Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

Negative Producer Price Differentials (PPDs) are killing producer income. What is a PPD and what is its purpose? This post will examine why PPDs are negative and what it will take to make them positive. Some examples [Read More …]

Dairy Sense: By the Numbers

“There is no one single area that determines whether a farm will have a competitive cost of production. It always comes back to the big picture and not getting lost in the details.” Production perspective: [Read More …]

2020 New England Green Pastures Award Cites Region’s Top Dairies

Outstanding farm management always takes the spotlight, and the changes and challenges faced in 2020 can’t deter such attention to detail and excellence in agricultural production. Since 1947, the New England Green Pastures Award program [Read More …]

Does Your Culture Reflect Who You Want to Be as An Employer?

How To Measure Your Farm Business Culture Why use an employee survey to measure culture? Sound employment practices geared toward attracting, training, retaining, and rewarding employees must reflect a clear understanding of employee views and [Read More …]

Management Tip: Protect Your Investment in Your Heifer Crop

Protecting your investment in your heifer herd has never been more important. We tend to put a lot of emphasis on genetic progress with our breeding programs but sometimes fail to partner that with a [Read More …]

The food system cheats working people

According to the USDA, Americans spend less on food as a percent of their incomes than anyone else in the world. This may seem like a good deal, especially for people who struggle to make [Read More …]

Dairy conference call to address Dean Foods claims

December 4, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

Call will be held December 10 from 12-1 p.m. On Thursday, December 10 from 12-1 p.m., the Center for Dairy Excellence will host a Dairy Industry Conference Call to address the recent payment requests sent [Read More …]

Updated Yield Forecasts to Benefit DRP in California, Two Other States

On Friday, November 20, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Board of Directors approved changes to Dairy Revenue Protection that are very important for dairy producers in California, Texas, and Illinois. The forecast model, used to project [Read More …]

California Water Update

Water availability is a big deal to a dairy. Without an accessible and relatively clean water supply, dairy farming is not possible. Much of California enjoys a Mediterranean-style climate, where precipitation is not a year [Read More …]

NMPF awarded USDA grant to advance on-farm biosecurity

December 4, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

The National Milk Producers Federation today was awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to develop and improve biosecurity on U.S. dairy farms. As one of two livestock industry organizations chosen along with 16 state animal health authorities and 14 [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Dairy farmer Alex Peterson and Tom Gallagher, DMI’s CEO, talk about dairy’s future

Episode 31 of DairyVoice Podcast COVID-19 not withstanding, the dairy industry continues to look ahead… all the way to 2030. Dairy farmer and National Dairy Board member Alex Peterson and Tom Gallagher, DMI’s CEO, talk [Read More …]

Regulation, trade & taxes are top concerns for farmers

Ag Economy Barometer sees farmer sentiment pull back post-election The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 16 points to a reading of 167 in November, down from its all-time high set just one month ago. The [Read More …]

Dairy workforce development to focus on workforce training

Part of Penn State Extension webinar series will be held Dec. 21 Dairy producers and other agriculture industries are invited to join Penn State Extension for another installment of the Dairy Workforce Focus webinar series [Read More …]

Beef on Dairy Genetics

Selecting the right traits when crossing your dairy cows with beef is important to maintain a marketable product. The use of beef sires in dairy herds has increased dramatically in recent years. McWhorter et al. [Read More …]

Holstein Marketplace Sires Seeking Potential New Bulls

Holstein Marketplace Sires, which provides a unique avenue for Holstein breeders to market their own genetics, is seeking potential new bulls for their line-up. Under the program, bull owners retain ownership of the bulls, and [Read More …]

Native Microbials Expands Presence in Mexico Through Collaboration with Megafarma

Dairy Producers Will Access the Leading Endomicrobial Products The latest innovator in animal health and nutrition, Native Microbials, has partnered with Megafarma to expand the distribution of products that improve animal health and overall farmer [Read More …]

Genetic Focus: Creating the Most Valuable Calves Across the Dairy Herd

Maximizing and cultivating the right genetics from your herd is no easy feat, particularly in our shifting and consolidating dairy market. As we strive to improve the efficiency and profitability of our dairy herd, it’s [Read More …]

GROWMARK Holds First Virtual Annual Meeting in History

Approximately 1,000 people participate in the live virtual event For the first time in its history, GROWMARK, Inc. held its annual meeting in a virtual online event today. Hundreds of people from across North America, [Read More …]

Family Creamery Bellwether Farms Shows Just How Much ‘Whole is Better’

Traditionally crafted, high-quality, delicious sheep’s milk and cow’s milk yogurts and cheeses stand out nationwide Nestled in the rolling hills of the Sonoma County coast, Bellwether Farms lovingly crafts dairy products including yogurts and cheeses using full-fat sheep’s [Read More …]

USDA release report on agricultural trade with China

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today issued a report highlighting the progress made to date in implementing the agricultural provisions in the U.S.-China Phase One [Read More …]

Dairy Innovation Hub holds first Dairy Summit

The Dairy Innovation Hub held its first annual Dairy Summit on Wednesday, Nov. 18. The event, held in a virtual format, included welcome remarks, progress reports on Hub-funded research projects, as well as panel sessions [Read More …]

Troubleshooting Herd Health Issues on Your Dairy podcast series

The Troubleshooting Herd Health Issues podcast series launches today. Episodes will be released weekly and discuss specific areas to look at when experiencing issues in different life stages of the dairy cow, including preweaned calves, [Read More …]

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National Mastitis Council teat lesion survey

The Teat Health Committee initiated a project at the 2020 National Mastitis Council meeting to gather information on herds facing a persistent problem with greater than five percent of their cows having one or more [Read More …]

A Message from Dan Zagzebski, President & CEO, Great Lakes Cheese, on Dairy Forum 2021

Today is the final day to enjoy special Early Bird rates for Dairy Forum 2021. Hundreds of individuals from dozens and dozens of IDFA member companies have already registered, presenting a unique opportunity to grow [Read More …]

Virtual Feed Dealers Seminars

December 9, 2020 Morning Session 8:00 – 10:30 AM Evening Session 6:30 – 9:00 PM The Feed Dealer Seminars are specifically targeted for nutritionists, veterinarians, crop and management consultants, extension educators, and dairy producers with [Read More …]

PPP loan forgiveness– live webinar offered Dec. 11

The next few weeks are year-end financial and tax planning time for a lot of Wisconsin farms. It is the time to gather all the receipts and documentation needed for the accountant or tax preparer. [Read More …]

USDA dairy safety-net program offers flexible coverage options

Producers have until Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, to enroll in DMC The deadline to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) for the 2021 program year is fast-approaching. Dairy producers have until Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, [Read More …]

Government of Canada expands National Commodity List to give farmers greater access to labour

The Government of Canadarecognizes the important role temporary foreign workers play in supporting food security in key sectors that are critical to the Canadian economy. Today, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, [Read More …]

Farm Action Applauds New “Justice for Black Farmers Act”

Today, Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Elizabeth Warren (D-NH), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) are filing “The Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2020.” This bill takes up issues at the heart of the historic racial discrimination [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of Canada welcomes compensation announcement