DairyBusiness News Team DP, Author at Dairy Business News

The Four Factors to Watch in the Market

September 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

There are four important drivers in the current dairy market outlook. Slowing U.S. milk production growth, Chinese import demand, government programs, and the ongoing pandemic. I’m going to start with the most bullish, which is [Read More …]

Don’t Take Your Milking Parlor for Granted: Why Parlor Audits are Extremely Important

September 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The milking parlor is perhaps one of the most used areas on a dairy farm, but it can be taken for granted and overlooked. Yet the parlor is the “heart” of your operation. It’s the [Read More …]

What’s Up With This Measurement Acronym?

September 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In previous articles I have often stated that if you measure something, you can understand it. If you understand it, you can control it, and of course, if you have the ability to control something, [Read More …]

Effects of Repeated OPU Procedures on Fertility in Cattle

September 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Do the benefits of OPS-IVF outweigh the potential risks? According to the American Embryo Transfer Association, 448,826 bovine embryos were transferred into recipients in 2019, 68% of which had been produced by in vitro fertilization (IVF) methods. [Read More …]

Is Your Heifer Reproduction Program Making the Grade?

September 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Heifers are the most fertile animals on any dairy. Yet, heifer rearing costs are often a dairy’s second largest expense. The cost of rearing heifers increases as the days to first conception increases. By fine-tuning [Read More …]

A new study from Dr. Frank Mitloehner’s lab at UC Davis looks at reducing enteric methane using essential oils

September 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Could Agolin be a tool to fight climate change in dairy cattle? Whether or not you subscribe to the ability of essential oils to ease your stress, lighten your mood or give you a feeling [Read More …]

Forage Sorghum Advantages

September 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In a recent webinar with Alta Seeds, the author provided updated research on the renewed interest in forage sorghum. The practice of growing sorghum for forage is expanding into new regions, as farmers and livestock [Read More …]

Driving Dairy Demand in Schools With Smoothies

September 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

At school, food choices are critical – fueling students’ energy, resiliency and ability to concentrate and be successful in the classroom. Dairy offers so many key nutritional benefits that families and schools rely on to [Read More …]

Comparing Federal Orders

September 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This post will compare parameters for each of the Federal Milk Marketing Orders. While a lot of milk is being de-pooled in the Federal Orders, most of the milk is still paid by Federal Order [Read More …]

Five Tips to Curb Dairy Feed Costs

September 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Manage feed and animal inventories to maximize ration performance and widen your margin. As farmers across the country navigate drought conditions and rising feed costs, many are looking at ways to stretch feed inventories. Small [Read More …]

Pneumonia: An Underestimated Threat to Adult Dairy Cows

September 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The risk of pneumonia doesn’t stop with calves Pneumonia is like a thief in the night. It’s hard to detect, but it steals from your bottom line and the losses can be devastating. “Once animals [Read More …]

CA: Gimmicks at the Expense of Dairy Farmers’ Future Sustainability

September 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Our Western United Dairies organization has been fighting the California Air Resources Board (ARB) and their attempt to include enteric emissions – methane from cow burps – as part of our farmer’s baseline compliance for [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Lloyd Holterman & Bill Peck talk about breeding profitable cattle

September 2, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Two dairyman who are members of the Producer Advisory Committee at the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding have a fascinating conversation in this episode. Lloyd Holterman, Rosy Lane Farm, Watertown, Wisconsin, committee chair, focuses on breeding [Read More …]

Back-to-School Rush and Government Generosity Boost Milk Demand

August 30, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending August 27, 2021 Heat, humidity, and smoke are sapping milk yields around the nation. Higher Class I sales from coast to coast, coupled with sweltering [Read More …]

New Rabobank Annual Global Dairy Top 20

August 27, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Today, Rabobank has released its annual Global Dairy Top 20, which looks at how the dairy industry fared in a tumultuous year marked by the coronavirus pandemic. The report covers: The rise of privately held [Read More …]

There Is an Abundance of Milk, but Momentum Is Slowing.

August 23, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending August 20, 2021 There is an abundance of milk in both the United States and Europe, but momentum is slowing. The combination of summer temperatures and back-to-school [Read More …]

Video: Dr. Michelle Slimko on functional foods that provide health benefits with a focus on milk

August 19, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Functional foods that provide health benefits ranging from recovery from athletic performance to gut health to better sleep have become a new focus for consumers. Dairy fits in very well here as explained to Joel [Read More …]

The Spot Cheddar Block Market Found The Gas Pedal This Week

August 16, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending August 13, 2021 The spot Cheddar block market found the gas pedal this week, moving convincingly upward. Spot block prices closed higher than the previous session on [Read More …]

The latest DairyVoice Podcast: Nevin Lemos of Waterford, California talks about getting stared in the dairy business

August 12, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Nevin has a plan for his small Jersey herd of 450 and he’s on track to meet his goals. Nevin Lemos from Waterford, California, finished junior college and spent some time on dairies in New [Read More …]

