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In this episode of Cow-Side Conversations, Jennifer Metzler of Pleasant View Farms in Blair County, Pennsylvania opens up about an unexpected parlor fire and describes the aftermath – and recovery – for their 3,700-cow herd. Jennifer [Read More …]

DCHA webinar addresses coccidiosis in calves

Dairy Calf & Heifer Association’s (DCHA) Sept. 8 webinar features “CSI for Cocci: How to Diagnose a Cocci Break.” David Prentice, Elanco Animal Health technical consultant, Dairy Business Unit, will lead this free, one-hour educational [Read More …]

Stitched Together by Cheese – ACS 2026 Conference is Coming

We’re excited to announce that the ACS 2026 Annual Conference in Louisville, KY will feature a new conference schedule beginning on Tuesday, July 7th with Cheese Crawl and ending on Friday, July 10th with Meet [Read More …]

Appreciating the Work of Our Board Advisors

Every company, every sports team – and certainly every dairy farm – has people working behind the scenes who don’t always get the recognition they deserve. They’re the unsung heroes who contribute quietly but significantly [Read More …]

Ag-Powered Fuels: 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit

Understanding 45Z: Will Changes Support Crop Markets? The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) made several important changes to the Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z). Most notably, it extended the credit through 2029, providing biofuels producers with [Read More …]

Manure Management Essentials

September 1, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Explore best practices in manure management, safety, and compliance through tailored on-farm demonstrations and updates from local conservation professionals. Join us on the farm for an engaging discussion on practical manure management—from collection and storage [Read More …]

Inside the Melted Butter Market

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending August 29, 2025 The butter market melted down. CME spot butter plummeted 19ȼ this week to $2.045 per pound, its lowest price in nearly four years. Last [Read More …]

Farm Sector Income & Finances – Highlights from the Farm Income Forecast

September 1, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Suggested citation for linking to this discussion: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service. (2025, February 6). Farm sector income & finances: Highlights from the farm income forecast. Farm Sector Profits Forecast To Increase in 2025 [Read More …]

Something Special from Wisconsin Members Win Big at the 2025 Wisconsin State Grand Champion Eats and Treats Competition

September 1, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Members of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP’s) Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program won nearly three quarters of the awards (31 of 43), including Best of Show, at the 2025 Wisconsin State [Read More …]

Dairy heifer inventories to shrink further before rebounding in 2027

September 1, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Tight supply of dairy cow replacements could limit growth in US milk production as historic investment in new processing capacity comes online The U.S. dairy industry is facing a potential shortage of its most important [Read More …]

September Forage Webinar to Discuss Weed Control, Alfalfa Quality, Hay Market Outlook

September 1, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The I-29 Moo University and Northern Plains Forage Association Forage Webinar Series will continue on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 7 to 8:30 pm CDT. The webinar will feature a variety of forage topics, including an overview of [Read More …]

Sheila Burkhardt, MMPA Chief Corporate Affairs Office, recipient of the 2025 Michigan Dairy Industry Service Award

In every industry, there are individuals whose contributions extend far beyond their job titles, those that shape the course of progress, lift up others and leave a legacy of excellence. In Michigan’s dairy industry, that [Read More …]

Fall Weed Control in Pastures, Hay, and Other Forages

Fall is an excellent time to manage biennial and perennial weeds and Japanese stiltgrass in pastures and hay and to control problem weeds after silage harvest. Weed management in forages We are approaching an excellent [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Dr. Mario Riboni from Diamond V on Managing Heat Stress

In this episode of DairyVoice, Mike Opperman talks with Dr. Mario Riboni from Diamond V on managing heat stress and some of the things that might be overlooked, especially in the dry period. Dr. Riboni [Read More …]

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Rollins announces Rural Veterinary Action Plan during visit to Mississippi State University

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced today [Aug. 28] a Rural Veterinary Shortage Action Plan to address critical needs relating to food animal health and large animal care in rural areas during her visit [Read More …]

