Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program today celebrates the release of an updated Secure Milk Supply (SMS) Plan, website, and resources, ensuring the health and wellbeing of dairy cattle while preserving the economic viability [Read More …]

Grants Awarded by PCC-DBII to Support New Product Innovation and Regional Stability in the Dairy Industry

Local Dairy Processors Secure Funding to Spark Product Innovations and Strengthen Economic Viability. Dairy processors throughout the Pacific Coast are among the 128 total grant winners to date receiving impactful investments aimed at strengthening the dairy [Read More …]

NMPF Statement on Senate Farm Bill Proposal

“NMPF thanks Chairman Boozman, Senate Agriculture Committee members, and their staffs for working to put together a farm bill that will bring greater certainty to producers. Dairy farmers look forward to working with senators to [Read More …]

PDP Carbon, Crops + Cows Workshops and Farm Tours Set for July 28 and 30

One-Day Session Provides Insights, Strategies to Unlock Sustainability Potential. Dairy farmers who understand their carbon intensity scores and sustainability metrics will be better positioned to respond to customer expectations and maximize market opportunities. An upcoming [Read More …]

Painterland Sisters Declares First-Ever National Skyr Yogurt Day

As part of this year’s June National Dairy Month celebration, Painterland Sisters is officially declaring the first-ever National Skyr Yogurt Day on June 26th, an intentional moment dedicated to recognizing skyr as a fast-growing, high-protein [Read More …]

Heat Stress Management in Dairy Cattle Helps Protect the Bottom Line

Trace minerals play a role in minimizing the impact. Heat stress remains one of the biggest seasonal threats facing dairy producers. Heat and humidity not only make cows uncomfortable, but also threaten multiple aspects of [Read More …]

DBIA Boosts Midwest Dairy Industry with $2.9M in Grants

The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), has announced a new infusion of $2.9 million in Dairy Business Builder grants [Read More …]

ADC applauds Rep. Wied’s new bill to crack down on lab-created products posing as Real Butter

American Dairy Coalition (ADC) is applauding the introduction of the bipartisan legislation Recognizing Engineered Alternatives as Lab-Created (REAL) Butter Act, introduced by Congressman Tony Wied (R-Wis.) and Congressman Josh Riley (D-N.Y.) to require fake-butter made [Read More …]

Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday With Festive California Dairy-Inspired Recipes

Real California Milk Offers Red, White and Delicious Ways to Gather with Family and Friends This Fourth of July. As Americans prepare to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday, Real California Milk is helping families make [Read More …]

2026 Farm Evaluator Conference

The FARM Program is proud to bring you the 2026 Evaluator Conference, Aug. 18-19 in Boise, ID. Join the FARM Program for a two-day conference filled with industry speakers, program area deep dives and a [Read More …]

MPCA will not require EIS for Riverview dairy expansion

Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) leaders expressed disappointment that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) decided to forego an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed expansion of Riverview’s West River Dairy. Riverview LLP proposes to expand its West [Read More …]

Texas Farm Bureau urges U.S. Senate to move quickly to advance farm bill

“Texas Farm Bureau appreciates U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Nutrition Chairman John Boozman and his staff for their leadership on the Agricultural Act of 2026 and their continued work to move this critical legislation [Read More …]

How H5N1 Bird Flu Hid Unrecognized for Weeks in Dairy Cattle

When H5N1 bird flu first began infecting U.S. cattle in early 2024, diagnosis was elusive, because in cows, the disease looked completely different. Instead of affecting the lungs, as H5N1 does in other mammalian species, [Read More …]

Showbox Sires Releases Their Latest Bull Royal Red 644HO18212

In this episode of the Showbox Sires series, The Evolution of the Great Cow, hosts Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett talk with Glen Gordon of Gorbro Holsteins in Australia. They discuss Showbox Sires latest release bull [Read More …]

Young Jersey Breeders Named for 2026

The Board of Directors of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) has named nine recipients of the Young Jersey Breeder Award for 2026. They are Tommy Allen, Reedsburg, Wis.; Mitchell Endres and Sydney Flick, Lodi, [Read More …]

Kubota Fuels Farmer Veterans’ Next Chapter at NASCAR San Diego Weekend

“Geared to Give” Program Five Farmer Veterans Honored at Naval Base Coronado with New Kubota Equipment During Special NASCAR Cup Series Ceremony. Kubota Tractor Corporation and the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) today announced the selection of [Read More …]

From Cow to Cup: The Food Safety Journey of Your Glass of Milk

Whether you’re pouring it over cereal, stirring it into coffee, or enjoying a slice of California cheese, the journey your milk and dairy food took was carefully monitored from the farm all the way to [Read More …]

NASDA applauds progress on farm bill introduction

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney commended U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman for releasing the Farm Bill 2.0 discussion draft in the following statement: “NASDA applauds Chairman Boozman for [Read More …]

H-2A Program Usage Continues to Accelerate

As farmers across the country struggle with a domestic labor shortage, use of the H-2A temporary agricultural worker program continues to grow. With over a quarter million positions certified through the first half of fiscal year 2026 [Read More …]

DATCP, WCMA Celebrate Dairy State Cheese $150 Million Modernization Project During June Dairy Month

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski joined Dairy State Cheese and Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) leaders today to celebrate the company’s $150 million modernization project and recognize the important role dairy [Read More …]

CCFN Statement on Senate Farm Bill Proposal

“U.S. farmers, ranchers and food manufacturers face an ever-increasing threat to their right to use common food and beverage terms like ‘parmesan,’ ‘bologna’ and ‘chateau’ in export markets. The Senate Farm Bill proposal released today [Read More …]

IDFA Supports Senate Farm Bill Draft Enhancing Dairy Nutrition Incentives and Key Dairy Programs

U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-AR), today, released Farm Bill legislation that would broaden dairy nutrition incentives, strengthen key dairy programs and provide certainty in the agricultural economy. The Chairman’s [Read More …]

The Dairy Alliance Brings the Dairy Does More Campaign to Life at Hustle on the Hill

Attendees experienced daily demands of dairy farming through hands-on challenges at Hickory Hill Milk during National Dairy Month. The Dairy Alliance, a nonprofit organization funded by dairy farm families in the Southeast, recently hosted [Read More …]

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Pecora Bianca Debuts New Brand Identity Inspired by the Spirit of Sardinia and the Art of Savoring Everyday Moments

Premium Pecorino Romano brand from the Schuman Cheese portfolio introduces refreshed positioning and packaging that bring consumers closer to the heritage, flavor, and lifestyle of Sardinia. Pecora Bianca, the authentic Sardinian Pecorino Romano brand, today unveils [Read More …]

Midwest Dairy Accelerator Showcases New Opportunities for Dairy Demand Through Product Innovation

As Demand for High Protein Foods Surges, Midwest Dairy Accelerator Selects Six Startups Driving Dairy Innovation. Midwest Dairy, in partnership with VentureFuel, today announced the six companies selected for the second annual Midwest Dairy Accelerator, [Read More …]

$85,000 in Scholarships Awarded to Dairy Students Across the Country

Through a multitude of member scholarship funds and generous support from industry partners, the National Dairy Shrine (NDS) awards a total of $85,000 to students pursuing a dairy-related degree and future career. This is the [Read More …]

CDFA and CDRF Open $34M in Funding for Dairy Plus Projects

California dairy facilities are now invited to apply for the Dairy Plus Program (DPP) to implement advanced manure management solutions on farms across the state – reducing methane emissions, improving water quality, and addressing nitrogen and salt surpluses through innovative, sustainable [Read More …]

Prediction Markets Expand into Agriculture