DairyBusiness News Team DP, Author at Dairy Business News

Smith to Retire at End of 2022 from DFA, Rodenbaugh Named Successor

November 4, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Board of Directors of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), the nation’s leading milk marketing cooperative and global dairy foods company, today announced the appointment of Dennis Rodenbaugh to the role of president and chief [Read More …]

How Will Dairy Win the Marketplace?

November 4, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Join Us at Dairy Forum 2022 To Find Out In February 2021, IDFA commissioned a study to explore areas in which the current U.S. milk pricing system is creating challenges for U.S. dairy stakeholders across [Read More …]

MADCAP: A Milk Supply Chain Management Solution Of Choice

November 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

MADCAP, the New Zealand-based global software company which automates the entire milk supply chain, has a new client in Land O’Lakes Inc. One of the USA’s largest food and agribusiness cooperatives with industry-leading operations spans [Read More …]

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Connect Summit sessions available on-demand

November 2, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Watch recorded sessions from this premier dairy thought-leadership conference through Nov. 14. Registration is open until Nov. 14 for on-demand access to recorded sessions from the VAS Connect Summit, held virtually earlier in October. The [Read More …]

Global Milk Supplies Tighten Up

October 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending October 29, 2021 The U.S. dairy herd is much smaller than once thought, and milk production barely grew at all in September. Early indications suggest milk output [Read More …]

Passion For Farmers, Their Values Central to My Core

October 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Twenty years ago, I came to the national dairy checkoff to temporarily cover the maternity leave of a senior marketing communications executive, and I never left. Today, it is my great honor to be its [Read More …]

Protect Your Heifer Herd Investment

October 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Now, more than ever, it’s important to protect your investment in your heifer. We tend to put a lot of emphasis on genetic progress with our breeding programs but often fail to partner that with [Read More …]

Getting Ready for Winter Months

October 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In many parts of the U.S., the temperatures are dropping and the days are getting shorter, which means it’s time to start planning for the winter months to come. Managing your dairy during cold months [Read More …]

You Want to Know My What?

October 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This was the question I was asked when I met with Jerry for the first time. Our discussion was by phone, but I can imagine the look on his face when he asked me this. [Read More …]

Winter Ventilation for Calves

October 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Take a look at calf housing to determine what calves need to stay healthy during cold weather months. The goal of a ventilation system is to control heat and moisture within a shelter and remove [Read More …]

Scours Protection Starts in the Dry Period

October 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The dry period presents a key time frame to incorporate prevention points that not only guard cow health, but also the health of their offspring against the No. 1 cause of neonatal calf deaths. Scours [Read More …]

Component Levels are Rising. FAST!

October 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Component levels in producer milk have been slowly but steadily increasing for years. Now, the growth in component levels is growing much faster. Technology to increase component levels is available and improving. Producers and nutritionists are [Read More …]

Knock Down External Parasites This Fall to Improve Milk Production

October 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Not only do external parasites turn a shiny coat into a tattered one, they also can reduce the comfort, efficiency and overall performance of your dairy herd. “If you’ve ever had a case of poison [Read More …]

White House Announces PFAS Plan; EPA Launches Three-Year PFAS Strategic Roadmap

October 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On October 18, the White House unveiled a comprehensive national strategy to address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) pollution that includes actions involving eight (8) different federal agencies. As part of the roll-out, the U.S. Environmental Protection [Read More …]

Four Functional Treats Compete for $250,000 in Real California Milk Excelerator Competition Finals

October 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

3rd Annual Innovation Competition Showcases Sweet Ideas in Functional Food Formulations Sweet treats with functional benefits took home the four finalist spots this week in the Real California Milk Excelerator product innovation competition created by the California [Read More …]

“More Water Now” Initiative Effort Underway in California

October 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A final version of the Water Infrastructure Funding Act of 2022 is under review by the California Attorney General’s office. It is anticipated that this ballot initiative will be ready for signature collection around November [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Dr. Matt Iager, DVM on genetics, Dairy Shrine and growing up with Registered Holsteins at the Maple Lawn Farm.

