Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

Foremost Farms USA, a leading dairy cooperative, continues its unwavering dedication to the highest standards of health and safety in food manufacturing. This month, the cooperative proudly announced two remarkable safety milestones at the Appleton [Read More …]

Cow cuddles and farm-churned ice cream are helping Midwest dairies thrive despite low milk prices

Cow cuddling, ice cream churning and farm tours are among the tactics dairy farmers are employing to compensate for low milk prices Quinci Schmidt is co-owner of a dairy farm in the town of Corcoran, [Read More …]

New Scholarship Opportunities for ACS 2026 Annual Conference

Applications for ACS 2026 Annual Conference Scholarships are still open, and this year includes three new scholarship opportunities. The American Cheese Education Foundation continues to support cheese professionals across the industry in attending the ACS [Read More …]

Powdered whole milk could be a culprit in the ByHeart botulism outbreak

Powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of botulism that has sickened dozens of babies, U.S. health officials indicated Friday. Testing by the U.S. Food and Drug [Read More …]

Meet Kelly Leighton: A Conversation with CFI’s New Executive Director

Kelly Leighton, the new executive director of The Center for Food Integrity (CFI), brings more than 25 years of experience helping organizations navigate complex issues and build trust in and across the food system. Most [Read More …]

Americold Announces CFO Transition and Expanded Leadership Roles

Support Company’s Growth Plan Seasoned Real Estate Executive Chris Papa Appointed Chief Financial Officer Effective February 23, 2026 Americold Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: COLD), a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, real estate, and value-added [Read More …]

Showbox Sires Releases Their Latest Bull Siri 744HO18214

In this episode of The Evolution of the Great Cow, Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett of Showbox Sires introduce their latest bull Siri 744HO18214. Siri is son of Unix Sally and one of the most [Read More …]

New England Holstein Association Podcast: Betsy Bullard, Beth Kennett and Beth Hodge Talk About The Big E

In this episode of The New England Holstein Association podcast series, Betsy Bullard talks with Beth Kennett and Beth Hodge, both Eastern Expo Trustees. They discuss what’s unique about this expo and what it has [Read More …]

Indiana Board of Animal Health Issues Temporary Variance for collecting raw milk Due to Severe Weather

Due to the ongoing severe weather conditions across the midwest and the statewide disaster emergency (EO 26-03) declared by Governor Mike Braun, the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) is issuing a temporary variance [Read More …]

California Dairy Research Foundation Relaunches Climate-Smart Grant as Advancing Markets for Producers Initiative

The California Dairy Research Foundation (CDRF) last month announced the relaunch of its U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities grant, now a part of the Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) Initiative. The USDA grant program [Read More …]

Have the Bulls Returned

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending January 23, 2026 But even though the specter of excess global milk supplies has by now become familiar, the bears seem to have taken a breather this [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report: Milk Supplies Weigh on Prices Despite Export Gains

January 23, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Strong milk production remains the central driver of milk markets, with Sept.-Nov. 2025 production up 4 percent year-over-year on a liquid basis and 4.9 percent on a milk solids basis. The abundance is driving increased [Read More …]

USDA Encourages Ag Producers, Residents to Prepare for Winter Storm Fern

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is encouraging farmers, ranchers, families, and small businesses in the path of Winter Storm Fern to prepare for severe winter weather and be aware of available USDA assistance. USDA staff [Read More …]

Research Shows Ferappease® Improves Pregnancy Rates and Provides Strong ROI for Dairy Producers

January 21, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A recent peer-reviewed study conducted under commercial dairy conditions shows that administering FerAppease®—a unique analogue of the naturally occurring Maternal Bovine Appeasing Substance (mBAS)—at the time of artificial insemination (AI) significantly improved fertility in lactating [Read More …]

Kate Ziehm & Morning Ag Clips Honored With CAP CREAL Journalism Award

January 21, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The CAP CREAL Journalism Award honors excellence in agricultural journalism Morning Ag Clips has been named the recipient of the CAP CREAL Journalism Award by the New York State Agricultural Society, recognizing the platform’s dedication to [Read More …]

Were Producer Milk Prices Good in 2025?

January 20, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This is the first of four posts that will review the 2025 producer milk pricing. They will be compared to five other years starting in 2021. Four different types of data will be covered. The [Read More …]

Greener Cattle Initiative Awards Two New Grants

Assess Value of Feed Additive for Methane Reduction The Greener Cattle Initiative, a multi-partner consortium created by the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, awarded two additional grants to develop scalable [Read More …]

Farmland Values Enter New Phase Shaped by Localized Market Signals

“After years of steady growth, we’re seeing the farmland market stabilize,” said Colton Lacina, senior vice president of real estate operations at Farmers National Company. “This isn’t a sign of collapse but a recalibration that [Read More …]

Farm Bureau Names 2026 Farm Dog of the Year

Recognizing the vital role that four-legged friends often play on family farms and ranches, Farm Bureau launched the Farm Dog of the Year contest several years ago – now a popular feature of the American [Read More …]

Can Birds Spread Harmful Bacteria on Dairy Farms?

UNH researcher investigates whether sparrows increase dairy herd infection risks New UNH research is seeking to address the levels of Campylobacter jejuni — a bacteria that can affect herd health as well as cause food-borne illness in [Read More …]

CCE Cayuga Team Recognized for Youth Workforce Program

A unique workforce development program, staffed and managed by Cornell Cooperative Extension Cayuga County, has received the 2025 Distinguished Team Award from Epsilon Sigma Phi, Lamba Chapter. The award recognizes professional excellence in Cooperative Extension programs. Based [Read More …]

StoneX Ag & Dairy Market Outlook Coming in March

Get strategies for the year ahead at our annual Ag & Dairy Market Outlook In periods of market fluctuation and uncertainty, it is essential to seek actionable insights from reliable market professionals. The StoneX Ag & Dairy [Read More …]

Farmers Set the Course for 2026 Policy

When farmers and ranchers come together, they don’t just talk about challenges—they get to work finding solutions. That’s exactly what happened at our 107th American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim, California, where farmers from across [Read More …]

How Dairy Supports Immune Function

A strong immune system helps you feel good no matter what comes your way! When germs enter your body, your immune system has a plan of attack – your white blood cells jump into [Read More …]

What MAHA’s dietary guidelines mean for US food and agribusiness

New US dietary guidelines prioritize whole, minimally processed foods and may influence demand and policy decisions, with implications for food and agribusiness. The new 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans – influenced by the Make America Healthy [Read More …]

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