Magazine
How to Solve Problems
John Ellsworth Solving problems is a large part of what I do with clients. My goal is to get them to think things through and be better prepared for that day when a new challenge, [Read More …]
Month: April 2020
DHIA
CDCB changes to evaluation system (April 2020)
The base for U.S. genetic evaluations will be updated, effective with the April 7, 2020, triannual evaluations. A detailed article on expectations and approximate base change values was published in February and is accessible at [Read More …]
Magazine
Spring 2020 – Contingency Planning
We face unprecedented uncertainty in preparing for the 2020 field season. While spring is an exciting time, it is also a time that strains available resources; equipment, labor, hours in a day. This year, the [Read More …]
Magazine
CA: On-Farm Milk Disposal Advisory Summary
April 3, 2020 No dairy producer wants to dump milk. The unique situation associated with COVID19 impacting fluid milk distribution routes may result in dairy producers being asked to dump milk. Producers are already taking [Read More …]
Magazine
California Milk Advisory Board 2020 Executive Committee Officers
Newly elected 2020 officers of the California Milk Advisory Board Executive Committee are (top row, left to right): Vice Chairman Tony Louters of Merced, Chairman Josh Zonneveld of Laton, Treasurer David Vander Schaaf of Stockton, [Read More …]
Magazine
US Dairy Manufacturer AMS Galaxy USA Announces High Moisture Corn Automated Feeding System for Milking Robot
AMS Galaxy USA — an American robotic dairy farm manufacturing company with dealerships across the United States — announces a first-of-its-kind Automatic High Moisture Corn Feeding System specifically designed for their milking robot, the Galaxy [Read More …]
Corona
OSHA & Safety Webinar
The IDFA Environment, Sustainability & Safety (ESS) Committee invites all IDFA dairy processing member and gold business partner members to join their upcoming committee webinar meeting on April 30, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. eastern. The webinar [Read More …]
Corona
How Pooling of Dumped Milk Works
Many Dairy Cooperatives and Processors Also Requesting Farmers Cut Supplies The stay-at-home and self-distancing orders instituted in the U.S. in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have pushed demand way down for food consumed away from [Read More …]
All Breeds Blog
DairyVoice Podcast: Miel Hostens of University of Utrecht in Holland talks about data analytics and dairy herds in the future
DairyVoice Podcast Episode 16 Miel Hostens, veterinarian and professor at the University of Utrecht in Holland, is Finding new ways to manage dairy herds using data analytics.
Corona
Procuring milk, foods for Ohio foodbanks
Executive order to provide nearly $5 million in emergency funding Governor Mike DeWine signed an executive order to provide nearly $5 million in emergency funding to respond to an unprecedented need for emergency food created [Read More …]
Corona
COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfection Practices for Dairy Companies
The International Dairy Foods Association and Ecolab are hosting a special webinar for IDFA members and others across the dairy industry on Wednesday, April 22, at 1:00 p.m. ET, on how dairy businesses can effectively [Read More …]
Corona
Wisconsin dairy farmers are “Here For You” – Video
DFW kicks off campaign by sharing multiple TV spots featuring milk, dairy and our farmers Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) has an important message for consumers and food industry: dairy farmers are here for you. [Read More …]
News
RMA making adjustments to help dairy producers
RMA is extending inspection deadlines USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is ensuring that milk producers are not inappropriately penalized if their milk must be dumped because of recent market disruptions caused by the coronavirus [Read More …]
Corona
SUNY Morrisville dairy drive thru expanded
Will be held again Friday, April 17 for those in need in the Morrisville community An overwhelming response has expanded the second SUNY Morrisville and community dairy drive-thru, which will be held Friday, April 17, [Read More …]
Corona
Join April ‘Protecting Your Profits’ webinar to review market fundamentals
Learn about risk management options and receive updates on milk prices The Center for Dairy Excellence will host its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Wednesday, April 22 at noon. Led by Zach Myers, Risk [Read More …]
Corona
Ice Cream Technology Conference/Yogurt & Cultured Innovation Conference Canceled
