Year: 2019

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

The American Feed Industry Association is pleased to announce Joe Harris, Ph.D., executive vice president of Westway Feed Products, as its 2019 Liquid Feed Hall of Fame inductee. AFIA’s Liquid Feed Committee presented the award [Read More …]

Finalists Announced for Grow-NY $3 Million Global Food and Agriculture Business Competition

$1 million grand prize and six other winners to be chosen among 18 finalists from across the world Empire State Development and Cornell University’s Center for Regional Economic Advancement have announced the inaugural 18 finalists [Read More …]

News

CDFA Seeks Public Comment on Healthy Soils Program

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has received $28 million from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund in 2019 to award grants for agricultural management practices that promote soil health by sequestering carbon and [Read More …]

Dairy Girl Network to Host Three Events at World Dairy Expo.

The Dairy Girl Network (DGN), an organization supporting all women in dairy by enhancing lives and creating opportunities, announces three events taking place during this year’s World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. Once again, DGN [Read More …]

Impacts of the Packing Plant Fire in Kansas

What we have learned since the dust has settled from this Black Swan On August 9 a fire broke out at one of the largest beef packing plants in the U.S., significantly impacting beef markets [Read More …]

Trump administration to drop water rule

Waters of the U.S. rule defines which waterways are subject to federal regulation The Trump administration is revoking an Obama-era regulation that shielded many U.S. wetlands and streams from pollution but was opposed by developers [Read More …]

NMPF Applauds WOTUS Repeal

The National Milk Producers Federation applauds the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to repeal the controversial 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. This decision eases regulatory burdens and aims to provide greater clarity for [Read More …]

Expanded Funding for the Dairy Advancement Program

The Dairy Advancement Program (DAP) (previously known as the Dairy Acceleration Program) received increased funding in this year’s New York State budget. The increase in funding allows expansion of the progam and enables farms of [Read More …]

Upcoming forum to discuss flood water as groundwater recharge

Projects that use floodwaters for recharging and storage of water into an aquifer play an important role in sustainable water management in California, and also provide many environmental benefits. Flood-MAR, which stands for Floodwater for [Read More …]

Outcome In Latest Intelligen Litigation