Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

DeLaval VMS V300 DeLaval, a global leader in dairy farming solutions, is expanding its BioSensors portfolio with Milk Solids Analysis for the DeLaval VMS™ V300 series of milking robots. The new BioSensor automatically measures fat, [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Dr. Todd Bilby of Merck Talks About Targeted Reproductive Management (TRM)

Dr. Todd Bilby leads the U.S. dairy technical services team at Merck Animal Health. His areas of expertise includes dairy reproduction, cow comfort and transition management, all grounded in his university research and extension background. [Read More …]

Capture the Missing Link in Rumen Efficiency

Isoacids support rumen microbial function to drive feed conversion, peak milk and lifetime productivity. The dairy cow is only as efficient as the system that feeds her, and it all starts in the rumen. “The [Read More …]

The Pet and Livestock Protection Act

The Pet and Livestock Protection Act (H.R. 845) has passed the House with bipartisan support and is currently awaiting action in the Senate. This legislation would restore state authority to manage gray wolf populations and [Read More …]

Protecting the farm: Medicaid and what farmers should know

Join MSU Extension for a lunchtime webinar to learn more about Medicaid planning within farm estates. Are you hoping to transfer your farmland to the next generation, but are unsure of how all the details [Read More …]

Cheryl Vest and Emma Vos Named to Type Appraisal Staff

Cheryl Vest, Clayton, Del., and Emma Vos, Maribel, Wis., have been named evaluators for the Linear Type Appraisal Program, according to Neal Smith, Executive Secretary of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA). Cheryl Vest brings [Read More …]

Prairie Farms Family of Companies Celebrates Folds of Honor Partnership with Red, White & Boom Weekend in St. Louis

Weekend activations at Ballpark Village and Busch Stadium will celebrate military families, veterans, first responders, and the launch of Red, White & Boom: Heroes Edition ice cream. The Prairie Farms Family of Companies will bring [Read More …]

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Apply for Dairy’s Foundation Grants by June 1

Nonprofits can apply for up to $10,000 for programs to educate dairy producers, students and communities The deadline is approaching for dairy associations, nonprofits, and educational organizations across the country to apply for grants of [Read More …]

Five Dairy Professionals Join Center for Dairy Excellence & Foundation Board of Directors

Charles, Meyers, Mohn, Mullen, and Painter Recently Filled Open Board Positions The Center for Dairy Excellence and Dairy Excellence Foundation recently welcomed five dairy professionals to the organizations’ Board of Directors. The Center for Dairy [Read More …]

ADC just made it easy to follow the formula and see the value shift

The American Dairy Coalition has released a new educational visual titled “Where the Value Goes: Make Allowances, Cost Surveys, and Milk Pricing” to help dairy farmers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders understand how make allowances function [Read More …]

USDA Revokes Approved Lender Status of Ten Lenders

Irresponsible Lending Has No Place in Government Programs U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced the removal of ten lenders from participation in the USDA Rural Development (RD) OneRD Guaranteed Lending Program. These [Read More …]

Real California Milk Showcases Sustainability Dairy Innovation

The 2026 National Restaurant Association Show California dairy brands feature award-winning cheese, yogurt, kefir, gelato and ice cream for foodservice buyers, chefs and restaurant operators. The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) will sample a variety [Read More …]

NMPF and USDEC Statement on House Passing the Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act

The National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council issued the following statement on the House passing the Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA): “CORCA is an important tool for our dairy producers to [Read More …]

Wisner Baum Investigates Syngenta Amid Renewed Questions Over Atrazine Safety

A growing body of scientific research is intensifying scrutiny of atrazine, one of the most commonly used herbicides in American agriculture, over its potential connection to non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) and other types of cancer. At [Read More …]

EPIRUS SA Receives International recognition for consistency and top quality

EPIRUS SA has received another major international distinction, as the German Agricultural Society (Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft – DLG) recently awarded the company with the Constant Product Quality Award. The award is granted following a rigorous evaluation [Read More …]

Professional Dairy Producers®: Drone Use for Livestock Feeding & Colostrum Research

Producers can connect with leading experts in interactive webinars. This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will give provide the latest technology and research updates. Tune in on Tuesday to [Read More …]

Midwest’s Premier Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference Set for June 3–4

Come learn the latest in dairy nutrition and management at the at the La Crosse Center on June 3 and 4, 2026, for the annual Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference. This is a collaborative [Read More …]

Commissioner Miller Applauds Expanded New World Screwworm Defense Operations Along Texas-Mexico Border

Sterile fly dispersal pushes north to Eagle Pass Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today praised the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) for expanding New World screwworm sterile fly [Read More …]

Driving Efficiency and Innovation in the Global Dairy Industry

The global dairy industry is undergoing a significant transformation, fueled by rising consumer demand for high-quality, safe, and value-added dairy products. According to MarketsandMarkets, the global dairy processing equipment market is projected to grow from USD 12.73 [Read More …]

Rock River Laboratory Introduces Family of Brands

The recently integrated network of laboratories provides customers access to universal solutions throughout the agricultural value chain. The launch of the Rock River Laboratory Family of Brands is propelling agriculture analytics into the future. The [Read More …]

Free Animal Care Record-Keeping Books Available to Dairy Farmers and Veterinarians

More Than 7,600 Books Have Been Distributed to Date This spring, the Center for Dairy Excellence is once again offering free copies of Animal Care Protocol Record-Keeping Books to Pennsylvania dairy producers and veterinarians. With [Read More …]

Preparation and collaboration are key for navigating issues, according to 2026 Stakeholders Summit speakers

Virtual recording pass available for purchase through May 21; Save the date for May 5-7, 2027 Speakers at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2026 Stakeholders Summit addressed pressures impacting animal protein, including animal rights extremism, legislative [Read More …]

Spring Dairy Market Update, 6 Areas to Watch & Ways to Manage Risk

Thanks to those of you who joined us for our bi-monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Friday! What areas should you be watching to manage risk and navigate changing dairy market dynamics during this busy planting season? During [Read More …]

Cornell research team and farmers delve into DSWR findings, practical applications

With the conclusion of field work in 2025, the Cornell University Nutrient Management Spear Program is diligently working to analyze comprehensive data collected during extensive field trials as part of the Dairy Soil & Water [Read More …]

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Federal Options for Large Scale Seawater Desalination

The Carlsbad desalination plant is reportedly operating at half-capacity, basically because it’s less expensive to import water from the Colorado River. That is likely to change, as Arizona’s Department of Water Resources is negotiating with the San [Read More …]

USDA expands whole milk across childhood nutrition as Thompson secures ‘breakfast’ fix in farm bill

U.S. House Ag Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson praised USDA’s announcement today, May 8, of an interim final rule implementing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, saying the action gives schools immediate clarity to offer [Read More …]

Nominees Announced in Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Election

The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced eleven nominees for nine open seats in the 2026 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors election. Nine districts are up for election, [Read More …]

June 30 Deadline to Change Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) Provider to Crop Growers

Crop Growers from Farm Credit East reminds dairy producers of the June 30, 2026, deadline to change their Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) provider. DRP is a federally subsidized program offering dairy farmers protection against unexpected [Read More …]

Agricultural Consulting Services (ACS) Expands National Partnerships to Advance Sustainable Agriculture

Agricultural Consulting Services (ACS), a Dairy One subsidiary, is proud to be actively engaged in a national effort to advance conservation and sustainability across U.S. agriculture through participation in a USDA-supported initiative. Working alongside partners [Read More …]

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