https://www.agproud.com/rss en-us Do consumers view plant-based beverages as dairy milk substitutes or as unique products? Are these products truly competing or coexisting within the broader beverage market? Do consumers view plant-based beverages as dairy milk substitutes or as unique products? Are these products truly competing or coexisting within the broader beverage market?

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63129 Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63129-compete-or-co-exist-what-consumers-think-about-dairy-milk-and-plant-based-beverages 63129-alsado-getty.jpg karine@agproud.com “Through the success of Canada's Best Managed Dairy Herds program and Lactanet's Herd Performance Index, we wanted to expand, recognize and celebrate herds not only across the country, but in their diversity in their type of operation and by milking system on event day,” says Shawna Berry, content and creative manager at Lactanet. “Through the success of Canada's Best Managed Dairy Herds program and Lactanet's Herd Performance Index, we wanted to expand, recognize and celebrate herds not only across the country, but in their diversity in their type of operation and by milking system on event day,” says Shawna Berry, content and creative manager at Lactanet.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63198 Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63198-lactanet-recognizes-2025-top-canadian-dairy-herds-by-category 63198-mcbride-vezina-1.jpg vincent.cloutier@bnc.ca The year 2026 will be marked by the revision of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) (or a renegotiation, who knows?) – a loud saga that will, among other things, focus on supply management. This situation requires a step back and even a deep breath: The process will be winding, bumpy and worrying. The year 2026 will be marked by the revision of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) (or a renegotiation, who knows?) – a loud saga that will, among other things, focus on supply management. This situation requires a step back and even a deep breath: The process will be winding, bumpy and worrying. 

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63096 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63096-cusma-revision-what-potential-changes-mean-for-dairy-producers More than 120 producers and industry stakeholders sat in on Lactanet’s first open industry session of 2026 to learn of the organization’s directions relating to genetics and evaluations. Five presentations provided updates and research highlights geared to streamlining reporting processes and identifying quality- and trait-related trends within the industry. More than 120 producers and industry stakeholders sat in on Lactanet’s first open industry session of 2026 to learn of the organization’s directions relating to genetics and evaluations. Five presentations provided updates and research highlights geared to streamlining reporting processes and identifying quality- and trait-related trends within the industry.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63097 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:37:48 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63097-progressive-events-lactanet-addresses-changes-for-2026-at-february-open-industry-session Researchers conducted several preliminary experiments to assess if bentonite-separated whey byproducts were suitable for inclusion as a feed ingredient in ruminant diets. Researchers conducted several preliminary experiments to assess if bentonite-separated whey byproducts were suitable for inclusion as a feed ingredient in ruminant diets.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63033 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63033-from-byproduct-to-breakthrough-rethinking-dairy-cow-diets-to-promote-a-circular-economy 63033-byproduct-1.jpg matti@agproud.com Brian Van Doormaal has served the dairy industry for nearly 40 years. Following his retirement in December 2025, Progressive Dairy asked Van Doormaal a few questions about his career and future plans. Brian Van Doormaal has served the dairy industry for nearly 40 years. Following his retirement in December 2025, Progressive Dairy asked Van Doormaal a few questions about his career and future plans.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62676 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62676-3-open-minutes-with-recently-retired-lactanet-chief-services-officer-brian-van-doormaal 62676-mcbride-1.jpg Meet Devan Fielding, Dairy Specialist, Grand Valley Fortifiers Meet Devan Fielding, Dairy Specialist, Grand Valley Fortifiers

