Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

Department Highlights Investments that Support Rural Cooperatives U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins today issued a USDA proclamation (PDF, 575 KB) to recognize October 2026 as the Department’s 62nd anniversary of National Cooperative [Read More …]

IDFA Senior Vice President Roberta Wagner Announces Retirement

Dr. Samuel Alcaine to lead IDFA Regulatory and Scientific Affairs; Michelle Albee Matto, M.P.H., R.D.N., promoted to Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Chief Nutrition Scientist. Roberta Wagner, senior vice president of regulatory and scientific [Read More …]

DATCP Accepting Applications for 2027 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grants Until November 4

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) Grants until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. DATCP will award up to $200,000 total [Read More …]

Making It Four: Bailey Returns to the International Jersey Show

Stoney Point Joel Bailey, the winning Lifetime Cheese Production Cow, is the Grand and Senior Champion of the International Jersey Show at World Dairy Expo. She received the Allen Hetts Grand Champion Trophy. Bailey is [Read More …]

CDQAP Update: State Board Adopts New Dairy Order; Some Mexican Cattle Enter the U.S.

The State Water Resources Control Board voted 4-0 on September 15, to adopt a new order and regulatory framework for Central Valley dairies. The long-awaited order outlines and sets in motion a roadmap forward for [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: John Ellsworth Gives His Q4 2026 Dairy Report

In this episode of DairyVoice, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films talks with John Ellsworth of Success Strategies. He gives his 4th Quarter report for the industry. They begin their deep dive in discussions [Read More …]

Bringing Dairy Customers to Where It All Begins

There are plenty of places where we can talk with major food companies about dairy farming. Conference rooms, video calls and presentations all have their place. But there is no substitute for standing on a [Read More …]

The Downside and Upside of Increasing Exports

The Downside and Upside of Increasing Exports The prior posts covered how the U.S. is becoming a dairy exporter. The biggest change is in exports of cheese and butter. The impact on farmer protein and [Read More …]

Not all fiber behaves the same in dairy rations

The equations used to estimate forage fiber digestibility do not always apply to co-products such as canola meal. For decades, dairy nutritionists have relied on a simple rule: as lignin increases, fiber digestibility decreases. This [Read More …]

What Is Your Reason?

I recently reread an old book from my personal library, entitled The Goal, written by Eli Goldratt & Jeff Cox in 1992. I read this 34 years ago, and, assuming you can still find a [Read More …]

Preparing Grain Storages for Harvest

Properly preparing grain storages for harvest. As we approach corn grain harvest, we thought it was a good idea to remind folks to properly prepare grain storages. Several species of beetles and moth caterpillars can [Read More …]

Big GLP-1 losses could mean big gains for dairy industry

You’ve probably heard plenty about GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. These medications, first used to treat diabetes, have become increasingly popular for weight loss. What does any of that have to do [Read More …]

Managing Soils to Maximize Infiltration

High precipitation in recent weeks caused localized flooding in parts of Pennsylvania. Another clear call for the critical importance of soil management to improve infiltration and reduce runoff. This summer has brought significant precipitation to [Read More …]

Real California Milk Excelerator Launches 2026 Cohort

Products Tackling Consumer Demand for Global Flavors, Functional Nutrition, Convenience and Experiential Indulgence. 15 companies join 8th annual innovation program with growth-stage and early-stage tracks designed to accelerate revenue growth, retail expansion, investment readiness and [Read More …]

Fall Forage Management Tips

Fall forage management is important for overwintering cool-season perennials in both hay and pasture systems and to promote healthy spring growth. As summer winds down and fall approaches, cool-season forages like alfalfa and orchardgrass will [Read More …]

Cinderella Claims the Crown at the International Ayrshire Show

Bricker-Farms King Cinderella is named Senior and Grand Champion of the International Ayrshire Show. Cinderella, the winning Four-Year-Old, is exhibited by Milk Source Genetics, J&S Fairbanks and K&M Wolf, of Kaukauna, Wis. The Reserve Grand [Read More …]

Understanding Financials & Feed Economics

Connect with leading experts during interactive webinars. Next week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide critical insights for farm finances for the remainder of 2026. Tuesday’s episode will feature [Read More …]

USDA Issues Final Rule with Comment Period Ahead of Opening the Application Window for Rural Energy for America Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is taking steps to advance the Trump Administration’s commitment to unleashing American energy and economic prosperity and is streamlining program delivery for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Rural [Read More …]

Real California Milk Excelerator Launches 2026 Cohort, Fueling Dairy Innovation

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), in partnership with VentureFuel, today announced the 15 companies selected to participate in the 8th Annual Real California Milk (RCM) Excelerator. Since 2021 alumni of this award-winning program have [Read More …]

Starter Intake, Consistent Nutrition Topics of Calf Care Workshops

Oct. 14, 15 PDP Calf Care Connection features breakout sessions and producer panel Caring for the youngest members of a dairy herd is a team effort; the care and management decisions made from day one [Read More …]

Financing the Farm: A Look at USDA Farm Loan Programs

Key Takeaways Farm bill credit programs help farmers and ranchers access financing when they cannot obtain sufficient credit through traditional commercial lenders. Access to credit is increasingly important as farmers face historically high production costs [Read More …]

Labor Roadshow X Registration Now Open!

Tenth annual Labor Roadshow brings expert-led discussions and practical workforce strategies to agricultural professionals across New York. The Agricultural Workforce Development Council of New York State (AWDC) will celebrate a decade of connecting and educating [Read More …]

Share Your Favorite Photos of Fall on the Farm

There’s nothing like fall on the farm, with fields to harvest, family at the table, and the sun slanting through the trees each evening. This fall, we want to share a series of photos that [Read More …]

Speakers to Share Next-Level Transition Planning Insight at November

The Interactive Workshop Will Go Beyond the Basics With Transition Planning. It’s never too early or too late to start thinking about “passing the torch” and finding someone in line to transition ownership of your [Read More …]

USDA Increases Investment in Regenerative Pilot Program to Lower Farmer Production Costs

Program Delivery and Accountability Will Be Strengthened The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced increased financial assistance for the Regenerative Pilot Program from $700 million to $1 billion in fiscal year 2027, providing more producers [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report: Rising Feed and Fuel Costs Tighten Producer Margin

Liquid milk production grew 1.7% in July. While the size of the milking herd grew 1.9%, heat stress and wildfire smoke contributed to a slight decrease in milk output per cow. Turning toward markets, dairy [Read More …]

IDFA Welcomes Greg Ibach as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at USDA

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today welcoming the nomination of Greg Ibach to serve as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Statement on Greg Ibach USDA Under Secretary Nomination

The National Milk Producers Federation and U.S. Dairy Export Council today welcomed the nomination of Greg Ibach to serve as USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. From Gregg Doud, President and CEO [Read More …]

Research supports flexible canola meal inclusion across lactation

Research and practical feeding programs support higher milk response, improved protein efficiency and flexible inclusion levels throughout the lactation cycle. Improving milk production while maximizing protein efficiency remains a priority for dairy producers. Research [Read More …]

Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) Confirmed in Wisconsin Cattle