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North Carolina State University has named Asha Miles as the new director of Dairy Records Management Systems (DRMS), a trusted provider of dairy information and decision tools. Miles brings fresh leadership and extensive hands-on dairy [Read More …]

What Does Your Future Hold?

Whenever you stay in business for a long time, the day will arrive when you must consider, for many potentially different reasons, whether you wish to stay in the business or leave. Many agricultural producers [Read More …]

California Dairies, Inc. Celebrates Grand Opening of New State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility

California Dairies, Inc. (CDI), the largest dairy farmer-owned cooperative in the state, today celebrated the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art manufacturing plant, Valley Natural Beverages (VNB) in Bakersfield, CA. The 200,000 square-foot greenfield facility [Read More …]

Control Buttercup and Poison Hemlock in Pastures Now

Buttercup and poison hemlock tend to dominate many pastures throughout the state, and now is the time to manage them for best control. Buttercup Control Pastures that are yellow because of buttercup infestations are a [Read More …]

It’s Just What They Do: Farmers and Ranchers Care for the Land

The word “conservation” isn’t as catchy as buzzwords and phrases like “sustainability,” “regenerative” or “climate smart,” but they’re all at the root of farmers’ and ranchers’ core value of being good stewards of the land [Read More …]

Better feed, fewer burps: UF scientists target dairy gas emissions

University of Florida researchers are testing a new type of cattle feed that could help dairy cows release less methane gas from burps and flatulence and use nutrients more efficiently. Because methane traps heat in [Read More …]

Sorghum Forage: A Resilient Option with Smart Management

A new resource provides insight on managing prussic acid toxicity in sorghum AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has published a new resource for livestock producers, “Management Strategies of Prussic Acid Toxicity [Read More …]

Domino’s Keeps Delivering for Farmers

April 4, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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 …]

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

The New World Screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a parasitic fly that poses a significant threat to the dairy industry. This pest, known for its flesh-eating larvae, can cause severe damage to livestock, leading to economic [Read More …]

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

Wood boards have been used by cheesemakers for centuries to age cheese. Wood boards support the growth of surface microflora of desirable yeasts, bacteria and molds that help ripen the cheese and contribute to the [Read More …]

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

February 28, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The 89th Texas legislative session is likely about half over when you read this, which means it will be extremely busy at the Capitol until session ends on June 2. Texas Association of Dairymen staff and [Read More …]

Farmer, Processor Checkoffs Align on Fluid Milk Strategies

The relationship between Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) and the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board (MilkPEP) is a powerful example of how a collaboration can drive positive change for farmers and the companies that [Read More …]

Milk Vs. Almond Milk

When you make a smoothie or mix overnight oats, do you think about the differences between almond milk and milk? Depending on which beverage you choose, there are real differences on the nutrition labels to [Read More …]

How Can I Decide?

Ah, the art of decision making. It can be a genuine challenge today for several reasons. Sometimes, we have too much information. Often, we are afraid we might make a mistake (Oh, heavens…). In both [Read More …]

President Trump is the Great Disrupter and California Water Management Needs Disruption

California is in a situation right now where the northern part of the state (above Sacramento) is very wet, and the rest of the state is pretty dry. The major reservoirs in northern California, Lake [Read More …]

Where are Component Prices Going?

Producer revenue is very dependent on the wholesale prices for dairy products. The USDA conducts weekly surveys and then averages them to provide the basis for the monthly values paid for Federal Order milk. This [Read More …]

UVM Researchers Test Ways to Green-Up Dairy Farming

Joshua Faulkner squats in a corn field, scooping out the insides of a hole. He holds a handful of dark grey soil and squeezes it like a sponge. Beside him, a row of yellowed winter [Read More …]

Managing for Nutrient and Soil Retention in Pastured Lands

Managing pastures for nutrient and soil retention is in the best interest of producers and the environment. Spring is a great time to evaluate your management techniques; you can learn a lot at this time [Read More …]

February is for cow lovers

With Valentine’s Day this month, I thought we should show some love to the girls that produce our milk and all the good things that come from it. The modern dairy cow is an unsung [Read More …]

Greater openness about the use of complementary and alternative medicines in UK dairy farming could bring benefits