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62010 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62010-new-hires-devan-fielding 62010-NewHire-Fielding.jpg sureshraja@dal.ca In a field outside Truro, Nova Scotia, a Holstein flicks her tail in the sunlight. The barn is quiet. The air smells of hay, damp earth and purpose. Above her, far above, three satellites glide invisibly across the sky. Together, they are measuring something that cannot be seen or smelled but is at the heart of the future of Canadian agriculture: methane. In a field outside Truro, Nova Scotia, a Holstein flicks her tail in the sunlight. The barn is quiet. The air smells of hay, damp earth and purpose. Above her, far above, three satellites glide invisibly across the sky. Together, they are measuring something that cannot be seen or smelled but is at the heart of the future of Canadian agriculture: methane.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61979 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61979-dairyair-canada-methane-satellites-and-the-app-that-could-change-everything-for-canadian-dairy 61979-neethirajan-farm-emissions.jpg matti@agproud.com From the Maritimes to the Prairies and the mountains of the West Coast, dairy producers across the country face their own unique challenges from year to year. Progressive Dairy talked with producers and professionals in several provinces to learn about the challenges, triumphs and opportunities found within 2025 thus far. From the Maritimes to the Prairies and the mountains of the West Coast, dairy producers across the country face their own unique challenges from year to year. Progressive Dairy talked with producers and professionals in several provinces to learn about the challenges, triumphs and opportunities found within 2025 thus far.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61809 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61809-2025-state-of-dairy-trade-uncertainty-market-growth-on-the-minds-of-canadian-producers lora@agproud.com Sustainable farming has never been more important. Not only can prioritizing sustainability be beneficial to the environment and public perception, but also to your long-term success and the bottom line. Read how three Ontario dairy producers are implementing sustainable measures on their farms. Sustainable farming has never been more important. Not only can prioritizing sustainability be beneficial to the environment and public perception, but also to your long-term success and the bottom line. Read how three Ontario dairy producers are implementing sustainable measures on their farms.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61205 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61205-progressive-events-innovation-and-sustainability-on-the-farm-a-partnership-for-the-future 61205-bender.jpg Meet Maggie Faulkner, director of business development, Agri-Plastics Group of Companies. Meet Maggie Faulkner, director of business development, Agri-Plastics Group of Companies.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60994 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60994-new-hires-maggie-faulkner 60994-new-hires-1.jpg Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) offers a wide variety of tools and resources to support dairy farmers. It’s one of the ways we’re helping to strengthen dairy’s place in the healthy, sustainable Canadian diet of today and tomorrow. Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) offers a wide variety of tools and resources to support dairy farmers. It’s one of the ways we’re helping to strengthen dairy’s place in the healthy, sustainable Canadian diet of today and tomorrow.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60815 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60815-dairy-farmers-of-canada-discover-more-farmer-resources-from-dfc 60815-dfc-1.jpg matti@agproud.com Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) brought producers, academia and industry experts together for discussions, presentations and panels Nov. 12-14 at the 2024 annual meeting in Arlington, Texas. Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) brought producers, academia and industry experts together for discussions, presentations and panels Nov. 12-14 at the 2024 annual meeting in Arlington, Texas. 

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60676 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60676-progressive-events-pushing-for-reproductive-progress-at-2024-dcrc-annual-meeting 60676-mcbride-1.jpg matti@agproud.com “Today we have a third of the number of cows we had in 1960, and we’re producing more milk,” said Christine Baes of the University of Guelph during her keynote presentation at the 2024 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council annual meeting. “That’s a pretty good sustainability story, but when you Google ‘sustainability and dairy cows,’ you see headlines about cow flatulence. Why is that?” “Today we have a third of the number of cows we had in 1960, and we’re producing more milk,” said Christine Baes of the University of Guelph during her keynote presentation at the 2024 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council annual meeting. “That’s a pretty good sustainability story, but when you Google ‘sustainability and dairy cows,’ you see headlines about cow flatulence. Why is that?”

