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Do you know an individual between the ages of 18 and 30 who has demonstrated exceptional service to and promotion of Pennsylvania’s dairy industry? Consider nominating them for the Jan Harding Ruslavage Memorial Service & Promotion Award! [Read More …]

Emergency Livestock Relief Program: How it Works

Persistent drought and devastating wildfires across much of the U.S. in 2023 and 2024 significantly impacted livestock producers’ ability to maintain herd sizes and grazing operations. In response, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is delivering [Read More …]

A California dairy tried to capture its methane. It worked.

A giant, balloon-like tarp stretches over a lagoon of manure on a Central Valley dairy farm, concealing a quiet but remarkable transformation. Methane, a potent climate-warming gas, is being captured and cleaned instead of released [Read More …]

Draxler Elected as 2025-2026 Wisconsin Association of FFA President

Amalia Draxler of the Glenwood City FFA Chapter was elected to a year of service as the 2025-2026 President during the 96th Wisconsin FFA Convention. Her advisor is Kirsten Konder. Amalia’s parents are Mike and [Read More …]

Young Farm Bureau Leaders Take Agriculture’s Message to Washington

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Agriculturist members met with Wisconsin’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. to discuss issues impacting agriculture on June 4. Issues discussed included strengthening workforce stability, supporting a pro-agriculture trade agenda [Read More …]

Trump Administration Appoints Steve Brown to Serve as State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Indiana

The Trump Administration recently appointed Steve Brown as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Indiana. Brown joined the Indiana FSA team on May 5, 2025. “When America’s farming communities [Read More …]

41st Annual IDFA Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party Delights Thousands on National Mall

Thousands of ice cream enthusiasts—including members of Congress, federal officials, and Capitol Hill staff—came together yesterday at the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) 41st Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party. Held at Union Square Park on [Read More …]

NMPF Supports Senate Ag Committee Farm Policy Investments

The National Milk Producers Federation today commended the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee for including important resources in their budget reconciliation proposal that would boost rural economies and support unmet needs. “Dairy farmers are [Read More …]

IDFA serves thousands in its 41st Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party

The International Dairy Foods Association hosted its 41st annual Capitol Hill ice cream party and ice cream social yesterday at Union Square Park, serving thousands of members of Congress and staff with 940 gallons of [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Launches the Holstein Connections Podcast

Holstein Association USA recently launched the Holstein Connections podcast. The new podcast will bring listeners the latest news, insights, and stories from the world’s largest dairy breed organization. “The Holstein Connections podcast is an accessible and engaging [Read More …]

Return-on-Investment of Targeted-Spraying Technology?

Consider participating in Penn State’s survey of See-and-Spray outcomes in 2025. The Penn State Extension Weed Science program has received funding from the Pennsylvania Soybean Board to assess the return-on-investment (ROI) of See & Spray™ [Read More …]

Tamarack Biotics Earns FDA Acceptance of Innovative Treatment

In an historic milestone for food safety and nutrition, Tamarack Biotics secured U.S. FDA acceptance for its novel light-based milk treatment process. This clears the way for a new generation of dairy products that retain [Read More …]

It’s Official! California’s Snacking Hour is 3:00 PM

Real California Milk Celebrates with Snack Ideas to Curb Summer Cravings Afternoon snacking is becoming more prevalent than ever, with 35% of consumers now snacking between 2 and 5 p.m.* For most, the dreaded afternoon [Read More …]

World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates June 2025

Milk production forecasts are raised for both 2025 and 2026. Based on the latest Milk Production report, cow inventories are raised for 2025 and milk per cow is raised for both 2025 and 2026. [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Signs the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins signed the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report. This is prepared monthly by the World Agricultural Outlook Board (WAOB) and provides market-moving annual forecasts for supply and [Read More …]

Farmers advocate for dairy, approve trade initiative at board meeting

Dairy farmers from across the nation approved a new initiative to boost dairy exports and welcomed a new cooperative member as well as new farmer-leaders at the National Milk Producers Federation’s Board of Directors meeting, [Read More …]

Emergency Livestock Relief Program: How it Works

Persistent drought and devastating wildfires across much of the U.S. in 2023 and 2024 significantly impacted livestock producers’ ability to maintain herd sizes and grazing operations. In response, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is delivering [Read More …]

Optimizing the alfalfa harvest for dairy success

June 17, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

U of M Extension Alfalfa Harvest Alert Program boosts dairy production, helps farmers manage resources As spring brought warmer temperatures and rain, Minnesota’s alfalfa fields hosted many a winged creature, as well as University of [Read More …]

Weekly Wholesale Prices of Dairy Commodities are at Mid to Low Levels

The wholesale prices of cheese, butter, nonfat dry milk (NDM), and dry whey drive the prices of producer milk. They are calculated weekly and then consolidated for the 4-week and 5-week months used for calculating [Read More …]

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Activity Comes to Agricultural Operations

June 17, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As you may have seen in the news, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity is in full force, including on agricultural operations. Back in January, we emailed our members some information and resources regarding ICE [Read More …]

President Trump Signals Farm Workforce Action as House Members Elevate Issue

President Donald Trump indicated twice yesterday, first in a social media post and later when speaking to reporters, that his administration would soon take action to provide farmers and hospitality employers with greater certainty for [Read More …]

Butter Booms, Cheese Slips

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending June 13, 2025 Strong exports have assuaged concerns about rising U.S. cheese and butterfat output. Even after a significant spring and early-summer rally, U.S. cheese and butter [Read More …]

Trump Secures Greater Ag Market Access in Brazil, Thailand, and Vietnam

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced American agricultural producers will have greater market access to Thailand and Vietnam and maintained access to Brazil. The Trump Administration continues to break down non-tariff barriers and [Read More …]

Call for nominations for 2026 Dairy Farm of the Year Award

The Michigan State University Department of Animal Science is now seeking nominations for the 2026 Dairy Farm of the Year Award. Since 1958, the Dairy Farm of the Year Award has celebrated a farmer, farm [Read More …]

Kevin Coffey to Power VAS’ Next Chapter as CEO