DairyBusiness News Team DP, Author at Dairy Business News

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

February 5, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

Those of us who enjoy eating all types of dairy foods sometimes seem a bit put off when folks talk about lactose intolerance. Is it just an excuse to move away from dairy, maybe even [Read More …]

Milk is Gushing Across the United States

February 1, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending January 29, 2021 Milk production growth was strong across most of the United States in December, with the West and the Midwest posting particularly convincing figures. Milk [Read More …]

Checkoff Investment in Science Helps Reinforce Dairy’s Place in Dietary Guidelines

January 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Great news for dairy farmers and importers: Your dairy checkoff’s longstanding investment in sound science played a strong role in reinforcing dairy as a nutritious food group in the recently released 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for [Read More …]

Dairy Prices Ripple Across the Industry… And Now Feed Prices

January 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

With all 10,000 of our lakes here in Minnesota currently frozen solid this may be a strange analogy, but dairy prices move like the waves rippling out from a rock thrown in the water. The [Read More …]

Management Tip: Three Steps to Avoid Calf Bottlenecks

January 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

An efficient calf raising program sets the stage for quality replacement animals and productive cows once they enter the milking string. An audit of your calf and heifer raising program can identify areas where efficiency [Read More …]

Farm Powered Anaerobic Digestion Solves Methane Emissions Challenges and Helps Support America’s Dairy Farms

January 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

These are challenging times for dairy farms of all sizes. Milk prices continue to be low and feed costs high causing dairies to look for ways to diversify and enhance income streams. Furthermore, managing manure [Read More …]

The Search for Meaning – What Does That Really Mean?

January 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

John Ellsworth I wanted to take this opportunity to revisit a story that I had written in a previous blog almost three years ago. In spite of the difficulty we have faced with our economy [Read More …]

How Can I Bring in a Foreign Dairy Employee to the USA?

January 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

What Are the Options? And What Works? Many dairy farmers have turned to foreign help for their dairies—and been pleased. But right now, in this pandemic-specific world, is it still possible? With all the restrictions [Read More …]

Florida Pioneer Helped Power Larson Dairy to More Sustainable Future

January 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

Before Florida dairy farmer Louis “Red” Larson passed away at the age of 96 last July, his family compiled a book called “Papa Red Said.” It was a tribute to one of the dairy industry’s [Read More …]

Milk Sales Strengthen as Consumers Across the Country Increasingly Seek Its Health Benefits, Taste and Value During COVID-19 Challenges

January 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

While the coronavirus pandemic negatively impacted many industry sectors in 2020, it fostered a positive trend in the dairy milk category. The Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), funded by the nation’s milk companies and dedicated [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Mike Opperman and Dr. Dennis Funk discuss the National Dairy Shrine

January 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Like the dairy industry itself, National Dairy Shrine continues to evolve. Executive Director Mike Opperman and Board President Dr Dennis Funk talk with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about scholarships and the Museum, along with [Read More …]

What Does 2021 Look Like?

January 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The prior post reviewed how the year 2020 compared to 2018 and 2019. This post will review how the year 2021 may look based on current futures prices compared to 2018, 2019, and 2020. Futures prices can [Read More …]

Precision Feeding’s Positive Environmental Impact

January 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Nutritionists have adjusted rations for protein and phosphorus over the years to benefit the environment, animal performance and improve profitability. Production perspective Precision feeding is an effective approach on dairy operations to reduce manure nutrients, [Read More …]

Dairy Producers Heard Option on Manure Digesters

January 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy producers have many duties to carry out in their dairy operations, one of which is storing, handling and applying manure. Manure handling can be a significant cost on most dairies even when considering the [Read More …]

California’s Planet-Smart Dairies: A Model for National Climate Efforts

January 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

2020 has been a historic year, and the only thing for certain in 2021 is more change. President-elect Joe Biden will reenter the U.S. into the Paris Climate Agreement, renewing national commitment to reduce greenhouse [Read More …]

California and Denmark Sign MOU on Climate Smart Dairy Collaboration

January 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross and Minister Rasmus Prehn of Denmark’s Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) focusing on dairy innovations and technologies addressing climate change. The signing event, [Read More …]

Commodity Inventories Determine Prices. Where do Commodity Inventories Stand?

January 26, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Producer milk prices are determined by formula from the prices of four dairy commodities: cheese, butter, Nonfat Dry Milk (NDM), and dry whey. The prior two posts (January 10 & December 20) covered where these commodity prices [Read More …]

Lancaster DHIA seeking to hire full-time General Manager to lead the collaborative and innovative team

January 25, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

General Manager Position Lancaster Dairy Herd Improvement Association, Manheim, PA, is an independent, nationally certified DHIA, founded in 1994. With over 3,000 members throughout nine states in the Northeast region, Lancaster DHIA strives to help [Read More …]

Action in the Dairy Markets This Week

January 25, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending January 22, 2021 Even with a short week, there was no lack of action in the dairy markets. However, the market took the news poorly with most [Read More …]

Katie Brown of the National Dairy Council discusses dairy as a healthy food and the recently released Dietary Guidelines

January 21, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The recently released Dietary Guidelines for Americans will set the stage for federal nutrition programs for the next five years. Happily, dairy continues to be a stand-alone food group along with meats, whole grains, fruits [Read More …]

After the enthusiasm last week most commodities struggled to keep the momentum going

January 18, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending January 15, 2021 After the enthusiasm ignited by last week’s USDA announcement, most commodities struggled to keep the momentum going. Weighed down by plentiful supply, the butter [Read More …]

Dr. Kenneth Kalscheur on canola meal, which seems to be an almost perfect protein source to meet the needs of lactating cows.

