2024-10-30T20:00:00-04:00 | Dairy Business News

DairyVoice: Robin Smith of Agri-Service Agency on health insurance for your farm

November 30, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this episode of DairyVoice, Mike Opperman talks with Robin Smith, AFIS, CRM, CIC, RCLS of the Agri-Service Agency. They discuss renewal of health insurance for your farm. The Ag industry has a completely different [Read More …]

Butter & Cheese Consumption at Record Highs as U.S. Demand for Dairy Spikes in 2023

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

New USDA Report shows per-capita consumption of butter and cheese at record highs as total dairy consumption matches historical high Some say it’s butter late than never. Others say dairy is melting the competition. However you choose [Read More …]

Apply for DCHA’s $1,500 scholarships

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) announced that it will offer two $1,500 scholarships. Applicants must be a college student and DCHA member, or the parent/legal guardian must belong to DCHA. Applications are due [Read More …]

Amplify Management and Communications Skills to Lead Teams Into Success

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

PDP’s Dairy Managers Institute Offers Three Tiers of Leadership Training As 2024 comes to a close and dairy professionals look ahead to their goals for 2025, the key to accomplishing those priorities is a strong, [Read More …]

Farm Income and Financial Forecasts, December 2024 Update

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Webinar Details Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM ET Duration: 1 hour Host: Carrie Litkowski Description USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) releases farm income and balance sheet estimates and forecasts three times a year. These core statistical [Read More …]

Are My Forages Dead or Dormant?

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Close inspection reveals if pastures, hayfields, or spring forages are viable after periods of drought. gen_shortcode id=”597″ title=”Article Square 1″]After stretches of droughty weather, producers might wonder if their forages have died or gone dormant [Read More …]

Dairy Forum heads to San Antonio

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Forum heads to San Antonio, Texas, in 2025 with the premier annual event for dairy industry leaders. Presented by the International Dairy Foods Association, Dairy Forum convenes more than 1,000 leaders from across the [Read More …]

Checkoff’s Pizza Strategy Finding Success in Indonesia, Japan

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

It can be a little mind boggling to consider that about 95% of the world’s population lives outside of the United States. This presents – literally – a world of opportunity for the dairy checkoff. [Read More …]

“This cow monitoring system pays for itself”

November 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Stephen Mast shares his experiences and ROI When asked what his favorite CowManager feature is, Stephen Mast emphatically says it’s the ability to know what to expect from his cows before he even arrives at [Read More …]

Cow Care is Our Self-Care

November 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

When your dairy herd isn’t where it should be due to health, production or reproduction issues, your stress levels likely increase. Chances are, you’re not yourself when you’re stressed. You may lose sleep, forget things [Read More …]

Brooke L. Rollins, from Texas, to serve as the 33rd United States Secretary of Agriculture

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Statement from President Donald J. Trump: It is my Great Honor to nominate Brooke L. Rollins, from the Great State of Texas, to serve as the 33rd United States Secretary of Agriculture. Brooke was on [Read More …]

Conservation Practices Not a One-Size-Fits-All

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Any conservation discussion will include cover cropping and conservation tillage use at the forefront. According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, conservation tillage, including no-till, is used on 53% of America’s cropland, making it the most-used [Read More …]

What Do I Do Now?

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

A lot of businesses, especially in the dairy industry, have run into cash flow problems during the past 18 months. Of course, this has also put negative pressure on their working capital position, i.e. the [Read More …]

Katie Callero Joins SWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Cornell Cooperative Extension provides on-the-ground expertise to local farmers Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program (SWNYDLFC) is excited to welcome Katie Callero as their team’s Dairy Management Specialist. Katie [Read More …]

Butter, Butter, Butter

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Butter and butterfat are driving producer milk prices. Recent posts covering this are listed below. What is Happening to U.S. Dairy Products Consumption? Fluid Milk Consumption is Up! More Good News on Dairy [Read More …]

Water Quality Regulations to Change

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

After more than a decade of legal discussions and analyses, the State Water Resources Control Board issued its remand draft Order for the Central Valley Dairy General Waste Discharge Requirements on October 1, 2024. Public [Read More …]

Is Your Bedding the Root of Your Environmental Mastitis?

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

For those struggling with somatic cell count (SCC) issues, finding the root of the problem can be a frustrating task. This article explores the question, could your choice of bedding be the root of your [Read More …]

From Aflatoxin to Zearalenone: Mycotoxins You Should Know – Deoxynivalenol (DON)

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The presence of deoxynivalenol (DON, vomitoxin) in grain crops causes great economic losses. Why is it a concern? Where does it come from? Mycotoxins are toxic substances produced by fungi on the substrate where they [Read More …]

More Texas dairies working to turn cow waste into green energy

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Farmers are often called the original environmentalists. Dairy farmers, for example, live on or near their farms, and they depend on the land, water and air to make a living and to raise a family. [Read More …]

