Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

Farm business level estimates of average incomes for 2024-2025. An Accredited Official Statistics publication for Scotland. Dairy farm income increases Average income for dairy farms is £218,500 in 2024-25. This is the second highest average [Read More …]

Retirement Plans and Other Employee Benefits Virtual Office Hour set for April 14

Our next Ag Workforce Central Virtual Office Hour, hosted by Richard Stup and Lucas Smith of Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development, will take place on April 14th. Date: Tuesday, April 14 Time: 12:00 PM ET Topic: [Read More …]

Built For The Barn: Livestock Skills Series

Join us for a hands-on, three-part livestock skills series designed to build practical knowledge and confidence for youth and families working with livestock. Session 1 Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM Elkhart County 4-H [Read More …]

A dynamic on-farm workshop featuring hands-on demonstrations

April 16, 2026 8:30 AM-3:00 PM Spotlight Holsteins 91 Frystown Rd. Myerstown, Pennsylvania 17067 Join us for a dynamic, on-farm workshop featuring hands-on demonstrations and practical discussions for dairy producers, farm workers, and industry professionals. [Read More …]

Enterprise Budgets for Diversified Farms

Every farmer makes tough decisions about production practices within the constraints of the land, labor and capital they have available. Tracking profitability in diverse operations is particularly hard because multiple enterprises often share equipment, labor [Read More …]

Texas dairy education programs spread knowledge, build the future

Texas has a large and growing dairy industry, and education programs play an important role in keeping dairy farmers, students and industry professionals informed about new research, technology and management practices. Several key events and [Read More …]

John Deere and Tarter USA Announce Strategic Partnership to Launch American-Made Flex Wing Rotary Cutters

John Deere and Tarter USA announced a strategic manufacturing partnership to develop and produce a new line of American-made Flex Wing Rotary Cutters under the Frontier™ brand. This collaboration brings together two industry leaders with [Read More …]

ADC calls for 60-day extension on USDA ‘make allowance’ cost survey rulemaking

Short window, insufficient notice, high stakes for milk pricing drive request The American Dairy Coalition (ADC) has commented at the Federal Register formally requesting that USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) extend the public comment period [Read More …]

State Agriculture Department Announces $1 Million Available to Bolster Farmland Protection

Funding to Assist Local Sponsors of Farmland Protection Efforts The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today announced that $1 million is available to increase capacity within New York’s network of community-focused land trusts [Read More …]

MSU & Glanbia collaboration advances environmental sustainability

Processing billions of pounds of milk each year leaves little margin for error. At MWC, a state-of-the-art cheese and whey protein manufacturing facility in St. Johns, even minor disruptions in wastewater treatment can threaten production, environmental [Read More …]

USDA Launches TRUMP Mission to Vietnam to Expand Market Access for American Farmers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture launched a Trade Reciprocity for U.S. Manufacturers and Producers (TRUMP) Mission to Vietnam this week to open new markets, strengthen export opportunities, and secure fair, reciprocal trade for American farmers, [Read More …]

More Than Food: Agriculture’s Economic Footprint

Each year, the Feeding the Economy report provides one of the most comprehensive looks at the full economic footprint of U.S. food and agriculture. While often discussed in terms of farm receipts or commodity production, the report [Read More …]

Animal Care Workshop in Lancaster County Next Week on March 31

You still have time to sign up for the free animal care workshop happening next week on March 31 at Roher Dairy in Lancaster County! We will also hold a free workshop at Tulpa Canal Farm in Berks County [Read More …]

Students Interested in Agriculture Awarded Scholarships from Compeer Financial

High school seniors across Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin earn scholarships worth $2,000 each Compeer Financial selected 105 high school seniors from 447 eligible applicants to receive a scholarship worth $2,000 toward the pursuit of a [Read More …]

