Year: 2021

Scary thought, isn’t it? Please allow me to put a more positive spin on this concept. It was introduced by Austrian-American economist Joseph Schumpeter who lived from 1883-1950. He considered entrepreneurs (Yes, that’s you, whether [Read More …]

Dairy Labor Management: The Hamburger Dilemma

Recently, my wife asked me to cook some hamburgers on the grill. However, she specified that she wanted them juicy… and not pink. Now, I have cooked thousands of hamburgers in my lifetime—but it seems [Read More …]

Eight Strategies to Reduce Dry Period Mastitis to Improve Reproductive Efficiency

Dairy cows are most susceptible to new intramammary infections (IMIs) during the dry period. IMIs acquired during the dry period can have a significant impact on milk production, milk quality, herd removal and reproductive performance post-calving. [Read More …]

Know the Herd’s Maximum Milk Cow Feed Cost

Balancing feed costs and milk prices. Production perspective: Feed prices are rising at an alarming rate. It is difficult to predict how long they will persist but 2021 is beginning to mimic 2012 when corn [Read More …]

Cull Rates: How is Your Farm Doing?

Involuntary or biological culling happens because of poor animal health or management, especially during the transition period. The cull rate is one number that may be used to assess how well the dairy is performing. [Read More …]

California Dairy Council Wraps Up a Very Different School Year

Dairy Month, we want to share an update on Mobile Dairy Classroom and provide resources that support the role of dairy foods in healthy eating patterns. With the pandemic continuing to impact how schools operate, Mobile [Read More …]

Penn State Extension Dairy Team Programs

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June Getting Started with Labeling Dairy Foods: The Basics of Dairy Food Labeling June 3, 2021, at noon Join us for this webinar to learn the required elements of food labels and the basics of [Read More …]

Canolamazing and AMTS to offer a webinar on dietary options to reduce methane emissions from dairy cows

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Canolamazing.com and Agricultural Modeling and Training Systems (AMTS), are pleased to sponsor Dr. Chaouki Benchaar presenting on his timely research through a webinar entitled “Dietary options to reduce enteric methane emissions from dairy cows.” [Read More …]

June Land Values Report Released: Land Prices On The Rise

Competitive Bidding Pushes Land Prices Higher Interest in purchasing agricultural land has grown since a coronavirus pandemic-induced slowdown blanketed the land market last spring. Farmers are feeling more financially secure as very strong commodity [Read More …]

Celebrate Wisconsin’s dairy future this June

In Wisconsin, June Dairy Month is certainly something to celebrate. Wisconsin’s economic future and the long-term vitality of the state’s dairy industry are intricately linked. Governor Tony Evers has made continued investment in our [Read More …]

As COVID Declines, what is Happening to Milk Sales?

The February 21 post to this blog reviewed fluid milk sales through 2020. Data for the first quarter of 2021 is now available. Eating habits changed starting in March 2020 and continued with more in home dining [Read More …]

June 21 webinar focuses on lung health in heifers

Most respiratory disease events occur prior to approximately 4 months of age Join Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) for its next webinar – “Healthy Heifers have Healthy Lungs” – set for June 21, [Read More …]

National Dairy Month social media campaign helps build trust

Digital toolkit available for dairy farmers to show themselves as tech-savvy progressive solution-seekers National Dairy Month kicks off with World Milk Day on June 1, and dairy farmers are encouraged to participate in a month-long [Read More …]

Extension hosting manure composting workshops

North Dakota State University Extension, in conjunction with the University of Minnesota Extension, is hosting two in-person manure composting workshops. The workshops will be on July 21 at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center [Read More …]

Dairy farmers teach ‘Fuel Up to Play 60’ students on caring for cows

Farmers, NFL players, state dairy princesses join forces to talk dairy to kids Two state dairy princesses, eight dairy farmers and seven professional football players teamed up for a virtual celebration with American Dairy Association [Read More …]

Donnay Reports Increasing Production

In his weekly report issued to the industry, Nate Donnay, Director of Dairy Market Insight at StoneX Financial Inc., writes that April New Zealand exports were weaker than expected, down 8.4% from last year, [Read More …]

Kavishti Kokaram, D.V.M., Joins AHV International

AHV International expands the technical expertise of their U.S. team with the hiring of Kavishti Kokaram, D.V.M., in California. “Kokaram has extensive experience working directly with dairy farms to diagnose disease, design protocols for [Read More …]

NAMI, Myth or Fact?

Recently, the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) published a list of facts on common beef market myths which was sent to Congressional constituents in an attempt to derail ongoing support for the Senators Rounds and Smith [Read More …]

New Line-up of Speakers Announced for Week 60 of The Dairy Signal™

Free online episodes offer insights to help producers make informed decisions Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), announces the line-up of speakers for week 60 of The Dairy Signal™. Episodes this week feature the latest developments [Read More …]

First Annual Western Dairy Showcase to be held in All West Territory

June 2, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

If you are familiar with the already popular Western Classic Junior Dairy Show which takes place in Hanford, California each spring, you will be happy to hear there is an additional youth dairy [Read More …]

CEO Dave Thorbahn on the Select Sires Cooperative

Select Sires announced June 1 that five of its six member organizations will unite to become Select Sires Cooperative to take effect as early as July 2022. According to President and CEO Dave Thorbahn in [Read More …]

Statement by Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on the President’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget

The President proposes historic investments to spur new job creation and opportunities in rural America; help restore America’s advantage in agriculture; leverage all of USDA’s expertise to address climate change; and support a stronger nutrition [Read More …]

American Dairy Science Association® Names winners of 2021 Professional and Student Awards

The American Dairy Science Association (ADSA®), the international organization of educators, scientists, and industry representatives who are committed to advancing the dairy industry, is pleased to announce the winners of professional and student awards [Read More …]

Rev up your cow’s rumen to prevent SARA during heat stress

Optimize rumen function for increased cow performance and feed efficiency Have you ever felt like it’s too hot to eat? During periods of heat stress, cows can feel the same way. Just like humans, [Read More …]

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