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Heat Stress in Dairy Calves Is Topic of Moo University Webinar Feb. 21

February 5, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Expert to discuss ways to prevent heat stress in dairy calves Dairy farmers and others who handle dairy calves can learn more about heat stress in dairy cattle during the I-29 Moo University Dairy Webinar [Read More …]

Darcie Sullivan of Dairy One on Milk Quality and why testing is so important

February 3, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Connie Kuber of Connor AgriScience and Sealpro silage Barrier Films speaks with Darcie Sullivan, who is the dairy records service manager at Dairy One. They talk about milk quality and why testing is so important. Darcie [Read More …]

Hay supplies remain tight for Texas cattle producers

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Hay supplies may be better than last year, but they remain extremely tight as costs for winter feeding continue to mount for Texas ranchers, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Jason Cleere, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension [Read More …]

AFBF Urges USDA to Use Emergency Authority to Ensure Fair Pricing for Dairy Farmers

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The American Farm Bureau Federation sent a letter today to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack urging the agency to issue a final decision on an emergency basis to speed the implementation of the [Read More …]

Navigating Global Dairy Market: Making Every Drop Count

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

As a member of the Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) board of directors and chair of the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA), I have witnessed the positive impact of investing [Read More …]

Kelly Reed, DVM – An Update on Calf Care

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

In the dynamic realm of calf rearing, challenges often emerge as the seasons shift, and farm dynamics evolve. The key to maintaining a successful program year-round lies in understanding the importance of consistency. Just like [Read More …]

DRMS Launches HerdHQ Product Line for Decision-Making Power

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The HerdHQ platform has the potential to revolutionize data-informed decision making on dairy farms. HerdHQ currently contains six apps for dairy producers and their advisors. HerdHQ on the DRMS website does not require any software [Read More …]

Cash Flow Planning a New Value-Added Dairy Foods Processing Business

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Our Extension experts will review how understanding the capital requirements for dairy processing is crucial, as it heavily relies on financial backing for smooth operation, assessing cash flow demands, and outlining short and long-term expenditures [Read More …]

The new year looks bright for the Texas dairy industry

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Big things will be happening in the dairy industry in 2024. One area that I am excited about is the possibility of returning whole and 2% milk, and hopefully flavored milks, to school cafeterias. During [Read More …]

Passive Transfer of Immunity and its Impact on Calf Health

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy calves are born with little to no immune system, so it is important that they receive high-quality colostrum for passive transfer of immunity to occur. Dairy calves are born with little to no immune [Read More …]

Take What You Need

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

One of my favorite things to do while I am working out on the farm is listen to podcasts. I do listen to some dairy-focused podcasts, but many that I listen to have nothing to [Read More …]

How Are You Handling Difficulty?

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Are we facing some challenging times? Yes, of course. Are they impossible? No. I recently listened to a short video done by Kara Lawson, the Duke University Women’s Basketball Coach, during which she talked about [Read More …]

Showbox Sires: Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett Introduce Their Next Addition Heath

February 2, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Tim Abbott talks with Mike Duckett, Paul Trapp of Semex and Frank Regan on the new Showbox Sires release 744HO00201 HEATH. They discuss the pedigree and the great cows on top and the bottom side [Read More …]

What 2023 Momentum will influence 2024 Dairy Prices?

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Producers get paid primarily for their components. The prices of components, published by the Agricultural Marketing Services (AMS), are really indexes based on standardized levels of components as they were in the year 2000 when [Read More …]

What is the best replacement rate for your dairy?

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy farms with a goal of raising a cost-effective number of replacement cows know it’s expensive to raise more heifers than needed. The University of Minnesota FINBIN database shows that the average cost to raise [Read More …]

What is Vesicular Stomatitis and Why Do I Care?

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

This viral disease, that has been present in California for several months, isn’t the end of the world for the dairies, but it could certainly cause some headache. What is Vesicular Stomatitis? Vesicular Stomatitis is [Read More …]

Crossbreeding Dairy Cows: Strategies for Maximizing Production and Performance

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

In the dynamic world of dairy farming, crossbreeding has become a crucial strategy to enhance milk production and overall cow performance. Notably, the dairy industry is undergoing a significant shift from a fluid market to [Read More …]

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NMC honors dairies for outstanding milk quality

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Platinum winners dairy in Michigan, Minnesota, New York and Wisconsin Six dairies garnered accolades from the National Mastitis Council (NMC) for achieving Platinum in the group’s National Dairy Quality Awards (NDQA) program. The Platinum Award [Read More …]

Why Test Forage Quality?

