Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

New regional identity showcases the state’s ability to invent, make and move breakthroughs across human health, animal health and plant science, positioning Indiana to compete globally for bioscience investment, innovation and talent. Today, regional leaders [Read More …]

Seaweed study unlocks surprising solution for cattle nutrition, sustainable agriculture

Cows eat grass…everyone knows that. But climate change is forcing producers and scientists to rethink some of our long-held assumptions about livestock nutrition. Crop costs are climbing. Traditional pastures are under pressure. And researchers are [Read More …]

9th Annual ODPA Golf Outing

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 …]

FARM Environmental Stewardship Integrates Newly Updated RuFaS Model

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Environmental Stewardship Program today released revisions to its Version 3 evaluation tool, integrating the latest scientific updates from the Ruminant Farm Systems (RuFaS) model that powers FARM [Read More …]

SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Kentucky Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits

Affected by Drought Low-interest disaster The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Kentucky to offset economic losses caused by [Read More …]

Understanding FARM Program Data Privacy

Date: Thursday, May 28 Time: 2-2:45 p.m. ET As digital tools play a growing role on dairy farms, keeping your farm’s information secure is increasingly important. Join the National Dairy FARM Program for a webinar [Read More …]

NMPF Statement on the Retirement of Michael Dykes

“Michael Dykes has been an absolute workhorse for American agriculture. Dating from his childhood on a dairy farm through his decade of leadership at the International Dairy Foods Association, Michael’s accomplishments on behalf of the [Read More …]

Dairy Shrine Emerging Leaders Recognized

Winners have been selected for the Emerging Dairy Leader award, a new category of annual recognition from the National Dairy Shrine. These individuals are dairy industry professionals, 40 years old or younger, who have [Read More …]

Extension agronomist provides tips to save farmers money on fuel and fertilizer

Rising prices for diesel fuel, fertilizer and other farm inputs continue to strain the agricultural sector at planting season. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the average price for a gallon of gasoline in the [Read More …]

U.S. House includes strong dairy provisions in Farm Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed its version of the Farm Bill that includes several dairy provisions focused on nutrition incentives, price reporting, trade, risk management and school milk programs. It also appears to [Read More …]

Texas Conservation and Sustainability Initiative

The Texas Conservation and Sustainability Initiative (TCSI), funded through USDA’s Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) program, is now receiving applications from producers across the state for technical assistance and cost-share. The TCSI project focuses on [Read More …]

Grassland Manure Injection Field Days

MANURE ROADSHOW Live manure application equipment demonstrations, grassland injection, with site specific focuses. Exact dates, times and field locations will be notified via email, so you must RSVP to receive confirmation of those details. Cost [Read More …]

Michael Dykes to Retire as President and CEO of IDFA at End of 2026 Following a Decade of Transformational Leadership

IDFA Officers forming committee to lead CEO transition process as Dykes continues leading the association through Dec. 2026. Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) recently announced his plans [Read More …]

Indiana Property Tax Assessments

Indiana Dairy Producers It is property tax season. Spring installments were due this week but there is much discussion about assessment increases for agriculture buildings. The increases vary from county to county with some being very [Read More …]

The Dairy Alliance Shifts Milk’s Got Game® into High Gear with Mason Walters

Showcases role of real dairy milk in fueling athletes on and off the track The Dairy Alliance, a leading nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about the benefits of real dairy milk, revs up a new [Read More …]

Feed for the Future” Silent Auction to Accept Bids Starting May 27, Supports On-Farm Internships

Dairy Producers Can Support the Next Generation With Their Everyday Feed Purchase Dairy producers can support the next generation of dairy through their everyday feed purchases by bidding in the annual “Feed for the Future” [Read More …]

Bill Targeting Cargo Theft Clears the House

The House on Tuesday passed the bipartisan Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA), a bill aimed at cracking down on organized retail theft and cargo break-ins that have been creating headaches for U.S. dairy exporters. [Read More …]

Anastasia Poull Selected as the 79th Alice in Dairyland

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has selected Anastasia Poull of Port Washington as Wisconsin’s 79th Alice in Dairyland. In this position, Poull will work for the contract year as a [Read More …]

Cheese Domestic Consumption is not Growing, But Production is Growing.

More than half of U.S. milk is used for Cheese. Dairy farms supplying the cheese producers are paid primarily on the value of milk protein and butterfat components. As covered in prior posts, the farm [Read More …]

Dairy Markets Retreat This Week

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending May 15 The dairy markets retreated this week, led by a 6.75ȼ drop in Cheddar blocks. CME spot Cheddar closed at $1.555 per pound, within a tic [Read More …]

The Dairy Alliance Shifts Milk’s Got Game® into High Gear with Mason Walters

The Dairy Alliance, a leading nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about the benefits of real dairy milk, revs up a new partnership with rising motorsports driver Mason Walters as part of its Milk’s Got Game campaign. [Read More …]

Five-Step Framework to Persuade People to Action

Learn how to persuade with clarity, confidence, and impact in this practical and engaging webinar. Join us to explore a proven framework for influencing action up, down, and across organizations by aligning messages with how [Read More …]

IDFA to Host 42nd Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party on June 10

Scoops, smiles, and bipartisan camaraderie will return to Capitol Hill this summer as the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) hosts its 42nd Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party on June 10. One of Washington’s longest-running [Read More …]

PDP: Driving Beef Demand & Market Update

Producers can connect with leading experts in interactive webinars. This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will focus on trends and growth in the dairy and beef industries. Celebrate National [Read More …]

Asian Longhorned Tick and Theileria orientalis: A Growing Risk for PA Cattle

Article discussing the blood-borne parasite Theileria orientalis, its transmission by the Asian Longhorned Tick, and considerations when moving cattle. Invasive species first recognized in the United States in 2017 Prefers feeding on livestock Females reproduce [Read More …]

Reviewing U.S. Agricultural Trade With China

China remains a critical export market for U.S. farmers and ranchers, particularly for soybeans, cotton, sorghum and pork. Recent years have demonstrated both the opportunity this market provides and the risks that come with trade [Read More …]

Indiana Officials Celebrate Corteva’s Selection Of Indianapolis As Its Headquarters

Governor Mike Braun today celebrated a major economic development win as Corteva selected Indianapolis as the global headquarters for its new market-leading crop protection and nature-inspired technologies company, choosing Indiana over multiple competing states. The [Read More …]

USDA requests producer input to support transparent reporting of 2026 crops, inventories, and values

Over the next several weeks, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct the June Agricultural Survey by contacting over 90,000 producers across the nation to determine crop acreage and stock levels as of June 1, 2026. [Read More …]

Application Period Open For Climate-Friendly Practices Funds

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is accepting applications for climate-friendly agricultural practices (CFAP) incentive payments. CFAP provides payments at a flat rate up to $10,000 for producers to implement a selection of sustainable agricultural practices [Read More …]

Whole Milk Returns to School