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Rich Erdman, PhD, Named President of ADSA

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

• 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?

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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!

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

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

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Register today for the California Dairy Sustainability Summit, now taking place November 5-6, 2020, at Cal Expo in Sacramento. This event showcases world-leading achievements in planet-smart dairy farm practices and dairy’s role in advancing [Read More …]

Re:THINK Ice Cream Debuts the World’s First Lactose-Free Ice Cream Made with A2/A2 Dairy & Collagen

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Celebrates Second Anniversary and National Ice Cream Month Re:THINK Ice Cream seeks to balance living a healthy lifestyle with the great taste and texture of an authentic, all-natural ice cream experience. In honor of [Read More …]

Update from the Dairy Council of California

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy Council of California’s long-standing legacy of supporting community health through nutrition education spans over 100 years, and as our centenary draws to a close, we remain steadfast in our commitment to our cause of [Read More …]

Harvest Tec’s H20 Precision Moisture Sensor

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A highly accurate, lower cost system that is now available for all balers, regardless of bale size or shape. It uses the operator’s smart phone or tablet as the monitor, hard wired to maintain its [Read More …]

Bull calves: Maintaining health and confidence

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Where there are dairies, there will undoubtedly be bull calves. It’s what we make of those calves that differentiates progressive dairy farmers from the rest. In the past, bull calves were seen as an inevitable [Read More …]

This Dairy Month, Let’s Give Dairy Farmers Something to Celebrate

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Every June for the last 83 years, Americans have celebrated dairy farmers. A tradition that began as a way to encourage consumption of milk during peak production season has since become an annual celebration of [Read More …]

Don’t Blink: Dairy Markets Moving at Light Speed

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Dear Dairy Community, IDFA is pleased to announce a brand new webinar on dairy markets featuring moderator Phil Plourd of Blimling & Associates and the collective [Read More …]

California Dairies, Inc. Announces Closure Of Its Artesia Manufacturing Facility

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

California Dairies, Inc. (CDI), today announced it will cease operations at its Artesia, California, manufacturing facility, effective immediately. The entire facility will close, affecting approximately 49 employees. “We deeply regret the impact this decision will [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Adds Monthly Classification and Production Record Lists to Web Site

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Holstein Association USA has added two new features to the web site to help recognize outstanding Registered Holstein® cows and the people who breed them. New links have been added under the Popular Lists section [Read More …]

IDF launches 3rd Edition of Dairy Sustainability Outlook

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has launched the 3rd edition of its well-received Dairy Sustainability Outlook series, which provides new case studies to support the dairy sector in delivering on its commitment to sustainable development. [Read More …]

Digital options for farmers to apply for CFAP

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Online portal, e-signature tool enable producers to apply from anywhere USDA’s Farm Service Agency will now accept applications for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) through an online portal, expanding the options available to producers [Read More …]

National DHIA seeks scholarship applicants

July 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) is offering $1,000 scholarships to full-time, incoming and continuing students at technical and two-year and four-year colleges/universities. To be eligible for a National DHIA scholarship, the applicant must be [Read More …]

Mifflintown, Pa. farmer appointed to national committee advising EPA

July 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

David Graybill was among 33 members appointed A Juniata County dairy farmer and leader in Pennsylvania agriculture will bring his expertise and perspective to a committee advising the nation’s top environmental policymakers. David Graybill was among [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Board Approves $30 Million Advance on 2020 Patronage

July 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In light of COVID-19’s impact on Northeast agricultural businesses, Farm Credit East’s Board of Directors recently approved the distribution of an advance payment on 2020 patronage dividends to provide members with additional liquidity and cash [Read More …]

Agronomic Pesticide Update: Pesticide Application and Recordkeeping

July 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Earn pesticide recertification credits from the comfort of your home or office! The Agronomic Pesticide Update: Pesticide Application and Recordkeeping offers Pennsylvania commercial, public, and private applicators the opportunity to earn Core (2 credits) and [Read More …]

DCHA webinar features bovine respiratory virus immunity

July 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) invites you to attend its next webinar – “Immunity Associated with Bovine Respiratory Viruses after Intranasal Vaccination.” This DCHA webinar starts at 2 p.m. Central time on July [Read More …]

Year: 2020

Rich Erdman, PhD, Named President of ADSA

Consider All the Factors When Reducing Feed Costs

The Art of Feeding

MFB holds golf fundraiser

Making Sense of Your Milk Price in the Pandemic Economy

August 2020 Calving Traits Will Reflect Lower Breed Averages

Have you Given Up or Given Your All?

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

5 Challenges for a more SUSTAINABLE DAIRY

Share the value of dairy with free promotional material

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

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

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

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

California Dairy Sustainability Summit Rescheduled

Re:THINK Ice Cream Debuts the World’s First Lactose-Free Ice Cream Made with A2/A2 Dairy & Collagen

Update from the Dairy Council of California

Harvest Tec’s H20 Precision Moisture Sensor

Bull calves: Maintaining health and confidence

This Dairy Month, Let’s Give Dairy Farmers Something to Celebrate

Don’t Blink: Dairy Markets Moving at Light Speed

California Dairies, Inc. Announces Closure Of Its Artesia Manufacturing Facility

Holstein Association USA Adds Monthly Classification and Production Record Lists to Web Site

IDF launches 3rd Edition of Dairy Sustainability Outlook

Digital options for farmers to apply for CFAP

National DHIA seeks scholarship applicants

Mifflintown, Pa. farmer appointed to national committee advising EPA

Farm Credit East Board Approves $30 Million Advance on 2020 Patronage

Agronomic Pesticide Update: Pesticide Application and Recordkeeping

DCHA webinar features bovine respiratory virus immunity

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

Why Herd Immunity Matters to Your Dairy

What If You Could?

Cover Crops After Corn Silage