Month: January 2021

“You have to say positive,” Josh Sauter says. “Leave what you can at the dairy.” Josh Sauter and his family have managed challenges in the past, unpredictability in the present, and opportunities in the future. In [Read More …]

NNYADP research advances opportunity for alfalfa-grass mix quality

Research evaluates use of perennial meadow fescue varieties developed by European grass breeders The latest results of research to help regional dairy farmers achieve high quality forage grown as an alfalfa-grass mix are now posted [Read More …]

Dairy producers, research scientist to share strategies for maximizing components

Panel Discussion Will Be Held on Feb. 10 During the 2021 Virtual Dairy Summit As dairy producers look to achieve maximum efficiency on their operations, Heather Dann, a research scientist at the William H. Miner [Read More …]

Rising dairy consumption providing comfort in a challenging time

Despite these challenging times, a glass of milk remains as relevant as ever The data is in, and in dairy’s corner of the world, it brings some comfort at a challenging time. Throughout the market [Read More …]

Checkoff Investment in Science Helps Reinforce Dairy’s Place in Dietary Guidelines

Great news for dairy farmers and importers: Your dairy checkoff’s longstanding investment in sound science played a strong role in reinforcing dairy as a nutritious food group in the recently released 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for [Read More …]

Dairy Prices Ripple Across the Industry… And Now Feed Prices

With all 10,000 of our lakes here in Minnesota currently frozen solid this may be a strange analogy, but dairy prices move like the waves rippling out from a rock thrown in the water. The [Read More …]

PRO-DAIRY and NEDPA, Operations Managers Conference Series

Held weekly on Thursdays, 12:00 to 2:00 PM EDT, January 28 through February 18, 2021 Presented by PRO-DAIRY and NEDPA, Operations Managers Conference Series provides the opportunity for the people responsible for day to [Read More …]

Management Tip: Three Steps to Avoid Calf Bottlenecks

An efficient calf raising program sets the stage for quality replacement animals and productive cows once they enter the milking string. An audit of your calf and heifer raising program can identify areas where efficiency [Read More …]

Farm Powered Anaerobic Digestion Solves Methane Emissions Challenges and Helps Support America’s Dairy Farms

These are challenging times for dairy farms of all sizes. Milk prices continue to be low and feed costs high causing dairies to look for ways to diversify and enhance income streams. Furthermore, managing manure [Read More …]

The Search for Meaning – What Does That Really Mean?

John Ellsworth I wanted to take this opportunity to revisit a story that I had written in a previous blog almost three years ago. In spite of the difficulty we have faced with our economy [Read More …]

How Can I Bring in a Foreign Dairy Employee to the USA?

January 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

What Are the Options? And What Works? Many dairy farmers have turned to foreign help for their dairies—and been pleased. But right now, in this pandemic-specific world, is it still possible? With all the restrictions [Read More …]

Florida Pioneer Helped Power Larson Dairy to More Sustainable Future

Before Florida dairy farmer Louis “Red” Larson passed away at the age of 96 last July, his family compiled a book called “Papa Red Said.” It was a tribute to one of the dairy industry’s [Read More …]

Milk Sales Strengthen as Consumers Across the Country Increasingly Seek Its Health Benefits, Taste and Value During COVID-19 Challenges

While the coronavirus pandemic negatively impacted many industry sectors in 2020, it fostered a positive trend in the dairy milk category. The Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), funded by the nation’s milk companies and dedicated [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Mike Opperman and Dr. Dennis Funk discuss the National Dairy Shrine

Like the dairy industry itself, National Dairy Shrine continues to evolve. Executive Director Mike Opperman and Board President Dr Dennis Funk talk with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about scholarships and the Museum, along with [Read More …]

What Does 2021 Look Like?

The prior post reviewed how the year 2020 compared to 2018 and 2019. This post will review how the year 2021 may look based on current futures prices compared to 2018, 2019, and 2020. Futures prices can [Read More …]

Precision Feeding’s Positive Environmental Impact

Nutritionists have adjusted rations for protein and phosphorus over the years to benefit the environment, animal performance and improve profitability. Production perspective Precision feeding is an effective approach on dairy operations to reduce manure nutrients, [Read More …]

Dairy Producers Heard Option on Manure Digesters

Dairy producers have many duties to carry out in their dairy operations, one of which is storing, handling and applying manure. Manure handling can be a significant cost on most dairies even when considering the [Read More …]

California’s Planet-Smart Dairies: A Model for National Climate Efforts

2020 has been a historic year, and the only thing for certain in 2021 is more change. President-elect Joe Biden will reenter the U.S. into the Paris Climate Agreement, renewing national commitment to reduce greenhouse [Read More …]

California and Denmark Sign MOU on Climate Smart Dairy Collaboration

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross and Minister Rasmus Prehn of Denmark’s Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) focusing on dairy innovations and technologies addressing climate change. The signing event, [Read More …]

Holstein America Broadcasts February 8 on RFD-TV

Each day, dairy farmers across America rise to the challenge of feeding a growing world. Consumers today have more choices than ever before when it comes to high quality milk, delicious cheese, and other dairy [Read More …]

CDCB to Keep Feed Efficiency – Feed Saved Trait Independent in April Genetic Evaluations

January 29, 2021 Sarah S News Team 1

The Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding CEO Joao Durr issued the following statement on January 20 following a meeting of the board of directors: “The new trait, Feed Saved, has generated significant interest from producers, [Read More …]

DFA Dairy Brands Division Food Safety and Quality Assurance Team Receives IDFA’s 2021 Food Safety Leadership Award

Dairy Farmers of America received the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) 2021 Food Safety Leadership Award during IDFA’s Dairy Forum today. The award was presented to the DFA Dairy Brands Division Food Safety and Quality [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo: Explore Exhibitors, Seminars, and Live Demonstrations

Ready to learn more about new trends in your industry? Catch a seminar or two at World Ag Expo® Online. Seminars are free and viewers must be logged into their My Show Planner account to [Read More …]

New York Farm Bureau Releases 2021 State Legislative Priorities

New York Farm Bureau released its 2021 state legislative priorities during a press call today that address the needs and challenges of the state’s diverse agricultural community in New York, especially following a difficult year [Read More …]

Driving Dairy Demand Through Synergistic Partnerships

The latest episode of Midwest Dairy’s Dairy on the Air podcast – Driving Dairy Demand Through Synergistic Partnerships – features a conversation with Jon Moss, Chief Brand Officer/Senior Vice President at Pizza Ranch. Moss shares how [Read More …]

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C.O.nxt promotes Marcy Tessmann to CEO

Mark Gale continues as employee-owned agency’s chief growth officer Respected strategic marketer Marcy Tessmann is the new chief executive officer of C.O.nxt, a Hartland, Wisconsin-based communications agency serving purpose-driven brands in food and agriculture. She [Read More …]

NNYADP Research Advances Opportunity for Alfalfa-Grass Mix Quality

Northern New York. The latest results of research to help regional dairy farmers achieve high quality forage grown as an alfalfa-grass mix are now posted on the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program website under [Read More …]

DISCOVER what’s new at the 2021 PDPW Business Conference

New location, new programming on tap for two-day dairy educational event PDPW is bringing its leading-edge, forward-focused programming and top-notch speakers to a new location for its annual Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) PDPW Business Conference. The [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report: January 2021

2021 has opened with a mix of bullish and bearish market indicators, as the dairy industry moves through another major surge of the coronavirus pandemic and the federal policy outlook is uncertain with a new [Read More …]

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NMC webinar focuses on ‘mastitis triangle’