DairyBusiness News Team DP, Author at Dairy Business News

One Year After Pandemic Declared Normalcy on the Horizon

March 15, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending March 12, 2021 Over the past year, the dairy markets have exhibited extreme volatility, adjusting to drastic shifts in both supply and demand. Consumer behaviors are shifting [Read More …]

Brett Barlass of Yosemite Jersey Dairy talks about breeding and managing this 1800-cow registered herd

March 11, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Even with a Wisconsin Jersey pedigree second to none, Brett Barlass made his own way from Cornell to California. He runs the herd and farming operations for Yosemite Jersey Dairy which is owned by the [Read More …]

A Sense of Balance Returns to the Dairy Industry

March 8, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending March 5, 2021 With a sense of normalcy restored, and the spring flush rapidly approaching, milk is still plentiful and has resulted in copious dairy product production. [Read More …]

National DHIA’s Allen Chester on accomplishments during the COVID year and what lies ahead

March 5, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Joel Hasting’s guest is a veteran dairy farmer from Northern New York State, Allen Chester. He’s currently serving as president of National DHIA after board leadership roles in DairyOne. He offers some thoughts on what [Read More …]

Last Week’s Weather Continues to Impact the Dairy Sector

March 1, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending February 26, 2021 Many plants are keeping busy schedules as they attempt to compensate for last week’s closures, while displaced spot loads of milk and cream continue [Read More …]

Pandemic Rules: Keep People Fed

February 26, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

We are playing by pandemic rules. Unfortunately, those rules are not clearly spelled out and there are no referees to guide us. But one of the rules seems to be “keep people fed”. By our [Read More …]

Spirit of Unity Sets Stewardship Commitment Up For Success

February 26, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

One of my favorite sayings at California Dairies Inc. (CDI) is that we’re stronger together. Truthfully, that saying applies to the entire industry, particularly when it comes to the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment. There is [Read More …]

Outlook For U.S. Dairy

February 26, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The U.S. dairy sector enters 2021 still in flux following the unprecedented disruptions brought about by COVID-19 in 2020. The sector has shown a remarkable ability to pivot in the changed environment of restrictions on [Read More …]

Take Your Fly Control Efforts to the Next Level

February 26, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Flies on a dairy are more than just a nuisance, they contribute to a loss in production, spread diseases and annoy both your herd and employees. Protecting your dairy against fly infestations can make for [Read More …]

Optimal Herd Health Starts at Birth

February 26, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The triumphs of tomorrow start with good beginnings How successful your milking herd is in the future begins with the health of calves being born today. By providing proper nutrition and management, you can get [Read More …]

Who Is This Guy?

February 26, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

John Ellsworth As we begin a new and exciting year, I want to share with you the story of Howard Hill, perhaps the greatest archery performer ever. They say that not only could he split [Read More …]

Transition Cow Tips to Improve Milk Production and Reproduction

February 26, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The transition period is a critical and high-risk time for dairy cows. During this period, cows go through drastic metabolic changes as they prepare to transition into lactation, start producing milk and repair the reproductive [Read More …]

Fluid Milk Sales Continue Downslide

February 26, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Full year 2020 fluid milk sales are now available. While 2020 milk sales had a bright spot for a few months when quarantining for COVID began, in the fourth quarter, even though nothing had really [Read More …]

2020 Pennsylvania Dairy Survey

February 26, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

We recently released the results of the 2020 Dairy Producer Survey. The purpose of the study, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania State University Smeal College of Business, was to evaluate current demographics and trends within the Pennsylvania dairy [Read More …]

Updated Guidelines for Monitoring Colostrum Consumption and Antibody Transfer in Calves

February 26, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy and beef producers have long understood the importance of colostrum for the short- and long-term health of their calves. Dairy producers manage colostrum delivery more intensively than most beef producers, but the same factors [Read More …]

Three Tips to Prevent Clostridial Diseases on Your Dairy

February 26, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

With death often the first sign of infection, prevention is critical The bacteria that cause clostridial diseases are widespread on dairy operations, often found in soil, rotting vegetation and manure. “These bacteria are unique in [Read More …]

Intramammary Infections: A challenging issue for organic dairy farmers

February 26, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Organic milk production overview The interest in organic products has been increasing, and North America is one of the largest markets for organic milk, which generates more than $9 billion in revenue per year. Results [Read More …]

Cystic Ovarian Disorders: Diagnosis, Cause and Treatment

February 26, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

Confusion Concerning the Diagnosis, Cause and Treatment The incidence of cystic ovarian disorders has been estimated to be 10% with a range among studies between 2.7 to 30% (1,7). There have been several definitions of [Read More …]

Lack of Precipitation Further Complicates California’s Complicated Water

February 26, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Here’s this week’s Central Valley water supply headline: We need rain and snow. The storm of early February did help us get out of what was to that point one of the driest starts to [Read More …]

AHV International cutting-edge solutions now available to U.S. dairy farmers

February 25, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy farmers have direct access to next generation animal health tools using the science of quorum sensing. AHV International is proud to announce their innovative, award-winning products are now available to U.S. dairy farmers. The [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Herd Manager and partner Luke Hopkins and Veterinarian Dr. Richard Wallace of Zoetis Discuss cow health and wellbeing.

