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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

Experienced equipment executive Zachary Peloquin to lead East Coast sales efforts for prominent provider of food, beverage and dairy processing and packaging machinery. IMA Food North America – a food & beverage equipment leader whose [Read More …]

ADA North East: Dairy Aisle Performance Program

Our Dairy Aisle Performance Program is a unique opportunity to get insights into how individual retail locations are perceived by customers. As part of the Dairy Aisle Performance Program, our team members visit stores [Read More …]

Step into Leadership with ACS

Have you considered serving on the ACS Board of Directors? Board nominations are currently open, with a submission deadline of February 12. If you’ve been considering a leadership role within ACS, we encourage you to [Read More …]

What does the dairy industry need from the next generation of leaders?

The dairy industry is changing quickly. Markets shift, technology advances and long-standing approaches continue to evolve. In the face of constant change, the industry is left with a familiar question: how can we set ourselves [Read More …]

New Federal Funds Just Awarded on Behalf of West Coast Dairy Businesses

Over $11 million in grant funding has been released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA AMS) to support dairy producers and businesses through the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBI) [Read More …]

Introducing CattleZen™ — Dual-Pheromone Innovation for Safer, Calmer Cattle

Dual-Pheromone Innovation for Safer, Calmer Cattle Solvet announces CattleZen, a new cattle stress management tool designed to help producers maintain calmer, healthier beef and dairy cattle. CattleZen will be officially launched at the 2026 CattleCon [Read More …]

John Deere Announces Major Expansion with Two New U.S. Facilities Coming

Expansion builds on Deere’s and President Trump’s Commitment to U.S. Manufacturing What it means: Hundreds of NEW American Jobs Shifts excavator Production from Oversees (Japan) to America No other company will be producing more excavators in the US In keeping [Read More …]

Wisconsin Consumer Alert: Government Imposter Scammers

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has received reports from Wisconsin consumers, businesses, and government entities targeted by scammers who impersonate local government entities and officials. The scammers are attempting to [Read More …]

Critical Land Access Data Still Unavailable as TOTAL Survey Publication Remains Delayed

The National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) expresses deep concern over the continued delay of the 2024 Tenure, Ownership, and Transition of Agricultural Land (TOTAL) Survey, originally scheduled for release on October 31, 2025. The [Read More …]

Agropur Leader Recognized with 2026 IDFA Food Safety Leadership Award

Karen McCarty of Agropur was recognized today with the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) 2026 Food Safety Leadership Award during IDFA’s Dairy Forum. The award, now in its tenth year, honors an individual, group or [Read More …]

Vote for Your Favorite Farmer-Made Solution

Three More Days – Help Us Choose the Winners! Have you voted yet? Join the 500 others who have voted on the 11 inventive, farmer-made solutions entered in our “Farmer-Made Ingenuity Contest.” We need your help choosing the [Read More …]

Nic Schoenberger is the recipient of the Holstein Foundation’s 2026 Young Dairy Leaders Institute Distinguished Alumni Leader award.

Nic Schoenberger of Kiel, Wisconsin has been selected as the 2026 Young Dairy Leader’s Institute Distinguished Alumni Leader award recipient. Each year, the Holstein Foundation recognizes a Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI) graduate who has [Read More …]

Hear From Two PA Independent Businesses at PA Dairy Summit Next Week

It’s Not Too Late to Register for the Event on February 4-5 “How can we connect more people directly with American farmers?” “How can we perfect our chocolate chip cookie recipe and use real butter?” [Read More …]

2026 ODPA Annual Meeting

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 9:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Shisler Conference Center 1680 Madison Ave, Wooster, OH The 2026 ODPA Annual Meeting is shaping up to be a must-attend event for Ohio’s dairy community — [Read More …]

Dairy Producers Share Their 5 Favorite Things About the Dairy Summit