Year: 2019

At the 70th annual meeting of the National Dairy Shrine, Nate Janssen, Wheaton, Illinois was elected President of the organization. Meanwhile, Dr. Dennis Funk, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin was chosen as President-Elect. Elected to the Executive [Read More …]

Farming — The costs of a wet year

This is not meant to be a complaint, but a reflection of the reality facing our dairy sector. “We” means all of us. A recent rainfall felt like the final dagger in the heart during a very [Read More …]

Dairy business tactics for success

Worldwide milk production is slowing and, based on future prices, we should be moving to a period of profit for most dairy businesses. The latest USDA heifer report showed lower national dairy heifer inventory levels. [Read More …]

To Ensure Maximum Milk Production, Make Your Cows Comfortable

Parasite prevention helps cows eat, drink and rest more comfortably Anytime something affects dairy cow comfort, it affects eating, drinking and resting, which in turn negatively impacts milk production, conception rates and immunity.1 Because we often [Read More …]

2019 Southwest Dairy Days Robotics, automation and precision technologies

Southwest Dairy Days will take place on November 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at T&K Dairy located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 84 East and Country Road 1673 East of Snyder, TX. [Read More …]

10 Years of Genomic Selection in Canada: What’s Next?

It was ten years ago, in August 2009, that genomic evaluations were first officially published in Canada. This started with the Holstein breed but the same technology was later also applied in the Jersey, Ayrshire, [Read More …]

CA: CV-SALTS Basin Amendments Approved by State Water Board; Significant Changes Ahead for Dairies, Agriculture

Milk Producers Council (MPC) – through the Dairy Cares coalition – has been active in a critical water quality regulatory process over the past decade, one that will shape the future as it relates to [Read More …]

CA: Next Round of California Quota Meetings Scheduled – This Time There’s Homework

The Phase 2 meetings of the effort to evaluate options surrounding the California quota program have been scheduled. Three meetings will take place on: Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. in Chino at the Chino [Read More …]

California and Denmark to co-host webinar on aerobic digestion and renewable natural gas

Farmers and ranchers in California and around the world are addressing climate change in many ways, including researching and developing new, innovative agricultural practices. Among those innovations are dairy digesters, which capture on-the-farm methane from [Read More …]

CA: Celebrating 100 Years of Elevating Health

October 19, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

In 1919, California dairymen Sam Greene and Chester Earl Gray saw an opportunity to improve the health of schoolchildren by addressing rickets, a public health concern, through educating the public about milk and dairy foods’ [Read More …]

Krone Introduces the New VariPack Round Baler

After listening to the needs of North American farmers, Krone has developed its first round baler with belts engineered for North American fields. This new VariPack Round Baler is designed for hay growers looking for [Read More …]

ASV to Showcase Eye-Catching Machines at GIE+EXPO 2019

ASV Holdings Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, will exhibit flashy, special edition versions of two of its popular Posi-Track® loaders at GIE+EXPO 2019. ASV will showcase [Read More …]

Adding solar just got easier

Metal roofs a popular choice for out buildings, barns, storage sheds and homes in rural areas because of their durability and low maintenance requirements. Adding solar to those roofs can be a great option, but [Read More …]

Cargill launches Feeding Intelligence, a platform to support farmers and help them tackle today’s complex animal nutrition and health challenges

New solutions and tools help animal farmers run more efficient and sustainable operations with a shared goal of responsible, nutritious food Cargill today introduced Feeding Intelligence, a new platform aimed at helping animal farmers navigate [Read More …]

No-Till Farmer Releases The Full 2020 National No-Tillage Conference Program

More than 30 speakers — from farmers to precision experts to agronomists — will share their secrets for building more profitable, resilient no-till systems at the 28th annual National No-Tillage Conference in St. Louis, Mo. [Read More …]

