Protein demand is growing and that’s mean the provincial boards who set how Canadian dairy farmers are paid are changing how much protein is emphasized in milk pricing.
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How dairy farm management can adjust to new milk pricing
The changes will encourage more production of protein versus butterfat
Cottage cheese, chicken lead charge in multi-billion-dollar protein boom
Consumers are actively searching for products with more protein to aid nutrition and weight loss
Dairy farmers, meat producers, and food brands are pivoting to meet the surge in consumer interest and shifting health trends.
Benbie Holsteins creating a ‘luxury’ meat from beef-on-dairy system
Saskatchewan dairy producer combines Wagyu genetics with Holstein dairy genetics to create what he calls ‘snow beef’
Saskatchewan producer finds value in beef-on-dairy system that combines Wagyu genetics with holstein, creating luxury beef breed he calls “snow beef.”
U.S. unlikely to ask to dismantle supply management: trade experts
The U.S. knows it would face competition from Canadian farmers if supply management ended
U.S. unlikely to ask to dismantle supply management in a CUSMA review, says Canadian trade experts, but there will likely be concessions around access and tariff rate quota administration.
Ford pledges support for supply management
Ontario premier was the first premier in years to visit the Dairy Farmers of Ontario annual meeting
Ontario Premier Doug Ford told the 2026 annual general meeting of the Dairy Farmers of Ontario that he supports the supply management system for milk during the upcoming renegotiation of CUSMA.
Dairy producers urged to replace cows earlier
Keeping well-raised heifers and replacing cows before they’re at risk of disease will increase production
Dr. Steve Eicker, co-founder of Valley Ag Software, says a chat with a Texas auctioneer brought him to believe there needs to be a better way to categorize cattle in the dairy industry.
USDA confirms bird flu case in Wisconsin dairy herd as new wildlife spillover
The United States Department of Agriculture on Friday confirmed that a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a Wisconsin dairy herd marked a new spillover event from wildlife to cattle, separate from previous outbreaks.
Fluids, managed antibiotics are dairy calf diarrhea best practices
Treating calves with anti-inflammatories can also help with their recovery
Fluids, managing antibiotics and anti-inflammatory treatments are sorme dairy calf diarrhea management best practices.
Annie AcMoody to be new CEO of Dairy Farmers of Canada
She takes the helm in early February, replacing interim CEO Lucie Bérubé
Annie AcMoody has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Dairy Farmers of Canada, effective February 9, 2026.
Separated dairy processing waste can be used in cow diets
Researchers found that the product can be used to replace high moisture corn
Researchers found that separated dairy waste can be used to replace high moisture corn in cow diets.