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September 25, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Intelinair, a leading provider of AI-powered crop intelligence, announced that it has been named the winner of the 2025 IoT AgTech Advancement Award by IoThinkTank for its innovative AGMRI platform. The IoT AgTech Advancement Award [Read More …]

New England Holstein Association Podcast, featuring Ashley Randle, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources

Episode 11 features a conversation with Ashley Randle, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources. Host Betsy Bullard talks with Ashley about the Eastern States Expo and the role those events have in the [Read More …]

Beefing Up Your Risk Management, Cattle Market Dynamics & Price Protection

Thanks to those of you who joined us for our bi-monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Friday! Cattle markets continue to set new record highs, creating some interesting opportunities for dairy farms. Whether dairy producers are selling [Read More …]

Dairy Policy in the Trump Era: The First 250 Days

Thursday, Oct. 2 – 1-2 p.m. CT Mendota 2 Room (Exhibition Hall) at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI Join us for a panel discussion featuring key voices in federal dairy policy as we explore how [Read More …]

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Navigate pressures on animal protein at 2026 Stakeholders Summit

Speaking proposal opportunity open through November 14 Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance announced the theme of its 2026 Stakeholders Summit: High Steaks: Navigating Pressure on Animal Protein. Speaking proposals that the fit the theme will be accepted [Read More …]

Cara Itle Recognized as 2025 Recipient of Jan Harding Ruslavage Memorial Service & Promotion Award

The Award Was Established to Honor Service of Janet Harding Ruslavage Cara Trotter Itle, field representative and FARM Program inspector for United Dairy, was recently recognized as the 2025 recipient of the Janet Harding Ruslavage [Read More …]

Speakers to Share Cold-Weather Tips for Ventilation & Youngstock During Oct. 8 Call

The Monthly Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, October 8th at 1 pm The Center for Dairy Excellence’s “All Things Dairy” monthly conference call aims to provide a platform for organizations and industry partners to share [Read More …]

PDP Financial Literacy for Dairy Delivers Strategies, Skills for Today’s Industry

Two Training Levels Available; First Program Begins November 12 A strong financial foundation is key to success in today’s dairy industry. The Financial Literacy for Dairy® program, presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) is an elite [Read More …]

Three Months In: Early Impacts of FMMO Amendments

Make Allowance Hikes Have Cut Dairy Pool Revenues By $337 Million For those following dairy policy, the last few months have felt relatively quiet compared to the marathon debates of the most recent Federal Milk [Read More …]

Milk’s Got Game Returns with SEC Athletes Powering Performance

The Dairy Alliance highlights how real dairy milk fuels athletes — and the moms behind them. Long before the stadium lights, the game-day crowds, or the highlight reels, there were early mornings, small wins, and [Read More …]

Updates on Corn Silage Harvest, Dairy Market and Export Update

Hear from experts on feeding strategies, market outlook This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will feature timely updates for today’s dairy producers. The Tuesday episode will provide insights on [Read More …]

Learn from Forage Producers and Researchers at World Dairy Expo

September 24, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Presented by industry experts during World Dairy Expo®, Dairy Forage Seminars are centered around cutting-edge research and information regarding forage quality, harvest and storage. These seminars, scheduled for 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, will [Read More …]

Showbox Sires Releases New Bull Slugger

Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett of Showbox Sires talk with Max Petitclerc of Ferme Petitclerc in Quebec about the newest Showbox Sires bull release 744HO17931 Slugger. In this episode of The Evolution of the Great [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Announces New Slate of Political Appointments

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments and state directors for key positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “Today’s new USDA presidential appointments will help [Read More …]

Trans Ova Genetics Acquires ReproLogix to Expand Services

Trans Ova Genetics (Trans Ova), a leading provider of advanced bovine reproductive technologies, today announced it has acquired ReproLogix, a respected provider of embryo transfer and IVF services based in Fort Scott, KS. This strategic [Read More …]

Call for Producer Review Board Nominations at September 22 Meeting in Sacramento

CDFA plans to solicit nominees to serve on the PRB at the upcoming Board meeting on September 22. Currently there are three vacancies, and an additional three more terms are set to expire at the [Read More …]

Mexico Confirms Case of New World Screwworm in Nuevo Leon

Hours ago, Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) confirmed a new case of New World screwworm (NWS) in Sabinas Hidalgo, located in the state of Nuevo León, less than 70 miles [Read More …]

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U.S. farmers and ranchers raising more food with fewer resources

Updated report shows how U.S. animal agriculture supports global planetary health goals Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance released an updated version of its Sustainability Impact Report as Climate Week NYC kicks off. The report highlights decades of progress [Read More …]

Cornell Atkinson and NGO partners announce dairy sustainability awards

Cornell researchers are partnering with NGO scientists to develop and rapidly implement strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the dairy industry. Ahead of Climate Week NYC 2025, the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability and NGO [Read More …]

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California Dairy Sustainability Summit Returns to Visalia in March 2026

The organizing committee announced today that the California Dairy Sustainability Summit will return to the Visalia Convention Center on March 24, 2026. Since 2018, the Summit’s program has recognized California dairies’ world-leading achievements, while promoting [Read More …]

MDA Opens Applications For Livestock Investments Grants

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the fiscal year 2026 Agriculture Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Livestock Investment Grant Program. Established by the Minnesota legislature in 2008, this program helps farmers [Read More …]

Dairy Checkoff Unveils ‘Smart Swaps’ Initiative for Schools

The dairy checkoff has introduced “Smart Swaps,” a dairy-focused initiative designed to help schools meet evolving nutrition standards and student expectations. The farmer-founded National Dairy Council (NDC) created Smart Swaps for school nutrition professionals to [Read More …]

Want to Influence Nutrition? Just Do It, Twigge Says

September 23, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Life as an influencer means entering free-wheeling debate with perspectives from all sides. But to advance better nutrition with ample servings of dairy, it’s necessary to do, says social media personality Lauren Twigge. Twigge, a [Read More …]

DRMS Introduces FreshFocus Featuring Fresh Cow Index (FCI) — A New HerdHQ Tool to Help Evaluate Transition Cows with Confidence

DRMS announces the launch of FreshFocus, featuring the Fresh Cow Index® (FCI®), the newest addition to the HerdHQ® decision platform. FreshFocus is a set of transition cow reports within DairyDepot®, built to help consultants and [Read More …]

The Institute for Rural Vitality at SUNY Cobleskill Awarded $2.6 Million by Empire State Development for Agri-Business Workforce Training and Value-Added Product Development

The Institute for Rural Vitality at SUNY Cobleskill will direct $2.6 million toward expanding workforce development initiatives already underway at the College. The funding was announced this week by Empire State Development (ESD), part of a $10 [Read More …]

If Dust is Flying, Keep Cover Crops in the Bag

With widespread dry conditions, it is best to wait to plant until you see rain in the forecast. If you are thinking about planting a cover crop, you may be worried about the dry conditions [Read More …]

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Rise in High Plains profile also elevates attention to Texas dairy

Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and a number of legislators gathered on the campus of Texas Tech University earlier this month at an event to honor House Speaker Dustin Burrows as the second [Read More …]

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Kathy Topete and the Topete Family Farm Story

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is proud to partner with California Grown during Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15) to highlight the stories of Latino and Hispanic farmers who help feed our state and nation. Through [Read More …]

Southwest Dairy Day set for Oct. 9 in Dublin

Event is free, but preregistration is required The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Southwest Dairy Day will be held Oct. 9 at Double N Cowboy Church, 7202 E. State Highway 6, Dublin. Southwest Dairy Day is the [Read More …]

2026 PDP Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals Heads to Puerto Rico