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60695 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60695-changing-headlines-effort-by-canadian-dairy-industry-to-create-resilient-cows 60695-mcbride-5926-2.jpg lora@agproud.com The 102nd Royal Agricultural Winter Fair that took place Nov. 1-10 did not disappoint. Showcasing some of the best of the best dairy cattle in North America, three dairy breed associations took to the main stage for dairy enthusiasts from around the world to celebrate in downtown Toronto, Ontario. The 102nd Royal Agricultural Winter Fair that took place Nov. 1-10 did not disappoint. Showcasing some of the best of the best dairy cattle in North America, three dairy breed associations took to the main stage for dairy enthusiasts from around the world to celebrate in downtown Toronto, Ontario.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60719 Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60719-progressive-events-highlights-from-the-102nd-royal-agricultural-winter-fair 60719-bender-holstein.jpg matti@agproud.com The annual gathering of agricultural enthusiasts in Woodstock, Ontario, at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show brought a week full of smiles, beautiful weather and insightful conversations. The Canadian dairy industry was well represented at the exhibition Sept. 10-12. The annual gathering of agricultural enthusiasts in Woodstock, Ontario, at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show brought a week full of smiles, beautiful weather and insightful conversations. The Canadian dairy industry was well represented at the exhibition Sept. 10-12.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60396 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60396-progressive-events-a-focus-on-innovation-at-canadas-outdoor-farm-show-2024 60396-mcbride-4588-3.jpg AgriStability is one of the mainstays of BRM programs. Under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) ­– a five-year agreement and multibillion-dollar pledge among the federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen the competitiveness, innovation and resiliency of Canada’s agri‐food sector – some changes have been introduced to enhance the program. AgriStability is one of the mainstays of BRM programs. Under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) ­– a five-year agreement and multibillion-dollar pledge among the federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen the competitiveness, innovation and resiliency of Canada’s agri‐food sector – some changes have been introduced to enhance the program.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59797 Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59797-changes-to-business-risk-management-programs-under-sustainable-cap dveeneman@inbarn.com The third annual Dairywomen’s Summit was held in March by West Coast Robotics, a Lely dealership in Agassiz, British Columbia. Around 125 women participated in the event this year, which is the largest turnout thus far. The third annual Dairywomen’s Summit was held in March by West Coast Robotics, a Lely dealership in Agassiz, British Columbia. Around 125 women participated in the event this year, which is the largest turnout thus far.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59927 Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59927-progressive-events-third-annual-dairywomens-summit-encouraged-attendees-to-persevere 59927-veeneman-2.jpg At the annual Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada, conference speakers shared diverse perspectives on some of the most pressing issues facing the livestock feed industry, ranging from the emergence of lab-grown proteins to the quest for net zero and the role of trace mineral additives in sustainability. At the annual Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada, conference speakers shared diverse perspectives on some of the most pressing issues facing the livestock feed industry, ranging from the emergence of lab-grown proteins to the quest for net zero and the role of trace mineral additives in sustainability.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59781 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59781-progressive-events-net-zero-and-protein-substitutes-hot-topics-at-this-years-animal-nutrition-conference-of-canada 59781-ohirko-progressive-event-1.jpg Farm Credit Canada's Dairy Sustainability Incentive Program returns with support from Dairy Farmers of Canada and Starbucks to reward the sustainability successes of farmers. Farm Credit Canada's Dairy Sustainability Incentive Program returns with support from Dairy Farmers of Canada and Starbucks to reward the sustainability successes of farmers.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59615 Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59615-dfc-and-starbucks-canada-join-together-to-support-a-sustainable-future-for-dairy 59615-dfc-1.jpg Speaking to a different kind of leadership, the event’s second presenter, Mohit Rajhans – a media and digital marketing consultant – offered his thoughts on the potential for those working in agriculture to become experts in artificial intelligence (AI) in the agri-food context. His session spurred numerous questions from the audience, notably: “How can AI improve communication with foreign workers?” Speaking to a different kind of leadership, the event’s second presenter, Mohit Rajhans – a media and digital marketing consultant – offered his thoughts on the potential for those working in agriculture to become experts in artificial intelligence (AI) in the agri-food context. His session spurred numerous questions from the audience, notably: “How can AI improve communication with foreign workers?”

