DairyBusiness News Team DP, Author at Dairy Business News

More than 25,000 retailers in 20 states will be stocked with Prairie Farms or Hiland single-serve milk bottles

May 29, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Celebrating five winners of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, American Dairy Association Indiana and the Prairie Farms Family of Companies once again are collaborating to bring Indianapolis 500-branded single-serve milk bottles and [Read More …]

When Cow Level Oversight Slips, So Do Outcomes

May 29, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

It’s easy to spot herd-level trends when you’re tracking daily numbers. But what about the cow that’s quietly underperforming without making a ripple in the averages? Missed insights at the individual level can snowball [Read More …]

Too Much Milk and Too Many Cows

May 29, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The milk cow population in the U.S. has grown significantly in 2025 and the first quarter of 2026 (Chart I). During this time the milk cow population has grown by 3%. As covered in prior [Read More …]

John Ellsworth: Are You Being Reasonable?

May 29, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

During my career, I have often been described as “unreasonable” by some Bosses, numerous Bankers, and some of the so called “Industry Experts.” While they might not agree with my approach, it has really served [Read More …]

Earlier BRD Intervention Leads to Better Outcomes for Beef-on-Dairy Cattle

May 29, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Timely treatment supports lung health and long-term performance. As beef-on-dairy cattle become a larger part of the U.S. supply chain, early health decisions carry long-term performance consequences — especially when it comes to bovine respiratory [Read More …]

When and How to Safely Involve Children in Farm Tasks?

May 29, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Practical information that farm parents, or any caregiver, can use to decide when children can be on the farm worksite, the type of tasks that can be assigned to the children, and the [Read More …]

There’s No “I” in Team or in Dart

May 29, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“I love it when a plan comes together.” This famous quote delivered by the leader of the fictional action stars in “The A-Team” celebrates when all the pieces of a puzzle fit together in perfect [Read More …]

Natural trans fats in dairy do not raise heart disease risk

May 29, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Trans fats found naturally in dairy foods such as milk, butter and cheese do not increase the risk of heart disease or type 2 diabetes, a new study has found. Researchers analysed evidence from 22 studies involving thousands of people across Europe, [Read More …]

The Hidden Costs of Employee Turnover on a Dairy

May 29, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Finding and keeping quality employees has become one of the greatest challenges today’s dairy operations face. As dairies continue to grow and adopt more advanced technologies, employees are no longer simply an added labor source, [Read More …]

Registration Now Open for Farming for Success Field Day

May 29, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Mark your calendars and register now for the Farming for Success Field Day, held on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Penn State Extension and the Penn State Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center (SEAREC) are hosting [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Katie England from DRMS talks about new HerdHQ tools – RapidReports and BovineBio

May 29, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this episode of DairyVoice podcast, host Mike Opperman of Black Dirt Communications talks with Katie England, Technical Support Analyst with DRMS. They discuss the HerdHQ platform and the new RapidReports and BovineBio products, both [Read More …]

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

May 29, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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 …]

Scab Risk for Flowering Wheat Increases across PA

May 29, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Check your crop’s growth stage and your area’s risk level to prepare for scab infection. Now that most of Pennsylvania has received measurable rain and remains humid, any wheat that is now flowering is at [Read More …]

Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) & Price Loss Coverage (PLC)

May 29, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA), offer financial assistance to agricultural producers. The ARC program provides payments when the actual revenue for a [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Cites New USITC Report in Call for Action on Canadian Dairy Trade Practices

May 29, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council today reiterated their call for the U.S. Trade Representative to use the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) joint review process to address Canada’s distortionary nonfat milk [Read More …]

6 Weeks Away Till the American Cheese Society Conference

May 29, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The ACS 2026 Annual Conference: Stitched Together by Cheese is 6 weeks away and the excitement is building! This isn’t just a conference. It’s a celebration of cheese, where passion, innovation, and flavor collide. Whether you’re a cheesemaker, [Read More …]

Five things to check on your baler before hitting the hayfield

May 29, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A preseason baler checklist to ensure you have a successful hay season With hay season approaching, the pressure is on. Tight weather windows, crop variability and the need to put up high-quality forage leave little [Read More …]

McLanahan highlights the link between cow comfort and dairy performance

May 29, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“Happy, Healthy Cows” initiative features proven solutions that spotlight the role of cow comfort in improving herd health, milk quality and on-farm efficiency. In today’s technology-driven dairy industry, one principle remains unchanged: comfortable cows [Read More …]

USDA Opens State-of-the-Art Livestock Insects Research Laboratory to Combat Livestock Pests

May 28, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) opened the Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory, a state-of-the-art laboratory facility today that will provide the U.S. cattle industry with innovative tools and [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Signs Disaster Declaration for Pennsylvania Counties

May 28, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, along with U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, met with agricultural leaders today in Pennsylvania to announce U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) assistance to help producers recover from recent freeze [Read More …]

Wisconsin Is America’s and the World’s Dairyland

May 28, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A commentary by Secretary Randy Romanski of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). In honor of National Dairy Month, I hereby proclaim that Wisconsin is not just America’s Dairyland, but the [Read More …]

Ritchie Industries Appoints Chad Huyser As Chief Executive Officer

May 28, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Ritchie Industries, a leading manufacturer of livestock watering products backed by Granite Creek Capital Partners, today announced the appointment of Chad Huyser as chief executive officer. Huyser will lead Ritchie’s next phase of growth, building [Read More …]

Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

More than 25,000 retailers in 20 states will be stocked with Prairie Farms or Hiland single-serve milk bottles

When Cow Level Oversight Slips, So Do Outcomes

Too Much Milk and Too Many Cows

John Ellsworth: Are You Being Reasonable?

Earlier BRD Intervention Leads to Better Outcomes for Beef-on-Dairy Cattle

When and How to Safely Involve Children in Farm Tasks?

There’s No “I” in Team or in Dart

Natural trans fats in dairy do not raise heart disease risk

The Hidden Costs of Employee Turnover on a Dairy

Registration Now Open for Farming for Success Field Day

DairyVoice Podcast: Katie England from DRMS talks about new HerdHQ tools – RapidReports and BovineBio

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

Scab Risk for Flowering Wheat Increases across PA

Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) & Price Loss Coverage (PLC)

U.S. Dairy Cites New USITC Report in Call for Action on Canadian Dairy Trade Practices

6 Weeks Away Till the American Cheese Society Conference

Five things to check on your baler before hitting the hayfield

McLanahan highlights the link between cow comfort and dairy performance

USDA Opens State-of-the-Art Livestock Insects Research Laboratory to Combat Livestock Pests

Secretary Rollins Signs Disaster Declaration for Pennsylvania Counties

Wisconsin Is America’s and the World’s Dairyland

Ritchie Industries Appoints Chad Huyser As Chief Executive Officer

CLEAR Center Director Frank Mitloehner Named Animal Science Chair

Churn Up the Volume – Ice Cream Season Sends Cream Demand Soaring

Support the Next Generation Through Your Everyday Feed Purchase

Ag Employers Enhance Summer Internships with 2026 PDP Accelerate

Understanding FARM Program Data Privacy

Ulness Selected as World Dairy Expo Digital Marketing Specialist

Interior Department’s Travnicek to keynote Food & Ag Issues Summit

Lely North America Announces 2026 Future of Dairy Scholarship Winners

What’s Your Communication Level? by John Ellsworth

Born of the Bond Series Premiere Shines Spotlight on Veterinary Care Deserts

Dairy’s Big GLP-1 Moment: 5 Risks Processors Need to Know

Summer Is Over: Use This Fall to Evaluate Summer Heat Stress