Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

The scientific association behind the Journal of Dairy Science® and JDS Communications® offers a dedicated program to expand your client toolbox. The 2026 Annual Meeting of the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA)–the scientific organization behind [Read More …]

Judges Named For 2026 All American Jersey Shows

Judges have been selected for the 74th All American Jersey Shows, sponsored by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA). The largest exhibition of Registered Jersey™ cattle in the world, the All American’s three shows will [Read More …]

Agricultural work is dangerous – but good communication can save lives in Colorado

Six people, including one teenager, died at a dairy farm in Keenesburg, Colorado, 35 miles northeast of Denver, on Aug. 20, 2025. Four of the deceased were from the same extended family. The coroner’s report confirmed they [Read More …]

US Jersey To Offer More Than $47k In Scholarships/Educational Awards

Wednesday, July 1 is the deadline to apply for scholarship and educational awards administrated by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA), Reynoldsburg, Ohio. The AJCA has more than $47,000 in scholarship money to award to Jersey [Read More …]

Commissioner Miller Sounds Alarm as New World Screwworm Moves Closer to Texas

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today responded to USDA reports of New World screwworm in the Mexican state of Nuevo León, approximately 62 miles from the Texas border. The following statement may be attributed to [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Consumption Holds Near Record Levels as Product “Disappearance” Reflects Strong Demand

U.S. dairy consumption remains resilient in 2026, with recent data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) showing strong commercial disappearance and steady per capita intake across key categories. Despite shifting consumer preferences and economic [Read More …]

EPIROS wins the Diamond Trophy and 3 Gold Awards at the Monde Selection Quality Awards 2026

For yet another year, the expertise, passion, dedication and commitment to quality that define EPIROS have been recognized at the 65th Monde Selection Quality Awards, resulting in four new distinctions. Epiros Original Feta PDO cheese, [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers Can Now Forecast Fly Pressure with Free Tool from Specialty Herd Solutions

Dairy producers now have a powerful new way to stay ahead of rising fly pressure. A new fly pressure forecasting tool is helping cattle producers assess their fly control practices as fly activity changes within [Read More …]

National Apprenticeship Week Starts April 26, Dairy Farms Encouraged to Host Apprentices

Dairy Producers Who Are Looking for Herd Managers Can Apply for the Apprenticeship Program National Apprenticeship Week is happening on April 26 through May 2, 2026. With many Pennsylvania dairy producers looking for a more [Read More …]

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Have a New Idea to Support Dairy Outreach or Education?

Applications Open for Dairy’s Foundation Grants June 1 grant application deadline for programs educating dairy producers, students and communities. Innovation and new ideas have driven progress in the dairy industry for generations. Dairy’s Foundation is [Read More …]

TechMix Welcomes Bobby Brooks as Southeast Bovine Territory Manager

TechMix is pleased to announce the addition of Bobby Brooks as Southeast Bovine Territory Manager. In this role, Bobby will work closely with distribution partners and producers across the Southeast region, supporting the adoption and success of [Read More …]

Livestock Summit on Tuesday, June 23 Indianapolis

Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn Growers Association are hosting a Livestock Summit on Tuesday, June 23 at the JW Marriott Indianapolis. This event convenes leaders from across the livestock and grain sectors to discuss challenges and [Read More …]

Indiana Farm Bureau Selects 2026 Student Scholarship Winners

Indiana Farm Bureau recently awarded five scholarships to incoming or current college students pursuing careers in agriculture. The Ag Impact Scholarships, which highlight applicants who demonstrate a lasting effect on Indiana agriculture, were awarded to [Read More …]

2026 Alltech Agri-Food Outlook is now available in 6 languages

The 2026 Alltech Agri-Food Outlook reveals the results of the 15th annual Alltech Global Feed Survey and the key trends that are impacting the future of our industry, including economic pressures and disease threats, as [Read More …]

Sweet and Savory Bakery-Inspired Flavors and Inclusions Shine at 2026 IDFA Innovative Ice Cream and Cultured Dairy Contests

