2023-03-30T20:00:00-04:00 | Dairy Business News

Abbott and Duckett launch new high-type sire lineup

April 28, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Showbox Sires LLC will be available exclusively from Select Sires and Semex Editor’s Note: This past week, Joel Hastings with Tim Abbott, Mike Duckett, Brad Sayles & Jeff Ziegler had a detailed discussion on DairyVoice [Read More …]

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DeLaval committed to making sustainable food production possible

April 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

DeLaval, a global leader in dairy innovation, recently published its 2022 Sustainability Report. The dairy sector nourishes over six billion people while providing livelihoods to one billion people around the world. In anticipation of Earth [Read More …]

Colorado becomes 1st state to pass ‘right to repair’ for farmers

April 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Colorado became the first state Tuesday to ensure farmers can fix their own equipment with the governor’s signing of a “right to repair” law, which forces manufacturers to provide the necessary manuals, tools, parts and [Read More …]

USDA Announces New National Institute of Food and Agriculture Director

April 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of Manjit K. Misra as the new Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The NIFA Director leads the agency’s work in [Read More …]

Examining milk molecules could open new doors for dairy

April 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

There are thousands of molecules in a glass of milk. Some of these molecules are well known to farmers and consumers alike, such as protein, Vitamin D, calcium and others that comprise milk’s unique package [Read More …]

Overcoming Challenges with Beef Cross Cattle

April 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

While the concept of beef cross cattle, also referred to as beef on dairy, is not entirely new in the cattle industry, it certainly is a segment of the fed cattle population that has received [Read More …]

10 Key Messages on How to Mitigate the Impact of Heat Stress in Dairy Cattle

April 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Husbandry and housing management strategies should be a high priority during the months of potential heat stress. Facilities should be adequately equipped with fans, sprinklers/soakers and proper natural ventilation in order to aid cows in [Read More …]

Focus on Feed Hygiene for Resilient Cows

April 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Feed hygiene is an often-overlooked area of management. It directly affects three focus areas important to cow health and resilience: pathogen control, optimal rumen function and hindgut integrity. A large portion of the pathogens and [Read More …]

Set The Bar for Fly Control With DuraStrike® Fly Scatter Bait From Starbar

April 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Learn more about fly control solutions from the Starbar team at Central Life Sciences, including effective products such as DuraStrike® Fly Scatter Bait. Proper rotation is essential in fighting against fly bait resistance — allowing [Read More …]

Ag Safety and Health Springtime Preparations

April 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Spring is one of the busiest times of the year on a farm. Sometimes things are so busy that safety is not given the priority necessary to keep everyone safe. Below are some ways to [Read More …]

Are You Feeling the Cash Crunch?

April 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

If you are like a lot of business people, my Clients included, you have to be feeling pressured with the impact of inflation on so many costs. These include fuel prices, which, frankly, could [Read More …]

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Spring Pasture Management: Where Do I Start?

April 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Grazers should consider more than green grass and available forage when turning livestock out on spring pasture. Spring green-up starts at different times in Pennsylvania due to our vastly different climate regions. However, regardless of [Read More …]

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Washington, D.C. Comes to Tulare

April 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

It is not every day that seven U.S. Congressional Members come to Tulare to listen to the concerns of the public, but that is what happened this past Tuesday. The House Natural Resources Committee held [Read More …]

The effects of heat stress and lameness on reproduction

April 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Texas temperatures and humidity increase dramatically during the summer, creating a challenge for dairy producers due to heat stress. When the Temperature Humidity Index (THI) hits 68, most cows will start to experience heat stress. [Read More …]

5 Best Practices to Coping with the Global Fertilizer Shortage

April 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Fertilizer is in short supply due to supply-chain disruptions, geopolitics and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, as that area of the world accounts for 28% of global fertilizer exports. Sharp increases in the cost of natural gas [Read More …]

Design Features that Increase Product Mixing Efficiency, Profitability

April 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Industrial mixers are essential for the processing of powders, pastes, and liquids in industries such as chemicals, plastics, paints, food, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals. However, selecting the right mixer for an application can be difficult. There [Read More …]

April 2023 Rabobank North American Agribusiness Review

April 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Lower prices persist as Northern Hemisphere output reaches seasonal peak in dairy. The latest Rabobank North American Agribusiness Review, a periodical update providing a market outlook for dairy and other key commodities to watch in [Read More …]

Ground-Breaking News from Tim Abbott, Mike Duckett, Brad Sayles & Jeff Ziegler announcing a new organization: Showbox Sires

April 28, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

DairyBusiness News host Joel Hastings speaks with well-known breeders Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett about some very exciting industry news that is emerging this week. A one-of-a-kind effort between their new company, Showbox Sires, and [Read More …]

New preservative applicator for round and small square balers

April 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairymen, cattlemen, horse feeders and hay sellers now have new technology available for making and retaining the highest quality dry hay. Harvest Tec has introduced the most advanced preservative application for round and small square [Read More …]

North Valley Military Institute of Los Angeles Receives $5,000 Let’s Eat Healthy Community Grant from Dairy Council of California

