DairyBusiness News Team DP, Author at Dairy Business News

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 …]

February Kicks Off With Commodity Price Fluctuations

February 9, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending February 5, 2021 Prices fluctuate as new market information collides with the realities of supply and demand. Reports indicate that milk production continues to exceed prior year [Read More …]

U.S. Milk Production is Growing too Fast!

February 8, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Milk and component production must stay within the bounds of enough milk so there are not shortages and too much milk that results in dumping and overproduction of dairy products. This post will analyze the [Read More …]

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 …]

Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

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

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

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