Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

Farm life is busy year-round, especially in times when environmental temperatures are increasing. Calving is underway, lambing season is wrapping up, and many farmers are managing an uptick in animal health challenges. As temperatures rise, moisture levels shift, and wildlife activity increases, disease risk also increases. This seasonal [Read More …]

Darigold and Actus Nutrition Announce Strategic Partnership to Unlock New Value in Specialty Dairy Proteins

Darigold, Inc., one of the nation’s leading dairy cooperatives, and Actus Nutrition, a U.S.-based specialty ingredient manufacturer, today announced a strategic partnership that combines Darigold’s dairy production scale and Actus’s specialty protein expertise to unlock [Read More …]

NMPF, FARM Prime Producers for Screwworm

More than 1,200 cases of New World screwworm were reported in Mexico during the month of May, with the latest confirmed case approximately 31 miles from the U.S.–Mexico border. Experts believe that a U.S. outbreak [Read More …]

Corey Geiger Honored with Holstein Association USA’s Distinguished Leadership Award

Corey Geiger of Omro, Wisconsin, will receive Holstein Association USA’s 2026 Distinguished Leadership Award at the National Holstein Convention in June, in recognition of his long-standing commitment to the Holstein breed and dairy industry. “It’s [Read More …]

Graeter’s Ice Cream Brings that Summer Feeling to Every Bite with New Whimsical Bonus Flavors

Five Flavors Being Released Throughout the Summer for a Limited Time in Graeter’s Scoop Shops and Online for Nationwide Shipping, While Supplies Last. Graeter’s Ice Cream, America’s oldest family-owned and operated craft ice cream maker, [Read More …]

There’s Still Time to Register for the ODPA Golf Event

If you haven’t registered yet, now’s the time! Join us on Friday, June 26 at the Pines Golf Club in Orrville for the ODPA Golf Outing – a fun-filled day of golf, networking and fundraising to support [Read More …]

CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals for Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Program

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis (OPCA) is now accepting concept proposals for its Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Grant Program (BIFS). The BIFS grant program funds on-farm demonstration and evaluation of innovative, biologically [Read More …]

Join Next “All Things Dairy” Call on June 10

To help dairy producers navigate the summer heat and the impact it can have on their herds, three Dairy Educators from Penn State Extension will share strategies and insight on the Center for Dairy Excellence’s [Read More …]

WI Meeting Notice: Cream Cooling Sub-committee of the Dairy Rules Advisory Committee

Cream Cooling Sub-committee of the Dairy Rules Advisory Committee Date & Time: Friday June 5, 2026 9:30 am Virtual Link: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/4a01106a-72d7-492b-a76a-b71813580917@f4e2d11c-fae4-453b-b6c0-2964663779aa Call In Information: +1 608-571-2209,,468071873# United States, Madison Phone conference ID: 468 071 873# Division: [Read More …]

Hilmar® Awards 63 Educational Scholarships

Sixty-three students demonstrating academic performance and community involvement will each receive a scholarship to help fund their higher education goals through Hilmar Cheese Company’s annual scholarship program. This program, which has existed since 2003, is [Read More …]

Celebrate June Dairy Month by Donating Blood, Giving Back

Professional Dairy Producers to Host 3rd Annual Blood Drive on June 22 to Honor Dairy Industry. For decades, June Dairy Month has been an opportunity to celebrate the role of dairy in a healthy lifestyle [Read More …]

Lactanet Canada Announces 2026 Board Officers and New Director Appointments

Lactanet Canada is pleased to announce the election of Korb Whale as Chair, Tom Pasco as Vice Chair and the appointment of Mariette Gagnon and Benoît Turmel to the Board of Directors. Korb replaces Barbara [Read More …]

NMPF Statement on the Return of New World Screwworm

The return of New World screwworm to the United States decades after its initial eradication is a disappointing milestone, but it’s also one for which dairy producers have been preparing for more than a year, [Read More …]

Texas Tech Experts Available to Discuss Texas New World Screwworm Case

The first case of the invasive parasite in the state was confirmed Wednesday. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the first case of New World Screwworm in the U.S. after a laboratory in [Read More …]

Zoetis Shares Resources and Tips for New World Screwworm Response and Management

With the recent New World screwworm (NWS) incursion in Texas, it’s important to be aware of your herd’s risk level and be vigilant in checking your livestock for signs of an infestation. “We understand [Read More …]

USDA Confirms Presence of New World Screwworm in the United States

Animal Health Officials Working Quickly to Protect U.S. Livestock and Wildlife The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the detection of a New World screwworm (NWS) in a [Read More …]

Farmer Sentiment Slips Again as High Input Costs Remain Top Concern

Farmer sentiment dropped again in May as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index declined from 121 points in April to 119 (see Figure 1). The Current Conditions Index fell by 8 points, while the Future Expectations Index increased [Read More …]

Request Free “Choose PA Dairy” Resources During June Dairy Month to Celebrate PA Dairy & America’s 250th

Request Free Material to Share With Your Community This Summer To showcase the hard work of Pennsylvania dairy farmers during National Dairy Month this June, and commemorate America’s 250th, the Center for Dairy Excellence has [Read More …]

Real California Milk Announces Eight Professional Chef Finalists In National Pizza Contest

Eighth annual contest brings top chefs to Napa to showcase innovative pizzas featuring Real California cheese and dairy products while competing for more than $20k in prizes. The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced [Read More …]

Mexico’s Dairy Sector Signals Strong Demand and Expanding Opportunities for U.S. Producers

Mexico’s dairy market is entering 2026 with renewed momentum, and the latest USDA Foreign Agricultural Marketing Service semi‑annual report shows a landscape that US dairy producers should watch closely. The country’s fluid milk production, cheese [Read More …]

Why You Should Celebrate National Dairy Month

Originally, June became National Dairy Month to distribute milk during the warm months of summer. While dairy lovers know that a cold glass of milk is perfect on summer days, whether on its own or in [Read More …]

School milk: Small investment, global impact

Exploring the power and potential of milk in school systems around the world “When I lived in China, I constantly saw grandparents or parents walking alongside their children — and their kids would be noticeably much taller [Read More …]

Using TN Visas to Address Labor Needs on Dairy Farms

In honor of June being National Dairy Month, our next Ag Workforce Central Virtual Office Hour will focus on the TN visa and its use as a labor strategy for dairy farms. The TN visa [Read More …]

CowManager Unveils Milk Sensor Innovation

A new layer of actionable insights targets mastitis, the leading challenge on most dairy farms. CowManager, a technology leader in smart cow monitoring solutions, is strengthening its herd management platform with the development of a [Read More …]

Are Farmers Liable for Escaped Livestock?

According to USDA statistics, there are somewhere around 4 million head of cattle, hogs, sheep, and goats in Ohio. As anyone knows who has been around livestock, a few of those 4 million head are [Read More …]

Gov. Evers on June Dairy Month, celebrates Wisconsin’s proud heritage

Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Folks, they don’t call Wisconsin “America’s Dairyland” for nothing. Our dairy industry is a proud part of our state’s heritage and tradition, representing our past, present, and future successes. And throughout the past seven [Read More …]

IDFA Expands Government Relations Team and Advocacy Operations to Strengthen Federal and State Engagement