February 25, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A commitment to cow health and wellbeing is the focus of this episode. At Collins Dairy near Green Bay, Wisconsin, the latest technology, solid management and a focus on cow care makes for a high producing, [Read More …]

Weather Wreaks Havoc in the Dairy Markets This Past Week

February 22, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending February 19, 2021 Though it will take some time for the impacts of the weather to become fully appreciated, a reduction in milk production and increase in [Read More …]

You be the Judge! Sealpro® Forage Contest Returns

February 19, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Win cash prizes and claim bragging rights by entering the second annual Connor Agriscience / Sealpro® “You be the Judge” Forage Contest. Based off last year’s wildly successful World Ag Expo event, this virtual contest [Read More …]

Journalist Megan Poinski, senior reporter for Food Dive talks about a recent report saying milk is priced too low

February 18, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A recent report from a respected global research firm says milk is priced too low to compete with plant-based beverages. Journalist Megan Poinski, senior reporter for Food Dive e-newsletter, joins Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News [Read More …]

The Bears Are Still Present in U.S. Dairy Markets

February 15, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending February 12, 2021 Inventories for most dairy products remain heavier than typical for this time of year. Nevertheless, the situation is evolving and tighter markets could be [Read More …]

Rogue Creamery Introduces Cheese is Love™ Cheddar to Give Back to a Community in Need

February 12, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The campaign allows Rogue to sustain a long-term donation stream Rogue Creamery, maker of the World’s Best Cheese, believes in using cheese as a force for good. Cheese is Love™ Cheddar was created out of [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Maine dairy farmer Jenni Tilton-Flood on talking with consumers and life on the farm

February 11, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On this episode of DairyVoice, this Maine dairy farmer shares her sometimes unconventional insights with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness about talking with consumers. Jenni Tilton-Flood, a partner with her family on a 1500-cow dairy operation, [Read More …]

Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

One Year After Pandemic Declared Normalcy on the Horizon

Brett Barlass of Yosemite Jersey Dairy talks about breeding and managing this 1800-cow registered herd

A Sense of Balance Returns to the Dairy Industry

National DHIA’s Allen Chester on accomplishments during the COVID year and what lies ahead

Last Week’s Weather Continues to Impact the Dairy Sector

Pandemic Rules: Keep People Fed

Spirit of Unity Sets Stewardship Commitment Up For Success

Outlook For U.S. Dairy

Take Your Fly Control Efforts to the Next Level

Optimal Herd Health Starts at Birth

Who Is This Guy?

Transition Cow Tips to Improve Milk Production and Reproduction

Fluid Milk Sales Continue Downslide

2020 Pennsylvania Dairy Survey

Updated Guidelines for Monitoring Colostrum Consumption and Antibody Transfer in Calves

Three Tips to Prevent Clostridial Diseases on Your Dairy

Intramammary Infections: A challenging issue for organic dairy farmers

Cystic Ovarian Disorders: Diagnosis, Cause and Treatment

Lack of Precipitation Further Complicates California’s Complicated Water

AHV International cutting-edge solutions now available to U.S. dairy farmers

DairyVoice Podcast: Herd Manager and partner Luke Hopkins and Veterinarian Dr. Richard Wallace of Zoetis Discuss cow health and wellbeing.

Weather Wreaks Havoc in the Dairy Markets This Past Week

You be the Judge! Sealpro® Forage Contest Returns

Journalist Megan Poinski, senior reporter for Food Dive talks about a recent report saying milk is priced too low

The Bears Are Still Present in U.S. Dairy Markets

Rogue Creamery Introduces Cheese is Love™ Cheddar to Give Back to a Community in Need

DairyVoice Podcast: Maine dairy farmer Jenni Tilton-Flood on talking with consumers and life on the farm

February Kicks Off With Commodity Price Fluctuations

U.S. Milk Production is Growing too Fast!

Dr. Amy Boileau of the National Dairy Council sets the record straight on lactose-free dairy

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