January 15, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

With everyone taking an even harder look at the cost of protein in the dairy ration, we found this latest research about canola meal pretty interesting. Canola seems to be an almost perfect protein source [Read More …]

National Dairy Shrine Seeks Award Nominations

January 14, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

National Dairy Shrine is seeking nominations for the dairy industry’s most prestigious recognition awards: Guest of Honor, Pioneer, and Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder. The Guest of Honor is given to an active contemporary dairy leader [Read More …]

Darn Tough Vermont ® Debuts Fall Line that Puts in More Than a Full Day

January 14, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Socks for the ever-changing work climate, comfort in the most demanding environments Darn Tough Vermont, the fastest growing American manufacturer of premium performance outdoor and lifestyle socks, debuts its new Fall 2021 collection. The brand [Read More …]

COVID-19 taking heavy toll on farmers’ mental health

January 12, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Poll clearly demonstrates that the COVID-19 pandemic is having broad-ranging impacts A strong majority of farmers/farmworkers say the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their mental health, and more than half say they are personally experiencing more [Read More …]

Digital Dialogues: Racial Justice, Inclusion and Diversity in Food and Agriculture

January 12, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Mike Haddad of Schreiber Foods and Candace Croney, PhD, from Purdue University will discuss racial justice, inclusion and diversity in food and agriculture in a panel discussion hosted by A’Yanna Webster on Jan. 20 at [Read More …]

International Dairy Foods Association Names Robert Rosado as Senior Director, Legislative Affairs

January 12, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), representing all products and segments in the U.S. dairy industry, announced today that Robert Rosado has been named Senior Director, Legislative Affairs within IDFA’s Legislative Affairs and Economic Policy [Read More …]

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New Wave of Holstein Genetics at IPS

January 12, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Following the December sire summaries, International Protein Sires (IPS) released a new wave of Holstein genetics. “We are delighted with the introduction of our latest genomic tested sires. These new genetics, with varied pedigrees, bolster [Read More …]

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative elects two new board members

January 11, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Members of Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative elected two new directors to its board on Wednesday during the organization’s annual meeting. Jamie Witcpalek and Justin Peterson will join the board for three-year terms to help oversee [Read More …]

NMPF statement on electoral-vote certification and condemnation of insurrection at U.S. Capitol

January 11, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

The National Milk Producers Federation congratulates incoming President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris and we applaud the culmination of the democratic process achieved at the U.S. Capitol early this morning under previously unimaginable [Read More …]

Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

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

Milk is Gushing Across the United States

Checkoff Investment in Science Helps Reinforce Dairy’s Place in Dietary Guidelines

Dairy Prices Ripple Across the Industry… And Now Feed Prices

Management Tip: Three Steps to Avoid Calf Bottlenecks

Farm Powered Anaerobic Digestion Solves Methane Emissions Challenges and Helps Support America’s Dairy Farms

The Search for Meaning – What Does That Really Mean?

How Can I Bring in a Foreign Dairy Employee to the USA?

Florida Pioneer Helped Power Larson Dairy to More Sustainable Future

Milk Sales Strengthen as Consumers Across the Country Increasingly Seek Its Health Benefits, Taste and Value During COVID-19 Challenges

DairyVoice Podcast: Mike Opperman and Dr. Dennis Funk discuss the National Dairy Shrine

What Does 2021 Look Like?

Precision Feeding’s Positive Environmental Impact

Dairy Producers Heard Option on Manure Digesters

California’s Planet-Smart Dairies: A Model for National Climate Efforts

California and Denmark Sign MOU on Climate Smart Dairy Collaboration

Commodity Inventories Determine Prices. Where do Commodity Inventories Stand?

Lancaster DHIA seeking to hire full-time General Manager to lead the collaborative and innovative team

Action in the Dairy Markets This Week

Katie Brown of the National Dairy Council discusses dairy as a healthy food and the recently released Dietary Guidelines

After the enthusiasm last week most commodities struggled to keep the momentum going

Dr. Kenneth Kalscheur on canola meal, which seems to be an almost perfect protein source to meet the needs of lactating cows.

National Dairy Shrine Seeks Award Nominations

Darn Tough Vermont ® Debuts Fall Line that Puts in More Than a Full Day

COVID-19 taking heavy toll on farmers’ mental health

Digital Dialogues: Racial Justice, Inclusion and Diversity in Food and Agriculture

International Dairy Foods Association Names Robert Rosado as Senior Director, Legislative Affairs

New Wave of Holstein Genetics at IPS

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative elects two new board members

NMPF statement on electoral-vote certification and condemnation of insurrection at U.S. Capitol

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