October 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Growing up with Registered Holsteins at the Maple Lawn Farm of his parents, Charles and Judy Lager in Fulton, Md., Matt Iager earned his vet degree at Virginia Tech and has practiced at Mid-Maryland Dairy [Read More …]

Lighter Milk Supplies Help Keep Upward Pressure on the Markets

October 25, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending October 22, 2021 USDA’s Milk Production report, released Wednesday, suggested that national milk supplies are growing at a slower rate than many analysts previously believed. Lighter milk [Read More …]

Krysta Harden of USDEC on expanding opportunities.

October 21, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In spite of the headwinds, U.S. dairy exports continue to grow. Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News talks with the new CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council, Krysta Harden, who describes the positive factors [Read More …]

Class IV Products Garner Much Attention in Chicago This Week

October 19, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending October 15, 2021 Despite some moderation during Friday’s spot session, gains earlier in the week left prices higher than last Friday for both butter and nonfat dry [Read More …]

Chuck Worden: A unique career as a dairyman

October 16, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Chuck Worden has had a unique career as a dairyman, always willing to look ahead and try new things. With his wife Vanessa he is farming in Central New York today, but his career has [Read More …]

USDA Issues WASDE for October – Dairy Price Forecast Raised

October 14, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On Oct. 12, USDA issued its monthly report of World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE). The report covers a range of grains, meats and dairy. The report states: “Milk production forecasts for 2021 and [Read More …]

Obituary for Shelia Hilvers of Tulare, California

October 13, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Shelia Mauree Holland Hilvers entered into the gates of eternity September 9, 2021. Editor’s Note: The DairyBusiness News staff has worked with Sheila for years. She was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed! [Read More …]

O’Brien Begins New Chapter As CEO of Dairy Checkoff

October 12, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Tom Gallagher to remain in advisory role through July Barbara O’Brien, who was unanimously approved by the Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) Board of Directors to succeed Tom Gallagher as CEO, will assume her new role [Read More …]

Milk Powder Markets Keep Getting Stronger

October 11, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending October 8, 2021 Hot weather weighed on U.S. milk yields and slowed milk powder output in August. As the impacts of the summer heat wave fade and [Read More …]

Javier Bourchard of the CDCB on genetic evaluations for improved mobility.

October 7, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The CDCB industry meeting will be held Oct. 20 – again virtually. The focus is on lameness and hoof health with a preview on genetic evaluations for improved mobility. Javier Bourchard, CDCB’s Chief Innovation Officer, [Read More …]

Jay Mattison Honored as Dairy Shrine Guest of Honor

October 7, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

(Above: Watch the video from the Dairy Shrine presentation) On Thursday September 30, Jay Mattison, CEO of National DHIA was awarded Dairy Shrine 2020 Guest of Honor. Mattison grew up on the home dairy farm [Read More …]

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Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

Smith to Retire at End of 2022 from DFA, Rodenbaugh Named Successor

How Will Dairy Win the Marketplace?

MADCAP: A Milk Supply Chain Management Solution Of Choice

Connect Summit sessions available on-demand

Global Milk Supplies Tighten Up

Passion For Farmers, Their Values Central to My Core

Protect Your Heifer Herd Investment

Getting Ready for Winter Months

You Want to Know My What?

Winter Ventilation for Calves

Scours Protection Starts in the Dry Period

Component Levels are Rising. FAST!

Knock Down External Parasites This Fall to Improve Milk Production

White House Announces PFAS Plan; EPA Launches Three-Year PFAS Strategic Roadmap

Four Functional Treats Compete for $250,000 in Real California Milk Excelerator Competition Finals

“More Water Now” Initiative Effort Underway in California

DairyVoice Podcast: Dr. Matt Iager, DVM on genetics, Dairy Shrine and growing up with Registered Holsteins at the Maple Lawn Farm.

Lighter Milk Supplies Help Keep Upward Pressure on the Markets

Krysta Harden of USDEC on expanding opportunities.

Class IV Products Garner Much Attention in Chicago This Week

Chuck Worden: A unique career as a dairyman

USDA Issues WASDE for October – Dairy Price Forecast Raised

Obituary for Shelia Hilvers of Tulare, California

O’Brien Begins New Chapter As CEO of Dairy Checkoff

Milk Powder Markets Keep Getting Stronger

Javier Bourchard of the CDCB on genetic evaluations for improved mobility.

Jay Mattison Honored as Dairy Shrine Guest of Honor

National Dairy Board Scholarship Award Winners Announced

How Much Milk is Being De-pooled? Lots!

Red & White Champions Stand Victorious in the WDE Junior Show

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