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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the suspension of live cattle, horse, and bison imports through U.S. ports of entry along the southern border due to the continued and rapid northward spread [Read More …]

How The SoyRoaster Works

Soybean Roasting For Your Dairy Farm Step 1: Loading the Roaster Soybeans are unloaded from a storage bin and augered into the intake hopper of the SoyRoaster. Step 2: Roasting The Soybeans The soybeans move [Read More …]

New Field Territories Redefined For Area Representatives

May 13, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Kristin Paul, Director of Field Services for the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA), has announced an update to AJCA’s field territories, effective immediately. These adjustments aim to optimize service delivery and support for Jersey breeders [Read More …]

Just One (very important) Thing

Maybe we met at a trade show or meeting, or you’re a long time friend or customer – either way – thanks for taking time to read our message. May is Mental Health Month – [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Leads Trade Delegation to United Kingdom

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins will visit the United Kingdom May 12-14. This comes after President Donald J. Trump announced last week, on the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe, the U.S.-UK Economic Prosperity Deal that [Read More …]

Percent Jersey Ancestory (PJA) to be Added to Official USJersey Pedigree Documents

Effective June 1, 2025, the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) will include Percent Jersey Ancestry (PJA) on all official documents issued by the organization. This new designation provides an added layer of transparency by indicating each animal’s [Read More …]

Cream to Butter – An Explanation

Some recent articles show some confusion between cream, butterfat, butter, and buttermilk. See this prior post. Soft (liquid) dairy products like coffee cream are included in Class II milk. These products include some butterfat and some [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Welcomes Framework to Expand Exports to UK

“The United States and the United Kingdom are long overdue to strike a deal on trade. This agreement on a solid framework for negotiations over the coming months is an important step in the right [Read More …]

Regulatory Register: NCIMS Special Edition

NMPF’s latest Regulatory Register is a special edition about the 2025 National Conference of Interstate Milk Shipments (NCIMS), which took place April 11-16 in Minneapolis, MN. The report provides an overview of the conference and [Read More …]

Four State Dairy Nutrition & Management Conference

Join us at our new location in La Crosse, WI June 11-12, 2025! The Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference presents the latest research on nutrition and management of dairy cattle. This conference is a [Read More …]

DFA Supports Harvesters The Community Food Network

May 12, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As a farmer-owned Cooperative, we are committed to nourishing our neighbors near and far — and that mission doesn’t stop at the farm gate. It’s rooted in our value of community and our belief that [Read More …]

World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Dairy

NOTE: The WASDE report only considers trade policies that are in effect at the time of publication. Further, unless a formal end date is specified, the report also assumes that these policies remain in place. [Read More …]

A Feast For The Bulls

May 12, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending May 9, 2025 The bulls feasted this week on news of booming U.S. dairy exports and signs that American dairy remains attractive to foreign buyers. Tuesday’s Global [Read More …]

American Shorthorn Association Announces National Show Animals of the Year

The American Shorthorn Association announces the 2024-20245 National Show Animals of the Year. Awards will be presented to owners during the 2025 Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on Saturday, October 25th in Kansas City, Mo. The [Read More …]

2024 Herds of Excellence Announced

Each year, Holstein Association USA’s Herds of Excellence award celebrates Registered Holstein® herds meeting the highest standards for production and conformation, with homebred cattle. The four herds being honored have met rigorous qualifying criteria with their [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Leads Trade Delegation to United Kingdom, Kicks Off Aggressive Travel Agenda

Secretary Rollins Leads Trade Delegation to United Kingdom, Kicks Off Aggressive Travel Agenda U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins will visit the United Kingdom May 12-14. This comes after President Donald J. Trump announced today, [Read More …]

New Research Reveals How Consumers Define “Truth” in Food & Agriculture

New consumer research from The Center for Food Integrity (CFI), in partnership with FMI – The Food Industry Association, challenges conventional wisdom about what’s considered credible and “true” in today’s food system. Most revealing: authenticity often outweighs science [Read More …]

Dairy’s High-Quality Protein

Dairy foods can help you feel strong and energized whether you exercise regularly or are just trying to be healthy. Milk, cheese and yogurt’s high-quality protein powers your body, helps you recover and can make [Read More …]

Coming to a Genetic Evaluation Near You Soon!

With the Board approval of new data flow, CDCB is one step closer to releasing Milking Speed (MSPD) for Holsteins in August. As with the release of all new traits, this timeline is still tentative [Read More …]

More Than 150 Dairy Producers Attended Workshops to Boost Animal Care Skills Thanks to Sponsor Support

The Animal Care Workshops Helped PA Dairy Farmers Get Trained in National FARM Standards A group of 155 dairy producers attended a series of animal care workshops hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence, PA [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 …]

IDFA Statement on U.S.-UK Trade Deal Outline

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., the president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, issued the following statement today on the news that the governments of the United States and the United Kingdom are close to [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Hosts Farmers First Roundtable, Announces Expedited Disaster Aid

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today held the inaugural Farmers First roundtable at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Secretary Rollins hosted Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, the Board of Directors for the National Association [Read More …]

Farmer sentiment improves as long-term optimism outweighs tariff concerns

Farmer sentiment improved in April as producers expressed more optimism about current and future conditions on their farms. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 8 points to a reading of 148, up from 140 in [Read More …]

California Milk and Dairy Products: Safety You Can Rely On, Thanks to CDFA

Milk and dairy products form a vital part of the daily diet for many Californians. Ensuring these products are safe and wholesome is a top priority, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture plays [Read More …]

Tell Congress to Act, For Farmers’ Sake

More than 100 farmers and ranchers are here in Washington, D.C., meeting with their elected officials and urging them to take action. You can make your voice heard, too. Click below to send a [Read More …]

Submit Your Proposals for DairyTech 2025!

Thought leaders, innovators, and supply chain experts are invited to submit session proposals for DairyTech 2025, happening October 29–30, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio! In today’s dynamic market, the dairy supply chain is under pressure to [Read More …]

FFAR, DMI & Zoetis Call for Research Proposals to Study Connection Between Dairy Cow Health, Economics & the Environment

The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) and Zoetis are launching the Dairy Health, Efficiency & Resource Dynamics (Dairy HERD) Initiative. The goal for this $1.3 million research collaboration is to advance research in animal health, ensure [Read More …]

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