DairyBusiness News Team DP, Author at Dairy Business News

Heat Stress Leads to Dairy Cattle Lameness

May 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Heat stress in dairy cattle can result in costly economic losses for producers. Across the beef, dairy, poultry and swine industries, economic losses from reduced production and reproduction performance as well as increased mortality can [Read More …]

Improve Transition Cow Management During Three Critical Time Periods

May 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“We want dairy cows to be superior athletes in the milking string, however the transition period requires cows to go from zero to 60 miles per hour in a very short amount of time,” said [Read More …]

Still No Detail rom USDA on COVID-19 Dairy Relief Package

May 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

It has been 37 days since the U.S. Senate voted 96-0 to borrow $2.2 TRILLION to shore-up the productive capabilities of the U.S. economy. America was deliberately shut down by the government to keep the health care [Read More …]

California Dairy Council Active During the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

It has been over a month since shelter-in-place was first implemented throughout California in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the disruption it caused continues to dominate our lives. I am proud to share that [Read More …]

CA: New funding for CARES Act Programs

May 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced last week that it ran out of funding for its Paycheck Protection Program. In response, Congress quickly amended the CARES Act to provide additional funds and expand several of [Read More …]

Federal COVID-19 aid could arrive in May

May 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

For farmers, ranchers suffering losses due to COVID-19 market disruptions Applications will begin in May for $16 billion in federal aid for farmers and ranchers who have suffered losses due to market disruptions caused by [Read More …]

Holstein Foundation Releases Video on Clipping a Dairy Show Animal

May 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Holstein Foundation is excited to announce the release of a new video to educate youth on how to clip their dairy animal for a show. The 15-minute video is available to watch for free on [Read More …]

New Products: New Solutions to Improve Your Cultured Products

May 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Balchem Ingredient Solutions Announces Cultured Application Solutions for the Dairy Industry For decades, Balchem Ingredient Solutions, formerly SensoryEffects, has created innovative solutions in frozen desserts and flavored milks. Now, we can help you create more [Read More …]

Dr. Mike Lormore on herd management when the goal is lower production

May 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dr. Mike Lormore, a longtime dairy vet, says first define the goal and then identify the strategies, ranging from reduced milking frequency to feeding more milk to calves. In Dr. Lormore’s discussion with Joel Hastings [Read More …]

National Dairy Shrine Announces 2020 Dairy Hall of Fame Honorees

April 29, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 2

National Dairy Shrine (NDS) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Guest of Honor, Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder, and Pioneer recognition awards. These awards were designed to honor present and previous dairy industry leaders [Read More …]

Judges Named for All American Jersey Show

April 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The judges have been selected for The 68th All American Jersey Shows, sponsored by the American Jersey Cattle Association of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. The largest exhibition of Registered Jersey™ cattle in the world, the three shows [Read More …]

DFA members donate dairy products to families

April 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Generous contributions kickstart nationwide food bank giving initiative At a time when many Americans are facing unprecedented hardships as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, the family farm-owners and employees of Dairy Farmers of America [Read More …]

Record enrollment in USDA safety-net programs

April 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Producers signed 1.77 million contracts for ARC and PLC programs for the 2019 crop year Producers signed a record 1.77 million contracts for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss [Read More …]

Dairy MAX, Dallas Cowboys provide $150K

April 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

COVID-19 Emergency School Nutrition Fund in response to pandemic In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dairy MAX, in partnership with the Dallas Cowboys and Fuel Up to Play 60, will contribute $150,000 to the COVID-19 [Read More …]

The Milk Markets Retreat Once Again This Week

April 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week ending April 24, 2020 The milk markets retreated once again this week. Class III and IV futures posted double-digit losses and nearby contracts plumbed new life-of-contract lows. The [Read More …]

Pa. dairy industry has future, despite shrinkage, damage from COVID-19 outbreak

April 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Not long ago, Pa was one of the top milk-producing states in the country The COVID-19 outbreak is hitting Pennsylvania’s beleaguered dairy industry hard, and sadly, there is a segment that will not be able [Read More …]

Group proposes moratorium on farm foreclosures

April 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

National Farmers suggests one single federal milk marketing order to help dairy farmers As dairy farmers are pounded by rock-bottom pay prices because of COVID-19’s economic repercussions, National Farmers, a national milk, beef and grains [Read More …]

2020 California State Fair cancelled

April 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Unable to continue 166-year tradition due to COVID-19 concerns In accordance with Cal Expo’s own values and the directives issued by the Governor and California Department of Public Health, Cal Expo’s Board voted unanimously during its April 24 [Read More …]

Food system tries to match demand, supply

April 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Future uncertain as peak harvest season nears for many commodities The nation’s complicated and essential food system continues to adjust to the sharp, sudden shift in demand spurred by stay-at-home orders and food-service shutdowns during [Read More …]

Is your milk produced on Pa dairy farms?