All Breeds Blog

NMC announces inaugural webinar

Eric Hillerton, world-renowned milk quality expert, to focus on basic and cost-effective mastitis prevention strategies “The Five-point Mastitis Control Plan” headlines National Mastitis Council’s (NMC) inaugural webinar. This one-hour educational offering starts at 2 p.m. [Read More …]

Jet Company Launches New Aluminum Grain Hopper Trailer

Jet Company has introduced a new ALUMINUM Grain Hopper Trailer to its product lineup. This aluminum grain hopper trailer has been Designed, Engineered, and Built for Today’s Loads. Jet’s aluminum trailer now features a Double-Wall [Read More …]

Animal Agriculture Alliance invites you to become Primed & Prepared at 2020 Summit

Event set for May 7-8 in DC area, speaker proposals sought October 7, 2019 – Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance announced that its 2020 Stakeholders Summit, set for May 7-8 in Arlington, Va., will be themed [Read More …]

USDA NASS to Collect Additional Harvested Acreage Information

Corn and soybeans in Minnesota and North Dakota have been significantly impacted by recent snowfall. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will collect harvested acreage information for both crops in these states in preparation for the [Read More …]

Chair Fudge: USDA Admits Categorical Eligibility Changes Could Put Free School Meals at Risk for A Million Children

Nearly a million U.S. children would lose direct eligibility for free school meals under the Trump Administration’s proposed changes to Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility, according to an impact analysis released this week by the Agriculture Department. [Read More …]

NMPF Statement on Its Letter to President Trump

“On behalf of dairy farmers and farmer-owned dairy cooperatives across the country, NMPF wrote to the President today to commend his Administration for its excellent judgment this month in including a number of European dairy [Read More …]

AFIA Appoints Constance Cullman as New CEO

The American Feed Industry Association’s Board of Directors has officially appointed Constance Cullman as president and chief executive officer of the association and the president of the industry’s public charity, the Institute for Feed Education [Read More …]

DCHA annual conference April 7-9, 2020

Gain knowledge and strategies to build a strong calf and heifer enterprise “Shaping the Future” is the theme of the 2020 Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) Annual Conference, April 7, 8 and 9. The [Read More …]

Learn about risk management during ‘Protecting Your Profits’ call on Oct. 23

Monthly call helps Pennsylvania dairy producers understand changing marketplace Dairy producers and industry professionals are invited to join the Center for Dairy Excellence on Wednesday, October 23 at noon for its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” [Read More …]

Alfalfa and potassium: It’s complicated

October 18, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Expect a tradeoff between alfalfa yield and quality when fertilizing with potassium Has anyone ever told you to eat a banana when you have a muscle cramp or eye twitch? That’s because bananas have potassium. [Read More …]

DMI’s Tom Gallagher says animal rights activists are trying to divide dairy farmers

Episode 4 of DairyVoice Podcast, featuring CEO Tom Gallagher, is now available DairyVoice Podcast, has announced the release of episode 4, featuring Tom Gallagher of DMI. As the head of the national dairy check-off, Gallagher [Read More …]

Kemin Launches KESSENT™ and CholiGEM™ to Complete its “Ruminant Essentialities” Product Portfolio

Kemin adds a breakthrough Choline nutrition product to its range and becomes the only provider of both rumen-protected amino acids Methionine and Lysine in a reliable way for the EMENA region Kemin Industries, a global [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Export Council board elects Texas dairy farmer Larry Hancock as chair, replacing the retiring Paul Rovey

The U.S. Dairy Export Council’s board of directors elected Texas dairy farmer Larry Hancock as its new chairman Tuesday. Hancock replaces Paul Rovey, an Arizona farmer who is retiring after serving seven years as chairman [Read More …]

Feed Management Dairy Tours October 26th

Are you wondering how to blend the best possible ration after a tough growing season? Do you know your cost of production? See how two Wisconsin dairies manage their feed storage and environmental [Read More …]

Global Cheese Trade Dynamics: Investing in Cheese Is Still a Good Bet