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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

Greater openness about complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) use has the potential to strengthen farmer-vet relationships, which may prevent potential unintended harm to animals, reduce antibiotic use and improve herd health management, new research [Read More …]

How Dairy Supports Heart Health

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 …]

Checkoff’s Partnership with General Mills Sparking Innovation

As the dairy checkoff’s partnership lead for General Mills, my role is to foster a relationship that fuels dairy innovation. Our mission is clear: we aim to introduce new dairy products that excite consumers and [Read More …]

Essential steps to safely transport heifers off-site

Rearing replacement heifers requires a significant investment of money — the second largest expense on a dairy after feed — and time to develop them into productive cows. Many dairies are turning to off-site facilities [Read More …]

What to wear and how to stay safe working in the cold

Winter continues to bring cold weather challenges for the agricultural community — no holiday hours or closures. Farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses do what needs to be done no matter the conditions. “Many of us have [Read More …]

Introducing Net Merit 2025

The Lifetime Net Merit (NM$) index ranks dairy animals based on their combined genetic merit for economically important traits. NM$ combines economic values for 12 individual traits plus five composite subindexes into a single [Read More …]

What If We Changed Our Approach?

I was recently reading an article by Charles Hugh Smith entitled “Five Themes Will Decide This Decade.” Frankly, it was scary to read these themes, but he may be correct. In the article, he listed [Read More …]

Milk per Cow Increases Throughout Dairy Industry

Milk per cow is increasing and with that, producer revenue per cow is increasing. Chart I shows the rate of growth for milk per cow. The increasing rate is currently 0.7% annually. The prior post [Read More …]

What’s New for Agronomic Weed Control in 2025

New herbicide products, label updates, and industry news about weed management are highlighted in the article. Below is the annual overview of newer herbicide products. As in the recent past, there are no new herbicide [Read More …]

Are you listening to your cows?

Four questions to ask yourself to better understand what your cows and data are telling you. Comfortable cows are generally healthier, more productive and less stressed – and it’s no secret that cow comfort directly [Read More …]

Agricultural Land: To Own or To Rent?

In 2022, 39% of agricultural land was rented – a proportion that has remained relatively stable for over 50 years. When deciding how to acquire land, rising farm real estate values can be a valuable asset or [Read More …]

Ensure Heifers Thrive During Cold Weather

Dairy cattle, especially younger dairy animals, can be affected by cold stress, too. This article will focus on dairy heifers between post-weaning to calving age. When it comes to the weather and dairy animals, we [Read More …]

Can I Refinance a Land Loan?

In short, yes, you can refinance a land loan! Refinancing offers an opportunity to lower your interest rate, adjust loan terms, and more. That being said, this process can vary depending on the type [Read More …]

New technology tracks dairy cows for improved health and productivity

Researchers develop a method to track dairy cows across a barn with multi-camera systems, improving accuracy As dairy farmers dwindle every year, the demand for high-quality milk remains steadfast, driving a surge in dairy farming. [Read More …]

Checkoff’s Recipe Strategy Keeps Dairy in Season Year-Around

The holiday season is synonymous with family gatherings, traditions and plenty of food. But here’s another thing that’s always in season: increased butter sales. Butter traditionally enjoys a strong presence in November and December, accounting [Read More …]

DairyBusiness News Top Stories of 2024

2024 is over and a lot happened. DairyBusiness News remains committed to provide daily important and relevant news to dairy producers to help make the best decision during these trying times. We look forward to [Read More …]

Benefits of High-Oleic Plenish Soybeans

Optimize Your Dairy Feed with the SoyRoaster Since 1979, A.N. Martin Systems has been working alongside farmers, providing reliable grain handling and storage solutions. Now, we’re bringing that same dedication to the dairy industry with [Read More …]

34th Butter Sculpture Unveiled: “From Moo to Marvel: Dairy Cows Power Pennsylvania”