April 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

I would like everyone to check the plant code of the milk Hi, my name is Holly Harvatine and I am a Susquehanna County Dairy Ambassador. I’d like everyone to take a minute to think [Read More …]

ADSA Convention Canceled; Converted to Online Event

April 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The American Dairy Science Association announced that its annual convention has been canceled. The well attended event had been set for June 21 – 24 in West Palm Beach, Fla. The announcement came on Apr. [Read More …]

Stress Management and Mental Health Awareness Webinar

April 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Wednesday – April 29, 2020 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Presented by: NY FarmNet’s Kate Downes & Brenda O’Brien There is no precedent with the novel coronavirus. Whatever our age, a life-altering event can leave us hoping [Read More …]

April 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Web-based listing replaces magazine-style directory Central Plains Dairy Expo’s (CPDE) new online member directory – https://www.centralplainsdairy.com/members-2020/ – highlights more than 300 dairy industry product, service and technology providers. Search for CPDE members via the alphabetical [Read More …]

California Dairies, Partners Win U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award

April 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Partnership recognized with national award for achieving significant reductions in water use and greenhouse gas emissions The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today is celebrating a unique industry partnership for earning a prestigious U.S. Dairy [Read More …]

DCHA Webinar featuring Cathy Bandyk: A New Way of Thinking

April 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A New Way of Thinking: Added Value for Your Heifers & Your Operation May 5, 2020 at 2PM CST Introducing, “A New Way of Thinking: Added Value for Your Heifers and Your Operation.” [Read More …]

Governor Evers featured on Tuesday’s The Dairy Signal™

April 26, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Free online episodes offer insights to help producers make informed decisions Professional Dairy Producers® – PDPW has released the speaker and content line up for week four of The Dairy Signal™., held Apr. 28-30, 2020. [Read More …]

Small-Business Loans Program a Balm for Farmers – But Act Fast, NMPF’s Larson Says

April 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

Congress’s move to replenish two coronavirus-related assistance programs that are available to dairy businesses may help keep some dairies afloat – but application windows may close fast, said Claudia Larson, government relations director at the [Read More …]

Holstein Canada Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

April 24, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On behalf of the Holstein Canada Board of Directors, President Gerald Schipper is pleased to announce that Vincent Landry has been selected as the next Chief Executive Officer. Vincent will start in his new role [Read More …]

Dayna Ghiradelli joins milk marketing team

April 24, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), the marketing order representing California dairy producers, has announced the addition of Dayna Ghirardelli as Director of Producer Relations. She most recently served as Producer Relations Manager [Read More …]

DairyBusiness News (USDA, Flickr/Creative Commons)

April 24, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Online form gives dairy farmers and processors a direct line to university experts The Dairy Innovation Hub has created an online form, available at dairyinnovationhub.wisc.edu/covid-19-resources/, that gives farmers, dairy processors and the general public a [Read More …]

Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

Heat Stress Leads to Dairy Cattle Lameness

Improve Transition Cow Management During Three Critical Time Periods

Still No Detail rom USDA on COVID-19 Dairy Relief Package

California Dairy Council Active During the COVID-19 Pandemic

CA: New funding for CARES Act Programs

Federal COVID-19 aid could arrive in May

Holstein Foundation Releases Video on Clipping a Dairy Show Animal

New Products: New Solutions to Improve Your Cultured Products

Dr. Mike Lormore on herd management when the goal is lower production

National Dairy Shrine Announces 2020 Dairy Hall of Fame Honorees

Judges Named for All American Jersey Show

DFA members donate dairy products to families

Record enrollment in USDA safety-net programs

Dairy MAX, Dallas Cowboys provide $150K

The Milk Markets Retreat Once Again This Week

Pa. dairy industry has future, despite shrinkage, damage from COVID-19 outbreak

Group proposes moratorium on farm foreclosures

2020 California State Fair cancelled

Food system tries to match demand, supply

Is your milk produced on Pa dairy farms?

ADSA Convention Canceled; Converted to Online Event

Stress Management and Mental Health Awareness Webinar

California Dairies, Partners Win U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award

DCHA Webinar featuring Cathy Bandyk: A New Way of Thinking

Governor Evers featured on Tuesday’s The Dairy Signal™

Small-Business Loans Program a Balm for Farmers – But Act Fast, NMPF’s Larson Says

Holstein Canada Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

Dayna Ghiradelli joins milk marketing team

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