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Amid Severe Water Shortages U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced a $280 million grant agreement between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) to provide critical economic [Read More …]

Breaking Down Silos: More Than Just a Catchphrase

Like many, I often rely on familiar sayings in my conversations—especially when speaking. Most are straightforward, requiring little thought. However, some phrases, though commonly used, deserve deeper exploration. Lately, one phrase has surfaced repeatedly in [Read More …]

Limited discounted rate available for upcoming Agricultural English Mentorship Program

Are you ready to help your Spanish-speaking farm employees advance their careers and strengthen communication on your farm? The Agricultural English Mentorship (AEM) program, created by Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development (CAWD), is designed to address [Read More …]

“Finding a Safety Net and Protecting Your Margin With Dairy Margin Coverage” Free Webinar

Have you signed up for Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) yet, or are you still trying to decide if it should be part of your risk management plan this year? Are you looking to find a [Read More …]

HPAI WEBINAR Focus on wild bird populations

11:00 AM | March 28, 2025 Join PRO-DAIRY, the Northeast Dairy Producers Association and New York Farm Bureau for an HPAI Webinar focused on bird control. Experts from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC) will [Read More …]

National Dairy Board Scholarship Applications Being Accepted

Applications are being accepted for college scholarships that are awarded by America’s dairy farmers and importers through the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB). Eleven scholarships worth $2,500 each will be awarded, in addition [Read More …]

Farmers Caught in Crossfire of Chinese Ship Fee Fight

March 20, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

With more than 20% of U.S. agricultural production destined for foreign markets, exports are critical to the financial success of American farmers and ranchers. In 2024, U.S. farmers exported over 144 million metric tons of agricultural [Read More …]

Showbox Sires Introduces Bull To Their Lineup: VENMO

In this episode of the Evolution of the Great Cow, Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett of Showbox Sires talk with Ethan McMillan of Kingsway Farms about their latest release VENMO 744HO17769. In the podcast they discuss VENMO, why [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Highlights President Trump’s Proclamation on National Agriculture Day

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins celebrated National Agriculture Day, reinforcing the importance of American farmers, ranchers, and producers as outlined in President Donald J. Trump’s official proclamation marking the occasion. “Today on National Agriculture Day, we recognize the [Read More …]

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Organic Valley Continues Pioneering Legacy by Selecting First Female Chief Executive Officer in Cooperative’s History

Co-op of more than 1,600 organic family farms embraces new leadership, continuing its decades-long dedication to excellence in organic food and farming. Organic Valley, America’s largest organic farmer-owned cooperative, announced the selection of agricultural veteran and [Read More …]

Do You Know a Dairy Farm That’s Making Their Own Ice Cream?

Do you make your own ice cream as a value-added portion of your dairy business? Do you know a dairy operation that’s making farm-fresh ice cream? The Center for Dairy Excellence, PA Preferred®, and the Pennsylvania [Read More …]

DATCP Accepting Applications for Export Expansion Grants Through April 9

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for new Export Expansion Grants through April 9, 2025. These grants are funded through the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE), which [Read More …]

KROHNE Emphasizes Measurement Technology’s Role in Enhancing Industrial Production

Precision Instruments Drive Efficiency, Quality, and Sustainability in Modern Manufacturing KROHNE, a global leader in process measurement technology, highlights the critical role of advanced instrumentation in improving industrial production processes. The company emphasizes how measurement [Read More …]

NRCS Wisconsin Staff to Help Landowners Get Started with Stewardship

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension Department of Forestry is hosting a series of three virtual webinars that invites new and prospective landowners in Wisconsin to connect with conservation professionals and discuss ways to achieve their [Read More …]

American Agri-Women Backs Jim Costa for Ag Committee Ranking Member

American Agri-Women (AAW), the nation’s leading coalition of women in farming, ranching, and agribusiness, supports Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) for Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee for the 119th Congress. AAW President Rose Tryon said [Read More …]

