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The Wall Street Journal article last week was ostensibly about Ozempic, and how weight-loss drugs are curbing consumer appetites. But it’s the stats about snacking that stood out. According to data compiled by the Journal using [Read More …]

INFLATION!

This post will cover a subject not typically covered in documents related to milk producers. But dairy products consumer demand can impact producer milk prices. Food inflation is often mentioned as a U.S. problem. This [Read More …]

Avian flu in raw milk found to be broadly sensitive to heat

In March 2024, when the first cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza were identified in dairy cows in Texas, Cornell researchers – led by Diego Diel, associate professor of virology in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) [Read More …]

USDA Announces Agricultural Trade Promotion Programs for FY 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching agricultural trade promotion programs for FY 2026 and accepting applications for four export market development programs. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service has opened funding opportunities for the Market [Read More …]

Farmers and researchers tackle manure management together

On-farm research puts numbers to farmers’ lived experiences. Since 2022, the Nutrient Management Spear Program (NMSP) team at Cornell University has worked on the Value of Manure project. This project is part of the NMSP New York On-Farm Research [Read More …]

May 5 in Modesto: Public Hearing Related to Petition to Terminate the Quota Implementation Plan

TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: The California Department of Food and Agriculture (Department) has scheduled a public hearing to receive comments from the California market milk producers and the general public on a petition titled “Petition [Read More …]

Making Every Drop Count: Midwest Dairy Releases 2024 Annual Report

The Annual Report highlights how Midwest Dairy grew trust, increased sales, invested in research, and developed leaders in 2024. “Collaboration is key to maximizing our investment,” said Charles Krause, Midwest Dairy Board Chair. “The report includes [Read More …]

Technology & Team Building: Doug Hubby, Shamrock Farms

Peggy Coffeen sits down with Doug Hubby, general manager of Shamrock Farms. Doug manages 12,000 cows and over a hundred employees, emphasizing his role as a professional problem solver. The conversation with Doug highlights three [Read More …]

Indiana Wet Weather Conditions

High winds and tornados have impacted many communities across Indiana lately, but heavy rain forecasts may be keeping dairy producers awake also. Attached is guidance from Indiana Department of Environment Management for those who may [Read More …]

Snacks the Way We Like Them

April 7, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wall Street Journal article last week was ostensibly about Ozempic, and how weight-loss drugs are curbing consumer appetites. But it’s the stats about snacking that stood out. According to data compiled by the Journal using [Read More …]

Intensifying Trade War

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending April 4, 2025 An intensifying trade war is likely to further complicate the outlook for U.S. dairy exports, which had already come under pressure. During February, U.S. [Read More …]

Fifth California Dairy Sustainability Summit Attracts 500 Attendees

April 7, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Editor’s Note: Joel Hastings is based in Madera, Calif., the author is editor emeritus of DairyBusiness News and a reporter for WaterWrights.net. The California Dairy Sustainability Summit, held March 25 in Visalia, attracted over 500, [Read More …]

What Role Does Inbreeding Play in Genetic Base Changes?

Genetic base changes include both corrections for observed genetic trends in the population and adjustments to account for future inbreeding. When reviewing the calculations before the April 2025 run, members of CDCB’s Dairy Evaluation Review [Read More …]

Uncovering the value of manure: Sustainable farming in the NYC watershed

The Value of Manure project aims to help farmers understand the value of cow manure and use it as efficiently as they can, reducing reliance on nitrogen (N) based synthetic fertilizers. Jointly funded by the New York Farm [Read More …]

Select Sires adds 16 sires to daughter-proven lineups

Select Sires graduated 11 Holstein and five Jersey sires to the daughter-proven lineups following the April sire summary. “The April sire summary was accompanied by a base change, new genetic evaluation methods and several index [Read More …]

Crop Rotations, Locating Drainage Tile, and Healthy Eating

PDP presents opportunities for dairy professionals to learn from experts on trending topics This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide “food for thought” for the upcoming growing season [Read More …]

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Sheboygan County

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) in a commercial poultry flock in Sheboygan County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of [Read More …]

Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences launches master’s and PhD programs in animal and dairy sciences

The Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences (ADS) in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences recently received approval from the UW Board of Regents to launch master’s and PhD graduate programs in animal and [Read More …]

Grant Program Now Open for Large Animal Veterinarians to Review Biosecurity Plans

The Grants Will Reimburse Veterinarians For Time Spent Assisting Their Dairy Farm Clients in PA The Center for Dairy Excellence is now accepting applications from large animal veterinarians for the Biosecurity Plan Veterinary Review Program. The [Read More …]

Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) & Price Loss Coverage (PLC)

The Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA), offer financial assistance to agricultural producers. The ARC program provides payments when the actual revenue for a [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Mike Opperman Talks With Corey Geiger of Co-Bank on the Dairy Economy

In this episode of DairyVoice, host Mike Opperman talks with Corey Geiger, dairy economist with Co-Bank. They discuss the state of the dairy markets, tariffs, China, and what to look for going forward. To listen [Read More …]

IDFA Statement on the White House’s Reciprocal Tariff Announcement

Becky Rasdall Vargas, senior vice president of trade and workforce policy at the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement in response to President Trump’s press briefing today on reciprocal tariffs: “The U.S. [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 …]

Early Spring Weeds in No-Till Fields

Note: The following images were taken by D. Lingenfelter, Penn State Weed Science Warmer temperatures and rainfall occurring across much of the state are causing weeds to flourish. Many of these weeds started their growth [Read More …]

Herds and Her: Empowering Women in Dairy

May 20, 2025 Robesonia, PA Gain practical skills in dairy farming through hands-on learning in milk quality, farm safety, breakeven costs, hoof health, and more. Build confidence and connect with fellow women in the industry! [Read More …]

Targeted Use of Tariffs and Robust Negotiations Essential to Successful Results

Leaders from the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) released the following statements today in response to President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements. “Tariffs can be a useful tool for [Read More …]

Experience The Future of Animal Agriculture and Learn How to Protect It at NIAA’s Annual Conference

The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) will host the 2025 Annual Conference – Securing Our Future: Don’t Just Talk…Act! at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center in Kansas City, Missouri next week, April 7 – [Read More …]

Feeding High Oleic Soybeans and Balancing Diets for Milk Fat