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In every industry, there are individuals whose contributions extend far beyond their job titles, those that shape the course of progress, lift up others and leave a legacy of excellence. In Michigan’s dairy industry, that [Read More …]

Fall Weed Control in Pastures, Hay, and Other Forages

Fall is an excellent time to manage biennial and perennial weeds and Japanese stiltgrass in pastures and hay and to control problem weeds after silage harvest. Weed management in forages We are approaching an excellent [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Dr. Mario Riboni from Diamond V on Managing Heat Stress

In this episode of DairyVoice, Mike Opperman talks with Dr. Mario Riboni from Diamond V on managing heat stress and some of the things that might be overlooked, especially in the dry period. Dr. Riboni [Read More …]

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Rollins announces Rural Veterinary Action Plan during visit to Mississippi State University

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced today [Aug. 28] a Rural Veterinary Shortage Action Plan to address critical needs relating to food animal health and large animal care in rural areas during her visit [Read More …]

Twelve Students Receive Annual Scholarships to Support Future Careers in Dairy

PA College Students Were Awarded Student Leader Scholarships Twelve undergraduate students were recently recognized with Student Leader Scholarships, an award intended to encourage and empower the next generation of dairy producers. Supported by the Dairy [Read More …]

Cornell Cow Convos Podcast Series

This monthly podcast series led by PRO-DAIRY and CCE Dairy Specialists features current, new, and emerging topics of interest to the dairy industry right now. New episodes are released on the last Thursday of the [Read More …]

Submit nominations for the FARM Farmer Advisory Council

The FARM Farmer Advisory Council (FAC) serves as a unified voice of the dairy producer community related to on-farm social responsibility areas. The council provides farm-level expertise for all FARM Program standards development, materials and [Read More …]

Farm Sector Profits Forecast To Increase in 2025

Net farm income, a broad measure of profits, is forecast at $180.1 billion for calendar year 2025, an increase of $41.0 billion (29.5 percent) relative to 2024 in nominal (not adjusted for inflation) dollars. This [Read More …]

Something Special from Wisconsin Members Win Big at the 2025 Wisconsin State Grand Champion Eats and Treats Competition

Members of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP’s) Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program won nearly three quarters of the awards (31 of 43), including Best of Show, at the 2025 Wisconsin [Read More …]

Webinar: Farm Income and Financial Forecasts, September 2025 Update

Webinar Details Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM ET Duration: 1 hour Host: Carrie Litkowski Description USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) releases farm income and balance sheet estimates and forecasts three times a year. These core [Read More …]

Webinar: Farm Income and Financial Forecasts, September 2025 Update

Webinar Details Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM ET Duration: 1 hour Host: Carrie Litkowski Description USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) releases farm income and balance sheet estimates and forecasts three times a year. These core statistical [Read More …]

Kansas Students Participate in Taiwan Agricultural Youth Exchange

Four Kansas State University students traveled to Taiwan August 8-16, 2025, to represent Kansas in the Taiwan Agricultural Youth Exchange Program. The bilateral exchange offers students an opportunity to explore Taiwan’s agricultural industry and deepen [Read More …]

2025 Expo en Español Highlights Pertinent Dairy Topics

Created for Spanish-speaking dairy owners, managers, and mid-managers, Expo en Español returns yet again to World Dairy Expo this fall. Presented exclusively in Spanish, Expo en Español will be hosted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday [Read More …]

Purina Animal Nutrition Unveils Second Edition of the Beef-on-Dairy Industry Report

Industry-leading experts provide valuable insights for stakeholders in the beef-on-dairy sector Purina Animal Nutrition has unveiled the second edition of its Beef-on-Dairy Industry Report, offering producers an in-depth look at the evolving role of beef-on-dairy cattle [Read More …]

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Reading between the lines of your herd data

Why farm data needs time, context and conversation to uncover the full narrative. Your data is constantly flowing — from the milking parlor to the feed bunk to the breeding pen. This steady stream [Read More …]

HHS and USDA Confirm Singular Traveler-Associated New World Screwworm Case; Precautionary and Proactive Surveillance Ongoing

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently identified an instance of a traveler-associated human case of New World screwworm (NWS) in the [Read More …]

Saputo renews partnership with Ronald McDonald House Canada

Pledging $2.25 million over five years Ronald McDonald House Canada provides a vital service: a home-away-from-home for out-of-town families with children receiving medical treatment. With 16 Ronald McDonald House programs and 20 Ronald McDonald Family [Read More …]

The $1,000 Calf – Why Beef Matters on the Dairy Farm

Back in the day, a Holstein bull calf was worth $50. Maybe. Today? Beef-on-dairy calves are commanding $1,000 or more in many regions. And with sexed semen and genomics now widely available, dairy producers have [Read More …]

Darigold hosts Dairy Dash 5K

Darigold will be hosting the Darigold Dairy Dash, a family-friendly road race featuring a costume contest, awards and more. And the best part, the Kids Dash is free! Proceeds will benefit Food Lifeline and support [Read More …]

Dairy Exports Surge in June, Dairy Product Stocks Hold Steady

August 27, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy exports surged in June, reaching 18.7% of domestic milk solids production—the highest levels since 2022. Meanwhile, stocks of major dairy products held steady from May to June. U.S. fluid milk sales rose 0.5% from [Read More …]

Rahm Emanuel to Join Dairy Forum 2026 as Chairman’s Lecture Keynote Speaker

Dairy Forum heads to Palm Desert, Calif., in 2026 with the premier annual event for dairy business leaders. Presented by the International Dairy Foods Association, Dairy Forum convenes more than 1,200 executives from dairy processors, [Read More …]

Bacteria strains infecting cattle and humans in US are highly similar

Researchers report dangerous, often antibiotic-resistant pathogen called Salmonella Dublin is circulating among animals, humans and food-associated environments Salmonella Dublin, a type of bacteria that primarily infects cattle but some strains also can adapt to infect [Read More …]

Inflation and Interest Continue Driving up Farmers’ Costs

In 2020,the Federal Reserve (the Fed) responded to an acute recession by cutting interest rates and launching large-scale asset purchases to support credit and stimulate demand. Then, inflation in 2021 and 2022 reached levels not seen [Read More …]

Unlock these secrets to dairy reproduction

August 27, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

What’s the secret to dairy reproduction success? When you’re aiming for greater reproductive efficiency in your dairy herd, gaining even a few percentage points in heat detection or pregnancy rate can make a huge difference [Read More …]

Checkoff Launches Dairy Health Innovation Contest for Students

Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) is now accepting entries for its 2026 New Product Competition, inviting undergraduate and graduate students across the U.S. to develop innovative dairy-based products that meet today’s consumer demands for bone and [Read More …]

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Maola Local Dairies Promotes Jason Smith to Executive Vice President, Milk Marketing

Maola Local Dairies is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Smith to Executive Vice President, Milk Marketing. In this role, Smith will oversee ingredient sales, milk quality, and bulk milk hauling logistics across the [Read More …]

Financial Lenders, Ag Consultants & Dairy Producers Invited to Dairy Financial Conference