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Across the country, edible gifts are becoming a favorite way to share meaning and memory. In Wisconsin, cheesemakers embrace the trend with handcrafted gift boxes inspired by connection, tradition, and the simple joy of delicious [Read More …]

Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) Messaging Guide (October 2025)

The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) are expected to soon release the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), and it could be a major moment for the dairy industry. [Read More …]

DATCP Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Grant Program Application Open Though January 16

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin farmers and cooperating entities to apply for commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP) research grants through January 16, 2026. These grants aim to [Read More …]

The 2026 PA Dairy Summit – Find Your True North

Purpose is your compass. Passion is your fuel. Find your True North and join us at the 2026 PA Dairy Summit on February 4-5, 2026 in the Hershey-Harrisburg area! Dairy farmers often feel like they’re moving from one fire [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report: Milk, Components Production Continues Climb

Note: Due to the ongoing government shutdown, some of the data normally reported in the Dairy Market Report is not available this month. This issue reports on the dairy data that is available. U.S. milk [Read More …]

New Zealand’s Fonterra gets farmers’ approval for $2.42 billion consumer business sale

November 3, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

New Zealand dairy producer Fonterra Co-operative Group (FCG.NZ) said on Thursday its farmer shareholders have agreed to the NZ$4.22 billion ($2.42 billion) divestment of its global consumer and associated businesses to French dairy major Lactalis. About 88.5% [Read More …]

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Some Perspective on the Kings County Farm Bureau Lawsuit Against the State Water Board

The State Court of Appeals issued two rulings this week on the Kings County Farm Bureau (KCFB) lawsuit against the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board). KCFB filed suit over actions the State Board [Read More …]

National FFA Announces Indianapolis Extension For Convention & Expo Through 2040

National FFA announced today that the National FFA Convention & Expo will continue to be held in Indianapolis through at least 2040. The announcement was made during the kickoff event for the 98th National FFA Convention [Read More …]

Fonterra farmers approve consumer sale with strong support

Fonterra’s farmer shareholders have given the go ahead for the Co-operative to sell its global Consumer and associated businesses, Mainland Group, to Lactalis for $4.22 billion, with 88.47% of the total farmer votes cast in [Read More …]

Controlling avian pests in freestyle dairy barns

As temperatures drop here in the upper midwest, many dairy farmers face an unwelcome challenge — flocks of starlings, sparrows, and pigeons settling into their barns. While a few birds might seem harmless, these feathered [Read More …]

STRIDE Youth Leadership Conference Registration Deadline Nears

Leadership workshop for high school students set for Nov. 12 at UW-River Falls A full day of interactive workshops, hands-on lab experiences and agricultural-career exploration is in store for high school students at the 2025 [Read More …]

Economics of U.S. Beef and Cattle Market

U.S. cattle farmers have faced significant challenges in recent years, from COVID-19-related supply chain disruptions, low cattle prices and persistent drought conditions to growing threats of invasive pests and diseases, a decades-low supply of beef cows and [Read More …]

INFB Health Plans Provide Affordable, Reliable Health Care

Tippecanoe County small business saved $60,000 annually by switching to health care offering Indiana Farm Bureau Health Plans, a suite of more affordable health care offerings, announced it has more than 7,800 enrolled plans to-date, [Read More …]

ADAI team taking applications for Director of Agriculture Affairs

Now taking applications to join the ADAI team as Director of Agriculture Affairs! Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director of Agriculture Affairs is responsible for the following: Farmer & Board Relations: Lead strategies to foster [Read More …]

Understanding Immigration Compliance: I-9s, Audits and ICE Raids

On Friday, October 31, 2025, from 12 noon–1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s (PDA) Agricultural Business Development Center (ABDC), will present the next webinar in [Read More …]

Communicating with Farmers Under Stress

October 30, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Join Penn State Extension educators at this event for professionals who serve the agricultural industry and work with farmers and their families. This webinar will help ag professionals recognize the signs of stress and how [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Dr. Acetoze and Dr. Lammers of ADM on Nexulin

In this episode of DairyVoice, Dr. Gabriela Acetoze and Dr. Brian Lammers of ADM talk with DairyVoice host Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Film about ADM’s Nexulin. They explain how Nexulin supports cows during [Read More …]

Register now for the Alltech Dairy Summit!

Registration is officially open for the 2025 Alltech Dairy Summit. Over the past two decades, the Alltech Dairy Summit has been rooted in sharing science and sparking conversation among those who are well-equipped to tackle [Read More …]

Challenge Butter and the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation Partner to Inspire Hope This Holiday Season

Holiday Cookies Fund the Cure — a sweet way to support children and families affected by cancer This holiday season, Challenge Butter, a leading U.S. farmer-owned dairy brand, is partnering with the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation [Read More …]

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Announces Funding to Bring More Youth to County Fairs

Second Round of the Transportation for Youth to County and Local Fairs Grant Program Dedicates $350,000 to Bring Youth Groups to Fairs New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that $350,000 is [Read More …]

More than 100 Indiana FFA Students Set to Compete at the National FFA Convention

More than 100 Indiana FFA students representing 26 different chapters across the state are competing this week at the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo in a variety of Career Development Events and Leadership Development [Read More …]

Texas Farm Bureau announces 2025 Excellence in Agriculture finalists

A passion for agriculture, community and family earned several young Texans recognition in the 2025 Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Excellence in Agriculture (EIA) contest. The finalists in this year’s competition are Jacob and Laura Henson [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board Offers Opportunity For Student Ambassadors To Share California Dairy Messages With International Audiences

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the return of its student internship program where young agriculture ambassadors will represent Real California Milk internationally. Applications are now open for summer representatives in CMAB’s partner countries. [Read More …]

American Cheese Society Judging and Competition 2026

The American Cheese Society Judging and Competition, a technical and aesthetic evaluation of American-made cheeses, will be held May 18-22, 2026, at the Huntington Bank Stadium on the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis campus. The Judging and Competition [Read More …]

Four-State Dairy Nutrition & Management Conference November Webinar Will Focus On Navigating Low Colostrum Yields in Dairy Herds