Progressive Dairy

Weekly Digest: USDA to release key production data

November 3, 2025

In dairy-related news this first week of November 2025: The USDA plans to release key production data in November, IDFA submits comments on global dairy trade barriers, a carcass composting bill passes in California, and Chobani partners with U.S. Soccer.

Water quality: Easy to overlook, costly to ignore

Why does water quality matter? With the exception of oxygen, water is the most important nutrient in the diet of the dairy cow and the most often overlooked.

November 3, 2025

Neil Andrew

A plentiful supply of good clean water is essential for normal digestion and metabolism, including rumen fermentation, proper movement of feed through the intestinal tract and effective nutrient absorption.

Udder edema in dairy cows: Prevention and treatment strategies

While udder edema is often a transient and manageable condition, proactive measures in feeding, management and monitoring can significantly reduce its occurrence and severity.

October 31, 2025

Jenna Williamson

Recent studies show 66% of dairy cows have udder edema at least once in their lifetime. Understanding the signs, causes, risk factors and available strategies for the prevention and treatment of udder edema is essential for effective herd management.

Rabobank: Restaurants struggle as dairy, beef, pork see positive movement

October 30, 2025

Karen Lee

A recently released North American Agribusiness Review by RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness analysts digs into consumer trends, dairy production and other animal proteins to evaluate how farm production is meeting consumer demands.

The role of trace minerals in embryo transfer pregnancies

Trace minerals play a significant role in embryonic development, especially in embryo transfer pregnancies.

October 30, 2025

Craig J. Louder

Open. It is a word no veterinarian enjoys saying during the herd check. While researchers continue to look for ways to improve the outcomes of live births, improving the trace mineral status of the cow may be a promising way to reduce hearing that dreaded word: open.

Shedding placental membranes and uterine restoration

Proper postpartum care is essential for dairy cows to ensure they return to full reproductive health quickly.

October 29, 2025

Leonardo Bringhenti

Proper postpartum care is essential for dairy cows to ensure they return to full reproductive health quickly.

Producers share journey with no-feed automated milking systems

Dairy farmers Matt Strickland and Jay Heeg spoke at World Dairy Expo on how their farms implemented a no-feed management system in their milking robots.

October 28, 2025

Jenn Coyne

Two dairy producers shared insights into how a no-feed approach to milking with robots has shaped their management and long-term outlook on dairy farming during a Tanbark Talk Oct. 2 at World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin.

Tradition meets technology: Building tomorrow’s farm without losing yesterday’s wisdom

Strategies to combine time-tested practices with practical technologies to keep your farm moving forward.

October 28, 2025

Ellie Gabel

When innovations are paired with your existing strengths, they turn a solid foundation into a platform for greater productivity, sustainability and long-term success. The following strategies show how to combine time-tested practices with practical technologies to keep your farm moving forward.

U.S. dairy trade strengthened in Southeast Asia

October 27, 2025

Karen Lee

On Oct. 26, U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer announced agreements and frameworks for trade agreements in four key Southeast Asian markets, a high-growth region for U.S. dairy exports.

Dairy executives to explore strategy, sustainable growth in Puerto Rico

2026 PDP Managers Academy offers executive coaching, out-of-industry insights, cultural experiences.

October 27, 2025

The 2026 Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals, presented by Professional Dairy Producers (PDP), is a unique opportunity for dairy industry leaders to bolster their management skills and position their dairy business for long-term growth.