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Follow five principles to control parasites in heifers

March 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

If you plan to turn your replacement heifers out on pasture this summer, don’t overlook the importance of deworming. Most dairy farms have room for improvement when it comes to parasite control programs in heifers. [Read More …]

Productive Life Series: Calf Care

March 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Welcome to the first installment of our Productive Life Series, where we delve into the essential aspects of dairy farming that set the stage for a successful and sustainable operation. In this article, we will [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of America Shares Continued Progress and Future Opportunities

March 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Cooperatives 26th Annual Meeting: Farmer-Owners Vote on New Board Members and Corporate Resolutions to Guide the Cooperative Forward. Last week, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a national dairy cooperative owned and governed by family farmers, [Read More …]

Evaluate your dairy’s sand bedding options

March 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Sand is sand is sand, correct? Not really, especially when it comes to choosing sand bedding for your dairy. There may be subtle or substantial differences in sands depending on the source. As a result, [Read More …]

2023 Semen Sales Report Reflects Global Trends

March 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

National Association of Animal Breeders regular members unit sales shows domestic and global semen use continues to shift. The National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) members report annual units for the categories of domestic sales, [Read More …]

Who Benefits from Delays?

March 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

It has been interesting to observe recent delays on loan approvals with several of my clients. Frustrating, yet interesting, since the delays seem to occur for no real good reason. I understand that all parties, [Read More …]

U.S. Milk Production is down. Which States have continued to grow?

March 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

There is a lot of concern about the decline in U.S. milk production. Producer milk prices are low compared to prior years and many farmers are struggling to stay in business. This post will cover [Read More …]

6 data points driving profitable dairy herds

March 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Actionable data help farmers track performance towards key profitability markers. How can you get more from your data investment and positively impact your farm’s bottom line? Begin by tracking and acting on the right information. [Read More …]

Training Dairy Cows with Positive Reinforcement Can Turn Otherwise Stressful Events into Play

March 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The results of a Journal of Dairy Science® study support the use of training to improve positive emotional states and welfare of dairy cows during handling Dairy cows receive a huge amount of care during [Read More …]

Should You Raise Your Replacement Animals?

March 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Have you ever stood looking at a group of young calves and observed their living conditions? Over the years, I have visited farms where the calves were very thin with rough haircoats. Manure was caked [Read More …]

MMPA hosts 108th Annual Meeting, announcing partnership with international brand, Amul

March 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) members and guests gathered in Novi, Mich. on March 20 for MMPA’s 108th Annual Meeting. The nearly 200 attendees learned from MMPA leadership and industry partners about how MMPA is [Read More …]

The Economics of Wet Calves

March 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Do you know how much it’s costing you to raise your calves daily? Or are you thinking about having someone else raise them and don’t know how much to pay them? The cost to raise [Read More …]

2023 Butter and Cheese Exports are Down

March 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In 2023 butter and cheese exports were down from 2022. This post will cover some of the details behind these decreases. Butter exports have always been minimal as the supply is limited. Imports of butter [Read More …]

Byproduct Feeding Practices Important to California’s Sustainability: Dry Cows & Heifers

March 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Nearly 41% of the California lactating cow ration is composed of byproducts. That number was calculated from responses to a 2022 survey of California dairy nutritionists. The data set represents approximately 936,700 lactating cows (26 [Read More …]

Save the Date for Annual ‘Toast to Dairy’ Celebration on June 13, 2024

March 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Purchase Tickets by May 1 to Receive Early-Bird Discount The Dairy Excellence Foundation is hosting its annual farm-to-fork celebration, “A Toast to Dairy,” on Thursday, June 13, 2024 from 6-9 p.m. at Melhorn Manor in [Read More …]

Yvette Longenecker Describes How They Balance Growth and Profitability When Managing Satellite Operations

March 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Modernizing Facilities and Working With Family Too often, we hear about dairies that are exiting the industry or those without a next generation. We don’t always hear how dairy farm families are positioning their operations [Read More …]

UDIM Celebrated Partnerships at 2024 Annual Meeting

March 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Record attendance for yearly dairy promotion recap and business meeting. Dairy promotion partnerships were in the spotlight at the recent United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) Annual Meeting, illustrating how these important relationships help extend [Read More …]

What Will the Collapse of Baltimore’s Key Bridge Mean for Agriculture?