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59572 Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59572-progressive-events-lessons-from-the-nhl-ai-and-germany-shared-at-inaugural-cdx-business-summit 59572-ohirko-prog-event-img-1356.jpg Positive momentum will be key for the prosperity of the Canadian dairy industry, as it is approaching processing, innovation and policy challenges – compounded by the constant need to modernize facilities, systems and software – that will require integrated action from players across the industry. Positive momentum will be key for the prosperity of the Canadian dairy industry, as it is approaching processing, innovation and policy challenges – compounded by the constant need to modernize facilities, systems and software – that will require integrated action from players across the industry.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59436 Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59436-beware-of-the-status-quo-challenges-on-the-horizon-for-canadian-dairy 59436-ohirko-20240229_143949.jpg matti@agproud.com Western Canadian Dairy Seminar selected “Empowered for the Future” as the theme for the March 2024 conference held in Red Deer, Alberta, and placed a heavy emphasis on sustainability throughout the event. Attendees heard from three experts on the pillars of sustainability: economic, environmental and social. Western Canadian Dairy Seminar selected “Empowered for the Future” as the theme for the March 2024 conference held in Red Deer, Alberta, and placed a heavy emphasis on sustainability throughout the event. Attendees heard from three experts on the pillars of sustainability: economic, environmental and social.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59420 Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59420-three-pillars-of-sustainability-in-the-dairy-scope 59420-mcbride-3-pillars.jpg The progression of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) requires heightened biosecurity measures at the farm, in addition to those already undertaken through the proAction biosecurity module. The progression of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) requires heightened biosecurity measures at the farm, in addition to those already undertaken through the proAction biosecurity module. 

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59484 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59484-dairy-farmers-of-canada-updates-and-information-for-canadian-dairy-farmers-on-hpai matti@agproud.com Whether new research was presented or different management tactics were discussed, one question was consistent throughout the conference: How will this affect the longevity of a cow? Whether new research was presented or different management tactics were discussed, one question was consistent throughout the conference: How will this affect the longevity of a cow?

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59327 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59327-progressive-events-sustainability-longevity-themes-throughout-western-canadian-dairy-seminar 59327-mcbride-2724-2.jpg Sustainability’s role in building a robust, modern Canadian dairy industry for the future was a prevailing theme at Dairy Farmers of Canada’s 2024 Annual Policy Conference. Many speakers celebrated the progress of farmers while helping explain what the dairy sector can expect in the years to come. Sustainability’s role in building a robust, modern Canadian dairy industry for the future was a prevailing theme at Dairy Farmers of Canada’s 2024 Annual Policy Conference. Many speakers celebrated the progress of farmers while helping explain what the dairy sector can expect in the years to come.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59205 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59205-dairy-farmers-are-working-toward-a-sustainable-future-for-the-sector 59205-dcf-1.jpg lora@agproud.com "Remember, the future of the dairy industry lies in the hands of passionate and dedicated individuals – embrace your role and stay committed to your goals and visions for the future."—Geordie Woods "Remember, the future of the dairy industry lies in the hands of passionate and dedicated individuals – embrace your role and stay committed to your goals and visions for the future."—Geordie Woods

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59269 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59269-young-leaders-of-tomorrow-george-woods 59269-leadersdedemain-header-woods.jpg katie@agproud.com April will bring the excitement of the National Holstein Convention as well as the Ontario Spring Discovery Show. An active and dedicated group of volunteers have been hard at work as they strive to provide a week of farm tours, fine dining, social events and an elite show with several new competitions. April will bring the excitement of the National Holstein Convention as well as the Ontario Spring Discovery Show. An active and dedicated group of volunteers have been hard at work as they strive to provide a week of farm tours, fine dining, social events and an elite show with several new competitions.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59255 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59255-experience-and-discover-volunteers-drive-spring-events-in-hamilton 59255-kcoyne-aerial.jpg lora@agproud.com Dr. Jodi Wallace becomes the first Quebec woman to win the Bovine Practitioner of the Year award for her work with milk quality and calf care. Dr. Jodi Wallace becomes the first Quebec woman to win the Bovine Practitioner of the Year award for her work with milk quality and calf care.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/58967 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/58967-3-open-minutes-with-jodi-wallace 58967-bender-jodi-award.jpg katie@agproud.com Doug Blair shares his knowledge of pedigrees in his book containing information about 117 years of North American Grand Champions. Doug Blair shares his knowledge of pedigrees in his book containing information about 117 years of North American Grand Champions.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/58896 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/58896-3-open-minutes-with-doug-blair-holstein-shows-from-1906-2023 58896-kcoyne-1.jpg