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An unusual convergence in the dairy markets – The Epitome of Stability

August 10, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending August 7, 2026 There’s an unusual convergence in the dairy markets, with spot cheese, butter, and milk powder trading neck and neck in the $1.50s. All three [Read More …]

Select Sires Welcomes Chris Bartels as Dairy Development Data Manager

August 10, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Select Sires is pleased to announce the addition of Chris Bartels as Dairy Development Data Manager, a key role supporting the organization’s dairy sire development program and genetic data infrastructure. In his new position, Bartels [Read More …]

IDFA Urges Congress to Continue Work to Advance Bipartisan Farm Bill

August 10, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Expanding SNAP Dairy Nutrition Incentives and Strengthening Key Dairy Programs Should Be Top Priorities. The U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee failed to advance legislation brought forth by Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) which [Read More …]

Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association Appoints New Executive Director Patrick Carney

August 7, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Join Us In Congratulating Patrick On His New Role! The Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Announces New Steps to Put Farmers First While at Minnesota Farmfest

August 7, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

at Minnesota Farmfest, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced several steps that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking to support America’s farmers in response to ongoing challenges across the agricultural sector. [Read More …]

GROWMARK Announces Board Changes During Annual Meeting

August 7, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

During GROWMARK’s annual meeting held this week, Dennis Neuhaus from Hoyleton, Illinois, was elected as the new board president of the GROWMARK board of directors. Additionally, Jason Balding from Albion, Illinois, has been elected as the [Read More …]

Burndown Herbicides Before Forage Crop Establishment

August 7, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Are there any burndown herbicides that can be used before establishing a forage crop this fall? Now is the time to start thinking about the establishment of a forage crop. However, there are certain aspects that [Read More …]

Showbox Sires Releases New Bull Eternity 744HO18213

August 7, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this episode of the Showbox Sires series The Evolution of the Great Cow, Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett talk with Terry Smygwaty of Smygwaty Holsteins in Ontario. They review the newest bull in the [Read More …]

Checkoff’s Protein Strategy Built on Decades of Research

August 7, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Protein is having a moment. Consumers are looking for protein in nearly every aisle of the grocery store. They’re choosing foods and beverages that support muscle health, healthy aging and overall wellness. The rapid growth [Read More …]

Building Confidence Through Support

August 7, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Katie England understands the challenges dairy producers face because she has lived them herself. Growing up on her family’s dairy farm in Iowa and later spending eight years as a herdsman and on-farm supervisor, Katie [Read More …]

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

August 7, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Part I of this analysis covered the extreme volatility in producer milk prices. The volatility of income on dairy farms makes for difficult financial issues. Managing the extreme financial issues detracts from the implementation best [Read More …]

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

August 7, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

For decades, soybean meal has been the benchmark protein source in dairy rations. Its consistent supply, high crude protein content and ready availability have made it a default choice in formulation software and on-farm feeding [Read More …]

Do You Care Enough to Fix It?

August 7, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Previously, I discussed the steps needed to continually move to higher levels of achievement. I understand that we are often surrounded by negative news, but we cannot let that impact our levels of achievement. Often, [Read More …]

Dairy farming in Ireland: Adapting to a changing climate

August 7, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In Ireland, climate change is creating more variable farming conditions, with warmer temperatures, wetter winters and drier summers influencing grass growth, shifting grazing windows and threatening animal health and productivity. This article outlines strategies to [Read More …]

Recent Wholesale Dairy Product Prices

August 7, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Most wholesale dairy product prices reported in the USDA National Dairy Products Sales Report (NDPSR) declined from the week ending June 6 to July 4. The prices per pound of Cheddar cheese (40‑pound blocks), [Read More …]

IDFA Urges Congress to Continue Work to Advance Bipartisan Farm Bill

August 7, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Expanding SNAP Dairy Nutrition Incentives and Strengthening Key Dairy Programs Should Be Top Priorities. Today the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee failed to advance legislation brought forth by Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) [Read More …]

New Funding Opportunity for Planting Cover Crops in Pennsylvania

August 7, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Farmers for Soil Health is a new incentive program providing financial assistance to Pennsylvania producers for planting cover crops and improving soil health. Interested in planting cover crops this fall or expanding your current cover [Read More …]

When is a Good Time to Control Perennial Weeds in Grass Forages?

August 7, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Milkweed, hemp dogbane, Canada thistle, and others are very aggressive perennials that can be difficult to control in grass hay or pasture systems. Some management considerations are below. One of the most common weed management [Read More …]

When can a power company take your land for data center infrastructure?

August 7, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The artificial intelligence boom in the United States is being matched by a data center building boom. There are more than 3,000 data centers in the U.S. and another 1,500 in development, according to a Pew [Read More …]

Tips to Stay Safe from Major Weather Events

August 7, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The weather is something that people working in agriculture are used to dealing with. Planning for potential major weather events and quick action during the storm can make the difference between life and death for [Read More …]

Former New York State Dairy Ambassadors Reflect on their Experiences

August 7, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

American Dairy Association North East hosted a panel of former New York State Dairy Ambassador team members who shared their experiences during the New York State Dairy Ambassador Training seminar in June. Each reflected [Read More …]

Annual ryegrass cover crop in New York: Opportunities and challenges

August 3, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Annual ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum) is a versatile cool-season grass used both as a forage and as a winter cover crop in New York dairy cropping systems. It’s valued for its high potential forage quality, fibrous [Read More …]

DCRC’s August 20 webinar features the use of monitoring technologies to increase employee efficiency

August 3, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Join Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) for its next – webinar The use of monitoring technologies to increase employee efficiency and drive employee retention – set for Aug. 20, starting at 2 p.m. Central time (USA/Canada). Glaucio [Read More …]

Dairywomen Award Nominations Open Through Dairy Girl Network

August 3, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy Girl Network (DGN) announces opening of nominations for the DGN Forward Under 40 award, sponsored by Lely, and the DGN Leading Impact award. Online nominations are now open and due August 31, 2026. Award [Read More …]

California Dairy on Display at the California Restaurant Show

August 3, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Real California Milk Returns as Sponsor of the California Pizza Challenge The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) is bringing culinary inspiration with California dairy to the California Restaurant Show, August 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention [Read More …]

U.S., Mexican Dairy Leaders Deepen Partnership as USMCA Talks Continue

August 3, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy leaders from the United States and Mexico concluded the 2026 U.S.-Mexico Binational Dairy Summit today with a renewed commitment to strengthening collaboration between the two countries’ dairy sectors, reaffirming shared priorities on trade, innovation [Read More …]

USDA Reminds Agricultural Producers of Approaching Deadlines

August 3, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Safety Net, Disaster Assistance, and County Committees The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reminding agricultural producers impacted by increased input costs and natural disasters that the deadlines to apply for safety net and disaster assistance programs designed to protect their financial security are coming [Read More …]

Opening doors to engineering careers

July 31, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In 2022 Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY initiated a new student internship program through the Dairy Advancement Program with support from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Environmental Protection Fund. Paid internship [Read More …]

Three Projects, One Purpose

July 31, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

MMPA had three major projects taking shape at the same time: Dairy Distillery’s ethanol plant in Constantine, the ultrafiltration expansion in Ovid and the cottage cheese plant in Remus. Each one took a tremendous amount of team work and coordination to [Read More …]

Ohio State Fair butter cow display

July 31, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In 2026, the butter cow gets a new, even cooler home! Enjoy air-conditioning, more space to roam, and plenty of delicious ice cream and milkshakes in the renovated Dairy Building. In 1903, the first-ever [Read More …]