Dairy Business News
J.J. Pagel, with Pagels Ponderosa Dairy; Jamie Witcpalek with Pagels Ponderosa Dairy; Chris Szydel, with Pagels Ponderosa Dairy; Brandon Treichler, a veterinarian and Jamie Jonker with the NMPF.
Just how big of an impact could trade tariffs have on the dairy industry?
A new study harnesses the power of methane from cows.
Canadian dairy company Saputo Inc. is purchasing two cheese processing plants in New Mexico and Wisconsin, helping expand the dairy processors footprint in the U.S.
American cheese, the multigenerational staple falls victim to millennial palates.
Two dairy cooperatives from the U.S. and Europe are looking at entering a partnership that would help market whey.
A report shows that the dairy industry has helped create more than 137,000 jobs in Pennsylvania.
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) has entered an agreement with Agropur to purchase Agropur’s St. Paul, Minnesota, dairy processing facility.
East Central/Select Sires and NorthStar Cooperative have a potential merger in the making.
From anovular cows to injection-site lesions, learn to boost your business in five minutes or less.
After a dairy in New Mexico became contaminated with chemicals from an Air Force base testing will begin at other bases, while a2 Milk has achieved national distribution.
Good news for U.S. farmers who’ve seen milk prices languish because Icelandic yogurt uses more of their product than other kinds.
While eggnog is typically seen as a dairy treat to enjoy at Christmas, the milk beverage is making its way into stores and customers’ refrigerators during spring, too.
Shutting down access to the U.S.-Mexico border could impact a relationship between the largest buyer of dairy exports which has two dairy cooperatives concerned.
By mid-2020 a new milk processing facility in Arizona will be producing fairlife dairy-based beverages.
When, how and where you soil test makes a difference.
More than 200 fish were allegedly killed in Iowa after manure runoff went into a nearby stream.
Elsie, the iconic spokescow for Borden’s dairy products, is getting a makeover.
Corn silage harvest will go much smoother if you start planning now. Use our checklist to get started.
The effects of flooding can last throughout silage feedout. Crops damaged by any weather event are more prone to mold infestation and subsequent toxin production. Learn how to help minimize spoilage in the silage.
Dairy cows can use the starch component in corn silage more effectively when the kernels are processed at harvest — and improved starch utilization results in improved animal production.
The smell of normal, fresh silage should be minimal, but what if something goes awry and it’s not so minimal? Learn more about the fermentation process and how to assess quality using sight, smell and feel.
The ideal wilt window when harvesting small-grain forages for silage is at least 32% dry matter (DM), and preferably to greater than 35% DM, following mowing. Hitting this critical wilt window is important.
A well-constructed silage pile can be one of the most economical choices for storing forage. However, drive-over piles can be difficult to pack and result in lost dry matter (DM).
Silage additives and inoculants are typically incorporated into silage crops to help balance deficiencies in bacteria population and support an efficient fermentation process.
New university research looks at increasing corn silage in diets and if it can help improve your operation’s bottom line.
A Chinese company and the Dairy Farmers of America say they are planning a $100 million plant in Kansas.
Ice cream maker Well Enterprises plans a $40.5 million expansion that will create 81 jobs in Le Mars, Iowa.
As milk production has increased in South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa, the Upper Midwest has become ripe for a new dairy processing plant.
It’s the time of year to celebrate ice cream, milk and cottage cheese with June as National Dairy Month and July as Ice Cream Month. Umpqua Dairy in Oregon plans to take its concession cart to special events throughout the season.