Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

Alltech, a global leader in animal health and nutrition, recently hosted soccer tournaments for local dairy workers in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, and Alto, Michigan. “Our goal is to bring people together by combining two important parts [Read More …]

Small Farm Definition Focus of Upcoming State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting

November 3, 2026 The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will be holding a joint meeting with the Small-Scale Producer and BIPOC Producer Advisory Committees to discuss a small farm definition for statewide consideration [Read More …]

Tillamook truck drivers recently earned Samsara Driver Cup honors

Going the extra mile takes on a whole new meaning when you’re among the top 1% of professional drivers nationwide. We’re proud to celebrate Daniel, Dean, Mark and Keith, four of our very own Tillamook [Read More …]

Who Will Farm the Land? Upper Midwest Faces Critical Farmland Transition

With millions of acres of farmland poised to change hands, November summit brings together regional leaders to tackle farmland access, farm succession, and the future of agriculture. Nearly 300 million acres of American farmland—roughly one-third [Read More …]

NRCS Offers Additional Practices for Ohio Farmers Participating in the Regenerative Pilot Program

Program delivery and Accountability Have Been Strengthened The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Ohio has announced additional eligible practices for farmers participating in the Regenerative Pilot Program in fiscal year 2027. The U.S. [Read More …]

Crop Report Revisions Highlight Importance of Accurate Estimates

Key Takeaways Two recent USDA reports were followed by some of the largest single-day declines in December corn futures during 2026, emphasizing estimates’ impacts on commodity prices. USDA corrected its September corn production estimates after identifying [Read More …]

Payroll, Timekeeping, and HR Technology: Lessons from the Field

Virtual Office Hour Scheduled for November 10 Our next Ag Workforce Central Virtual Office Hour will focus on payroll, timekeeping, and HR technologies. Technology is available to integrate into nearly every aspect of the modern [Read More …]

Financial Literacy Program Brings Dairy-Specific Education to Producers, Industry Professionals

Participants learn from dairy-finance experts and apply core concepts to their own operations. Financial decisions shape the future of every dairy business, from managing cash flow and evaluating investments to planning for growth and navigating [Read More …]

Small Dairy, Big Dreams: FFA Members Discover Career Success

What started as a dream has grown into a thriving family-owned dairy business, inspiring FFA members to pursue their own agricultural goals. During the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo, members visited Dandy Breeze Creamery [Read More …]

Desalination Doesn’t Pencil Out for Western Agriculture

Key Takeaways Desalination may help expand municipal and industrial supplies, but its cost, energy and infrastructure requirements make it unfeasible as a direct replacement for large-scale agricultural irrigation. Estimates for new seawater desalination in California [Read More …]

Control the Calf Environment with Simple Chemistry

A calf’s environment is complex, but some of the factors that influence health and performance are surprisingly manageable. One of the simplest tools is pH control. By changing the chemistry of bedding and other calf [Read More …]

Central Plains Dairy Foundation offers 6 scholarships – valued at $26,000

The Central Plains Dairy Foundation (CPDF) opened its scholarship program, which includes six scholarship opportunities – the Lon and Kathy Tonneson Scholarship, CPDF Scholarships (two for two-year college students and two for four-year college students) [Read More …]

USDA Opens New Research Facility to Strengthen Water Efficiency and Agricultural Productivity in the Southwest

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) today announced the opening of the Southwest Watershed Research Center (SWRC) in Tucson, Arizona. This state-of-the-art facility will provide innovative solutions for water, plants, and [Read More …]

Crop Report Revisions Highlight Importance of Accurate Estimates

Key Takeaways Two recent USDA reports were followed by some of the largest single-day declines in December corn futures during 2026, emphasizing estimates’ impacts on commodity prices. USDA corrected its September corn production estimates after identifying [Read More …]

Dairy Checkoff Leaders Anglin, Jenkinson Honored With Lyng Award

The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB) honored Arkansas dairy farmer Ryan Anglin and longtime dairy promotion executive Tom Jenkinson as the 2026 recipients of the Richard E. Lyng Award for their contributions and [Read More …]

Dairy Checkoff Leaders Elect National Board Officers

Leaders of Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB) and the United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA) announced election results to guide national dairy checkoff strategies and programs that protect and [Read More …]

UW-Madison Extension to deliver DMC & ARC/PLC informational Webinar

November 4, 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) & Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs help dairy and crop producers manage risks like low milk prices and high feed costs, ensuring more [Read More …]

Commissioner Miller Sounds Alarm as More New World Screwworm Cases Confirmed in West Texas

New screwworm cases underscore urgent need for USDA to accelerate eradication efforts. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is sounding the alarm following confirmation of two New World screwworm (NWS) cases in Hudspeth County, Texas, marking [Read More …]

Scott Outlines Priorities For Checkoff’s Next Chapter

New DMI President, CEO Shares Vision During Joint Annual Meeting 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 [Read More …]

Leprino Nutrition Completes $35 Million Lubbock Expansion, Quadrupling Microparticulated Whey Protein Capacity

Investment will bring approximately 20 million pounds to market as demand for high-performance protein accelerates. Leprino Nutrition, the specialty ingredient division of Leprino Foods Company, today announced completion of a $35 million expansion at its [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Processing Invests $15 Billion In Manufacturing

Across 23 States More than 85 projects underscore dairy’s position as a bright spot in American manufacturing. America’s dairy processors are investing more than $15 billion in new and expanded manufacturing capacity across 23 states, [Read More …]

Trump Administration Announces Major Investment in American Fertilizer Manufacturing

Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, announced the selection of eight fertilizer manufacturing projects to receive funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-Term Domestic [Read More …]

NMPF Board Votes to Support Risk Management Enhancements; Changes to Nonfat Dry Milk Standard of Identity

The National Milk Producers Federation Board of Directors has endorsed a package of proposed improvements to Dairy Margin Coverage and Dairy Revenue Protection, the risk management programs dairy farmers rely on most to protect their [Read More …]

Truly Grass Fed Reveals Refreshed Packaging to Meet Consumer Preferences

Updated Packaging for Butters and Cheeses Brings Greater Visibility to Brand’s Grass-Fed Standards and Third-Party Certifications as Consumer Demand for Quality and Transparency Grow. Truly Grass Fed, a premium brand of sustainably produced dairy products [Read More …]

Foreign Ownership of U.S. Agricultural Land Still Growing

Key Takeaways The share of foreign-owned U.S. land continues to increase. In 2024, foreign entities held approximately 47.24 million acres of U.S. agricultural land, up 91% since 2010, accounting for 3.6% of agricultural land in [Read More …]

Rob-See-Co Announces Promotion of Jason Saalfeld

Rob-See-Co, an independent seed company located in Elkhorn, NE, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Saalfeld to Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective October 1, 2026. Saalfeld has been with Rob-See-Co since May [Read More …]

Volunteers & Sponsors Needed for Calving Corner Exhibit at 2027 Farm Show

The Dairy Cow Birthing Center Offers Educational Insight for Families. Individuals who have experience working in the Pennsylvania dairy industry are invited to volunteer at the Calving Corner during the 2027 Pennsylvania Farm Show [Read More …]

Save the Date for the 2027 PA Dairy Summit and Paint the Walls

It’s time to paint the walls and explore the possibilities of what growth looks like for Pennsylvania dairy. Join us at the PA Dairy Summit on February 3-4, 2027 in State College, PA! From investment [Read More …]

Calf Raising Drift and Blind Spots