March 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On March 26, a container ship rammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge resulting in the structure’s collapse and the tragic loss of six construction workers. Aside from the everlasting impacts to the families that [Read More …]

USDA Seeks Partnerships to Expand Conservation on Grazing Lands

March 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $22 million in partnerships that expand access to conservation technical assistance for livestock producers and increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands. USDA’s [Read More …]

Special Edition DairyVoice Podcast Featuring Jamie Jonker of NMPF on Recent Avian Flu in Cows

March 28, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This past Monday, a report was released on the recent disease event in dairy cattle with reports of affected herds in in 2 states. Samples submitted from dairy cattle affected were confirmed by the USDA [Read More …]

Texas Farm Bureau: Diagnostics continue in dairy industry

March 28, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On Monday, March 25, USDA officials announced that samples from infected dairies in Texas and Kansas tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The HPAI virus detections in Texas may have been introduced by [Read More …]

Soybeans are Getting Crushed, Texas Dairy Cows Under the Weather

March 28, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Peggy Coffeen catches up with Curtis Bosma, vice president of producer services for HighGround Dairy, to hear about Soybeans: All-time high crush capacity and largest carry in more than 15 years and managed money short [Read More …]

Ethan Haywood joins Select Sires Inc. as Genetic Specialist

March 28, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Ethan Haywood has joined the dairy sire department at Select Sires Inc. as a genetic specialist. He will provide critical genetic advisement on a global scale while driving advancement through cutting edge technologies and strategic [Read More …]

Learn the seven keys to building trust in food at the 2024 Stakeholders Summit

March 28, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Refer a friend and each could win $100; discounted registration and hotel rates close April 12 Research from The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) proves that transparency is a key driver in building trust with [Read More …]

2024 American Agri-Women Fly-In: Uniting Women Across the Ag & Natural Resource Industries

March 28, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

American Agri-Women (AAW) is excited to announce the expansion of its annual Washington DC Fly-In event, opening it up for the first time to all women involved in the agricultural and natural resource industries. The 2024 American [Read More …]

World’s Best Butter is Created with Real Farm Power

March 28, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

At Cabot Creamery, we’re honored that our butter was named World’s Best when it took first place at the World Championship Cheese Contest in 2024. We’re even more proud of the reason for it. Every day, our [Read More …]

Center for Dairy Excellence to Host Industry Conference Call on April 3 About Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Dairy Cattle

March 28, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Dairy Industry Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, April 3 at 12 p.m. EST With the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirming highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in two dairy cattle herds in Texas and [Read More …]

Year: 2024

Follow five principles to control parasites in heifers

Productive Life Series: Calf Care

Dairy Farmers of America Shares Continued Progress and Future Opportunities

Evaluate your dairy’s sand bedding options

2023 Semen Sales Report Reflects Global Trends

Who Benefits from Delays?

U.S. Milk Production is down. Which States have continued to grow?

6 data points driving profitable dairy herds

Training Dairy Cows with Positive Reinforcement Can Turn Otherwise Stressful Events into Play

Should You Raise Your Replacement Animals?

MMPA hosts 108th Annual Meeting, announcing partnership with international brand, Amul

The Economics of Wet Calves

2023 Butter and Cheese Exports are Down

Byproduct Feeding Practices Important to California’s Sustainability: Dry Cows & Heifers

Save the Date for Annual ‘Toast to Dairy’ Celebration on June 13, 2024

Yvette Longenecker Describes How They Balance Growth and Profitability When Managing Satellite Operations

UDIM Celebrated Partnerships at 2024 Annual Meeting

What Will the Collapse of Baltimore’s Key Bridge Mean for Agriculture?

USDA Seeks Partnerships to Expand Conservation on Grazing Lands

Special Edition DairyVoice Podcast Featuring Jamie Jonker of NMPF on Recent Avian Flu in Cows

Texas Farm Bureau: Diagnostics continue in dairy industry

Soybeans are Getting Crushed, Texas Dairy Cows Under the Weather

Ethan Haywood joins Select Sires Inc. as Genetic Specialist

Learn the seven keys to building trust in food at the 2024 Stakeholders Summit

2024 American Agri-Women Fly-In: Uniting Women Across the Ag & Natural Resource Industries

World’s Best Butter is Created with Real Farm Power

Center for Dairy Excellence to Host Industry Conference Call on April 3 About Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Dairy Cattle

Strain of Avian Influenza Found in Dairy Cattle

Holstein Foundation and Dairy Management Inc. to Host Spring into Action Seminar for Youth

Kansas State Risk Management across the Dairy Sector

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