Month: July 2020

Tracking Growing Degree Days (GDD’s) is an effective way to monitor the progress of a corn crop and in recent years a number of online tools for tracking GDD’s have been developed. For the Northeast, [Read More …]

De Rith Nora 265 produces 200,000 kg of milk

De Rith Nora 265 smashed the barrier of 200,000 kg of milk today. The Addison daughter, who is owned by Adrion and Lisette van Beek from Breda, is the fourth cow in the Netherlands to [Read More …]

All Breeds Blog

Nominate outstanding dairies for National Dairy Quality Awards

NMC seeks milk quality nominations Nominations are now open for the National Mastitis Council’s (NMC) National Dairy Quality Awards (NDQA) program. This program recognizes dairies that excel in producing high-quality milk. Nominations close Aug. 31. [Read More …]

Lessons Learned Will Move Our Industry, and Country, Forward

Midway through a history-making year, we in dairy can take with us important lessons from its first half as we face whatever the second half may bring. To do that, it’s important to take a [Read More …]

National Jersey Leadership Named At Annual Meetings

Officers and directors of the USJersey organizations were elected during the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) held virtually on June 26 and 27, 2020 in Columbus, [Read More …]

Central Plains Dairy Expo Board Elects New Executive Committee

The Central Plains Dairy Expo (CPDE) board of directors met June 19 and elected Kristopher Bousquet as the new president. Bousquet serves as the Nebraska State Dairy Association’s executive director and serves as the Midwest [Read More …]

World Food Prize Foundation Announces Theme of Annual Norman E. Borlaug International Symposium

The World Food Prize Foundation announced the theme of the 2020 Norman E. Borlaug International Symposium – “Breaking New Ground: Building Resilience Today for Improved Global Food Systems Tomorrow.” The theme will examine four major [Read More …]

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream is Full Steam Ahead for National Ice Cream Month 2020

Company announces best-ever sales in May and three new stores This year has been full of obstacles and changes. And while the world is still adjusting, adapting and recovering, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream is hoping [Read More …]

U.S. dairy industry commends administration and members of Congress as USMCA enters into force

The U.S. dairy industry celebrates the U.S. Trade Representative’s office and Congress for the strides made in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) as it enters into force today. At the same time, the National Milk [Read More …]

Burger King, Cargill and World Wildlife Fund work to mitigate effects of climate change with new grassland restoration project

Three-year reseeding project will use cattle grazing to restore ecosystem and protect wildlife As global demand for protein increases, ranchers, agribusinesses, restaurants and conservation partners are coming together to feed a growing population, address climate [Read More …]

USMCA Secures Groundbreaking Protections for Common Food Names

CCFN Applauds Trade Deal and Urges USTR to Build Further Upon Deal’s Advancements on Geographical Indications in Future Negotiations The Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN) applauds the activation of groundbreaking protections for common food [Read More …]

Ed Jones, director of Virginia Cooperative Extension, receives distinguished leadership award

In honor of his outstanding guidance, Ed Jones, director of Virginia Cooperative Extension, received the Association of Southern Region Extension Directors award for distinguished leadership. The award, which recognizes those who have served the national land-grant [Read More …]

Graeter’s Ice Cream Celebrates 150th Birthday in a Sweet Way

Beloved Ice Cream Co. Celebrates Birthday with Limited Edition Ice Cream, Bakery Items and More this Summer Graeter’s Ice Cream, family owned craft ice cream maker since 1870, is celebrating its 150th birthday with the [Read More …]

June Acreage Report Shows Sharp Decrease in Corn Planted Area from March Intentions

Following USDA’s March Prospective Plantings report, USDA’s June 30 Acreage report updated acreage expectations for the upcoming crop year. For the 2020/21 crop year, USDA now estimates corn planted area at 92 million acres, 3%, or 2.3 million [Read More …]

Minnesota Nutrition Conference 2020

Recently the Species Chairs from the U of M and Co-Chairs met to make a decision as to the fate of the 2020 MNC. The MNC has been a premier Nutrition Conference for over 75 [Read More …]

Rich Erdman, PhD, Named President of ADSA

Rich Erdman, PhD, retired professor and former chair of the Animal and Avian Sciences Department at the University of Maryland , assumed the role of president of the American Dairy Science Association® (ADSA®) during the [Read More …]

Consider All the Factors When Reducing Feed Costs

Times are continuing to be challenging for dairy producers. Just when the markets were finally showing some bright spots, world events quickly altered any bullish trends of the market and left many farms reeling financially. [Read More …]

The Art of Feeding

The art of feeding are the techniques that require a person to observe or to act. This is what moves an average feeding department to excellence. Part 1 – Empty Bunks In the last couple [Read More …]

MFB holds golf fundraiser

All proceeds raised go directly to the MFB Foundation The Minnesota Farm Bureau (MFB) Foundation held its annual Golf Scramble on June 23 at River Oaks Golf Course near Cottage Grove. Over 90 golfers were [Read More …]

Making Sense of Your Milk Price in the Pandemic Economy

Negative PPDs, Depooling, and Reblending Background Milk and dairy product prices have been highly volatile since about the mid- 1990s. The spread from highs to lows dampened from 2015 to 2018, when average prices got [Read More …]

August 2020 Calving Traits Will Reflect Lower Breed Averages

• Calving traits that previously were problematic for many U.S. dairy farmers have been successfully improved through better genetics and management. • In August, Holstein PTAs will average 2.2% for sire calving ease (SCE) and [Read More …]

Have you Given Up or Given Your All?

John Ellsworth While I realize that the last few months have been difficult with the onset of the Corona-Virus and the severe decrease in milk prices, I hope that you are currently regaining focus and [Read More …]

Cheese and Butter Prices Skyrocket. Is it Realistic? Maybe not!

Wholesale prices for cheese and butter have been extremely volatile. Both the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and the National Agricultural Statistical Service (NASS) numbers have been volatile although sometimes in opposite directions with wide differences. [Read More …]

5 Challenges for a more SUSTAINABLE DAIRY

In Cainthus, we view cows as a key part of a sustainable global food system. When you grow an acre of wheat, you also get straw at about ~80% of the weight of grain. Humans [Read More …]

Share the value of dairy with free promotional material

Request materials at no cost, encourage community to support local dairy In honor of National Dairy Month, “Choose PA Dairy” promotional material is available at no cost to dairy farm families and other dairy stakeholders [Read More …]

Amber’s Top Ten Tips: Impact of Heat Stress on Dairy Cattle Well-Being

It has been an unpredictable year so far, including the weather. Regardless of when the hot weather decides to hit, our best defense is to be prepared. We know that heat stress causes decreases in [Read More …]

MSU COVID-19 Response Is Part of Long-Time Support of Michigan’s Dairy Producers

Jeremy Beebe is facing his toughest challenge in 20 years as a dairy farmer. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has sent dairy markets on a roller coaster of uncertainty. Without government assistance, he said he could [Read More …]

Noted Dairy Economist Dr. Mark Stephenson Discusses The Big Negative PPDs

Higher pay prices to come and the dairy roller coaster The milk price roller coaster continues. In spite of high prices for Class III at the CME, producers will not see those results in their [Read More …]

BRD: Know Your Bacteria to Protect Against the No. 1 Cause of Mortality In Weaned Calves

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD), also known as shipping fever or pneumonia, is one of the most devastating and prevalent diseases in calves. In fact, it’s the No. 1 cause of mortality in weaned animals.1 “Morbidity [Read More …]

California Dairy Sustainability Summit Rescheduled