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Milk Replacement Heifers at Lowest Level Since 1978 Key Takeaways Record milk production masks underlying herd strain. U.S. milk output is reaching record levels, but those volumes reflect short-term herd management decisions rather than durable expansion. [Read More …]

USDA Launches Indonesia Trade Mission to Increase Exports

Reduces Costs, and Support American Farmers The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke J. Lindberg arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia, today to lead an agribusiness trade mission to expand [Read More …]

NMC Annual Meeting highlights cow comfort, health monitoring

NMC members from 15 countries, 32 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces gathered in Birmingham, Ala., USA, to focus on “What’s Best for Her. Keeping the cow’s well-being at the heart of milk quality.” The [Read More …]

Part III – Milk Class Prices in 2025

February 3, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Milk Class prices published by the USDA are an Index based on the monthly prices of components and fixed levels of components. The formulas were changed in June 2025 and as a result the prices [Read More …]

Showbox Sires Releases New Bull Alonzo Red

Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett of Showbox Sires talk with Jeff Benedict of Premier Select Sires on the newly released bull Alonzo Red 744HO18070. They discuss the story of Alonzo’s dam and how she was [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo 2026 Recognition Award Nominations Close Soon

World Dairy Expo® is still accepting nominations for the 2026 Recognition Awards through February 15, 2026. Each year, Expo honors exceptional leaders across the dairy industry in three categories: Dairy Producer of the Year, Industry [Read More …]

Global Trends and Market News on Tap

PDP’s webinar series to take deep dive into economic, policy and market news This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will give dairy producers an inside look at the trends, [Read More …]

El Salvador and Guatemala Agreements Strengthen Protections for U.S. Dairy Exports

The National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council and Consortium for Common Food Names welcomed the United States’ signing of reciprocal trade agreements with El Salvador and Guatemala this week, underscoring the importance of reinforcing long-standing market access [Read More …]

Evolving Dairy: Understanding Why and How to Diversify

Explore dairy farm diversification strategies, assess readiness, and learn a structured approach to developing ideas for resilient, profitable future ventures. February 2, 2026 (12:00 PM-1:00 PM ET) Many dairy producers are exploring diversification to [Read More …]

Milk Matters: Practical Steps to Better Milk Quality

Learn how to improve milk quality, reduce somatic cell counts, use DHIA records, and apply research findings from Pennsylvania dairy farms. Join Penn State Extension to learn how to improve milk quality on your farm. [Read More …]

Young Professionals Webinar Addresses Workplace Burnout

The stresses of trying to advance a career while balancing a personal life can create significant stress and burnout. Working through it is something all professionals have to deal with, and something people early in [Read More …]

2026 Dairy Ambassadors Announced by ADAI

It is important the dairy industry shares its story and the American Dairy Association Indiana (ADAI) is happy to announce the 2026 Dairy Ambassadors, a select group of five college students who will advocate for [Read More …]

New Educational Video Exposes Anti-Farmer Activism Behind “Farm Action” Branding Analysis highlights leadership ties, funding sources, and policy agenda

This week, the Center for the Environment and Welfare (CEW) released a new educational video discussing the origins, funding, and policy agenda of Farm Action, a Washington, D.C.-based advocacy group that presents itself as “farmer-led” while quietly maintaining strong [Read More …]

Michigan State University honors De Grins Oer Dairy as 2026 Dairy Farm of the Year

The MSU Department of Animal Science named De Grins Oer Dairy in Blanchard as the recipient of the 2026 Dairy Farm of the Year. The Michigan State University Department of Animal Science has named De [Read More …]

NMC honors Pamela Ruegg with its Award of Excellence

NMC: The Global Milk Quality Organization presented Pamela Ruegg, David J. Ellis professor of antimicrobial resistance and large animal clinical sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University (MSU), with its 2026 Award of Excellence for [Read More …]

Apply for a Farm Credit East Higher Education Scholarship by March 19

Farm Credit East, a member-owned lending and financial services cooperative, is currently accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors and college students with career aspirations in agriculture, commercial fishing and the forest products industries from [Read More …]

Dairy Producers: Sharpen Skills, Build Blueprint for the Future at 2026 PDP Business Conference

Managing and thriving in times of volatility will be the focus of dairy’s premier educational event Two days of educational sessions, hands-on learning and previews of dairy research and innovative technologies are all in store [Read More …]

Michigan, New York, Wisconsin dairies earn Platinum in NMC’s National Dairy Quality Awards program

The Global Milk Quality Organization recognized six dairies with Platinum recognition via its National Dairy Quality Awards (NDQA) program. The Platinum Award winners are Gettyvue Farm LLC, Brian, Kevin and Terry Getty, Granville, N.Y.; Green [Read More …]

MMPA dairy farmers take home National Dairy Quality Awards

February 2, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Eleven Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) dairy farms were awarded National Dairy Quality Awards by the NMC: The Global Milk Quality Organization. Recognized during the NMC Annual Meeting today in Birmingham, Ala., these MMPA members [Read More …]

Buyers and Sellers Testing the Limits

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending January 30, 2026 After rising unabashedly last week, the resolve of dairy markets was tested in recent days with mixed results. The CME was abuzz with activity [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Tim Abbott’s Interview About His Ongoing Cancer Battle With Dr. Dennis Sanders

January 30, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this unique episode of DairyVoice, host Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires talks with Dr. Dennis Sanders, his Oncologist for the past 25 years, about the many aspects of this disease. They discuss Tim’s attitude [Read More …]

Will You Be Ready for the Big Dance?

There seem to be a lot of downtrodden businesspeople these days. They are discouraged about inflated costs, high interest rates and difficulty getting employees to perform. When things get tough, “Cost Cutting” often becomes the [Read More …]

AI in Food Retail and e-Commerce to Grow 30.8% Annually Through 2030

“Comprehensive report reveals how ai is transforming food retail and e-commerce through personalization, demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and fraud detection while driving operational efficiency and customer engagement worldwide.” According to the latest study from BCC [Read More …]

Purdue announces new Extension director

Angie Abbott brings 20-plus years’ experience to position Bernie Engel, the Glenn W. Sample Dean of Agriculture, has appointed Angie Abbott as associate dean and director of Purdue Extension, effective immediately. Abbott has 22 years [Read More …]

Gill retires after 35 years of service in Penn State’s College of Ag Sciences

After 35 years with Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, Chuck Gill recently retired from his role as senior public relations specialist and news editor, bringing to a close a distinguished career marked by editorial leadership, [Read More …]

Razor Tracking Construction Fleet Integration Solution Now Available Through John Deere

Razor Tracking Integrates with John Deere Operations Center™ to Seamlessly Align Agriculture and Construction Equipment into one platform. Razor Tracking software now integrates with John Deere Construction equipment and telematics, representing a major advancement in construction fleet [Read More …]

Danone U.S. Recognized with IDFA’s 2026 Workplace of the Year Award

Danone was recognized today with the third annual International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) Workplace of the Year Award at IDFA’s Dairy Forum in Palm Desert, California. The award, co-sponsored by IDFA and Dairy Processing magazine, [Read More …]

IMA Food North America Appoints New Regional Sales Manager for East Coast