Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

Attendees have opportunity to ask questions, engage in discussions with calf managers. Some of the best ideas dairy producers implement on their farms are the result of conversations with their peers. On-site discussions are a [Read More …]

IDFA Expands Government Relations Team with New Director of PAC & Political Affairs

New role builds on IDFA’s growing federal and state advocacy capacity, grassroots network and political engagement strategy. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced that Elizabeth “Liz” Demorest has joined the organization as [Read More …]

2026 College Aggies Online scholarship program kicks off September 21

Scholarships available for students passionate about agriculture advocacy The Animal Agriculture Alliance is excited to announce the return of its annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship program. Beginning September 21, the nine-week program connects college [Read More …]

State Dairy Policy Leaders Push for Ag Labor Reform on Capitol Hill

Dairy advocates from across the country urged lawmakers to support agricultural labor reform on Capitol Hill today, concluding a National Milk Producers Federation summit for state dairy associations. The two-day meeting brought more than three [Read More …]

New DairyVoice Podcast: John Ellsworth of Success Strategies gives his financial report for Q2 2026

In this episode of DairyVoice, host Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Film interviews John Ellsworth for his quarterly report. John Ellsworth of Success Strategies talks about the rough start to 2026, but overall we [Read More …]

PA Agricultural Industry Breakfast on August 12

Managing Risk and Building Resilience Join us for the 2026 PA Agricultural Industry Breakfast, Managing Risk & Building Resilience! Every day Pennsylvania’s farm families face emerging risks, from the spring freeze in April to the droughty conditions in [Read More …]

Nurturing Next Generation of Innovators

There are certain events on the dairy checkoff calendar that I simply don’t want to miss. Dairy Management Inc.’s (DMI) New Product Competition is one of them. For the last several years, I have been [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Export Council at the FEPALE Congress in Colombia

“The future is written with milk.” A great theme for a great event, and one that felt right at home at the FEPALE (Federación Panamericana de Lechería) Congress in Colombia this week, co-hosted with Asoleche [Read More …]

National Farmers Market Week Coming August 2-8, 2026

National Farmers Market Week (NFMW) is August 2-8, 2026 This annual celebration highlights the vital role farmers markets play in our nation’s food system. With fun events, programs, contests, activities, and more, the week helps to boost [Read More …]

Midwest Dairy Producers Face Expanding Export Opportunities

Global Demand and Whey Prices Surge U.S. dairy exports continued their upward climb this spring, offering strong momentum for Midwest producers positioned to serve fast‑growing global markets. According to the U.S. Dairy Export Council, U.S. [Read More …]

Jasper Hill Farm’s ‘Winnimere’ Named Best of Show at 2026 American Cheese Society Competition

‘Winnimere’ from Jasper Hill Farm of Greensboro, Vermont, was named 1st Place ‘Best of Show’ among more than 1,600 entries at the American Cheese Society’s (ACS) 2026 Judging & Competition. The results were announced tonight during the awards ceremony at the [Read More …]

Regenerative Agriculture Is Firmly Rooted Across America

Regenerative agriculture is already widespread. USDA’s new $700 million Regenerative Pilot Program builds on practices that farmers and ranchers have been adopting for decades. The most recent USDA data reveals that farmers adopted USDA-supported regenerative [Read More …]

Wisconsin Modifies Import Requirements from States with Active NWS

To protect Wisconsin’s animals and animal industries from New World Screwworm (NWS), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is issuing a temporary order modifying import requirements for domestic warm‑blooded animals from [Read More …]

Secretary Ross lauds innovations in agriculture via new AI Supercomputing Center at Fresno State

A new F3i Supercomputing Center at Fresno State is now offering Central Valley stakeholders access to advanced computing and artificial intelligence (AI) tools to accelerate innovation across California’s food and agriculture supply chain. A partnership between Fresno [Read More …]

On-Farm Twilight Meetings Connect Officials, Leaders, Public

Events feature farm tours, discussions with local elected officials, dairy producers, neighbors. For more than 15 years, Wisconsin dairy farms have hosted Agricultural Community Engagement (ACE®) Twilight Meetings to provide an opportunity for community leaders, [Read More …]

Send Back-to-School Boxes to Agriculture Educators in Your Community

Show Your Appreciation for Educators Who Teach Students About Agriculture Agriculture teachers are laying the foundation for the next generation to learn about the role farmers have in our communities. To help share positivity and [Read More …]

Broad gains across most product categories overcome a plunge in NFDM/SMP volume and reduced high-protein whey shipments.