Dear IDFA Members, After careful consideration regarding the health and safety of everyone in our industry, IDFA has made the difficult decision to cancel the Ice Cream Technology and Yogurt & Cultured Innovation conferences this [Read More …]
Corona
Managing During COVID-19 Article Series
PRO-DAIRY specialists have developed Managing During COVID-19 a series of new and updated resources to help farmers navigate through the uncertain environment created by COVID-19. Recognizing the range in circumstances faced by farmers across the [Read More …]
Corona
Edge requests milk disposal payments as part of USDA crisis relief
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy co-ops in the country, continues to urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture to act quickly to help farmers and people struggling to afford food during the [Read More …]
Corona
Rural Americans’ Health Depends on Broadband Access
While the lack of broadband access in rural America is not a new problem, the necessity for immediate action is increasingly clear as rural residents and the health care facilities and providers who serve them are more [Read More …]
Corona
Spring 2020 Contingency Planning
Dairy Responding to COVID-19 A Limited Podcast Series Hosted by Rob Lynch, DVM, Dairy Herd Health and Management Specialist, PRO-DAIRY, and Kathy Barrett, Dairy Education, PRO-DAIRY, with interviews of key dairy industry professionals. Check the [Read More …]
Corona
Livestock Marketing Association Encourages Investigation of Beef Packers
The Livestock Marketing Association (LMA) is encouraged to see Secretary Sonny Perdue’s announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be extending its oversight to determine the causes of divergence between boxed and live [Read More …]
Corona
Alltech releases free, on-demand series with global industry experts about the impact of COVID-19 on agriculture
As part of Alltech’s effort to provide valuable resources to colleagues, customers and the global agricultural community confronting COVID-19, the company has created a special discussion series, Forging the Future of the Farm & Food [Read More …]
News
Vilsack says U.S. Dairy has taken ‘a gut punch’ but will bounce back
More than 95% of the world’s population lives beyond U.S. borders and many countries can’t produce enough milk to meet their citizens’ growing demand for dairy. In media interviews this week, U.S. Dairy Export Council [Read More …]
Corona
Navigating the CARES Act – An Analysis for Dairy Webinar
The CARES Act, signed in late March by President Donald Trump, enacts $2 trillion worth of emergency provisions to help protect employers and employees during the COVID-19 crisis. The bill contains provisions designed to keep [Read More …]
Corona
New York’s Largest Biofuel Plant Supplies Ethanol for Sanitizer to U.S., Canadian Corporations as Novel Coronavirus Persists
WNY Energy, New York’s only ethanol producer, establishes manufacturing and distribution network of 100% American-made sanitizer Western New York Energy (WNYE), New York’s first and largest operational ethanol facility, has adapted operations to supply distillers, manufacturing, [Read More …]
Corona
FeedTyme moves to immediately assist dairies and feed mills with it’s remote mobile feed sales & feed buying platform at no cost
In an effort to assist dairy farmers and feed mills impacted by Covid-19, FeedTyme has moved to provide it’s innovative feed sales and feed buying platform at no cost. This will allow users such as [Read More …]
Corona
Farmer Unity Necessary for Policy Success, NMPF’s Castaneda Says
Jaime Castaneda, senior vice president for policy, strategy and international trade at the National Milk Producers Federation, says the coronavirus crisis carries an urgency for the federal government comparable to world-shaping events such as World [Read More …]
Corona
USJersey Organizations Cancel Annual Meetings for 2020 in Portland
Annual Meetings and National Heifer Sale to be changed to virtual venue The American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) board of directors voted Friday, with support from the board of National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ), to cancel [Read More …]
News
Animal Agriculture Alliance promotes Casey Kinler to director of membership and marketing
Kinler to assume new role May 1 The Animal Agriculture Alliance announced today that Casey Kinler has been promoted to director of membership and marketing and will assume this new role on May 1. In [Read More …]
Corona
IDFA – Updates, Resources, and News on the COVID-19 Crisis
Dear Dairy Community, We hope that you, your families and your colleagues are doing well and staying healthy. To those who have sent a note telling us that our work for you is helpful and [Read More …]