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What 25 Years with Checkoff Has Taught Me

October 31, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As I retire from Dairy Management Inc., I have found myself reflecting on just how much the past 25 years have meant to me. I have had opportunities I never could have imagined when [Read More …]

What’s Your Communication Level? by John Ellsworth

October 31, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

We live in a complex world, but not everything is complex. Even with items that are more challenging or difficult to understand, the key is communication. Please allow me to give you a few examples [Read More …]

Born of the Bond Series Premiere Shines Spotlight on Veterinary Care Deserts

October 31, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Zoetis kicks off third season of Born of the Bond Based on estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than 500 U.S. counties across 46 states experienced a large-animal veterinary care shortage in 2025.1 [Read More …]

Dairy’s Big GLP-1 Moment: 5 Risks Processors Need to Know

October 31, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The dairy industry is uniquely positioned to capitalize on one of the biggest shifts happening in food and beverage right now. As more consumers turn to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, demand for high-protein, gut-friendly products is [Read More …]

Summer Is Over: Use This Fall to Evaluate Summer Heat Stress

October 31, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

October brings something Texas dairy producers and cows alike have been waiting for: cooler temperatures. After months of managing heat, it can be tempting to turn off the soakers, enjoy the cooler mornings and put [Read More …]

Virus that sickens cows, kills deer, still rare in NYS – for now

October 31, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

An insect-driven disease that causes high mortality in white-tailed deer, and mimics the symptoms of foot and mouth disease in cattle, is still rare in New York state, but the warming climate may increase [Read More …]

Preparing and Storing Farm Equipment for Winter

October 31, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Winter in Pennsylvania is notorious for extreme temperature changes and varying moisture levels. This article summarizes best practices from equipment manufacturers to keep your investments protected from harsh winter conditions. Each winter, cold, dry [Read More …]

US Farm Bankruptcies Up 19% Through Three Quarters of 2026

October 31, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture’s Mary Hightower reported that “according to federal court data, 292 Chapter 12 (farm bankruptcy) cases have been filed so far in 2026, nearly 19 percent more than the [Read More …]

Meagan Hempfling featured in Portraits of Modern Dairy

October 31, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Meagan is a sixth-generation dairy farmer in Van Wert County, Ohio. Together with her dad and brother, they use robotic milkers and other technology to care for their 250 Holstein cows. Meagan also partners [Read More …]

The NE-DBIC Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant Program Opens to Farmers in 11 states

October 31, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

$1 Million for Northeast Dairy Farm Modernization Dairy farmers across the Northeast can now apply for the Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant through the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC). With a total of [Read More …]

Enjoying a change of seasons on a Panhandle dairy road trip

October 31, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Fall has always been one of my favorite times of year in the Texas Panhandle. My job as executive director of the Texas Association of Dairymen recently took me through the region for several days, [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. Announces Redemption of 7 1/8% Series C Cumulative Preferred Equity Securities

October 31, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (the “Company”) announced today that it will redeem all 150,000 outstanding shares of the Company’s 7 1/8% Series C Cumulative Preferred Equity Securities, par value $100.00 per share (“Preferred Securities”) [Read More …]

Bringing Dairy Customers to Where It All Begins

October 4, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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

October 4, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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

October 4, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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?

October 4, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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

October 4, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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

October 4, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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

October 4, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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

October 4, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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

October 4, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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 …]

Checkoff’s Foodservice Partners Continue to Deliver Results

September 3, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Our foodservice partnerships are a longstanding part of the dairy checkoff story. Over the years, they have helped bring more dairy to restaurant menus, inspired new product innovation and created meaningful growth in dairy sales. [Read More …]

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

September 3, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Evonik was first to introduce the amino acid balancing concept in the animal nutrition market. It consists of matching livestock feed to exact physiological needs by precisely supplementing amino acids rather than overfeeding crude protein. [Read More …]

What 25 Years with Checkoff Has Taught Me

What’s Your Communication Level? by John Ellsworth

Born of the Bond Series Premiere Shines Spotlight on Veterinary Care Deserts

Dairy’s Big GLP-1 Moment: 5 Risks Processors Need to Know

Summer Is Over: Use This Fall to Evaluate Summer Heat Stress

Virus that sickens cows, kills deer, still rare in NYS – for now

Preparing and Storing Farm Equipment for Winter

US Farm Bankruptcies Up 19% Through Three Quarters of 2026

Meagan Hempfling featured in Portraits of Modern Dairy

The NE-DBIC Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant Program Opens to Farmers in 11 states

Enjoying a change of seasons on a Panhandle dairy road trip

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. Announces Redemption of 7 1/8% Series C Cumulative Preferred Equity Securities

Bringing Dairy Customers to Where It All Begins

The Downside and Upside of Increasing Exports

Not all fiber behaves the same in dairy rations

What Is Your Reason?

Preparing Grain Storages for Harvest

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

Managing Soils to Maximize Infiltration

Real California Milk Excelerator Launches 2026 Cohort

Fall Forage Management Tips

Checkoff’s Foodservice Partners Continue to Deliver Results

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

Why Herd Immunity Matters to Your Dairy

What If You Could?

Cover Crops After Corn Silage

Tennessee Celebrates Local Dairy Farm Families with New Statewide Campaign

Cost of Production: The Most Important Number on Your Farm

Capturing the Feedlot Value of Beef-on-Dairy Cattle

Fall Weed Control in Pastures, Hay, and Other Forages

What’s Your Communication Level? by John Ellsworth

Born of the Bond Series Premiere Shines Spotlight on Veterinary Care Deserts

Dairy’s Big GLP-1 Moment: 5 Risks Processors Need to Know

Summer Is Over: Use This Fall to Evaluate Summer Heat Stress