Select Sires says goodbye to EPIC

August 9, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

After a tremendous career, Select Sires said goodbye to 11-year-old, 250HO1002 Genervations EPIC (EX-94-GM) earlier today. EPIC was a Superstition son bred by GenerVations and Cormdale Genetics of Campbellville, Ontario. He joined Select Sires’ lineup [Read More …]

Dairy Markets Experience Flips, Climbs and Dives

August 9, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending August 6, 2021 Even as cheese production has slowed, balancing operations continue to press forward at a steady clip. While the world’s best athletes showcase their athletic [Read More …]

Peter Williams of Feedworks on the benefits of Agolin Ruminant

August 5, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A feed ingredient being introduced for U.S. dairy cattle improves feed efficiency and production, while reducing the amount of enteric methane produced. It’s called “Agolin Ruminant,” a plant-based ingredient already being fed to 1.5 million [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Kent Buttars of Butter-Dell Holsteins in Utah on what he sees ahead in the industry.

August 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In a traditional set-up but applying new technology, Butter-Dell Holsteins in Lewiston, Utah, is transitioning to the next generation of family ownership. Kent Buttars, longtime dairy farmer and DHI leader, talks with Joel Hastings of [Read More …]

Dairy Markets are Slowly Deflating

August 2, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending July 30, 2021 Although this year’s losses have none of last year’s frenzy, the ink is just as red. But it may be a while before lower [Read More …]

Find Profit Opportunities in Your Herd Through Genetic Selection and Validation

July 30, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

My goal has always been to help show dairy farmers and veterinarians the positive impact that strategic genetic investments can have on animal health, welfare and their bottom line. With our most recent peer-reviewed validation [Read More …]

Repackaging Dairy’s Benefits to Meet Gen Z’s Tastes

July 30, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Do you remember the TikTok trend involving feta cheese from earlier this year? A video of a recipe involving a block of feta, cherry tomatoes and pasta went viral in February. It was seemingly popping [Read More …]

Dairy Shrine Awards 39 Scholarships to Dairy Students

July 30, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

National Dairy Shrine (NDS) is excited to announce the recipients of its NDS student scholarships and recognition awards for 2021. A total of 39 scholarships totaling $44,500 will be presented to students at this year’s [Read More …]

Are You Focused on Winning?

July 30, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Do you ever wonder when your next “win” will be coming your way? I know I often asked that question earlier in my career. It has been said that we normally find what we are [Read More …]

Producer Milk Pricing Fundamentals are Concerning.

July 30, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Milk production is reaching record levels. Chart I graphically shows the increase based on 12-month moving averages. While the 12-month moving averages are best for seeing long-term trends, the most recent monthly increases in milk production [Read More …]

McGarry Family Recognized with Vermont’s Top Dairy for 2021

July 30, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Ed McGarry always knew that he wanted to be a dairy farmer. It’s a passion shared by his wife, Diane, and youngest son, Brian, who operate McGarry Dairy, a 115-head Holstein operation in West Berkshire, [Read More …]

Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

The Four Factors to Watch in the Market

Don’t Take Your Milking Parlor for Granted: Why Parlor Audits are Extremely Important

What’s Up With This Measurement Acronym?

Effects of Repeated OPU Procedures on Fertility in Cattle

Is Your Heifer Reproduction Program Making the Grade?

A new study from Dr. Frank Mitloehner’s lab at UC Davis looks at reducing enteric methane using essential oils

Forage Sorghum Advantages

Driving Dairy Demand in Schools With Smoothies

Comparing Federal Orders

Five Tips to Curb Dairy Feed Costs

Pneumonia: An Underestimated Threat to Adult Dairy Cows

CA: Gimmicks at the Expense of Dairy Farmers’ Future Sustainability

DairyVoice Podcast: Lloyd Holterman & Bill Peck talk about breeding profitable cattle

Back-to-School Rush and Government Generosity Boost Milk Demand

New Rabobank Annual Global Dairy Top 20

There Is an Abundance of Milk, but Momentum Is Slowing.

Video: Dr. Michelle Slimko on functional foods that provide health benefits with a focus on milk

The Spot Cheddar Block Market Found The Gas Pedal This Week

The latest DairyVoice Podcast: Nevin Lemos of Waterford, California talks about getting stared in the dairy business

Select Sires says goodbye to EPIC

Dairy Markets Experience Flips, Climbs and Dives

Peter Williams of Feedworks on the benefits of Agolin Ruminant

DairyVoice Podcast: Kent Buttars of Butter-Dell Holsteins in Utah on what he sees ahead in the industry.

Dairy Markets are Slowly Deflating

Find Profit Opportunities in Your Herd Through Genetic Selection and Validation

Repackaging Dairy’s Benefits to Meet Gen Z’s Tastes

Dairy Shrine Awards 39 Scholarships to Dairy Students

Are You Focused on Winning?

Producer Milk Pricing Fundamentals are Concerning.

McGarry Family Recognized with Vermont’s Top Dairy for 2021

What’s Your Communication Level? by John Ellsworth

Born of the Bond Series Premiere Shines Spotlight on Veterinary Care Deserts

Dairy’s Big GLP-1 Moment: 5 Risks Processors Need to Know

Summer Is Over: Use This Fall to Evaluate Summer Heat Stress