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Sixth-generation Vermont dairy farmer and NMPF Board Member Harold Howrigan urged the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee to swiftly advance a five-year farm bill that renews the Dairy Margin Coverage program while also addressing [Read More …]

Winter and wet weather manure spreading reminders

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding farmers to be mindful of conditions that are high risk for runoff We are in a season that is very risky time for manure applications. While this winter [Read More …]

AgWest Farm Credit supports new producers with $15,000 grant program

AgWest Farm Credit, a cooperative lending association dedicated to supporting agriculture, has launched the application window for the AgWest New Producer Grant program, designed to help motivated producers get started in agriculture. The grant provides [Read More …]

College of the Sequoias Hosts Western Regional Dairy Challenge® Event

The 2025 Western Regional Dairy Challenge, hosted at College of the Sequoias concluded March 1 in Tulare, Calif. The event saw significant participation with 58 students from eight schools, along with coaches and volunteers, for [Read More …]

Navigating Immigration Compliance: What Dairy Farmers Need to Know

Join the National Milk Producers Federation for an informative webinar to learn about the legal rights and responsibilities of agricultural employers regarding immigration enforcement. Gain valuable insights into how to prepare for and respond to [Read More …]

PDP Carbon, Crops + Cows: Producer-Specific Program Helps Unlock Sustainability Potential

More grant dollars, land-coverage available for producers Sustainability and carbon footprint are the center of many discussions today, especially as food companies work to meet their sustainability targets. The dairy industry has a progressive and [Read More …]

How February’s Atmospheric Rivers Affected California’s Water Supply

As the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) reminded us this week, capturing peak water flows when they are abundant is a key strategy for the state. The four atmospheric rivers in the first two [Read More …]

Submit DCRC Excellence in Dairy Reproduction award nominations

The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) seeks nominations for its Excellence in Dairy Reproduction Awards program. Dairy industry professionals, including veterinarians, extension agents, artificial insemination and pharmaceutical company representatives, dairy processors and co-op field staff, [Read More …]

How small can co-digestion economically go?

March 6, 2025 | 12 – 1 PM EST Research presented in this webinar was supported by a grant from the New York Farm Viability Institute. Anaerobic digestion (AD) of dairy manure in New York and many [Read More …]

Graduate students: Apply to be the 2025 DCRC Scholar

Graduate students: Apply for the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) Scholar program. The award winner will earn an expense-paid trip to attend the DCRC Annual Meeting, Nov. 11-13, in Middleton, Wisconsin, USA. The application deadline [Read More …]

Dairy’s Future Depends on Trade, and the U.S. Can Deliver

A billion pounds of cheese can’t be wrong: Exports point to a bright future for U.S. dairy. The statement is true, it’s simple, and it can be easy to get lost in the back-and-forth of [Read More …]

CentralStar scholarship applications due June 1

CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in the Midwest, is accepting scholarship applications until June 1, 2025. The cooperative is offering seven, $1,000 scholarships, this year, and those interested can find the application at https://mycentralstar.com/scholarship/. [Read More …]

Brooke Rollins delivered remarks at Commodity Classic

Announces Next Steps for Economic Disaster Relief Yesterday evening, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins delivered remarks at Commodity Classic, where she announced the Department’s plan to distribute the economic and disaster aid passed by [Read More …]

NASDA members urge Congress to initiate labor reform for agriculture

Today at the 2025 Winter Policy Conference, members of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture called on the Congress to develop strategies to address agricultural labor stability challenges along with border security. The new policy item states [Read More …]

My Tie-Stall Is Worn Out—Now What?

Explore dairy housing solutions with Penn State Extension. Learn to upgrade tiestalls, build low-cost milking facilities, and manage group housing. Ideal for farm owners and managers. Join Penn State Extension for Dairy Housing Options: My [Read More …]

Butter, Butter, Butter

March 4, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Butterfat is the prime contributor to producer revenue. In recent months, butterfat made up more than half of producer revenue. The November 15, 2024 post with the same title as this one covered butter’s long-term financial trends. [Read More …]

Dairy Organizations Urge Intensified Negotiations to Restore Trade Flows

Leaders from the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) released the following statements today in response to retaliatory measures announced by Mexico, Canada and China. “The President believes tariffs [Read More …]

Wisconsin Engages in National Agriculture Winter Policy Conference

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski was in Washington D.C. February 24 – 27, 2025 as part of the 2025 Winter Policy Conference. This annual National Association of State [Read More …]

Nomination Period Open for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors Election

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for eight seats on the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors. Nominations will be accepted from February 28 through March [Read More …]

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Confirmed to Visit Denver Show

2025 Commodity Classic: USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Confirmed to Visit Denver Show Opportunity to Hear Directly from Country’s Top Ag Leader on Priorities Washington, D.C. (Feb. 26, 2025). Commodity Classic attendees will have a seat at the [Read More …]

Rittenhouse Hired as WFBF’s District 4 Coordinator

Jenn Rittenhouse has been hired as Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s District 4 Coordinator in west-central Wisconsin. Rittenhouse will be responsible for working with county Farm Bureaus to develop and implement programs to serve Farm Bureau [Read More …]

Support Expressed to Congress for Dairy Business Innovation Centers Continued Funding

NASDA votes to advocate for DBIC’s continued funding in new Farm Bill, including northeast region This afternoon, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) at its annual conference in Washington, D.C. passed an [Read More …]

Wisconsin Engages in National Agriculture Winter Policy Conference

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski was in Washington D.C. February 24 – 27, 2025 as part of the 2025 Winter Policy Conference. This annual National Association of State Departments of [Read More …]

Strong Support for USDA’s Actions to Combat Avian Flu

Following the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement of new measures to combat highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), elected leaders and industry stakeholders from around the country are applauding the five-pronged strategy. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture [Read More …]

DeLaval Evanza Milking Cluster Named Agri Marketing Product of the Year

Latest Innovation is Recharging Milking Systems Across the Country DeLaval, a global leader in dairy farming solutions, is honored to announce the Evanza™ Milking Cluster has been named Agri Marketing’s 2024 New Product of the Year. The [Read More …]

Organization Culture, FMMO and Market Update

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 focus on timely issues for today’s dairy producers. Michael Hoffman [Read More …]

Help Shape the Future of Farming: Share Your Insights!

March 3, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

We know that planning for the future is essential for your farm’s success—and for the farming community. That’s why we’re inviting you to participate in our Farm Transition Survey, designed specifically for farm owners and [Read More …]

Tariffs Not Good News for U.S. Dairy Industry

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending February 28, 2025 The dairy markets suffered a deluge of data and news that invigorated the bears. The trade war heated up, while USDA highlighted abundance in [Read More …]

NMPF Board Member Advocates for H5N1 Vaccine, Dairy Priorities at Senate Hearing

Vermont dairy farmer Harold Howrigan, a member of the NMPF Board of Directors, urged the Senate Agriculture Committee to swiftly advance a five-year farm bill that renews the Dairy Margin Coverage program. He also addressed [Read More …]

Elanco Enters Agreement with Medgene to Commercialize Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Vaccine in Dairy Cattle