Twelve Students Receive Annual Scholarships to Support Future Careers in Dairy

PA College Students Were Awarded Student Leader Scholarships Twelve undergraduate students were recently recognized with Student Leader Scholarships, an award intended to encourage and empower the next generation of dairy producers. Supported by the Dairy [Read More …]

Cornell Cow Convos Podcast Series

This monthly podcast series led by PRO-DAIRY and CCE Dairy Specialists features current, new, and emerging topics of interest to the dairy industry right now. New episodes are released on the last Thursday of the [Read More …]

Submit nominations for the FARM Farmer Advisory Council

The FARM Farmer Advisory Council (FAC) serves as a unified voice of the dairy producer community related to on-farm social responsibility areas. The council provides farm-level expertise for all FARM Program standards development, materials and [Read More …]

Farm Sector Profits Forecast To Increase in 2025

Net farm income, a broad measure of profits, is forecast at $180.1 billion for calendar year 2025, an increase of $41.0 billion (29.5 percent) relative to 2024 in nominal (not adjusted for inflation) dollars. This [Read More …]

Something Special from Wisconsin Members Win Big at the 2025 Wisconsin State Grand Champion Eats and Treats Competition

Members of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP’s) Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program won nearly three quarters of the awards (31 of 43), including Best of Show, at the 2025 Wisconsin [Read More …]

Webinar: Farm Income and Financial Forecasts, September 2025 Update

Webinar Details Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM ET Duration: 1 hour Host: Carrie Litkowski Description USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) releases farm income and balance sheet estimates and forecasts three times a year. These core [Read More …]

Webinar: Farm Income and Financial Forecasts, September 2025 Update

Webinar Details Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM ET Duration: 1 hour Host: Carrie Litkowski Description USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) releases farm income and balance sheet estimates and forecasts three times a year. These core statistical [Read More …]

Kansas Students Participate in Taiwan Agricultural Youth Exchange

Four Kansas State University students traveled to Taiwan August 8-16, 2025, to represent Kansas in the Taiwan Agricultural Youth Exchange Program. The bilateral exchange offers students an opportunity to explore Taiwan’s agricultural industry and deepen [Read More …]

2025 Expo en Español Highlights Pertinent Dairy Topics

Created for Spanish-speaking dairy owners, managers, and mid-managers, Expo en Español returns yet again to World Dairy Expo this fall. Presented exclusively in Spanish, Expo en Español will be hosted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday [Read More …]

Purina Animal Nutrition Unveils Second Edition of the Beef-on-Dairy Industry Report

Industry-leading experts provide valuable insights for stakeholders in the beef-on-dairy sector Purina Animal Nutrition has unveiled the second edition of its Beef-on-Dairy Industry Report, offering producers an in-depth look at the evolving role of beef-on-dairy cattle [Read More …]

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Reading between the lines of your herd data

Why farm data needs time, context and conversation to uncover the full narrative. Your data is constantly flowing — from the milking parlor to the feed bunk to the breeding pen. This steady stream [Read More …]

HHS and USDA Confirm Singular Traveler-Associated New World Screwworm Case; Precautionary and Proactive Surveillance Ongoing

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently identified an instance of a traveler-associated human case of New World screwworm (NWS) in the [Read More …]

Saputo renews partnership with Ronald McDonald House Canada

Pledging $2.25 million over five years Ronald McDonald House Canada provides a vital service: a home-away-from-home for out-of-town families with children receiving medical treatment. With 16 Ronald McDonald House programs and 20 Ronald McDonald Family [Read More …]

The $1,000 Calf – Why Beef Matters on the Dairy Farm

Back in the day, a Holstein bull calf was worth $50. Maybe. Today? Beef-on-dairy calves are commanding $1,000 or more in many regions. And with sexed semen and genomics now widely available, dairy producers have [Read More …]

Darigold hosts Dairy Dash 5K