Month: September 2019

The Board of Directors for the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) recently presented delegates with proposed revisions to the organization’s bylaws to further support MMPA’s mission and vision. Delegates overwhelmingly adopted the proposed changes, updating [Read More …]

DTE Biomass Energy opens first renewable natural gas processing and interstate injection site in Wisconsin

DTE Biomass Energy, a non-regulated subsidiary of DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE), today announced it has opened its first and the state of Wisconsin’s first combined dairy renewable natural gas (RNG) processing and interstate injection facility. [Read More …]

CVM breaks ground on new farm animal veterinary medical center

Center will improve the CVM’s ability to serve Georgia’s animal agricultural industries The UGA College of Veterinary Medicine broke ground on a new facility on their campus in Tifton, Georgia recently. The UGA Tifton Farm [Read More …]

Sexual harassment prevention discussions for farms

New regulations begin October 9th! Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program (SWNYDLFC) is working to help farm owners, agricultural employers, and human resource managers better understand the new NYS [Read More …]

President Trump Announces Delay on Oct. 1 Tariff Hike

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

President Trump, in a pair of tweets yesterday, announced he plans to delay the imposition of an additional 5% duty on $250 billion worth of Chinese goods until October 15. Before this announcement, duties on [Read More …]

National Dairy Council Opens the Door to Sports, Fitness World

It’s hard to see a headline saying a well-known athlete is eliminating dairy from their diet with the belief they’ll gain a competitive edge. Athletes can have the sort of influence that may cause the [Read More …]

Carbon Emissions from Amazon Fires Pale in Comparison to Burning of our Fossil Forests

While the world is focusing on the burning of the immense above-ground Amazon forest, no one is mourning the loss of the (fossilized) forests that lie below the surface of the earth. The ones we [Read More …]

The 10-Year Anniversary of Genomic Evaluations

How Accurate are Today’s U.S. Genomic Evaluations? Ten-Year Anniversary of Genomic Evaluations in the U.S. This year marks the 10 year anniversary of the release of genomic evaluations in the dairy industry. In recognition of [Read More …]

Developing Genomic Tools for Improving Feed Efficiency

Feed represents more than 50% of the total production costs. Hence, improving the efficiency with which dairy cows convert feed into milk has a large economic value. At the same level of production, cows with [Read More …]

KPI’s and Your Profitability

John Ellsworth of Success Strategies During a recent interview I completed on DairyBusiness.com with Joel Hastings, I mentioned that several Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) on dairy operations, such as Pregnancy Rate (P/R) and Days in [Read More …]

Five Factors for Choosing Mastitis Treatment

Determining the true cost of a mastitis cure requires more than just comparing the price per box of mastitis tubes. Consider these five factors when weighing treatment options: Treatment efficacy: When looking at treatment [Read More …]

Mastitis Is Not Just a Somatic Cell Count Issue Anymore

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

E. coli mastitis is known for its quick onset and severe clinical signs Escherichia coli is different from the mastitis cases we used to see. It’s not simply a somatic cell count issue — it’s a [Read More …]

2018 Per Capita Consumption Data of Dairy Products is a Mixed Bag

August Class III milk prices, milk protein prices, and cheese prices were all up as predicted in the August 5, 2019 post to this blog. History and the futures market suggest that these prices will [Read More …]

The Impact of African Swine Fever Virus on U.S. Dairy Exports

An outbreak of a virus fatal to hogs that surfaced last summer shows no signs of stopping. African Swine Fever, nicknamed “pig Ebola,” has expanded from China to neighboring Southeast Asian nations. The virus—and pork [Read More …]

2019: Fall Field Work and Bunker Silo Safety Considerations

Reminder from the New York OSHA Work Group A sample of items to cover for pre-harvest preparation and safety meetings: Document and retain a record of all safety training with dated sign-in rosters. Discuss farm [Read More …]

Monitor and Control Weeds After Silage

Control annual and perennial weeds after silage harvest or in fallow areas. Also, monitor Palmer amaranth that can still set seed yet this fall even after crop harvest. Now is the time of year we [Read More …]

PFAS Information Session at World Dairy Expo

Rising concerns about PFAS are causing some states to push for broader testing on farms with bio-solids or near airports How could PFAS contamination impact your dairy operation? These chemicals are used in everyday items like nonstick [Read More …]

Management of Sand Bedding on Dairy Farms: Part II

The previous article focused on the advantage of deep sand bedding and choice of sand quality. Clean, deep-bedded sand has been associated with the best outcomes in cattle health, cleanliness, lying times, and cow’s preference. [Read More …]

CA: UDFC Registration Opens for Phase 2 Meetings

United Dairy Families of California (UDFC) has announced two meeting dates for the phase 2 of its ongoing process to review the Quota Implementation Plan (QIP). Producers will have the option to register for any [Read More …]

CA: Cows and Climate: New Series on YouTube

Curious about the connection between cows and climate? Dairy Cares’ new YouTube series can help satisfy that curiosity. The short videos feature Dr. Frank Mitloehner, professor and air quality specialist at University of California, Davis, [Read More …]

Computer Managed Hydraulic Drive EZ Ration Processor

RCMR, Inc. announces their all-new Computer Managed Hydraulic Drive EZ Ration Processor designed and built for precise control and offering more options for blending hay and feed rations. This hydraulic drive truck-mounted hay processor is [Read More …]

Three Reasons You Shouldn’t Settle for Tail Paint or Chalk

Rely on tools that are consistent and calibrated for the best chance of pregnancy You might be using tail paint or chalk in your breeding program for several reasons. “It’s cheap.” “It’s what my neighbors [Read More …]

Case IH Launches Magnum 400 Tractor

Advanced technology and increased power deliver ultimate connectivity and productivity As the demand and workload of producers continues to grow, Case IH is expanding the AFS Connect™ Magnum™ series tractor lineup with a new 400 horsepower model. [Read More …]

The Spot Cheese Markets Blasted Into the Stratosphere This Week

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2019 The spot cheese markets blasted into the stratosphere this week. CME spot Cheddar blocks soared to $2.205 per pound, their highest value since October [Read More …]

New NASDA Board of Directors, Committee Leadership Also Named at Closing Day of Annual Meeting

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) today elected a new slate of officers for the coming year. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring will serve as NASDA’s 2019-20 President and will host [Read More …]

All-American Dairy Show to feature U.S. industry’s finest

September 13-18 – attracts more than 900 national competitors One of the nation’s largest dairy cattle exhibitions, the All-American Dairy Show, returns to Harrisburg this weekend, bringing five days of showing competition, youth development programs, [Read More …]

Survey says: 86% of US adults prefer dairy milk

Study also finds a large margin want increased milk offerings in school meals A new Morning Consult national tracking poll of 2,200 Americans points to a number of revealing consumer preferences for milk and related [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest Announces Hiland Dairy Products Among “The Best of the Best”

The local dairy’s products were recognized during the World Dairy Expo (WDE) Championship Dairy Product Contest 2019 Competition Hiland Dairy’s Strawberry Yogurt made in Wichita, Kansas, Whole Chocolate Milk made in Little Rock, Arkansas, Bulgarian Buttermilk made [Read More …]

Phil Girard Promoted to Chief Financial Officer at California Dairies, Inc.

California Dairies, Inc. (CDI), today announced the promotion of Phil Girard to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. As CFO, Girard will oversee the cooperatives’ financial, accounting, treasury, information technology and [Read More …]

Dr. Joe Harris Earns His Place in AFIA’s Liquid Feed Hall of Fame