Dairy Business News
Dairy Farmers of America has finalized the sale of two former Dean Foods Company milk processing plants located in De Pere, Wis. and Harvard, Ill.
The dairy industry is helping to lead the way to climate neutrality.
Solar energy falls into the renewable energy category, and its growth has skyrocketed over the last few decades due to lower installation costs and consumer demand for more sustainable energy.
Dan and Jean Gaul are part owners of Gaul’s Hillside Holsteins with their two sons Tony and Luke. Together they manage the operation along with growing their custom chopping, bagging and roller milling operation.
Could this Australian dairy become the world’s first carbon-neutral farm?
Take a minute to take stock in the values that define how you run your farm.
Merck will start manufacturing the COVID-19 vaccine in its human manufacturing facilities later this month.
Australian researchers have developed a new technique to process raw milk that claims to deliver all the benefits of pasteurization, while leaving more nutrients and flavor intact.
Farmers play impactful roles in their communities, and the Reynolds family is no exception. This third-generation dairy uses their leadership skills to provide for themselves as well as their community.
This year, the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association will resume in-person programming for its April 6-8 Annual Conference and Trade Show.
Stipulate details of arrangement so both parties have a clear understanding of expectations.
If you had the chance to update your feed equipment, what would you invest in first?
What is the best piece of advice you’ve been given?
One dairy farmer is making a name for herself not just in farming, but on the track.
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin estimates that consumers will eat 20 million pounds of cheese this Sunday for the Big Game - enough to cover the entire playing field of every NFL stadium in the country.
Annual performance reviews: they’re often dreaded, dull, and not very productive. However, there’s a positive alternative to the standard annual review. Hold a “stay meeting” instead.
Aren’t sure if subclinical mastitis is an issue in your operation? Learn how to build a plan to tackle it.
An efficient and productive parlor can reap dividends, but it isn’t easy. Learn ways to keep your parlor in tiptop shape.
May 28, 2019 was a day Rob Leach and his family will never forget. A tornado ravaged Lin-Crest Farm, but as cleanup takes place, the family says they are “stronger than the storm.”
A few times in your life – if you’re lucky – you cross paths with a person whose infectious persona makes you wiser, kinder and inspired to do better. Sam Leadley was one of those treasured people.
While understanding your cost of production is an important metric, it’s also a valuable tool to help you make decisions on a day-to-day basis in order to make your farm more profitable.
What could this year bring for the dairy industry? One analyst says he expects to see the size of the U.S. dairy herd to be about the same as it was last year.
On Dec. 29, 2020, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 edition was released and reaffirmed dairy’s critical role in a healthy diet.
There are several key takeaways for dairy in the latest COVID-19 aid bill just signed by President Trump.
“In my heart, it honestly feels like they were trying to bully or scare people into just paying it.”
Starting the fresh period off on a healthy note can be the difference between a successful productive lactation and a subpar one.
In today’s world, there is no shortage of data you can collect on a dairy farm. However, data also can be overwhelming to organize, interpret and then use to make business decisions.
Dr. Roger Thomson shares a different perspective on how to view your dry cows and how to reduce the risk of mastitis infections.
Dairy Farmers of America, who once was the largest supplier of milk to the company, and then purchased the majority of the company’s assets, says they are frustrated that farmers are having to face this issue.
Peak milk yields are important to monitor and continuously improve. These tips can help move the profitability needle on your dairy operation.