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As dairy producers head into peak production months, many are focused on milk price, feed costs and labor availability. Running parallel to these pressures is a growing reality: how your operation responds to them directly [Read More …]

What’s Going on with New World Screwworm? CDQAP Quality Assurance Update

May 1, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Livestock producers remain understandably concerned about reports that the New World Screwworm (NWS) continues to creep towards the U.S. – Mexico border. Recent briefings by USDA, CDFA, and a webinar hosted by the NMPF, however, [Read More …]

Balancing Corn Protein in Dairy Rations

May 1, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Corn remains the backbone of dairy rations across North America, supplying both highly digestible energy and a substantial share of total dietary protein. Its versatility, yield and cost‑effectiveness ensure that corn grain, corn silage and [Read More …]

Securing Texas Dairies: Protecting Herd Health and Operations from Cyber Threats

May 1, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Introduction The Texas dairy industry is rapidly evolving. With the integration of “Dairy 4.0” technologies, such as automated milking systems (AMS), wearable sensors, and internet of things devices, production has been optimized like never [Read More …]

The Do’s and Don’ts of Drone Trespass

May 1, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The increasing frequency of reports of drones loitering over livestock facilities has producers understandably concerned. Drones are used by criminals to scout rural property for equipment theft and by animal liberation activists to gather video for [Read More …]

NMPF Farmer Focus: Paloma Dairy in Gila Bend, AZ

May 1, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Four brothers – along with their father’s guidance – have taken dairy farming to the next level, promoting sustainable, cost-efficient farming in a place where it’s necessary, using everything from effective water management to Artificial [Read More …]

Grazing Management to Avoid Soil Compaction

May 1, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Grazing is a great and economical way to feed your animals. You should strive to maximize your grazing period and avoid feeding hay because one pound of hay dry matter costs about twice as much [Read More …]

NMPF Applauds House Farm Bill Passage, Urges Senate to Take Action

May 1, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“NMPF commends lawmakers who today stood up for farmers by passing legislation that’s critically important for dairy producers. “The House-passed 2026 Farm Bill supports the farm safety net, preserves existing conservation programs that include opportunities [Read More …]

Organic Dairy Farmers File Class Action Against Federal Government

May 1, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Following More Than $60 Million Taken by Federal Milk Marketing Orders The organic dairy industry has filed suits against the U.S. government seeking two remedies: an exemption for organic dairy from the U.S. Department of [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Dairy Producer Steve Harnish on using herd data to support management decisions

May 1, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this episode of DairyVoice, host Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films talks with Steve Harnish, about how herd data fits into the daily workflow on his operation. Steve shares how using Dart, the [Read More …]

Your Dairy Checkoff in Action

May 1, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

ADA North East’s 2025 Annual Report – Your Dairy Checkoff in Action . Now available and details how dairy farmers’ checkoff investment is helping build sales and trust in dairy. The report highlights our efforts [Read More …]

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“Plant a Seed” Campaign Raises Funds to Support Dairy Education, Outreach Programs

May 1, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The ninth annual “Plant a Seed” campaign supporting Dairy’s Foundation raised over $42,000 to support programs that develop dairy leaders, strengthen on-farm skills and build stronger connection between dairy producers and their communities. Three companies [Read More …]

IDFA Cheese Board Member Urges House Subcommittee to Define “Natural Cheese”

May 1, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today testified before the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health in support of the Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions (CURD) Act (H.R.1394), bipartisan legislation that would establish a [Read More …]

Heightened Penalty Risk for I-9 Errors – Virtual Office Hour Set for May 13 to Provide a Refresher on the I-9 Form

May 1, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Our next Ag Workforce Central Virtual Office Hour, hosted by Richard Stup and Lucas Smith of Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development, will take place on May 13th. Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM ET [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Announces Board Election Results and Reorganization

May 1, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Farm Credit East, a customer-owned cooperative lender and financial services provider, has announced the results of its recent director elections and board reorganization meeting. The 15-member board represents the diversity of Northeast agriculture and forest [Read More …]

Dreams To Follow In Our Parents’ Footsteps

May 1, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Many of us grow up with dreams to follow in our parents’ footsteps, in one way or another. With the help of the DFA Cares Foundation, Samuel Lee is hoping to do just that. Samuel [Read More …]

Eversource and Agri-Mark partner to modernize West Springfield dairy plant with high-efficiency MVR system

May 1, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Eversource and Agri-Mark, the farmer-owned dairy cooperative behind the Cabot Creamery®, McCadam®, and Agri-Mark Whey and Dairy Proteins® brands, have completed a major energy efficiency upgrade at Agri-Mark’s West Springfield plant. They partnered on the installation of a high-efficiency mechanical vapor recompression (MVR) unit, which is used in the [Read More …]

Month: May 2026

Current Insurance Expectations for Dairy Producers

What’s Going on with New World Screwworm? CDQAP Quality Assurance Update

Balancing Corn Protein in Dairy Rations

Securing Texas Dairies: Protecting Herd Health and Operations from Cyber Threats

The Do’s and Don’ts of Drone Trespass

NMPF Farmer Focus: Paloma Dairy in Gila Bend, AZ

Grazing Management to Avoid Soil Compaction

NMPF Applauds House Farm Bill Passage, Urges Senate to Take Action

Organic Dairy Farmers File Class Action Against Federal Government

DairyVoice Podcast: Dairy Producer Steve Harnish on using herd data to support management decisions

Your Dairy Checkoff in Action

“Plant a Seed” Campaign Raises Funds to Support Dairy Education, Outreach Programs

IDFA Cheese Board Member Urges House Subcommittee to Define “Natural Cheese”

Heightened Penalty Risk for I-9 Errors – Virtual Office Hour Set for May 13 to Provide a Refresher on the I-9 Form

Farm Credit East Announces Board Election Results and Reorganization

Dreams To Follow In Our Parents’ Footsteps

Eversource and Agri-Mark partner to modernize West Springfield dairy plant with high-efficiency MVR system

Building Confidence Through Support

What is Causing Financial Volatility in the Dairy Industry? Digging Deeper – Part II

Rethinking Protein Quality: Why Canola Meal Stands Out for High-Producing Dairy Cows

Do You Care Enough to Fix It?