Magazine April 7 2025

September 20, 2026

Current News

[ September 18, 2026 ] Governor Hochul Announces Approximately $25 Million Awarded to Help Farmers DHIA
[ September 18, 2026 ] The Truth Behind “Cash for Your Land” Letters DHIA
[ September 18, 2026 ] Secretary Karen Ross Recognized for More Than 15 Years of Service to Agriculture DHIA
[ September 18, 2026 ] Senate Agriculture Committee Clears Farm Bill; IDFA Calls for Swift, Bipartisan Path to Passage DHIA
[ September 18, 2026 ] CCFN Statement on Senate Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Passage DHIA
[ September 18, 2026 ] NASDA applauds advancement of farm bill DHIA
[ September 18, 2026 ] NMPF Applauds Senate Farm Bill Committee Passage DHIA

Domino’s Keeps Delivering for Farmers

April 4, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Pizza and burgers account for about 45% of all cheese sold through the quick-serve restaurant sector. This is why the dairy checkoff continues its sales-building strategy by working in partnership with global leaders Domino’s, Pizza [Read More …]

National DHIA Celebrates 60th Anniversary

April 4, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Celebrating the organization’s 60th anniversary, the National Dairy Herd Information Association held its annual meeting with leadership sessions March 4 – 6, 2025, in Nashville, TN. Officers, delegates and industry guests numbering some 115 heard [Read More …]

How To Get The Most From Sorting Gates To Optimize Labor And Cow Flow

April 4, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Sorting gates are an increasingly popular solution to automate the process of separating cows for breeding, dry-off, hoof trimming, preg checks and other health interventions. When designed properly, sorting gate technology makes it easy for [Read More …]

Changes in Producer Revenue

April 4, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

In June, the new USDA dairy milk formulas for pricing producer milk will be implemented. When that happens, financial comparisons to past milk Class prices will not be compatible with historic prices. (See this post for details.) [Read More …]

Are We Getting Too Comfortable?

April 4, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

I recently spoke at the Amelicor Corporation’s Conference in Las Vegas and while I was there, I saw someone win $1,000. I asked him what he would do with his winnings, and he responded [Read More …]

Get the Scoop on Safe Manure Storage

April 4, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

This time of year, manure lagoons get emptied before the crops go in. It’s a good time to empty manure storage facilities and apply valuable nutrients to fields. Handling manure brings a new set of [Read More …]

Rollin Ag Resources Makes Its Debut

April 4, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Newest distribution partner Donny Rollin is no stranger to the dairy industry—in fact, he’s a well-known former farmer with years of practical experience. Last year, he and his family exited the dairy production business, and [Read More …]

2024 Semen Sales Report Reflects a Return to Sales Increases

April 4, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

National Association of Animal Breeders regular members unit sales show domestic and global semen use continues to shift with changes in economics of production. The National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) members report annual units [Read More …]

You Might Already Be Using Artificial Intelligence Without Knowing It

April 4, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

For many of us, artificial intelligence (AI) inadvertently became part of our lives. What are some common and potential applications of AI in agriculture? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it [Read More …]

Is Soil Compaction On Your Dial?

April 4, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

As temperatures rise and soils thaw, the potential for causing soil compaction increases. Is soil compaction on your radar screen? As average farm size increases, farm equipment typically becomes bigger and heavier, posing an increasing [Read More …]

The Impacts of the Reproductive Microbiome on Dairy Cattle Fertility

April 4, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Reproductive failure, which includes failure to become pregnant and pregnancy loss during any point of gestation, financially devastates the dairy industry each year. With over $2,000 in loss per pregnancy failure, understanding how to mitigate [Read More …]

Domino’s Keeps Delivering for Farmers

National DHIA Celebrates 60th Anniversary

How To Get The Most From Sorting Gates To Optimize Labor And Cow Flow

Changes in Producer Revenue

Are We Getting Too Comfortable?

Get the Scoop on Safe Manure Storage

Rollin Ag Resources Makes Its Debut

2024 Semen Sales Report Reflects a Return to Sales Increases

You Might Already Be Using Artificial Intelligence Without Knowing It

Is Soil Compaction On Your Dial?

The Impacts of the Reproductive Microbiome on Dairy Cattle Fertility

The New World Screwworm: This Is a Threat to the Dairy Industry

Wood Boards for Cheese Affinage: A Review of New Science and Findings

What we’re watching: Bills at the Capitol and the Mexican screwworm

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