Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

The American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) recently announced the official launch of the GenProgress Jersey Sire Program, a new genetic advancement initiative designed to identify, test, and elevate the next generation of elite purebred Jersey [Read More …]

DCRC’s January 20 webinar addresses the roles of FSH on the growth and survival of preantral follicles

Register for the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council’s (DCRC) next webinar – Deciphering the roles of FSH in the ovary beyond antral folliculogenesis – set for Jan. 20, starting at 2 p.m. Central time (Chicago time). [Read More …]

European Union Deforestation Rule: Creating Administrative Hurdles and Market Barriers Rather than Saving Forests

The European Union (EU) passed a deforestation rule (EUDR) in June 2023 requiring imports of cattle, wood, cocoa, soy, palm oil, coffee and rubber, and any products produced with them, to prove they did not originate from [Read More …]

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Meets with Delegation from Latin America

Strengthen International Efforts to Eradicate New World Screwworm Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) yesterday hosted agricultural and epidemiological leaders from across Latin America for collaborative meetings to tackle [Read More …]

USDA Confirms HPAI in a Dairy Herd in Wisconsin

According to the USDA, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed via PCR (polymerase chain reaction) and ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) assay a detection [Read More …]

ODPA Celebrates Passage of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 has passed and is expected to be signed into law by President Trump. This monumental legislation permits school meal programs to offer a greater variety of [Read More …]

2025 All-National Showcase Program Honorees Announced

December 16, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The 2025 All-National Showcase recipients have been selected by Holstein Association USA. Exhibitors from all over North America paraded their finest cattle in the showring to earn points based on their show placings. The All-National [Read More …]

CowManager Recognizes Award Winners at the Winter CowManager Training Summit

CowManager, a global leader in smart cow monitoring solutions, recently recognized its CowManager Success Story of the Year, Up-and-Coming CowManager Specialist, CowManager Specialist of the Year, and the Dr. Ray Nebel Legacy Award winner during the winter [Read More …]

IDFA Celebrates Final Passage of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

Clearing the Way for Whole and 2% Milk to Return to Schools The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 by voice vote, delivering final congressional approval [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of America Applauds the Passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a leading global dairy cooperative serving 9,500 dairy farmers across the United States, proudly commends the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate for passing the Whole Milk for [Read More …]

Smearcase’s Innovative Frozen Cottage Cheese Disrupts the Indulgence Aisle, Wins $100,000 Grand Prize

2025 Real California Milk Excelerator Final Pitch Event The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) recently announced Smearcase as the grand prize winner at the 7th Real California Milk (RCM) Excelerator product innovation competition. The award [Read More …]

Indiana Farm Bureau Delegates Reelect Kendell Culp as Vice President

At the 2025 Indiana Ag Gathering held at the French Lick Springs Resort, the Indiana Farm Bureau delegate body reelected INFB Vice President Kendell Culp of Jasper County. Culp ran against Kevin Underwood from Tippecanoe [Read More …]

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

The California Dairy Research Foundation (CDRF) this week 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 …]

In a World Flush With Milk

December 12, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending December 12, 2025 In a world flush with milk, competition for market share is getting fiercer by the day. The U.S. has struggled to gain traction on [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of America Mourns The Passing of Gary Hanman, Founding CEO

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is saddened at the recent passing of Gary Hanman, a visionary leader whose influence transformed the landscape of American dairy. Hanman served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of DFA from [Read More …]

Obituary: Ronald Long of Select Sires

December 12, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Ronald Gene Long, age 87, of Marysville, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 6, 2025 at The Bluebird Retirement Community with his beloved family at his side. He was a dedicated 30-year associate of Select Sires, [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Wendy Hushon On A Wellness Program That Can Help Our Farmers

December 11, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this episode of DairyVoice podcast, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films by Connor Agriscience talks with Wendy Hushon of Uplevel Wellness. They discuss the goal of helping our farmers live a healthier life, [Read More …]

Showbox Sires Releases Their Latest Bull FANWELL RC 744HO18071

December 11, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this episode of The Evolution of the Great Cow, Showbox Sires announces the release of their latest bull FANWELL RC 744HO18071. Tim Abbott speaks with Mike Duckett and Marco Quaini of Castelverde Holsteins in [Read More …]

Competition For Exports Is Fierce

December 8, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending December 5, 2025 Combined milk collections among the world’s five largest dairy exporters jumped 4.3% year over year in October, the fastest growth for the group since [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Dr. Chris Cifelli of DMI on Whole Milk Research

In this episode of DairyVoice podcast, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films interviews Dr. Chris Cifelli of Dairy Management Inc.’s National Dairy Council (NDC). They talk about research on whole milk and whole milk [Read More …]

Finding Us Faithful in Service to Dairy

When I’m milking, I like to listen to something to keep my mind engaged, usually an audiobook or podcast and, rarely, music. But there are moments when I enjoy the “silence,” though we all know [Read More …]

Dairy and Type 2 Diabetes

Dairy foods such as milk, cheese and yogurt are foundational foods in healthy dietary patterns. The dairy group contributes important shortfall nutrients, including calcium, vitamin D and potassium to the American diet. Low-fat and fat-free [Read More …]

The path to exceptional milk quality

What leads to sustained, superior milk quality on a dairy farm? Instead of reviewing the literature on mastitis prevention and treatment, I thought I would go to a true expert on the subject. I decided [Read More …]

What Should I Do Next?

Recently, I had a client ask me if they should go ahead and order the steel roofing they need for a barn reroofing project. The conversation turned to tariffs and what their impact might be [Read More …]

Dairy Leaders Share Progress, Priorities at Fall Alliance Meeting

More than 270 leaders from across the dairy value chain gathered Nov. 18 for the 2025 Dairy Sustainability Alliance® Fall Meeting, sending a clear message: progress happens faster when the community moves forward together. The [Read More …]

Hired labor on New York state dairy farms cost, efficiency and change from 2018 to 2024

Hired labor plays a significant role on dairy farms, with more than 9,000 jobs provided by New York dairy farms in 2019.1 As farm size grows, hired employees provide a larger percentage of the labor [Read More …]

New York and Vermont Corn SIlage Hybrid Evaluation Program 2025

Hybrid evaluation at multiple environments helps in decision making and expands the reach of this type of data to more farmers. Cornell, UVM, and seed companies collaborate to provide this evaluation. Hybrids were either entered [Read More …]

Preparing your cattle for severe winter weather

Cattle work to maintain a constant core body temperature of about 101ºF. During the winter months, the need for cattle to maintain their core body temperature becomes a challenge and can cause cold stress. Cold stress [Read More …]

“The Dairy State” – A Feature Documentary Celebrating California’s Dairy Families

We’re excited to share that longtime agricultural storyteller Matt Salvo—creator behind countless videos showcasing California’s farmers and ranchers—is directing a new feature-length documentary titled The Dairy State. This film takes viewers behind the scenes of [Read More …]

MPC’s Geoff Vanden Heuvel Highlights Urgent Water Challenges