Dairy Business News
Breeze Dairy Group has proven that managing three dairy operations doesn’t mean the challenges of managing an individual dairy are tripled.
In preparing for National Dairy Month in June, the National Dairy Checkoff organization, is focusing its marketing efforts on the next generation, Generation Z, which includes youths between the ages of 10 and 23.
Through the divided life event that shook the Booths, they were able to learn the value of their “best yes,” and today they make sure and visit their values daily.
Through checkoff support, Taco Bell recently launched a second frozen beverage that includes dairy as a main ingredient at all participating U.S. locations for a limited time.
The New Mexico Milkmaid was recently a live guest on The Weather Channel’s “Growing Solutions” series that features farmers from across the country; focusing on how farmers are part of climate solution.
What happens when a farmer takes a vacation, becomes ill or gets hurt? Developing a plan today, that can be put into action tomorrow when the owner or manager is gone is essential.
Many dairy farm kids start working on their family farm at a young age with many starting by learning to help feed bottle calves. However, experts say as children grow, so should their responsibilities.
With grain markets continuing to march upwards, dairy producers are questioning how they will manage not only the increase to their feed bill, but a possible shortage of ingredients to feed their cows.
Farming is among the most dangerous occupations in the United States, and dairy farming presents even more hazards than crop farming due to animals, feed and on-farm chemicals that are handled daily.
The skies might be blue, but the mood of some central California dairy producers has turned grey, as another season of drought returns to The Golden State.
More than a year ago, dairy farmer Jessica Peters from western Pennsylvania began sharing a project, “Secrets of Ag.” Since its launch, “Secrets of Ag” has had nearly 400 submissions.
Hilmar Cheese Company Inc., Hilmar, Calif., announced last week their plans to build a new state-of-the-art cheese and whey protein processing plant in Dodge City, Kansas, this summer.
For dairy moms witnessing their children working alongside older generations and the lessons it instills is the best gift, every day, especially on Mother’s Day.
New project collects anonymous secret submissions from farmers ranging from silly to heartbreaking and publishes them to lift the weight it holds over the submitter.
Farming is one of the world’s most dangerous occupations, and dairy farms have unique equipment, feed, and animal hazards that can put human operators at risk.
Holstein springer values saw a healthy upward bump in the past month in California and Pennsylvania, while remaining essentially flat in Wisconsin and Idaho.
Dairy Management Inc. announced a partnership with Venture Winston Grants, providing access to a network of entrepreneurs tasked with providing marketplace solutions for industry challenges.
With only 450 acres and milking 60 Jersey cows, Ken Ropp has built a business that has survived and thrived in central Illinois. The lessons Ken has learned are ones that can apply to many farms of all sizes.
When to introduce calves to forages – along with what type and how much – remains a highly debated issue.
Land O’Lakes reports their earnings have tripled during the first three months of the year, with company leaders saying the reopening of businesses is lifting the demand for dairy products
Hi, I’m Karen and I am a dairy farm wife, dairy farm mom, a dairy cheerleader and the newly appointed Dairy Editorial Director for Farm Journal.
On Tuesday afternoon, dairy farmer Jamie Bansen of Forest Glen Jerseys located in Dayton, Ore., received alarming news that the creamery her family ships milk to was on fire.
Earth Day may be celebrated in late April each year, but for dairy farmers, every day is Earth Day.
Data from a recent Dairy Herd Management Pulse Poll shows that dairy producers are split nearly down the middle about traceability initiatives.
“Farmers openly talk about safety on the farm, whether that is with equipment handling or stockman training. Keeping a healthy workforce is another way that we can provide farm safety.”
After reviewing the Farmers to Families Food Box Program, the Biden-Harris Administration has made the decision to discontinue the program in May.
World Dairy Expo 2021 will remain in Madison, Wisconsin. The 54th edition of the event is scheduled for Expo’s historic home, the Alliant Energy Center, September 28 – October 2, 2021.
As the plant-based market continues to grow, Walmart has made the decision to jump aboard the bandwagon by launching its own line of dairy-free cheeses.
These Tennessee dairy producers offer up six tips to help other aspiring on-farm cheese processors.
Failure is a part of life, but how we bounce back from it determines how successful we will become.