2021-11-29T19:00:00-05:00 | Dairy Business News

DairyVoice Podcast Episode 57: Eve Pollet of DMI on how dairy can meet the needs of consumers in the future.

December 31, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As Senior Vice President of Strategic Intelligence for DMI, Eve Pollet is in charge of the crystal ball for dairy. In this episode, she talks about how dairy can meet the needs of consumers in [Read More …]

2022 with Healthy Lifestyles for Humans and Cows, Market Update

December 31, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Episodes of PDPW’s The Dairy Signal™ next week will focus on starting the new year with healthy lifestyles and finances. The Tues., Jan. 4 episode will highlight health tips for farmers, with a focus on [Read More …]

Select Sires Inc. recognized with workplace award

December 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Select Sires Inc. received a Best CEO award and high scores for various categories, including overall culture, leadership and perks and benefits in Comparably’s quarterly Best Places to Work Awards. The Best CEO award identifies [Read More …]

Joel Hastings: With Many Thanks!

December 30, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This issue of DairyBusiness Digital Magazine marks the conclusion of my career as an active and regular content provider for DairyBusiness News. Joel Hastings For more than 53 years it’s been my pleasure and privilege [Read More …]

Dairy leader highlights need for new market access opportunities

December 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Robert Chesler, CEO of the United Dairymen of Arizona, emphasized the importance of securing new market access opportunities through bilateral or multilateral Free Trade Agreements during a virtual town hall organized today by Farmers [Read More …]

Sharing the Dairy Scoop with Kroger’s Dietitians

December 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

About 9 million customers walk through the doors of The Kroger Co.’s 2,742 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 35 states each day. Many of them have questions related to their food choices and they often turn to Kroger’s team of dietitians for answers and [Read More …]

Milk and mobile apps collide – how smart tech is optimizing milk pick-ups

December 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The Traveling Salesman Problem. This classical mathematical equation solves how salespeople can travel between each city with the least miles traveled while only visiting the exact location once. An equation of efficiency. However, what [Read More …]

The Importance of a Fresh Risk Management Approach for Dairy Farms in 2022

December 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

A heightened focus on technology and food safety will continue to provide both opportunities and challenges for the dairy industry in 2022. A fresh risk management approach could provide the right security and resilience moving [Read More …]

Are You Drowning or Climbing Out?

December 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

During the last 23 years of my consulting work, there have been times when my life has seemed like a cross between two of my favorite movies, Catch Me If You Can and Up In [Read More …]

Maximize IVF Investment by Shortening Generation Intervals in Dairy Herds

December 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

As dairy farmers aim to accelerate the genetic progress of their herds, in vitro fertilization (IVF) leads the way in efficiency of quick genetic improvement, allowing producers to capitalize on their best genetics, and shorten [Read More …]

The Uniform Price

December 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

What is the “Uniform” price for producer milk? The Uniform Milk Price is the weighted average price of all producer milk used in all classes, sometimes referred to as the “Blend” Price. It is an [Read More …]

Calculating Forage Inventory

December 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

For all businesses, inventory is a crucial part of the day-to-day and year-to-year operations. Without product to sell — or worse yet, parts or ingredients to make saleable items — a company cannot survive. Livestock [Read More …]

Managing Increasing Crop Input Prices

December 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Probably every cost in your 2022 crop budget will increase. Fertilizer, seed, fuel, chemical and land rent are all on the rise. Is there still an opportunity to make a profit in corn, soybeans and [Read More …]

How overstocking affects cow performance

December 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

A common saying in the dairy industry is, “When milk prices are high, I want to milk more cows and when milk prices are low, I need to milk more cows.” This often means [Read More …]

Dairy Sense: Water: Vital Resource and Nutrient

December 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Water quality and quantity impacts drinking water for animals, and the water used in the milking system. Production perspective: Water is a precious resource that many people take for granted. Pennsylvania is fortunate to have [Read More …]

Book Review: For the Love of Beef: The Good, the Bad and the Future of America’s Favorite Meat

December 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

In the publicity release we received about this book, the title caught our attention right away… not the least because beef is this reviewer’s favorite meet as well. And the subtitle was attention getting as [Read More …]

Cows Powering Electric Cars with Next Generation Technology

December 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Clean energy and air quality experts, government officials, and dairy industry leaders recently gathered to celebrate the launch of a next generation, climate-smart dairy technology. The digester at Bar 20 Dairy in Fresno County [Read More …]

Nate Donnay StoneX: What will milk prices look like in 2022?