Sustainability Alliance Meeting Highlights Innovations Driving Industry Progress

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The 2024 Fall Meeting of the Dairy Sustainability Alliance® emphasized the industry’s collective efforts to meet sustainability targets through the adoption of new technologies, best practices and measurement tools. The meeting brought together more than 350 [Read More …]

Composting Cow Carcasses: A Practical Guide for Dairy Farmers

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Why Compost When cows die, it is often a challenge to manage their remains. Burial can be costly in terms of equipment, labor and time, and becomes impossible when the weather is too wet or [Read More …]

Unlock Career Growth and Enhance Communication on Your Farm with the Agricultural English Mentorship (AEM) Program

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development (CAWD) Introduces a Unique, Agriculturally-Centered English Program for Spanish-Speaking Farm Employees. Are you ready to help your Spanish-speaking farm employees advance their careers and strengthen communication on your farm? The Agricultural [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Announces a Revised Linear Scale for Stature

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Holstein Association USA will implement a revised linear scale for scoring Stature into the Classification program beginning on December 1, 2024. This updated scale is based on a cow measurement project conducted in 2023 by [Read More …]

Join the Next PA Agriculture HPAI Monthly Call on December 4

November 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Hear Updates on Mandatory Testing for Bulk Milk Tanker Trucks As Pennsylvania continues to monitor the rapid acceleration of cases of HPAI in dairy cattle across the United States, the Center for Dairy Excellence and Penn [Read More …]

Penn State Extension Crops Days and Conferences

November 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Field and forage crop producers, pesticide applicators, and crop consultants won’t want to miss the 2025 Crops Days and Conferences! Pesticide applicator recertification credits, certified crop adviser credits, and PDA nutrient management credits are available [Read More …]

New world screwworm confirmed in Mexico

November 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

A destructive parasite found in livestock and other warm-blooded animals has been identified in Mexico. The New World screwworm (NWS) was confirmed in a cow on Nov. 22, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s [Read More …]

Clean Energy and Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts Open Expanded Renewable Natural Gas Station in Carson

November 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE) announced the opening of a newly expanded renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling station in the City of Carson. Designed, constructed and operated by Clean Energy, this station is owned by Los Angeles [Read More …]

Announcing $1.4 Million in Dairy Processor Modernization Grant Awards

November 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center is pleased to announce the Dairy Processor Modernization Grant Awards. Ten dairy processors across four states were selected for awards. Individual award amounts will range from $62,000 to $350,000 [Read More …]

Fourth annual Dairy Summit shares outcomes and impacts

November 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Dairy Innovation Hub held its fourth annual Dairy Summit on Wednesday, November 15, in Velzy Commons on the University of Wisconsin–Platteville campus. More than 150 researchers, campus affiliates, students, dairy professionals, and community members [Read More …]

With More Than $2MM in Sales, Petit Pot Takes $100,000 Grand Prize at 2024 Real California Milk Excelerator

November 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

California Milk Advisory Board and partner VentureFuel award Petit Pot and select four new finalists during the final pitch and Future of Dairy Expo event showcasing game-changing innovations in dairy The California Milk Advisory Board [Read More …]

Month: November 2024

DairyVoice: Robin Smith of Agri-Service Agency on health insurance for your farm

Butter & Cheese Consumption at Record Highs as U.S. Demand for Dairy Spikes in 2023

Apply for DCHA’s $1,500 scholarships

Amplify Management and Communications Skills to Lead Teams Into Success

Farm Income and Financial Forecasts, December 2024 Update

Are My Forages Dead or Dormant?

Dairy Forum heads to San Antonio

Checkoff’s Pizza Strategy Finding Success in Indonesia, Japan

“This cow monitoring system pays for itself”

Cow Care is Our Self-Care

Brooke L. Rollins, from Texas, to serve as the 33rd United States Secretary of Agriculture

Conservation Practices Not a One-Size-Fits-All

What Do I Do Now?

Katie Callero Joins SWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program

Butter, Butter, Butter

Water Quality Regulations to Change

Is Your Bedding the Root of Your Environmental Mastitis?

From Aflatoxin to Zearalenone: Mycotoxins You Should Know – Deoxynivalenol (DON)

More Texas dairies working to turn cow waste into green energy

Sustainability Alliance Meeting Highlights Innovations Driving Industry Progress

Composting Cow Carcasses: A Practical Guide for Dairy Farmers

Unlock Career Growth and Enhance Communication on Your Farm with the Agricultural English Mentorship (AEM) Program

Holstein Association USA Announces a Revised Linear Scale for Stature

Join the Next PA Agriculture HPAI Monthly Call on December 4

Penn State Extension Crops Days and Conferences

New world screwworm confirmed in Mexico

Clean Energy and Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts Open Expanded Renewable Natural Gas Station in Carson

Announcing $1.4 Million in Dairy Processor Modernization Grant Awards

Fourth annual Dairy Summit shares outcomes and impacts

With More Than $2MM in Sales, Petit Pot Takes $100,000 Grand Prize at 2024 Real California Milk Excelerator

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?