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Here are important highlights and takeaways from the call: In the past 30 days, California, Nevada, and Idaho have had 22 detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in their dairy herds. Some of the [Read More …]

Women in Dairy Virtual Networking Event: Spring Edition

IDFA is thrilled to host an exclusive, spring edition virtual networking opportunity on April 22 for members of the Women in Dairy network! This session offers a platform for you to expand your network and [Read More …]

Feeding dairy cows whole cottonseed byproduct boosts milk fat, researchers find

Study suggests dairy feed supplemented with 15% spinoff from fiber production results in milk better for butter and cheese production Despite U.S. per capita-milk consumption falling significantly in recent decades, according to the U.S. Department of [Read More …]

From calf chores to cattle consulting: Kaylee Riesgraf is shaping the future of dairy

For the past two years, Kaylee Riesgraf has worked as a dairy nutritionist, helping farmers in rural Wisconsin achieve their goals. Before beginning her professional career, Riesgraf was a graduate student at the University of [Read More …]

U.S. dairy exports inch up to start 2025

Robust month for cheese and positive numbers in most other product categories offset NFDM/SMP and lactose shortfalls. U.S. dairy exports kicked off 2025 with gains in almost all major product categories. But a poor month [Read More …]

CDFA Awards $24.82 Million From California Climate Investments For Methane Emission Reduction Projects

CDFA’s Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability (OARS) is pleased to announce $24.82 million in grant funding to 30 methane emission reduction projects across the state. These new projects, part of the Alternative Manure Management Program [Read More …]

Upcoming training and education opportunities for IDFA members

California Funding Opportunity for Food Processors — Food Production Investment Program (FPIP) The California Energy Commission (CEC) Food Production Investment Program (FPIP) provides grant funding to help food processors accelerate the adoption of advanced energy [Read More …]

NRCS Wisconsin Announces RCPP Signup for 2025 Funding

Farmers and forest landowners will want to plan ahead and sign up for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) conservation funding. Nathan Fikkert, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist in Wisconsin, announced farmers and landowners interested [Read More …]

Level Up Your Career With an Advanced Leadership and Management Certificate At The 2025 IDFA Leadership Symposium!

The IDFA Leadership Symposium, presented in partnership with the Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional and Executive Development at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, provides a forum for rising leaders to collaborate with fellow industry [Read More …]

Leg structure and claw health lay the foundation for top performances of CRV bulls

April 10, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Every dairy farmer knows: good leg structure and healthy claws are fundamental for a herd that achieves high production and longevity without issues. It’s no coincidence that CRV’s top bulls score highly on these [Read More …]

Insights on agricultural commodities

AgWest Farm Credit has released its Monthly Market Update, providing comprehensive insights into the state of major agricultural commodities in Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. The update explores economic drivers impacting agriculture and [Read More …]

World Agricultural Supply & Demand Estimates for Dairy in April

April 10, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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 …]

AHV USA and Milk Barn LLC Announce Strategic Partnership

AHV USA, a global leader in innovative animal health solutions, and Milk Barn LLC, a premier dairy equipment and supply company, today announced a strategic distribution partnership aimed at improving milk quality and production for [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 …]

Real California Milk Kicks Off 6th Annual Search For Pizza Innovation Using California Cheese & Dairy

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the launch of the 2024 Real California Pizza Contest, the sixth annual search for the best pizza recipes using Real California cheese and dairy. The contest, which [Read More …]

Salumiere Certification: Free Webinar for ACS Members

Are you ready to slice into a new skill set? Join us for an exciting ACS webinar: Unlock Salumiere Certification with the Charcuterie Professional Exam. Led by Miles Agatha-Currier, Education Coordinator at the International Dairy [Read More …]

Changing the reproduction game with animal monitoring systems

CowScout™ helps drive profit with smarter reproduction management across dairies. Animal monitoring systems are a trusted solution for accurate heat detection, but their impact extends beyond that. By improving overall reproductive efficiency, these systems boost [Read More …]

How Technology can help reduce waste or added costs in food manufacturing processes

Sustainability is rising as an urgent focus for food producers, but achieving it can be a difficult task. Thankfully, there is a lifeline. Newer measurement technologies contribute to sustainability through optimized operations, waste reduction, [Read More …]

2024 American Dairy Association North East Annual Report Available

ADA North East’s 2024 Annual Report—Dairy Checkoff – Evolving for the Future—is available online and helps answer, “If not checkoff, then who?” It shows how our programs are evolving to promote milk and dairy foods [Read More …]

2025 Dairy Producer Survey

Pennsylvania’s dairy farm families produce a fresh, local supply of dairy products and contribute valuable economic revenue while operating in an ever-changing business environment. The Center for Dairy Excellence and Penn State Extension are collaborating [Read More …]

Troubleshooting Milk Flavor Problems for Small Processors

This article helps small and on-farm processors troubleshoot milk flavor problems by establishing a sensory program and learning how to identify off-flavors. Have you noticed that your milk is not tasting as fresh and clean [Read More …]

Advanced Cheesemaking: American Varieties

Including: Cheddar, Colby, Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, Pepper Jack, Cheese Curds, cheese for processing. Course Dates: April 29-May 1, 2025 | REGISTER NOW | Registration closes on April 15, 2025 Course Fee: $1450 Course Description This advanced level cheesemaking course [Read More …]

Winter Calf Care

This article will discuss the C’s of calf care management and focus on disease prevention how to provide adequate nutrition for continual growth during the winter. As the temperatures begin to drop, we are reminded [Read More …]

Unveiling CDFA’s Strategic Plan Update for 2025-2030

Whenever I’m asked to describe or summarize California agriculture, especially for an audience that isn’t Californian, it’s an opportunity to start a conversation and learn what our more global audience thinks and knows about what [Read More …]

A Toast to Dairy

Join us for our annual farm-to-fork event benefiting the Dairy Excellence Foundation! A Toast to Dairy is a great way to celebrate Pennsylvania dairy, network with individuals from the dairy community, and support the next [Read More …]

Esko tool helps Valio dairy farms with sustainability reporting

During spring, Valio’s dairy farms will be able to use the new Esko tool facilitating ESG sustainability reporting. The ESG management tool for dairy farms will help the farms to generate a clear ESG [Read More …]

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

Consumers No Longer Trust Science: Game-Changing Research Redefines “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 [Read More …]

Honoring Excellence in the Cheese Industry