Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

Most dairy producers have felt the margin squeeze on the farm over the past few years. Join us on Friday, November 13 at 12 p.m. EST, for this month’s “Protecting Your Profits” webinar titled “Risk [Read More …]

VIDA Financial Basics Part III: Credit and Getting Started

Have you ever wondered how to build credit in the United States? Whether you want to buy a car, purchase a home, or someday start your own business, having a good credit score can help [Read More …]

DFA’s Henderson earns Dairy Girl Network’s Forward Under 40

There was a lot to celebrate at Dairy Girl Network’s Forward TogetHER National Conference last week, including DFA farmer-owner Courtney Henderson being named one of the organization’s Forward Under 40 award recipients. The biennial [Read More …]

Texas State Soil & Water Conservation Board Awarded Funds to Combat Feral Swine Across Texas

The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) has been selected to lead three projects across nine counties in Texas as part of the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Feral Swine Eradication and [Read More …]

Dairy Science Club launches holiday cheesebox sale supporting educational opportunities for students

The Penn State Dairy Science Club is kicking off its holiday cheesebox fundraiser, an annual partnership between the club and the Penn State Berkey Creamery dating back to 1978. The Dairy Science Club, which [Read More …]

Build Dairy Management Skills for Stronger Communication, Teams

Two-day Dairy Managers Institute set for Dec. 15-16 in Green Bay. Strong dairy businesses are built on strong teams, and strong teams depend on effective leadership and communication. As dairy operations grow and evolve, managers [Read More …]

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Good Culture Adds Dedicated Production Line with Associated Milk Producers Inc.

Expands Capacity Dedicated Blair, Wisconsin, facility strengthens Good Culture’s supply chain and supports future innovation. Good Culture, the clean-label cultured dairy brand credited for revolutionizing cottage cheese, today announced its partnership with Associated Milk Producers [Read More …]

Head to the ‘Sunshine State’ for the NMC 66th Annual Meeting

Registration is open for NMC’s 66th Annual Meeting, set for Jan. 25-28, at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, Jacksonville, Fla. The 2027 NMC Annual Meeting revolves around the theme “From Science to Action: What’s New. [Read More …]

ADC sends Sec. Rollins requested Fuel Relief data

Nonstop non-crop fuel up $0.53/cwt, milk-check surcharges rise $0.20/cwt too The American Dairy Coalition submitted its Dairy Farm Fuel Cost Impact Report to USDA’s Harvest Fuel Relief Team on Nov. 1 in response to Secretary [Read More …]

Inaugural Calf Welfare Auditor Training to Strengthen Producer Practices

The Calf Care & Quality Assurance (CCQA) program today announced its first in-person welfare auditor certification course, set for Dec. 2-3 in Visalia, CA. This training will equip calf care specialists to assess farms and [Read More …]

Scott Outlines Priorities For Checkoff’s Next Chapter

Corey Scott began her tenure as president and CEO of Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) with a focus on strengthening relationships across the industry, keeping the checkoff relevant to consumers and building on opportunities to grow [Read More …]

WCMA Train the Safety Trainer Course

Build your skills as a trainer and enhance your organization’s safety culture by engaging in WCMA’s Train the Safety Trainer program, set for December 1 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (CT) online. Designed with input from WCMA’s [Read More …]

John Deere Hiring, Recalling 675 Workers in the Midwest

Agri-Pulse staff reported that “John Deere says it ‘anticipates’ it will hire more than 400 people across its factories and will call back more than 275 to its Waterloo, Iowa, operations in the coming [Read More …]

TCCA celebrated National Disability Employment Awareness Month

This October, TCCA celebrated National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) by offering opportunities for team members to learn about neurodivergent perspectives through art, conversation and training. At the Portland Outpost, mixed-media visual artist Ocean [Read More …]

INFB Health Plans Provide Affordable, Reliable Health Care

St. Joseph County small business saved $150,000 annually by switching to health care offering. Indiana Farm Bureau Health Plans, a suite of more affordable health care offerings, announced it has more than 9,100 enrolled [Read More …]

It’s Not Too Late to Sign Up for Next Week’s Transition Planning Workshop

Happening next week: It’s not too late to join us at next week’s “Passing the Torch” Transition Planning workshop. To help you navigate the complex emotional, financial, legal and business decisions that are often part of the farm transition [Read More …]

Wisconsin Agriculture Showcased to International Delegations During World Dairy Expo

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) International Agribusiness Center (IABC) hosted 13 delegations representing 21 different countries during World Dairy Expo, held in Madison, Wisconsin, from September 29 to October 2, [Read More …]

Legends have taken the Alltech ONE stage

Big Names. Bold Thinkers. Bigger Ideas. What do a survivalist and former Special Forces soldier, an Apple co-founder, a NASA astronaut and a former head of state have in common? For decades, ONE has welcomed [Read More …]

Exciting New Bulls in the Holstein Marketplace Sires Lineup

Holstein Marketplace Sires recently added four new bulls to the program: Clear-Echo Andes Candies-ET, GVA-TC Bourbon Crush, Terra-Linda Holy Cow-ET, and Siemers Dropbox Harper-ET. “The four newly released sires offer options to meet a wide [Read More …]

New Experiences Await at Stride Youth Leadership Conference

Annual program welcomes high school students for learning, networking on Nov. 17. Whether exploring a future in agriculture, developing leadership skills or discovering new career possibilities, high school students will find opportunities to learn and [Read More …]

ADC applauds EPA ending decades of air emissions uncertainty for farms

The American Dairy Coalition applauds EPA’s decision to end a 20-year-old air emissions compliance program affecting livestock and dairy farms, ending decades of uncertainty over potential federal requirements. The program began with EPA’s 2005 Animal [Read More …]

Save the Date for the 2027 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit

The Dairy Summit Will Feature Five Keynote Sessions and Several Breakout Sessions. To inspire dairy producers and industry professionals to push the limits and explore the possibilities of what growth looks like for Pennsylvania dairy, [Read More …]

Dairy Farm Families Invited to Transition Planning Workshop on November 12

The Interactive Workshop Is Ideal for Dairy Farm Families in Any Stage of Transition. It’s never too early or too late to start thinking about “passing the torch” and finding someone in line to transition [Read More …]

Ag Economy Barometer: Optimism Grows in October as Current Conditions Improve

Farmer sentiment improved in October, with the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Indexincreasing from 123 points in September to 126 points (see Figure 1). The Index of Current Conditions increased by 16 points, [Read More …]

Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) will no longer award eligible grants to businesses that employ H-1B visa holders

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today announced that the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) will no longer award eligible department-administered grants to businesses that employ H-1B visa holders, putting taxpayer dollars behind Texas workers rather [Read More …]

H5N1 Confirmed in Indiana

The Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) has confirmed H5N1, the virus commonly known as bird flu, in two connected dairy herds in Newton County. These are Indiana’s first confirmed cases in dairy cattle. [Read More …]

Managers Academy Tours: Olive Oil, Water Management, Amazon

Out-of-industry tours give dairy professionals new perspectives in addition to high-tech strategies. Sometimes the best ideas for moving your business forward come from looking beyond your own industry. The 2027 Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals®, [Read More …]

NASDA Foundation receives USDA grant to introduce veterinary students to careers in state and regulatory veterinary medicine

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation received a Veterinary Services Grant Program award from USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to expand veterinary students’ exposure to careers in state and [Read More …]

Indiana Dairy Producer of the Year and Indiana Young Dairy Producer of the Year