Year-over-year U.S. dairy exports grew 14% in milk solids equivalent (MSE) terms in May, despite supply chain disruptions in the Middle East, tight U.S. high-protein whey supplies, and sky-high (at the time) U.S. nonfat dry [Read More …]

Real California Cow’s Milk Cheeses Bring Home 36 Awards

American Cheese Society Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky California Cheese and Dairy Producers Win a Total of 57 Honors in Annual Celebration of North American Makers. Cow’s milk cheese and dairy processors that use the Real [Read More …]

See Dairy Sustainability in Action at Carbon, Crops + Cows

PDP Workshops Combine Expert Insights with Farm and Field Tours, July 28 and 30 Seeing management practices firsthand can bring new ideas back to the farm. That’s the goal of the 2026 Carbon, Crops + [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Hosts Successful 2026 National Holstein Convention

Holstein Association USA members recently gathered in Orlando, Florida, for the National Holstein Convention, held June 22-25, 2026. Themed “Holsteins in Paradise,” the event welcomed nearly 700 attendees from across the United States, Puerto Rico, [Read More …]

California Wolves Feed Heavily on Cattle, Study Finds

Two new studies examining gray wolves in California paint a complex picture of life on California’s ranching landscapes: wolves eat cattle more than anything else and the presence of the predators causes significant stress among [Read More …]

FTC, States Secure Settlement with Deere & Company, Advancing Farmers’ Right to Repair

The Federal Trade Commission, along with five states, secured an important settlement in an antitrust lawsuit against farm equipment manufacturer Deere & Company that will ensure farmers can enjoy the right to repair their own [Read More …]

Purdue Extension to present engaging educational activities for all at Indiana State Fair

The Indiana State Fair kicks off Aug. 7 with the theme “Always a Hit,” presented by the Indianapolis Indians. Fairgoers will hear from Purdue University experts about everything from drones to food science to physical and financial [Read More …]

USDA Introduces More Crop Insurance Options for Forage Producers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding coverage options to add revenue protection for forage producers in 12 states, part of the Department’s efforts to put Farmers First through improved crop insurance. Implemented by USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA), the new coverage options guard against both yield losses [Read More …]

Dairy Discussion Group for Dairy Producers This July

Looking for a chance to connect with fellow dairy producers, exchange ideas, and learn what’s working on other farms? Join us for a Dairy Discussion Group this July at a location near you! Three Dairy [Read More …]

Optimizing Dairy Diets with High Oleic Soybeans

A specialty soybean originally developed for food use is increasingly finding a market in dairy cattle feed, creating a potentially valuable new demand source for soybean farmers while helping dairy producers lower feed costs, improve [Read More …]

Upcoming Grant Funding, Sample Shipment Training, and Export Readiness Webinars and Seminars

Two upcoming webinars of interest. Both are taking place on July 15th. Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, July 15th at 11am Central Time to cover the Fiscal Year 2027 International [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Announces Growing Momentum Behind USDA’s Product of USA Label with 10 New Companies Joining Initiative

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced that ten additional meat and poultry companies have adopted USDA’s voluntary Product of USA label, marking continued momentum behind the Administration’s efforts to help consumers easily identify products that [Read More …]

Dairy Industry Shaken up on June 3

It wasn’t an earthquake. However, it may result in the largest change in dairy management since the adoption of the bulk tank. On June 3, 2026, the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (RB5) [Read More …]

Dairy Gets Some Traction on Workforce Reform