Magazine November 2 2026 | Dairy Business News

October 31, 2026

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[ October 31, 2026 ] US Farm Bankruptcies Up 19% Through Three Quarters of 2026 Magazine
[ October 30, 2026 ] SwissLane Farms established a memorial tournament to honor the memory of Sebastian Szymanski DHIA
[ October 30, 2026 ] Small Farm Definition Focus of Upcoming State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting DHIA
[ October 30, 2026 ] Tillamook truck drivers recently earned Samsara Driver Cup honors DHIA
[ October 30, 2026 ] Who Will Farm the Land? Upper Midwest Faces Critical Farmland Transition DHIA
[ October 30, 2026 ] NRCS Offers Additional Practices for Ohio Farmers Participating in the Regenerative Pilot Program DHIA
[ October 30, 2026 ] Crop Report Revisions Highlight Importance of Accurate Estimates DHIA

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 …]