December 30, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The question for dairy economists at this time of year is… what will milk prices look like in 2022? In this episode of DairyBusiness Update, Nate Donnay, the Director of Dairy Market Insight for StoneX, [Read More …]

Nominations Open for Holstein Association USA Annual Awards

December 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Holstein Association USA is seeking nominations for the 2022 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder, Elite Breeder, and Distinguished Leadership awards. The Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder Award recognizes significant accomplishments of young Registered Holstein® breeders ages 21 to 40. [Read More …]

Dr. Steve Robbins to Talk About the Power of Inclusion and Mindful Engagement at Dairy Forum 2022

December 29, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Without understanding culture, we will have a difficult time understanding open- and closed-mindedness. Dr. Steve Robbins talks about the power of inclusion and mindful engagement in the workplace and how culture plays a key role [Read More …]

Andrew and Jennifer Vander Meulen of Avonlea Genetics, winners of the WJCB Certificates of Achievement for 2021

December 29, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Congratulations to Andrew and Jennifer Vander Meulen of Avonlea Genetics, winners of the World Jersey Cattle Bureau Certificates of Achievement for 2021. “This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated a positive influence on the [Read More …]

Dairy markets are teetering at levels not seen since 2014

December 29, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Weather-related issues decimated Oceania’s peak production, and margin erosion in the US and Europe stymied growth, resulting in a year-on-year deficit that was too deep for favourable milk production gains in South America to offset, [Read More …]

2022 Southwest Nutrition Conference

December 29, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

2022 Southwest Nutrition Conference Feb 9-11, 2022 Registration, Hotel Reservations & Sponsorship Opportunities now open! The 2022 Southwest Nutrition Conference will be held IN PERSON Feb 9-11, 2022 in Chandler, Arizona. Registration, hotel reservations [Read More …]

Net Zero for NY Dairy

December 29, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

What You Need to Know A two-day virtual conference Register Online This conference has gathered dairy industry experts to shed light on what “getting to net zero” means for dairy producers. Join us if you [Read More …]

National Jersey Jug Futurity entries are due December 31

December 29, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Jersey heifers born on or after September 1, 2020, and before September 1, 2021, may be nominated, provided they are recorded by the American Jersey Cattle Association in the Herd Register or with Generation [Read More …]

I-29 Moo University Winter Workshop Series Will Focus on Milk Quality

December 29, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

University of Minnesota Extension as part of the I29 Moo University will be hosting our annual Winter Workshop Series on January. 11, at the SDSU Cow-Calf Education and Research Facility at 2901 Western Ave, [Read More …]

ODFA’s New Communications Manager

December 29, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

ODFA is very pleased to introduce Shelby Owsley-Oaks as our Communications Manager. Shelby started her position on December 20. Shelby studied Social Sciences and played club lacrosse at the University of Wyoming and went on [Read More …]

Applications for Nexus™ Stage at PDPW Business Conference Due Jan. 17

December 28, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Researchers, innovators, leaders invited to introduce groundbreaking ideas to dairy producers The next generation of cutting-edge technologies and ideas for the dairy industry will be introduced on the Nexus™ stage at the 2022 Professional [Read More …]

Take Charge of your Ag Business Management Skills in the New Year

December 28, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

A successful manager is required to master many aspects of their agricultural business. To help the next generation develop the necessary business and financial skills, Farm Credit East is currently seeking interested up-and-coming leaders to [Read More …]

Partnership Sales Growth, Gen Z Focus Among Checkoff’s 2021 Highlights

December 28, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Checkoff foodservice partners continued to grow sales of U.S. dairy foods and more domestic dairy headed into the international marketplace. There also were increased efforts to connect with the valued Gen Z consumer and dairy’s [Read More …]

Month: December 2021

DairyVoice Podcast Episode 57: Eve Pollet of DMI on how dairy can meet the needs of consumers in the future.

2022 with Healthy Lifestyles for Humans and Cows, Market Update

Select Sires Inc. recognized with workplace award

Joel Hastings: With Many Thanks!

Dairy leader highlights need for new market access opportunities

Sharing the Dairy Scoop with Kroger’s Dietitians

Milk and mobile apps collide – how smart tech is optimizing milk pick-ups

The Importance of a Fresh Risk Management Approach for Dairy Farms in 2022

Are You Drowning or Climbing Out?

Maximize IVF Investment by Shortening Generation Intervals in Dairy Herds

The Uniform Price

Calculating Forage Inventory

Managing Increasing Crop Input Prices

How overstocking affects cow performance

Dairy Sense: Water: Vital Resource and Nutrient

Book Review: For the Love of Beef: The Good, the Bad and the Future of America’s Favorite Meat

Cows Powering Electric Cars with Next Generation Technology

Nate Donnay StoneX: What will milk prices look like in 2022?

Nominations Open for Holstein Association USA Annual Awards

Dr. Steve Robbins to Talk About the Power of Inclusion and Mindful Engagement at Dairy Forum 2022

Andrew and Jennifer Vander Meulen of Avonlea Genetics, winners of the WJCB Certificates of Achievement for 2021

Dairy markets are teetering at levels not seen since 2014

2022 Southwest Nutrition Conference

Net Zero for NY Dairy

National Jersey Jug Futurity entries are due December 31

I-29 Moo University Winter Workshop Series Will Focus on Milk Quality

ODFA’s New Communications Manager

Applications for Nexus™ Stage at PDPW Business Conference Due Jan. 17

Take Charge of your Ag Business Management Skills in the New Year

Partnership Sales Growth, Gen Z Focus Among Checkoff’s 2021 Highlights

Building Confidence Through Support

What is Causing Financial Volatility in the Dairy Industry? Digging Deeper – Part II

Rethinking Protein Quality: Why Canola Meal Stands Out for High-Producing Dairy Cows

Do You Care Enough to Fix It?