Dairy Nutrition and Management Consulting, LLC

08/31/2026

DNMC is proud to sponsor Southwest Dairy Day! 🐄

Join dairy producers and industry professionals on September 2 in Dalhart for a day of practical education, new ideas and conversations focused on strengthening dairy operations across the Southwest.

Our team looks forward to connecting with producers and discussing how structured nutrition, reliable data and practical on-farm strategies can help make every feed dollar work harder.

Will we see you there?

📅 September 2 | 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 Rita Blanca Coliseum | Dalhart, Texas

Texas Dairy Matters
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Texas Association of Dairymen

08/28/2026

Fly control may not start where you think. 🪰🐄

In his latest article for Progressive Dairy, DNMC’s Justin Axman explores how garlic-based feed additives may serve as a cost-competitive complement to a dairy’s broader pest-control program.

The takeaway: There is no single solution. Effective fly management requires a coordinated approach that combines nutrition, sanitation, w**d control and other targeted practices to support cow comfort and productivity.

Read Justin’s full article, “Not Your Father’s Pest Contro.l”

What role does nutrition play in your operation’s fly-control strategy?

Compared with feed-through insect growth regulators, garlic-based products may offer a more natural pest control option. In combination with a multipronged strategy and strong w**d control program, they are worth considering as a complementary tool that is cost-competitive in nature.

08/25/2026

When margins are tight, better feed management can create more opportunity from every feed dollar.

In his latest feature with Hoard's Dairyman, Steve Martin, MS, PAS, explains how better corn processing improves starch availability, supports microbial protein production, and may increase milk protein and milk income—without requiring major ration changes.

It’s a practical example of how structured nutrition, precise feed processing, and data-driven decisions can help dairies protect performance and profitability.

We’re also proud to see this information available in both English and Spanish, making valuable dairy nutrition insights more accessible to producers, nutritionists, and on-farm teams.

🎧 Listen to the episode in Spanish: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3tpSKcEF97NsneFTqiTPsC?si=XCZHWOfhQVqMk7NK5anVxg
📖 Read Steve’s article in English: https://www.dnmcmilk.com/articles/boost-milk-protein-through-better-corn-processing

How closely is your team evaluating corn processing and starch availability?

08/20/2026

Precision starts long before the ration hits the bunk. 🌽📊

From evaluating crops in the field to monitoring ingredients at the feed center, every decision is an opportunity to make feed dollars work harder.

When margins tighten, structured nutrition matters even more. DNMC combines on-farm insight, data, and practical nutrition strategies to help producers improve feed efficiency, support herd performance, and protect profitability.

Producers: where are you seeing the biggest opportunity to improve feed efficiency on your dairy right now?

08/11/2026

One unforgettable weekend in New Orleans. 🐄⚜️

The 19th Annual DNMC Dairy Summit brought our dairy community together for a weekend of learning, connection, and a little New Orleans fun along the way.

From valuable conversations about the opportunities and challenges facing our industry to celebrating 250 years of America at The National WWII Museum, the weekend was packed with great experiences and even better company. 🇺🇸

A huge thank you to the speakers who shared their knowledge, the sponsors whose support made this event possible, and every producer, industry partner, and friend who joined us.

And an extra thank you to the incredible people behind the scenes who planned, organized, and brought every detail together. It takes a team to create a weekend like this, and we’re grateful for everyone who helped make it happen.

We’re heading home with new ideas, stronger connections, and plenty of great memories.

Thank you for being part of the DNMC Dairy Summit. We’ll see you next year!

The National WWII Museum
StoneX Group Inc.
Ruder Ware
Dairy Doc
DairyKind
University of Florida

08/06/2026

As we get ready to kick off the 2026 DNMC Dairy Summit, we want to recognize the incredible industry partners who help make this event possible.

Their support extends far beyond sponsorship. It represents a shared commitment to advancing the
dairy industry through education, collaboration, and innovation. Together, we're bringing dairy producers, nutritionists, veterinarians, researchers, and industry leaders together for a weekend of meaningful conversations, practical insights, and valuable connections.

To each of our sponsors: thank you for your continued partnership, your investment in our industry, and your role in making this year's Dairy Summit a success. Your support helps create opportunities for learning that ultimately strengthen dairies across the industry.

08/01/2026

Psst… hey, dairy people. 👋

It’s officially August.

That means:
✔️ New podcast episodes
✔️ New dairy nutrition articles
✔️ Our annual Dairy Summit
✔️ More practical strategies to help you improve profitability

And these little ones?

They’re why we do what we do.

Every healthy calf represents future milk in the tank, future herd performance, and another opportunity to build profitability from the ground up.

We’re excited for another month of sharing ideas that help your operation succeed.

👇 What’s one challenge you’d like to tackle before fall?

07/27/2026

Meet Macey 👋☕️📊

From building reports and analyzing performance trends to on-farm tech visits and Dairy Summit planning, Macey brings a thoughtful, detail-focused approach to the DNMC team every day.

Raised in 4-H showing market goats and livestock judging, she’s always had a passion for agriculture — and now combines on-farm observations with data analysis to help dairies make informed decisions and uncover opportunities for improvement.

Fun facts about Macey:
🎧 Podcast listener
🧸 Toddler mom
☕ Fueled by coffee
🌾 Loves agriculture advocacy

At DNMC, it’s never just about the numbers — it’s about the people behind them and the team approach that helps move dairies forward.

Drop a 👋 in the comments to welcome Macey to the spotlight!

07/23/2026

The future of the dairy industry is built one conversation at a time.

One thing Steve has always believed is that the best opportunities in dairy often start with simply showing up—whether that's at ADSA, during an internship, in the fitting barn, or by introducing yourself to someone willing to share their experience.

In this episode of Roadside Ruminations, Steve and Macey Brown talk about finding your place in the industry, building relationships, and why those early experiences can shape an entire career.

At DNMC, we're passionate about developing people just as much as we are developing nutrition strategies. Stronger dairies start with knowledgeable, connected people.

🎧 Listen to the episode and let us know:
What opportunity had the biggest impact on your career?

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/43NaReaeo1Sl6Ah3RBckWd?si=d7aacf0842394e6c
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-14/id1892485751?i=1000777576196&l=vi

07/17/2026

Can your dairy lower ration crude protein without sacrificing performance?

It's a question more producers are asking as every feed dollar matters. The answer isn't one-size-fits-all—and the wrong approach can be costly.

Steve Martin breaks down the science, the strategy, and the practical considerations in his latest Hoard's Dairyman article.

📖 Read the full article at the link below.

Are protein levels something you're actively evaluating on your dairy this year?

No matter how enthusiastically we can tout the ability of dairy cows to convert lower quality feedstuffs into highly nutritional milk solids, we will never be able to brag about how efficiently we accomplish this. It is true that cows can take protein wit