Progressive Dairy

U.S. dairy exports push full steam ahead

For the ninth consecutive month, dairy product exports surpassed year-over-year volume in February as cheese led the charge.

April 8, 2026

Jenn Coyne

February cemented the speed at which U.S. dairy exports are moving in today’s global marketplace.

Transitioning to organic: Three Pennsylvania dairy producers describe their journeys and path to profitability

Panelists during a recent Organic Lunch and Learn event shared their deciding factors in making the switch to organic, how they have achieved profitability and the lessons and challenges they’ve navigated along the way.

April 8, 2026

Emily Barge

Three Pennsylvania dairy producers opened up about their journeys transitioning to organic. They shared their deciding factors in making the switch, how they have achieved profitability, and the lessons and challenges they’ve navigated along the way.

Cover crops and manure timing: Start with the ‘why’

Ask yourself, “What is the purpose of the cover crop in this field?” to determine the best manure strategy.

April 8, 2026

Daniel Andersen

Cover crops and manure are both tools. When they are aligned, they improve nutrient efficiency, protect water and can even add forage value. When they are not aligned, they create management friction, yield drag and frustration.

[Podcast] Feeding colostrum with Michael Steele

April 7, 2026

Michael Steele of the University of Guelph joins host Matti McBride in this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast to discuss passive immunity, feeding colostrum and transition milk past day one, and current research in this field.

Energy reserves and reproduction: Why fertility starts long before the transition period

Maintaining ideal body condition is critical for a smooth transition, production and fertility.

April 7, 2026

James Lawhead and Leoni F. Martins

Growing evidence suggests that events occurring during the previous lactation may also influence reproductive success in the subsequent lactation.

Obtain buy-in for proper hoof health management on farms

Here are six key hoof health management factors to consider and implement as dairy operations expand.

April 7, 2026

Demetrio Bautista Ortiz and Karl Burgi

Here are six key hoof health management factors to consider and implement, which will have a significant impact on animal well-being.

Weekly Digest: Holstein Association USA board approves additional changes

More soybeans, less corn expressed in U.S. planting intentions.

April 6, 2026

Karen Lee

In dairy-related news during the first week of April 2026: the Holstein Association USA board approves additional changes, U.S. farmers share their planting intentions, USDA expands SNAP dairy nutrition incentives, and World Dairy Expo announces award winners and new board members.

Protecting value in beef-on-dairy calves starts at birth

Generating a paycheck from beef-on-dairy calves starts with nutrition at day one. Ensure your beef-on-dairy nutrition program is up to par.

April 6, 2026

Cory Parsons

Beef-on-dairy calves are one of the most valuable outcomes of modern dairy production. Protecting the value of these calves depends on how well rumen and gut health are supported from the start.

U.S. harvest analysis 2025: Not the same old story

It is highly recommended to test all feedstuffs and total mixed rations for mycotoxins to know exactly how to assess the risk for efficient livestock health and performance.

April 3, 2026

Max Hawkins

Corn products produced in 2025 will present challenges to livestock and poultry production. Although the mycotoxin risk varies by region and within region, it is highly recommended for producers to test for mycotoxins from how many mycotoxins are present to which mycotoxins are present.

[Podcast] Protecting Your Dairy Amid Rising Insurance Costs

April 2, 2026

In this episode, we sit down with Dan Rice, a senior dairy consultant at Nationwide, to discuss tailored solutions for dairy farms.