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National DHIA 61st Annual Meeting & Leadership Session

April 3, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The mild spring weather of historic Savannah, Georgia, with its stately old homes and live oak trees draped in Spanish moss, provided the backdrop for the 61st annual meeting of the National Dairy Herd Information [Read More …]

Do You Measure Up?

April 3, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Not long ago, I had a meeting with one of my Clients and his Banker. We were feeling quite good about our YTD financial numbers, but we also wanted to touch base with her about [Read More …]

Butterfat Prices Continue to Fall. What are Milk Protein Prices Doing?

April 3, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The prior post showed that the producer price of butterfat is continuing to fall. This post will cover the most recent price trends for milk protein. If both butterfat and milk protein prices are falling, producers will [Read More …]

When Stress Tips the Scale: A Look at Calf Immunity and BRD Prevention

April 3, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

How stress, vaccination timing and product choice influence respiratory disease prevention in young calves. The first months of a calf’s life are a critical window for respiratory disease risk. Their immune system is still developing, [Read More …]

Once-In-A-Generation Discovery Transforming a Michigan Dairy Farm

April 3, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

At first glance, the 400 acres of soybeans growing on the Preston family’s dairy farm in southern Michigan looks like a typical field. But these aren’t ordinary soybeans. They represent a breakthrough partnership with Michigan [Read More …]

How Bad Is $6 Diesel for the Farmer?

April 3, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Impact of Rising Fuel Prices on Agricultural Production: A Closer Look at Cost Implications. Here we go again. The fuel price, in addition to all other escalated costs, will impact the bottom line for [Read More …]

Dairy Margin Coverage in 2026: What Changed

April 3, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A practical, source-based overview of the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program for the 2026 coverage year, with emphasis on program changes implemented for 2026 and what official margin history from 2019 through 2025 implies for [Read More …]

Immunity starts with mineral intelligence

April 3, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Immunity is defined as the state or quality of being resistant to a particular infectious disease or pathogen. It is not a single process, but a coordinated network of organs, white blood cells, proteins and [Read More …]

Managing Soil Nutrients in an Era of Fertilizer Price Volatility

April 3, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Fertilizers are inherently sensitive to price shocks. Proactive fertility planning that anticipates these disruptions can help farms remain resilient when prices rise suddenly. Fertilizers are inherently sensitive to price shocks. They are energy-intensive to manufacture, [Read More …]

What Checkoff Brings to Expo West – and Why it Matters to Dairy

February 27, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Every March, the natural foods and organic industry gathers in Anaheim, Calif., for Natural Products Expo West. With nearly 70,000 entrepreneurs, investors, brands and retailers in attendance, Expo West is the largest trade show of [Read More …]

Herd Expansion. Hidden Transition Losses.

February 27, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This case study is based on real DRMS testing data and herd-level outcomes from a Northeast herd. While the farm is not identified, the scenario reflects actual analysis and results, showing how HerdHQ tools like [Read More …]

Calf Health Blueprint: Laying the foundation for productive cows

February 27, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

You wouldn’t pour a concrete foundation after the house is built. The same is true for replacement heifers — the most important work happens before anyone is thinking about milk in the tank. In heifer [Read More …]

BoruCare® Capsin: A Natural Solution for Higher Dairy Performance in Stressful Times

February 27, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In modern dairy production, two periods consistently test the resilience of even the best‑managed herds: the onset of lactation and the summer heat. Both challenges place intense pressure on cows’ energy metabolism, often limiting milk [Read More …]

Are You in a Delay Pattern?

February 27, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As some of you may know, I fly a lot in my consulting travels across the U.S. I believe I have 1.4 million Lifetime Miles on United Airlines, as well as miles on some other [Read More …]

Bolster Hypocalcemia Prevention with Calcium Boluses

February 27, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Start with nutrition, then follow up with quality calcium boluses to stay ahead of hypocalcemia. Getting cows off to a good start at the beginning of lactation can sometimes be a struggle. Hypocalcemia — also known as milk fever — is often the culprit, [Read More …]

Beyond Methane: Why Nitrogen Deserves More Attention in Dairy Sustainability

February 27, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Refined nutrition strategies can help lower emissions and return energy to milk yield Methane often steals the limelight in conversations about dairy sustainability, but nitrogen originating from excess crude protein and how it impacts the [Read More …]

Top 2026 food and nutrition trends for education and health professionals.

February 27, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy Council of California is a trusted nutrition organization committed to elevating the health of children and communities. Through education, advocacy and multisector collaboration, the organization promotes lifelong healthy eating patterns and advances the role of [Read More …]

More Milk per Cow is Another Way to Keep Costs Low.

February 27, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

More Milk per Cow is Another Way to Keep Costs Low. The last post covered gains in butterfat and protein content. Protein levels were going up as the value of protein increases and butterfat showed [Read More …]

Ag Safety and Health Springtime Preparations

February 27, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Lighting and Marking for Travel on Public Roads Special precautions must be taken when moving tractors and equipment on public roadways. Most agricultural equipment travels at less than 25 mph, while other motor vehicles travel [Read More …]

How Dairy Supports Heart Health

February 27, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Did you know that your heart is the hardest working muscle in your body? Taking care of your heart health matters! One way to show love to your heart is by choosing low fat or [Read More …]

Texas dairy producers offset lower milk prices with higher calf prices

February 27, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy producers are facing a decline in milk prices but beef prices are up and providing added revenue to help them weather the storm, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service dairy specialists. The beef-on-dairy breeding program [Read More …]

National DHIA 61st Annual Meeting & Leadership Session

Do You Measure Up?

Butterfat Prices Continue to Fall. What are Milk Protein Prices Doing?

When Stress Tips the Scale: A Look at Calf Immunity and BRD Prevention

Once-In-A-Generation Discovery Transforming a Michigan Dairy Farm

How Bad Is $6 Diesel for the Farmer?

Dairy Margin Coverage in 2026: What Changed

Immunity starts with mineral intelligence

Managing Soil Nutrients in an Era of Fertilizer Price Volatility

What Checkoff Brings to Expo West – and Why it Matters to Dairy

Herd Expansion. Hidden Transition Losses.

Calf Health Blueprint: Laying the foundation for productive cows

BoruCare® Capsin: A Natural Solution for Higher Dairy Performance in Stressful Times

Are You in a Delay Pattern?

Bolster Hypocalcemia Prevention with Calcium Boluses

Beyond Methane: Why Nitrogen Deserves More Attention in Dairy Sustainability

Top 2026 food and nutrition trends for education and health professionals.

More Milk per Cow is Another Way to Keep Costs Low.

Ag Safety and Health Springtime Preparations

How Dairy Supports Heart Health

Texas dairy producers offset lower milk prices with higher calf prices

From physics to farming, one animal scientist’s path to innovative dairy calf welfare research

What the Future of Personalized Nutrition Could Mean for Dairy

CDCB: Prepare for New Traits

Will You Be Ready for the Big Dance?

The hidden Costs of High MUN

Can milk proteins help make more medications child-friendly?

Official Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025 – 2030

2026 forecast: Beef-on-dairy breeding continues to reshape milk and beef markets

Op-Ed: DMC program depends on the margin between two numbers

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