April 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, has awarded a $5,000 community grant to North Valley Military Institute in Los Angeles to support the development of a cooking program titled, Cooking [Read More …]

Explore a Million Reasons Why Dairy Cattle Conformation Matters During an Upcoming Webinar

April 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

How important is the physical conformation of cattle in today’s dairy industry? How does the way a cow looks relate to economically important traits? Dr. Jeffrey Bewley will answer these questions in an upcoming webinar, [Read More …]

New York Farm Bureau Asks FDA to Protect the Integrity of Milk Labeling for State’s Dairy Farmers and Consumers

April 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

President Fisher submitted comments on the FDA’s draft guidance in regard to the labeling of plant-based milk alternatives. New York Farm Bureau strongly believes federal regulators should uphold the legal definition of milk and adhere [Read More …]

What is Mastitis Costing You?

April 27, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Mastitis costs dairy farms more than any other disease. Control clinical and subclinical infections to improve milk quality and boost profitability. In the environment of today’s dairy industry, producers need to evaluate all areas of [Read More …]

FFAR Announces New Innovator in Food & Agriculture Research Awardees

April 27, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Today, the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) announced the 10 recipients of the 2022 New Innovator in Food & Agriculture Research Award, an award granted to early-career scientists supporting research in one of FFAR’s Challenge Areas. FFAR’s [Read More …]

DeLaval committed to making sustainable food production possible

April 27, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

DeLaval, a global leader in dairy innovation, recently published its 2022 Sustainability Report. The dairy sector nourishes over six billion people while providing livelihoods to one billion people around the world. In anticipation of Earth [Read More …]

Compeer Financial Awards $89K in Farmers Market Grants

April 27, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Compeer Financial’s Fund for Rural America, the Farm Credit cooperative’s giving program, has awarded Farmers Market Grants, totaling $89,503. This is the fifth year Compeer Financial has offered these grants. The grants are supporting [Read More …]

Innovation through Startup Collaborations: Tapping the Agility of Startups to Accelerate Corporate Innovation

April 27, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

In our current inflationary environment, startup collaboration isn’t always the first lever corporates pull to execute their innovation goals. Yet successful collaborations with startups can solve corporate pain points like driving efficiency and increasing farmer [Read More …]

The Power of Mentorship, Networking, and Agricultural Consultants

April 27, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

By Building Strong Connections Offering Friendship and Valuable Counsel, Farmers Can Improve Their Chances of Success The agriculture industry is a complex and dynamic industry, and navigating it successfully requires knowledge, skill, and a supportive [Read More …]

A special edition Indy 500® virtual farm tour on May 5!

April 27, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

There’s nothing like the Month of May in Indiana, and farmer Kerry Estes wants you to be a part of the history! Join him at his dairy farm to learn how he and the cows [Read More …]

For Long Term Success, Grow Platinum Heifers

April 26, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

It’s easy to get impatient and want to breed heifers early to get them into the lactating herd and have them start paying off their debts as soon as possible. But if long term success [Read More …]

Month: April 2023

Abbott and Duckett launch new high-type sire lineup

DeLaval committed to making sustainable food production possible

Colorado becomes 1st state to pass ‘right to repair’ for farmers

USDA Announces New National Institute of Food and Agriculture Director

Examining milk molecules could open new doors for dairy

Overcoming Challenges with Beef Cross Cattle

10 Key Messages on How to Mitigate the Impact of Heat Stress in Dairy Cattle

Focus on Feed Hygiene for Resilient Cows

Set The Bar for Fly Control With DuraStrike® Fly Scatter Bait From Starbar

Ag Safety and Health Springtime Preparations

Are You Feeling the Cash Crunch?

Spring Pasture Management: Where Do I Start?

Washington, D.C. Comes to Tulare

The effects of heat stress and lameness on reproduction

5 Best Practices to Coping with the Global Fertilizer Shortage

Design Features that Increase Product Mixing Efficiency, Profitability

April 2023 Rabobank North American Agribusiness Review

Ground-Breaking News from Tim Abbott, Mike Duckett, Brad Sayles & Jeff Ziegler announcing a new organization: Showbox Sires

New preservative applicator for round and small square balers

North Valley Military Institute of Los Angeles Receives $5,000 Let’s Eat Healthy Community Grant from Dairy Council of California

Explore a Million Reasons Why Dairy Cattle Conformation Matters During an Upcoming Webinar

New York Farm Bureau Asks FDA to Protect the Integrity of Milk Labeling for State’s Dairy Farmers and Consumers

What is Mastitis Costing You?

FFAR Announces New Innovator in Food & Agriculture Research Awardees

DeLaval committed to making sustainable food production possible

Compeer Financial Awards $89K in Farmers Market Grants

Innovation through Startup Collaborations: Tapping the Agility of Startups to Accelerate Corporate Innovation

The Power of Mentorship, Networking, and Agricultural Consultants

A special edition Indy 500® virtual farm tour on May 5!

For Long Term Success, Grow Platinum Heifers

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