Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

Wisconsin cheesemakers command the spotlight at the 2025 American Cheese Society (ACS) Judging & Competition, taking home more than one-quarter of all awards and earning three spots in North America’s Top 10. “Every award represents [Read More …]

Explore the Latest from John Deere at the 2025 Farm Progress Show

See new equipment in action, connect with product experts and discover technology that’s driving productivity in the field John Deere invites you to visit the John Deere lot located on West Progress Avenue (Booth 267) [Read More …]

State Board of Food and Agriculture Discuss Economic Conditions for California Farmers

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss current economic conditions for farmers and ranchers at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The Board will hear updates on financial lending, land [Read More …]

William Walleser of Wall-Stone Holsteins named one of Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s 35 Under 35.

Earlier this year, fourth-generation dairy farmer and DFA farmer-owner, William Walleser of Wall-Stone Holsteins in De Soto, Wisc., was named one of Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s 35 Under 35. He was recognized for his leadership [Read More …]

Zach Kreger Describes How Small Dairies Can Continue to Compete

Shares How Simple Improvements Have Almost Doubled Production. In this episode of Cow-Side Conversations, Zach Kreger of Kreger Farms in Tioga County, Pennsylvania describes how he and his wife, Heidi, have made slow and steady [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Organizations Testify Before USITC on Global Policies Affecting Dairy Markets

National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) Executive Vice President for Policy Development & Strategy, Jaime Castaneda, and Senior Vice President for Global Economic Affairs, Will Loux, testified today before the [Read More …]

Agricultural Trade: Supporting U.S. Farms, Jobs and Communities

Trade is a hot topic with a lot of uncertainty. Trade policy decisions being made in Washington, D.C., will impact farmers and ranchers in the countryside. This Market Intel report is a continuation in the [Read More …]

Dairy Farms Encouraged to Host High School Graduates as Apprentices on Their Operations

Dairy Producers Who Are Looking for Herd Managers Can Apply for the Apprenticeship Program Pennsylvania dairy producers who are looking for an employee to serve in a herd management role are encouraged to apply for [Read More …]

August Beef x Dairy Webinar!

I-29 Moo University Beef On Dairy Dialogue Webinar On August 5 To Focus On Carcass Yield of BXD Cattle: Present & Future The I-29 Moo University Beef On Dairy Dialogue Webinar Series continues Tuesday, August 5 from [Read More …]

IDFA Testifies on the Global Nonfat Milk Solids Market at the U.S. International Trade Commission

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today testified at a U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) hearing to discuss the competitiveness of U.S. nonfat milk solids (NFS) producers in global markets, specifically highlighting the difference in [Read More …]

What Every Producer Should Know About Judicious Antibiotic Use

Responsibly using antibiotics is fundamental to raising healthy, productive and profitable cattle. Judicious use of antibiotics is tremendously important for the future of beef and dairy production. “If we’re going to preserve the effectiveness of [Read More …]

Gov. Evers Appoints New Member to DATCP Board

Gov. Tony Evers announced the appointment of Patti Habeck to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Board, effective July 16, 2025. Ms. Habeck joins the DATCP Board with decades of experience [Read More …]

Ag-Powered Fuels: 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) made several important changes to the Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z). Most notably, it extended the credit through 2029, providing biofuels producers with an additional two years of investment beyond [Read More …]

Farmer Survey Response Decline a Growing Problem

Countless stakeholders including farmers, university Extension services, researchers and policymakers rely on the data USDA has collected for more than 150 years through agencies and programs including the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and the Economic Research Service (ERS). [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Announces $60.9 Million in Disaster Assistance for Farmers in Virginia

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced additional U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) assistance to help producers in the Commonwealth of Virginia recover from Hurricane Helene. Secretary Rollins signed a block grant agreement [Read More …]

Indiana Farm Bureau Highlights the Importance of Hoosier Agriculture at the 2025 Indiana State Fair

Indiana Farm Bureau, the state’s largest general farming organization, will once again support agriculture at the Indiana State Fair through sponsored events and programming focused on youth engagement and educating consumers about locally grown foods. [Read More …]

Sales and Service Representatives Invited to Animal Agriculture Industry Breakfast on Aug. 13

Ag Professionals Are Invited to the Industry Breakfast Featuring Resources to Help Farm Clients The 2025 Animal Agriculture Industry Breakfast, titled “The Art of Conversation & Resources to Help,” will be held on Wednesday, August [Read More …]

DATCP Accepting Applications for Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants Through September 12

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2026 Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants through September 12, 2025. These grants are awarded to producer-led groups to help support and advance [Read More …]

Why Agricultural Labor Reform Is Essential for U.S. Dairy

July 28, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

America’s food security is a matter of national security, and the U.S. agricultural system behind it, which contributes over $1 trillion to our economy, is at risk. Not from drought or disease, but from a [Read More …]

Full Parlors, Fewer Culls: Dairy Bets on Growth

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending July 25, 2025 U.S. dairy producers are keeping cows in their barns rather than sending them to the slaughterhouse. Through mid-July, dairy producers culled 1.38 million milk [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Industry Praises Indonesia Trade Agreement

July 23, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN) applauded the announcement late yesterday of a new trade framework between the United States and [Read More …]

Dairy Markets Have Lost That Summer Sizzle

July 21, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending July 18, 2025 The dairy markets have lost that summer sizzle. It’s still hot in the Northeast and in states along the West Coast. Milk production is [Read More …]

Memorial Tribute to Dr. Keith Bolsen Planned During International Silage Conference

July 17, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A special memorial tribute to the late Dr. Keith Bolsen, a pioneer in silage research and education, will be held during the dinner program at the International Silage Conference on Monday evening, July 21, 2025, [Read More …]

IDP: Animal Mobility Workshop & Sessions

The workshop will begin with the following presentations -The Cost of Lameness -How to Evaluate and Score Lameness -Types of Lesions and Causes Lunch will then be provided, followed by: 3 stations providing hands-on training [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board Announces Key Promotions To Accelerate Global and Domestic Growth

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced a series of strategic leadership promotions that reflect the organization’s ongoing commitment to expanding the reach of Real California Milk products both domestically and globally. These promotions [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Hosts Successful 2025 National Holstein Convention

Holstein Association USA members recently gathered in St. Louis, Missouri for National Holstein Convention, held June 22-26, 2025. Themed “Meet Me in St. Louis,” National Holstein Convention drew almost 800 attendees from across the United [Read More …]

Healthy Herds & Happy Cows: Risk Mitigation for Your Dairy

Thanks to those of you who joined us for our bi-monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Friday! With so much talk about risk management on the financial level, it’s important to remember that proper animal care can be [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Applauds Voluntary Removal of Artificial Dyes from Ice Cream

While scooping ice cream on the steps of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Headquarters, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins congratulated the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announcement on the dairy industry’s commitment to [Read More …]

Dozens of U.S. Ice Cream Makers Pledge to Eliminate Certified Artificial Colors from Ice Cream Products by End of 2027

For generations, ice cream has been a beloved indulgence woven into American culture, communities, and celebrations. Now, a new voluntary effort led by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) in partnership with America’s ice cream [Read More …]

NIAA Releases White Paper Addressing Lameness Across Food Animal Species