Month: June 2018

Dear Dairy Producer, Would you like to know more about farm worker compensation trends? Do you want to compare and manage your compensation strategy with accurate, up-to-date, and relevant information? Then participate in the Farm [Read More …]

Trade war would cause casualties

U.S. imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, Mexico and the EU If a trade war is coming, the cheesemakers of Wisconsin are standing in the line of fire. So are the farmers [Read More …]

Ag commissioner kicks off Dairy Education Days

The first of several events celebrating June as Dairy Month in New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball talked to second-graders about how milk is produced in New York and why milk is important [Read More …]

Dairy Strong set for Jan. 23-24, 2019

Three keynote speakers have already been chosen for the conference Hundreds of dedicated members of the U.S. dairy community will gather again Jan. 23-24, 2019, at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, in Madison, Wis., [Read More …]

New Zealand dairy farmers facing years of recovery from M. bovis cull

Dairy farmers whose herds are culled through the Mycoplasma bovis eradication programme could be back in business within months, but for most it will take years to rebuild their herds to full strength, DairyNZ’s Andrew [Read More …]

What Attracts High Quality Employees?

Bob Milligan, Dairy Strategies LLC We begin with a tale of two farms. Farm A was analytical, deliberate, and timely in all purchase decision – capital and inputs. The result was excellent land, equipment, livestock, [Read More …]

Allow Peaceful, Law-Abiding Working Immigrants Out of the Shadows

Milk is one of the most common and essential items on any American consumer’s grocery list. However, before it ever reaches your local grocery store shelf, the safe and abundant production of milk involves many steps [Read More …]

Crisis Communications—Planning for the Worst to Position Yourself for the Best

If your company or organization touches the agricultural or food industries—and obviously the dairy industry is smack in the middle of both—you need an up-to-date Crisis Communications Plan. If you do not have one, you [Read More …]

Alltech ONE18: The birthplace of ideas

True to its name, ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference 2018 kicked off by showcasing some of today’s most innovative ideas, all the way from the gene level to disruptive changes to the future of food and how [Read More …]

New Checkoff Chair Focused on Continuing the Momentum

Marilyn Hershey, Chair, Dairy Management Inc. As a member of the farmer board of Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), the organization that oversees the dairy promotion checkoff, I’ve seen some amazing things. The strides we’ve made [Read More …]

Dairy and Crude Oil Prices: Correlation or Causation?

A lot of people will throw an oil price and dairy prices on a graph together and argue that there is a strong connection. There is strong correlation, but I struggle to find the [Read More …]

Entering the “Orange Cone Zone” – Dealing with Obstacles

During one of my recent business trips to California, I entered a gas station and, much to my dismay, I found that 1/3 of the gas pumps were blocked off by orange cones. As a [Read More …]

4 tips to stay ahead of milking equipment maintenance

Keeping your equipment running smoothly is smart for your dairy’s bottom line. With today’s milk prices, you’re likely trying to find new places to save money on your dairy. While you work to tighten your [Read More …]

Optimize Herd Performance by Balancing Amino Acid Levels in Rations

Insights on how to achieve optimal herd performance by balancing the amino acid levels in rations were provided by Chuck Schwab, Professor Emeritus, University of New Hampshire, and owner of Schwab Consulting, at the recent [Read More …]

CA: Farm Manager Comments on Report that New California Water Conservations Goals Are Signed into Law

“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results.” Einstein did not say it, but whoever did could have been describing California’s approach to water. Water conservation [Read More …]

CA: Preparing for Summer Heat: Protecting your Employees and Cows

The weather is heating up and now is good time to ensure protections are in-place to prevent heat stress. For Employees: An employee working in moderately warm weather can lose about 3/4 quart of water [Read More …]

CA: Farm Security Tips

There has been an increase in unauthorized persons on dairies over the last several weeks. A few easy steps can increase the general security of your dairy. Signage: Post “No Trespassing” signs at all road [Read More …]

CA: Deputy Secretary for Legislative Affairs Rachael O’Brien promoted

Secretary Ross administered the oath of office June 1 to Deputy Secretary for Legislative Affairs Rachael O’Brien, who was promoted from the position of assistant secretary. She joined CDFA in January of this year. “Rachael has [Read More …]

New Products: Muck Boots and XTRATUF Boots deliver hardworking technology and comfort

For long days in the fields, in the barn or at the dairy, Muck Boots and XTRATUF Boots deliver hardworking technology and comfort. Muck Boots are known for their roots in active, outdoor lifestyle and [Read More …]

New Products: ARM & HAMMER Expands its Family of Targeted Microbial Solutions

Every day cattle, swine and poultry are under siege by pathogenic bacteria. In fact, one estimate notes that more than 80 types of bacteria, such as E. coli, Salmonella and Clostridium, pose serious threats to the poultry industry alone.1 What [Read More …]

New Products: Red Wing Software® Releases CenterPoint® Version 12

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QuickBooks® Software Integration and Migration, ACH Payment Options Included Red Wing Software has released version 12, for all CenterPoint products, including CenterPoint Accounting, CenterPoint Accounting for Agriculture, CenterPoint Fund Accounting, CenterPoint Payroll, and CenterPoint Depreciation. A [Read More …]

Milking robot demo rescheduled for June 7

Due to inclement weather, the demo at St. Brigid’s Farm changed from May 31 to June 7 A Perennial Pasture Walk and Milking Robot Demo to be held by Future Harvest — Chesapeake Alliance for [Read More …]

July 2 is Deadline to Apply for National Jersey Youth Scholarships

Monday, July 2 is the deadline to apply for scholarship and educational awards administered by the American Jersey Cattle Association, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. The scholarships to be awarded for 2018-19 will provide financial support for young [Read More …]

EU, Canada And Mexico Threaten Tariffs To Retaliate Against U.S. – Dairy Products on Their List

The Trump administration’s latest move to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the U.S.’s biggest strategic and trade partners has touched off a barrage of criticism and retaliation. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said [Read More …]

CDFA looks at new manure management practices

CDFA accepting new dairy & livestock manure management practices for consideration The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation is now accepting new dairy and livestock manure management practices [Read More …]

Dairy companies invited to Cheese Export Seminar

Hear about global opportunities for exporting cheese and other dairy products The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) invite Wisconsin dairy companies to attend a one-day [Read More …]

Got Jobs? Dairy Does

The newspaper headlines in 2018 have painted a grim portrait of the difficult financial conditions facing many of America’s dairy farmers. The prolonged slump in milk prices we’ve been going through has taken a painful toll on [Read More …]

Dairy groups comment on food safety regulations