Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

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?

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

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

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

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

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?

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 …]

Secretary Rollins Visits Douglas Port of Entry, Announces $25 Million Commitment for New Arizona Sterile Fly Dispersal Facility

Secretary Highlights USDA’s Readiness Ahead of Douglas Port Reopening and Continued Aggressive Response to New World Screwworm U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins visited the livestock inspection facilities at the Douglas, Arizona, Port of [Read More …]

2027 Delegate Election Underway for Holstein Association USA’s 141st Annual Meeting

Holstein Association USA’s annual delegate election process is underway for the Association’s 141st Annual Meeting. The meeting will be held July 1 and 2, 2027, in conjunction with the National Holstein Convention in Dallas, Texas. [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Launches USDA Initiative to Recruit Veterans, Transitioning Service Members, and Military Spouses

USDA expands Department of War SkillBridge partnership and launches “100 Hires in 100 Days” initiative to strengthen America’s agricultural security U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced a new U.S. Department of Agriculture [Read More …]

FARM Version 2028: Proposed Changes and How to Weigh In

Friday, Aug. 7, 2026 1-2 p.m. ET The National Dairy FARM Program is currently undergoing its periodic revision, and this webinar will provide an overview of what to expect as Version 2028 takes shape. Speakers [Read More …]

IDFA Releases New Project Diversify Report Highlighting Export Opportunities in Central Asia

New IDFA analysis identifies Uzbekistan as strongest opportunity in region for U.S. dairy exports. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today released the second report in its Project Diversify initiative, a data-driven effort to [Read More …]

Attleboro Resident and Munroe Dairy CEO Kayla Viveiros Named to Providence Business News’ 40 Under 40

Munroe Dairy, Rhode Island’s trusted purveyor of farm-fresh goodness since 1881, is pleased to announce that president and CEO Kayla Viveiros has been named to the Providence Business News’ 40 Under 40, the publication’s annual [Read More …]

PA Agricultural Industry Breakfast on August 12

Every day Pennsylvania’s farm families face emerging risks, from the spring freeze in April to the droughty conditions in June, from HPAI in poultry to New World Screwworm infecting beef herds along the southern border. [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin on DairyBusiness News

Ad Age Recognizes Wisconsin’s Born to Dairy Campaign

Featuring Real Dairy Farmers Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin’s storytelling campaign was highlighted alongside work from Pepsi, Verizon, Etsy and White Castle. The stars of Wisconsin’s latest nationally acclaimed marketing campaign aren’t celebrities or actors. They’re dairy farmers. Dairy Farmers [Read More …]

Students Earn Career Training at Farm Credit East

In honor of National Intern Day being celebrated on July 30, Farm Credit East recognizes the 16 college students the financial cooperative hosted this summer. With career aspirations in production agriculture, agribusiness, accounting, finance, communications [Read More …]

House Approves Additional Farm Aid, More Work Needed

As Congress works toward approving a budget, the House has authorized $12 billion in additional farm aid. Stephanie Hoff has the story. Hoff: The U.S. House of Representatives has approved $12 billion in additional farm aid [Read More …]

USDA Introduces More Crop Insurance Options for Forage Producers