Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

Executive-level training to train leaders engage sharper thinking for stronger leadership. The 2027 Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals® presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will feature sessions led by industry experts as well as out-of-industry [Read More …]

Five-Year-Old Canadian Cow Takes Top Prize in the International Junior Holstein Show

The winning Five-Year-Old Cow, Arolene Dempsey Ella, took home Senior and Grand Champion titles at the 2026 International Junior Holstein Show at World Dairy Expo® on Sunday. For this honor, Ella and owner, Alyson Doiron, [Read More …]

DCHA’s October 14 webinar focuses on calf diagnostics

Join Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) for its Oct. 14 webinar – “Diagnostics are not just another expense” – set to start at 11 a.m. Central time (U.S./Canada). Gregg Hanzlicek, Kansas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory [Read More …]

Illinois’ Paulson Tops the World Dairy Expo Youth Fitting Contest

Youth across North America participated in the 2026 World Dairy Expo® Youth Fitting Contest on Saturday, September 26 at the Alliant Energy Center. There were 63 participants registered, representing nine U.S. states and two Canadian [Read More …]

University of Minnesota Wins National Dairy Cattle Judging Contest for Fourth Consecutive Year

The University of Minnesota’s dairy cattle judging team once again placed 1st overall in the National Intercollegiate Contest held September 26 at World Dairy Expo, Madison, WI. The margin of victory was a substantial 41 [Read More …]

Wisconsin Youth Earn Top Honors at 2026 World Dairy Expo Youth Showmanship Contest

World Dairy Expo® welcomed 339 competitors to the colored shavings for the Youth Showmanship Contest on Saturday, September 26, and youth from New York and Wisconsin rising to the top in the Junior, Intermediate [Read More …]

Four Straight Victories for University of Minnesota in The National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest

University of Minnesota finished first among 18 schools in the 105th National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at World Dairy Expo®. The team finished with a score of 2,496 and [Read More …]

California Takes Top Honors in the National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest

California took the top honors in the 104th National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest at World Dairy Expo®. The California team was comprised of Kestin Martin, Lauren Silveira, Kherington Azevedo and Karley Rocha, coached by Terianne [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Statement on U.S.-China Board of Trade

The National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council welcomed an announcement today of the operationalization of a U.S.-China Board of Trade and its initial product scope: Gregg Doud, President and CEO, National [Read More …]

The Downside and Upside of Increasing Exports

The prior posts covered how the U.S. is becoming a dairy exporter. The biggest change is in exports of cheese and butter. The impact on farmer protein and butterfat prices is significant. To become a [Read More …]

Protein Reigns Supreme in the GLP-1 Era

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending September 25, 2026 Protein reigns supreme over the dairy complex. In the GLP-1 era, consumers are hungry for protein in all forms, and dairy delivers. Whey proteins [Read More …]

Dairy Pushes Back on Costly Port Fees

On Wednesday, we joined a broad coalition of farm, business and shipping groups in a letter urging U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to keep port fees on Chinese-built ships on hold past their Nov. 9 [Read More …]

Fat in ice cream waste can be economically recycled, study suggests

Researchers trying to solve a problem faced by makers of the sweet dairy treat for decades. Millions of pounds of nutrient-rich ice cream go to waste each year, according to the International Dairy Foods Association, [Read More …]

Four Reminders to Stay Safe on the Road this Fall

Harvest is getting underway across Wisconsin and farmers are back to the fields. Tractors and other implements of husbandry (IOH) are allowed to operate on Wisconsin roadways but are often large and slow-moving which can [Read More …]

IDFA Showcases High-Quality Dairy Protein at All-American Meat Up

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) sponsored the All-American Meat Up at Nationals Park, joining partners from across the animal protein community to highlight for members of Congress, administration officials and their staffs the important [Read More …]

The 2026 Indiana Dairy Farm & Industry Tour

Hop on the Bus with IDP! IDP is on the move! Please join us for a fun, relaxing and informative bus trip to Central Illinois and Missouri on November 4th, 5th and 6th hosted by [Read More …]

Women in Dairy Virtual Networking: Fall Edition

Take an hour to invest in one of your most valuable professional resources: your network. IDFA is excited to continue its Women in Dairy virtual networking series with an interactive session designed to bring women [Read More …]

Onboarding Success & Market Update

Connect with leading experts during interactive webinars. This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will share strategies for team members and marketing. Tune in on Tuesday for a discussion on [Read More …]

DCRC webinar highlights strategies to optimize fertility

“Timing of Artificial Insemination to Optimize Fertility” headlines the Oct. 7 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) webinar. The free webinar starts at 12 p.m. Central time (USA/Canada). Paul Fricke, University of Wisconsin, will serve as [Read More …]

Big GLP-1 losses could mean big gains for dairy

You’ve probably heard plenty about GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. These medications, first used to treat diabetes, have become increasingly popular for weight loss. What does any of that have to [Read More …]

New Pennsylvania Dairy Princesses Chosen to Advocate for State’s Farmers with Consumers

American Dairy Association North East and Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program welcomed Rachel Bowman of Blair County as the 2026-2027 Pennsylvania Dairy Princess, along with alternates Isabella Jones from Huntingdon County and Madison Sleeman from Warren [Read More …]

Join Us on November 12 and Take the Next Steps with Farm Transition

Do you find yourself worrying about how to make the numbers work for a farm transition on your farm? Are you concerned if it is even possible? Maybe you have farmed with a sibling for [Read More …]

McCarty Family Farms, MVP Dairy and Cargill Invest in the Next Generation of Agriculture With New Interactive Dairy Nutrition Exhibits

New learning experiences in Kansas and Ohio expand agricultural education, showing visitors how animal nutrition, science and innovation support healthy cows, dairy farm performance and the milk they enjoy. Interactive dairy nutrition exhibits are now [Read More …]

Tillamook Automates Nearly 300,000 Annual EDI Transactions with TrueCommerce

Farmer-owned dairy cooperative builds enterprise-ready EDI foundation, enabling near-zero touch order processing and seamless management of 40+ 3PL partners. TrueCommerce, a global provider of supply chain and trading partner connectivity, integration and omnichannel solutions, [Read More …]

Berkey Creamery revives historic ice cream flavors through ‘Throwback Scoops’

The Penn State Berkey Creamery will kick off Homecoming Week with the launch of Throwback Scoops, a new program that will take customers on a trip down memory lane by bringing back retired flavors that [Read More …]

International Year of the Woman Farmer

In recognition of 2026 being the United Nations International Year of the Woman Farmer, the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) is pleased to launch a podcast, Voices from the Barn. Hosted by USDEC President and CEO, [Read More …]

Animal Agriculture Alliance challenges industry to get “Ahead of the Headlines” at 2027 Stakeholders Summit

Speaking proposals sought on emerging issues shaping public perception of animal agriculture. The Animal Agriculture Alliance announced the theme of its 2027 Stakeholders Summit – Ahead of the Headlines: Shaping What’s Next for Animal Agriculture. The [Read More …]

Build Financial Confidence for More Profitable Dairy Decisions

Financial Literacy for Dairy® provides tools, hands-on practice to better understand business numbers. Strong financial management starts with understanding what the numbers are indicating. Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) developed Financial Literacy for Dairy® to empower [Read More …]

Veterans find new purpose and opportunities in agriculture

Kellen LeMasters wants to help diversify farming in the Napa Valley. Joshua Donecker spends his off hours tending 2,500 pomegranate trees near Hemet. And Lavelle Lemonier, builds mobile raised garden beds that help veterans and [Read More …]

Three Upcoming Dairy Internship Opportunities