Bold ideas and unexpected flavors took the spotlight as ice cream and cultured dairy innovators gathered for the International Dairy Foods Association’s Innovative Flavors and Products competition. This contest, co-sponsored by Dairy Foods magazine and held during [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Consumption Holds Near Record Levels as Product “Disappearance” Reflects Strong Demand

U.S. dairy consumption remains resilient in 2026, with recent data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) showing strong commercial disappearance and steady per capita intake across key categories. Despite shifting consumer preferences and economic [Read More …]

USDA Makes Record-Breaking Investments in Farm to School Programs to Improve Child Health and Support American Agriculture

Department awards first cohort of grants, announces new funding for kitchen equipment Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded the first cohort of fiscal year (FY) 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants, kicking [Read More …]

Shapiro Administration Celebrates Opening of Keystone Animal Diagnostic Center at Penn State Beaver

$6 Million Investment in Supporting Western Pennsylvania Farmers Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Penn State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences Dean Dr. Troy Ott marked a milestone for Pennsylvania farmers, cutting the ribbon to open the Keystone Animal Diagnostic Center at Penn [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Seeks Modern Agriculture Photos for a Chance to Win $100

Farm Credit East is currently seeking creative images of modern Northeast agriculture, commercial fishing and forest products to fill the pages of its 2027 Agricultural Views calendar. Upload picturesque images from the farm, woods or [Read More …]

USDA FAS Announced Awardees for the America First Trade Promotion Program

On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service announced additional support for American farmers and producers through the America First Trade Promotion Program to help expand export markets for U.S. food and agricultural [Read More …]

Emma Wallace Hired as WFBF District 3 Coordinator

Emma Wallace has been hired by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation as the district coordinator in southwestern Wisconsin. Wallace will be responsible for working with county Farm Bureaus to develop and implement programs to serve [Read More …]

Grass Isn’t Free

The grass is green and grazing season is upon us. That said, how do you evaluate your grazing program to know whether you are utilizing pasture forage efficiently? How does pasture use impact cost of [Read More …]

SUNY Morrisville’s Dairy Judging Team Sets Sights on Scotland After Standout Season

Before they even stepped into the national spotlight, SUNY Morrisville’s Dairy Judging Team had already set an ambitious goal: make it to Scotland to compete at one of the world’s premier agricultural shows. Following a [Read More …]

Bird Flu in Idaho Dairy Cattle & Farm Bill Update

USDA confirmed on Tuesday that H5N1 has been detected on dairy farms in Idaho, the first new cases in dairy cattle since Dec. 13. Initial testing suggests the virus was circulating locally, rather than the result of [Read More …]

Pioneer Celebrates a Century of Innovation, Delivering for Farmers

Global seed leader in corn, soybeans, sorghum celebrates helping farmers deliver record-breaking yields. Pioneer®, the flagship seed brand of Corteva, commemorates 100 years of innovation and global agricultural leadership today at an event at the [Read More …]

Are Dairy Products Contributing to Inflation?

Inflation for U.S. consumers is above the 2% guideline. Is the price of food contributing? Is the price of dairy products contributing to high prices? This subject was covered one year ago in this “Milk [Read More …]

McKinsey releases 2026 dairy executive survey: Protein innovation and margin discipline emerge

Top priorities amidst industry pressures New research reveals a dairy industry facing intense cost and margin pressures, even as demand grows, and outlines key leadership priorities among dairy organizations and leaders moving forward. New research [Read More …]

Kerry Opens Expanded Biotechnology Manufacturing Hub in Ireland

Meet Growing Global Demand for Lactase Enzymes Kerry, a global leader in taste and nutrition, has today announced the opening of its expanded biotechnology manufacturing facility in Carrigaline, Co. Cork, significantly increasing its capacity to [Read More …]

IDFA Submits Comments on Effects of Revoking China’s Permanent Normal Trade Relations Status