Dairy Business News
USDA’s July WASDE report shows just how brutal the drought has been this year. Cotton abandonment is now forecast to be the third highest on record at 31.5%. USDA forecasts the U.S. cotton crop to fall 1 million bales.
When you look back at that perfect kodak photo, remember some of the not-so-perfect moments that led you to the fair. Those struggles often lead us further than any blue ribbon can.
Dairy officials say there is still work to do to make sure U.S. dairy products keep moving overseas.
A sweeping environmental policy change in the Netherlands is threatening to upend ag productivity along with the lives and livelihoods of farmers.
With consumers already facing sticker shock in the grocery store, heightened butter prices could cause consumers to back away from the dairy aisle.
The Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty has provided additional stimulus for SNAP participants to buy healthy fluid milk by incorporating an innovative Add Milk! Program into select ShopRite stores in New Jersey.
While three generations of Chittenden’s never asked to be in this AJCA leadership role, they stepped up to serve when asked by fellow Jersey breeders and industry leaders. It’s just what they do, step up and serve.
Precigen enters into agreement to sell wholly-owned subsidiary Trans Ova Genetics to URUS for $170 million in upfront cash and up to $10 million earn-out over two years; close expected in Q3 2022.
Trent Dado’s phone rang nonstop yesterday with the consistent question, “Is now the time to buy?” The Independent Dairy Nutritionist and Management Consultant says the short answer is, “Probably, yes.”
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has partnered with the Idaho State Department of Agriculture and the agricultural industry to offer CAFO grants through a new program that pays for improvements.
Ohio’s largest fluid milk plant, Tamarack Farms Dairy, will undergo a major expansion in the coming months thanks to a $70 million investment provided by the Kroger Co., America’s largest grocer.
The most powerful move you’ll make is moving from the commander to the coach.
Through hard work and chasing a goal, the Blase family farm illustrates how farms of any size can capture revenue by sharing their farm experience directly with the consumer.
While milk prices across the country might be high, milk production has slid lower for the fifth consecutive month in 2022.
A transition back to rubber boots will be soon coming for Julia Nunes as she is just about ready to finish up her service as the 73rd and 74th Alice in Dairyland.
Centered around, “A sustainable, profitable and enjoyable future in farming,” Lely invested $23 million to support its long-term vision. Recently it held a grand opening of its new state-of-the-art business complex.
In 2021 the USDA reported the state with the largest milk production growth by percentage in the nation was South Dakota.
Paying the bills while looking good sums up the herd of Keightley-Core Jersey in Kentucky. Their show winning record and high production makes it no surprise that Jeff and Alta Mae Core have been named Master Breeder.
Optimistic and happy-go-lucky, Alex Peterson has held many roles—college student, intern, dairy farmer, and his most recent, National Dairy Board chairman. His passion for everything dairy could fill a barn.
With the extreme weather across the country farmers have a different opinion about water. Two Oregon farmers on opposite sides of the Cascade mountains, have different thoughts about the wetter than usual weather .
RNG is natural gas derived from the decomposition of organic waste material, including food waste; garden and lawn clippings; municipal wastewater; landfill waste; and – the biggie for livestock production – manure.
The Neuenschwander brothers have thrived during a tough dairy economy because of their ability to maximize cow comfort and produce excellent genetics on their Indiana dairy.
Simon Vander Woude has grown his herd in various ways to improve quality and efficiency. With the help of a dialed-in, strategic game plan over the last decade, his herd of Holsteins have seen tremendous growth.
Farmers are overwhelmingly putting the brakes on asset purchases and capital investments.
Knowing labor is one of the most important resources on the farm, the conversation turns to retention, to reduce labor pains. Leading experts share tips to keep team members motivated, trained and engaged.
The long over-due market turnaround has dairy farmers smiling, but financial experts advise producers to review their profit and loss statements to truly understand the strength of their farm’s financial portfolio.
Ongoing issues with grain moving to areas of the Southwest and West due to delays in rail service has California dairy producer Darlene Lopes frustrated. She worries that soon no corn will be available to feed her herd.
This past weekend, I watched my oldest son graduate from high school. As any mother will tell you, it all happens in a blink of an eye. As a parent, you question if if they are prepared for all that life will hand them.
The U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards program recognized a class farms, businesses and partnerships for their socially responsible, economically viable and environmentally sound practices that have a positive impact.
The EU’s executive arm, the European Commission, has announced a number of policy initiatives that have not been implemented as regulation yet, but could have a significant impact on agriculture in the EU.