Every Woman’s Marathon is more than a race

After an unforgettable debut in Savannah, Team Milk’s Every Woman’s Marathon is back–bigger, bolder, and heading to a brand-new city! Scottsdale, Arizona | November 16, 2025 The only U.S. marathon designed exclusively for women, by women, is leveling up [Read More …]

California Spotlights Innovative Dairy Options – Global Flavors At Pizza Expo

Event marks kickoff of 7th annual call for innovative pizza recipes using California cheese, 3rd International Pizza competition Innovative products, on-trend applications and an international pizza bake-off are elements of the California Milk Advisory Board’s (CMAB) [Read More …]

Save the Date for Annual “Toast to Dairy” Celebration on June 12

Purchase Tickets by May 1 to Receive Early-Bird Discount The Dairy Excellence Foundation is hosting its annual farm-to-fork celebration, “A Toast to Dairy,” on Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 6-9 p.m. at Melhorn Manor in [Read More …]

USDA Expediting $10 Billion in Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers

Marking National Agriculture Day, Secretary Rollins Prioritizes Timely Support for Farmers U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, on National Agriculture Day, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing up to $10 billion [Read More …]

Professional Dairy Producers Announces Additional Farm-Your Footprint Funding at 2025 Business Conference

New board and 2026 business conference dates, location also announced The 2025 Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) Business Conference brought together approximately 1,000 dairy producers and industry professionals March 12-13 at the Alliant Energy Center in [Read More …]

Lactose-Free Milk Makes Schoolkids Smile

Jessica Shelly is the Director of Student Dining Services for Cincinnati Public Schools in Cincinnati, Ohio. She’s responsible for overseeing the service of more than 60,000 meals a day in the lunchroom operations at 65 [Read More …]

SupplyOne Enhances Business Efficiency with Inventory Management

Optimize Packaging Supply Chain, Reduce Costs, and Improve Overall Operational Efficiency Newtown Square, Pennsylvania – SupplyOne, Inc., an industry-leading distributor, service provider, and manufacturer of custom corrugated products, highlights its comprehensive inventory management services. As [Read More …]

Newborn Management, Risk Management and Market Update

PDP presents opportunities for dairy professionals to learn from experts on trending topics These episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will focus on strategies for animal health and business management. Tune in on [Read More …]

Hilmar Cuts the Ribbon at New Dodge City Facility

Officials tour Hilmar’s State-of-the-art manufacturing plant Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc., one of the world’s largest cheese manufacturers and a global supplier of high-quality whey ingredients was joined by Kansas Governor Kelly, U.S. Senator Moran and [Read More …]

Energy potential and GHG reduction with anaerobic digestion of dairy manure and food waste

March 19, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On-farm energy produced by anaerobic digestion (AD) systems that process dairy manure with or without other organics, such as food waste, can supply flexible and storable energy in the form of biomethane (renewable natural gas), [Read More …]

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Evonik invests into technical upgrade of its European methionine Verbund

Evonik is continuing to optimize its global production setup for MetAMINO® (DL-methionine) with a technical upgrade of its European methionine Verbund Antwerp (Belgium)/Wesseling (Germany). The low double-digit million euro investment requires a partial shutdown of [Read More …]

Kevin Griswold Honored with 2025 Dean Strauss Leadership Award

Kevin Griswold was honored as the fifth recipient of the Dean Strauss Leadership Award on Thur., March 13, at the 2025 Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) Business Conference in Madison, Wis. Griswold co-owns and operates Tag Lane [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo Recognizes Influential Dairy Leaders

World Dairy Expo® is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Expo Recognition Awards. Nominated and selected by their peers, these individuals have made remarkable contributions to the dairy industry and their communities. Honorees will [Read More …]

Farm Credit Presents Northeast Forest Products Industry Outlook Webinar

With the resumption of a 25% tariff on U.S. imports of Canadian goods, the forest products industry is navigating a complex landscape in 2025. Join Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit for a webinar [Read More …]

Dairy Producers Invited to Tour PA Dairy Farms & Get Training in Animal Care