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Forage testing is an inexpensive way to be sure animals are being fed properly. Are you testing your forage quality? For nearly four decades scientists have been refining their ability to test forage quality. This [Read More …]

MMPA dairy farmers take home National Dairy Quality Awards

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Nine Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) dairy farms were awarded National Dairy Quality Awards by the National Mastitis Council (NMC). Recognized during the NMC Annual Meeting today in Dallas, Texas, these MMPA members were among [Read More …]

Business and agricultural groups sue California over new climate disclosure laws

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Business and agricultural groups sued California on Tuesday over the most sweeping climate disclosure mandates in the nation, arguing the policies signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last year overstep on the federal government’s authority to regulate emissions [Read More …]

Take Action: Support Dairy Farmers with the Innovative FEED Act

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy advocates are at a crucial juncture in efforts to modernize rules surrounding animal feed additive reviews and approvals. The Innovative FEED Act (H.R. 6687, S.1842), which has support from both parties in the House [Read More …]

DATCP Announces Dairy Processor Grant Recipients

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced that 15 Wisconsin dairy companies will receive a Dairy Processor Grant. The purpose of these grants is to help foster innovation, improve [Read More …]

NMPF Statement at FMMO Hearing Conclusion

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

From Gregg Doud, President and CEO, National Milk Producers Federation: NMPF spent more than two years preparing for USDA’s Federal Order hearing, and that preparation paid off. Our proposals, unanimously supported by our Board of [Read More …]

Justin Risser Talks About Transition, Herd Health and Treating Each Animal, Field and Employee as an Individual

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Listen to Our Latest “Cow-Side Conversations” Podcast January on the farm can be rough for everyone: you, your employees, and your herd. In this episode of Cow-Side Conversations, Justin Risser of Meadow Vista Dairy in northern [Read More …]

Cow Care, Herd Management Take Center Stage at 2024 PDP Business Conference

February 1, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy’s Premier Educational Event features variety of sessions for every dairy team member From a calf’s first day through each stage of her life on a dairy farm, animal care is the top priority for [Read More …]

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Turn employees from potential brand assassins to brand ambassadors

February 1, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2024 Stakeholders Summit Full agenda available on Summit website; register by March 8 to score the lowest rate Food and agriculture companies spend a lot of time looking outward – focusing on [Read More …]

John Deere Introduces New Telescopic Compact Wheel Loader

February 1, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

With over 16 feet of reach and a variety of productivity-enhancing features, the new 326 P-Tier telescopic compact wheel loader has a place on any farm or ranch Compact wheel loaders are one of the [Read More …]

The Next Generation of Animal Agriculture

February 1, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Mark you calendar’s! NIAA’s 2024 Annual Conference – The Next Generation of Animal Agriculture, will be hosted in Kansas City, April 8 – 10, 2024. The Annual Conference agenda will take a look at the current and future state of innovation [Read More …]

Dairy Farming with a $15 Breakeven

February 1, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Is a $15 breakeven possible for a dairy farming business in 2024, given increases in input costs and inflation, and the current milk market conditions? If anyone would tell you “yes,” it would be Pauly [Read More …]

Year: 2024

Heat Stress in Dairy Calves Is Topic of Moo University Webinar Feb. 21

Darcie Sullivan of Dairy One on Milk Quality and why testing is so important

Hay supplies remain tight for Texas cattle producers

AFBF Urges USDA to Use Emergency Authority to Ensure Fair Pricing for Dairy Farmers

Navigating Global Dairy Market: Making Every Drop Count

Kelly Reed, DVM – An Update on Calf Care

DRMS Launches HerdHQ Product Line for Decision-Making Power

Cash Flow Planning a New Value-Added Dairy Foods Processing Business

The new year looks bright for the Texas dairy industry

Passive Transfer of Immunity and its Impact on Calf Health

Take What You Need

How Are You Handling Difficulty?

Showbox Sires: Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett Introduce Their Next Addition Heath

What 2023 Momentum will influence 2024 Dairy Prices?

What is the best replacement rate for your dairy?

What is Vesicular Stomatitis and Why Do I Care?

Crossbreeding Dairy Cows: Strategies for Maximizing Production and Performance

NMC honors dairies for outstanding milk quality

Why Test Forage Quality?

MMPA dairy farmers take home National Dairy Quality Awards

Business and agricultural groups sue California over new climate disclosure laws

Take Action: Support Dairy Farmers with the Innovative FEED Act

DATCP Announces Dairy Processor Grant Recipients

NMPF Statement at FMMO Hearing Conclusion

Justin Risser Talks About Transition, Herd Health and Treating Each Animal, Field and Employee as an Individual

Cow Care, Herd Management Take Center Stage at 2024 PDP Business Conference

Turn employees from potential brand assassins to brand ambassadors

John Deere Introduces New Telescopic Compact Wheel Loader

The Next Generation of Animal Agriculture

Dairy Farming with a $15 Breakeven

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