Magazine

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 …]

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

February 27, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Growing up in rural Ontario, Emily Miller-Cushon had a fascination for the animals that roamed the farmland near her home. Her path took her far from agriculture – into physics and math – but looped back in [Read More …]

What the Future of Personalized Nutrition Could Mean for Dairy

January 30, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy farmers have known for generations that milk is nutrient-dense, yet we continue to learn how it also contains a treasure trove of bioactives that support human health. It’s becoming increasingly clear how valuable this [Read More …]

CDCB: Prepare for New Traits

January 30, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

The April 7, 2026, evaluation run is shaping up to be big one! While new traits and refinements to female reproductive performance traits are not yet confirmed for April, the industry and producers are encouraged [Read More …]

Will You Be Ready for the Big Dance?

January 30, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

There seem to be a lot of downtrodden businesspeople these days. They are discouraged about inflated costs, high interest rates and difficulty getting employees to perform. When things get tough, “Cost Cutting” often becomes the [Read More …]

The hidden Costs of High MUN

January 30, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Elevated milk urea nitrogen (MUN) levels are established indicators of inefficient crude protein utilization at the rumen level and are recognized as a waste of crude protein, often at a cost. Beyond the direct financial [Read More …]

Can milk proteins help make more medications child-friendly?

January 30, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Food scientists earn NIH grant to develop oral liquid drug dispersions using milk proteins Many drugs that children need are not available in liquid form, which makes them difficult or unsafe to administer orally to [Read More …]

Official Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025 – 2030

January 30, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

The official full version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans can be seen here. Read Guidelines

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

January 30, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

What’s ahead for dairy in 2026? Most notably, a continuation of a significant shift that impacts both the milk market and beef supply chain. Over the past decade, beef-on-dairy – the practice of breeding dairy [Read More …]

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

January 30, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

My family owns and operates a dairy farm in Wisconsin. During the last several years, the Dairy Margin Coverage program has helped us stabilize our income during some very difficult times. For example, in April [Read More …]

Sports & Fitness Nutrition

January 30, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Milk’s powerful package of 13 essential nutrients provides the nutrition necessary for an active lifestyle. Drinking milk — whether white or chocolate — helps you get ready for any activity, as well as recover and [Read More …]

Winter Field Crop and Vegetable Meetings

January 30, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Laing-Gro and Cornell Cooperative Extension host Winter Programming for Producers Laing-Gro, Division of Timac in collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension will be hosting their annual Winter Field Crop and Vegetable meetings in early February. These meetings, [Read More …]

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

Sports & Fitness Nutrition

Winter Field Crop and Vegetable Meetings

Analysis: Checkoff Investment Delivers Notable Impact

DairyVoice Podcast: Tim Abbott Interviews Clark Woodmansee, winner of The 83rd Klussendorf Award

What’s the Best Way to Evaluate a Fresh Cow’s Profit Potential?

What is Your Mission This Year?

Reducing Pasture Damage During Winter Feeding

Feed efficiency starts with the right protein source

Are Things Looking Up For Dairy?

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