California’s water crisis has long been a contentious issue, spotlighting the intricate balance between environmental conservation and agricultural demands. In the Golden State, where water is a precious yet increasingly scarce resource, it becomes evident that finding a solution that satisfies both nature and human needs is an elusive goal.

Slow demand from the world’s largest importers of milk powder is expected to add to the downturn.

It might not happen today, tomorrow or next week, but artificial intelligence (AI) will soon become an integral operational tool on many U.S. dairy farms, according to Miel Hostens with Cornell University.

Land O’Lakes recently announced an investment of up to $7 million in each of 10 to 15 companies focused on innovations in crop inputs, ag data, supply chain processes, business models, and beyond.

Known for producing beloved brands such as Oikos, Activia, Dannon and Danimals, Danone’s Minster, Ohio, yogurt facility is set to embark on an exciting and transformative expansion project.

The 2025 Milk Business award recipients exemplify the best of the dairy industry, from technological advancement to inspiring personal stories.