Tricks of the Trade From PA Dairy Farmers & Dairy Market Trends

To help dairy producers learn from one another, the Center for Dairy Excellence has a monthly “Cow-Side Conversations” podcast series to share real-time farmer insight, tricks of the trade, and inspiring stories from dairies across [Read More …]

Central Plains Dairy Expo hits quarter-century milestone

The Central Plains Dairy Association celebrated in style as it executed its 25th Central Plains Dairy Expo (CPDE), March 17-19, in Sioux Falls, S.D. Since its inception, CPDE has served as a premier gathering for [Read More …]

As Dairy Gains National Momentum, Wisconsin Dairy Farmers Roll Out on City Buses

Iconic Wisconsin brands and personalities rally around farmers as Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin expands the Born to Dairy movement As dairy gains renewed national momentum for its nutritional value and role in balanced diets, Dairy [Read More …]

USDA Promotes New, Voluntary “Product of USA” Label

New guidance supports transparency, consumer trust, and American ranchers On National Agriculture Day, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the launch of a national public awareness campaign to inform meat, poultry, and egg [Read More …]

The Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium announces collaboration with Chef Nick Curtola

Michelin-Starred Four Horsemen Chef Nick Curtola This year, Parmigiano Reggiano has announced a collaboration with Nick Curtola, Executive Chef at the highly acclaimed The Four Horsemen in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Nick Curtola’s accolades at The Four [Read More …]

FERAPPEASE ® Now Available in Multidose Jug

Streamlines Workflow and Reduces Cattle Stress As more dairy and cattle producers incorporate FerAppease® into their operations, FERA Diagnostics & Biologicals has introduced FerAppease mBAS 4L, a larger multidose option designed to support efficiency in [Read More …]

2026 Feeding the Economy Report released

Trade is playing an increasingly important role in the future of the U.S. dairy industry. The Feeding the Economy report released yesterday shows that fair, reciprocal trade creates growth opportunities for America’s dairy farmers and [Read More …]

Minnesota Farm Bureau Members Participate in Washington, D.C. Trip

Members and leaders of the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) traveled to Washington, D.C., March 16-19 to elevate Minnesota’s agricultural voices on national policy issues and strengthen relationships with key decision makers as they work [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Testifies on State of Maritime Supply Chain

Tony Rice, Senior Director of Trade Policy at the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), testified today before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform and Antitrust [Read More …]

Beef From Dairy Has Never Been a Sideline in Australia

For one long-established dairy farming family in Tasmania’s Central North, beef from dairy has never been a sideline – it’s been part of the business for generations. The current operators, Marcus and Zuleika (Zed) Crowden, [Read More …]

Farmer Share of Food Dollar Shrinks

In another sobering reminder of the economic challenges facing America’s farmers and ranchers, new data show that farmers’ share of the money consumers spend on food continues to shrink, even as expenses rise. The latest [Read More …]

ADC Survey Results: Farmers share key concerns with GHG data collection

ADC Survey Results Feb. 24 through March 14, 2026: “Are You in Control of Your Data?” Dairy farmers across the country are increasingly being asked to provide detailed operational data to cooperatives, proprietary processors, and [Read More …]

Why canola meal is a two-for-one fit for dairy diets

A closer look at how canola meal delivers both high-quality protein and usable energy. As dairy nutritionists navigate increasingly narrow profit margins and heightened expectations regarding animal performance, ingredient selection must go beyond crude protein [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Reports Strong 2025 Financial Results

Farm Credit East reported solid 2025 financial results at its annual meeting held on March 23. Continued loan growth coupled with strong earnings allowed Farm Credit East to distribute a combined $145 million in patronage [Read More …]

State Regulatory Decisions Continue to Cost Critical Water Supplies in a Changing Climate

On February 9, 2026, Congressmen Costa, Gray, Valadao and Fong jointly sent a letter to Governor Newsom (read here) asking him to suspend a regulation in the Delta called the Port Chicago water quality standard [Read More …]

Construction of the FFT FeedCenter™ and two full-scale FFT GrowSystems™ begins next quarter