Progressive Dairy

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

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.

Managing the inevitable: Supporting through stress for health and productivity

Nutrition that optimizes the gut microbiome and immunity is key to animals navigating stressful events successfully. Additionally, farms should work to improve facilities and practices to minimize stress.

April 2, 2026

Carie Telgen

As an industry, we have made great strides in optimizing cow comfort, improving animal welfare and finding ways to minimize stress in our herds. However, there are still times throughout their lives that our cattle may undergo stressful events, whether it is social or physical.

Milk prices rising is not an April Fools’ joke

March’s Federal Milk Marketing Order milk prices continue rising in the April 1 report, a sign of more favorable market conditions for producers.

April 1, 2026

Jenn Coyne

Dairy markets continue moving in the right direction as milk class prices improve substantially month over month as recorded in the latest Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) milk class price report.

April 1, 2026 Progressive Dairy digital magazine

April 1, 2026

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Progressive Events: PDP Business Conference explores dairy profitability

Experts take a deep dive into the U.S. economy, protein demand and other factors that will influence farm profitability in 2026.

April 1, 2026

Karen Lee

The 2026 Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) Business Conference attracted dairy producers from 25 states and Canada to Madison, Wisconsin, March 4-5. With a theme of “Dairy’s Blueprint – Drafting Tomorrow’s Success,” the program featured refreshed perspectives and tools to equip attendees for success.