Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

Data Uses – a Broader View Panel: Phil Dukas moderated a discussion with this group. From left, Dan Noldolf, Wisconsin dairy producer; Bob McKaig, Indiana producer; Allen Chester, N.Y. producer; Dan Moyer, Central Star Cooperative; [Read More …]

My Reflections on DMI, 25 Years Later

So many things rush to my mind as I reflect on the 25 years of Dairy Management Inc. (DMI). It’s hard to believe the group that leads our national dairy checkoff is already celebrating this [Read More …]

What the Coronavirus Outbreak Could Do to Dairy

There are no answers, do you have any questions? Coronavirus is bearish for dairy prices, but we don’t know how bearish yet. There are a few different ways that I have tried to look at [Read More …]

What’s the Best Ratio?

John Ellsworth The January 31, 2020 issue of the Daily Dairy Report, which I highly recommend, was entitled “Heifer Supplies Shrink.” Essentially, the report told us that during the past 10 years dairymen in the [Read More …]

Hiring Great Employees Requires Exceptional Recruitment and Selection

One of our agricultural adages is that the best land makes the most money. In our livestock enterprises, we feel the same way about our animals. Finding the best land and finding and maintaining the [Read More …]

The Margin Still Rules

Margin, either on a per hundred weight basis or per cow basis is the gold standard for measuring an operation’s financial status and milk price alone is a minor character in the narrative. Production perspective: [Read More …]

Eye on Working Capital

If you have heard my discussion on the direction of milk market you will remember one of my closing statements is that “dairymen will need to strengthen balance sheets before any real herd expansion rallies [Read More …]

Cheese and Butter Exports and Imports for 2019

Dairy export and import data for 2019 was recently released by the United States International Trade Commission (USITC). It was a tough year for exports in general as new trade agreements were being negotiated. In [Read More …]

Health Evaluations for Jerseys Arriving on April 7, 2020

Jersey breeders will receive genetic evaluations to strengthen cows’ resistance to health disorders in April 2020. These evaluations from the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) are derived from Jersey data recorded in Dairy Herd [Read More …]

On Optimists and Farmers

March 13, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

What or rather who is an optimist? There are some other words that are used in describing an optimist, like dreamer, idealist, or “hoper.” Certainly nothing wrong with being called any of those things and [Read More …]

Clostridial Disease Protection for the Cow and Calf

Clostridial diseases can be lethal to dairy cattle, especially during times of stress, injury or changes in feeding practices.1 Using vaccinations paired with appropriate management practices can prevent common clostridial diseases for both the cow and calf. Symptoms [Read More …]

2020 Young Farmers & Ranchers Conference Cancelled

AFBF has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Young Farmers & Ranchers Conference out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of the health and well-being of our members, staff, and [Read More …]

NMPF Ready to Help Dairy Farmers Meet Coronavirus Challenges

In response to the continued spread of COVID-19 (the coronavirus) in the United States and the virus’s potential impact on domestic and international markets, National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Jim Mulhern said the [Read More …]

CA: CDC Advocates National Dairy Growth Management Strategy

California Dairy Campaign President Joe Augusto, California Dairy Campaign Vice President Mark McAfee, and California Farmers Union (CFU) Vice President George Davis joined delegates from around the country to call for dairy growth management policy [Read More …]

CA: Clover Sonoma Advances Social and Environmental Impact with B Corporation Recertification and New Fully Renewable Milk Carton

Clover Sonoma to be the first dairy in the U.S. to use a fully renewable plant-based milk carton. Clover Sonoma, a third-generation family-owned and operated dairy processing firm announced on Mar. 6 its B [Read More …]

CDFA scientist: California moving towards less methane by 2030

Farmers and ranchers in California know that their Golden State is more than palm trees and beaches. It is the largest dairy producing state in the nation, and based on 2017 data, California housed 1.7 [Read More …]

ST Series Attachments Provide Ability to Complete Milling and Stabilizing Jobs with the Same Tool

Loegering Power Attachments, an ASV Holdings Inc. brand, introduces the ST Series stabilizing and milling skid-steer and compact track loader attachments to the North American market. Made up of the ST1000 and ST600, the ST [Read More …]

The 2020 Central Plains Dairy Expo is canceled

City of Sioux Falls declares state of emergency Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 and the desire of all interested parties to minimize further exposure to the virus, the city of Sioux Falls, S.D., [Read More …]

Important announcement regarding Farm Credit East annual meeting

Participation will be available via webinar or telephone Due to concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19), Farm Credit East will hold the 2020 Annual Meeting on March 23, 2020, online and by teleconference. Participation will be [Read More …]

California Dairy Sustainability Summit – Event Postponed

COVID-19 NOTICE Your health and safety are our main priority. The California Dairy Sustainability Summit has been postponed in response to new guidance from California Governor Gavin Newsom and state health officials to cancel gatherings [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers Descend on Senate to Demand Agriculture Labor Reform

Dairy farmers from National Milk Producers Federation member cooperatives and state dairy associations are visiting U.S. Senate offices today and tomorrow as part of a fly-in calling for an agricultural labor bill that could be [Read More …]

California Ag Day 2020 Cencelled

In accordance with a recommendation from public health officials that large public gatherings be canceled or postponed to help slow the spread of COVID-19, CDFA is canceling Ag Day 2020, which was scheduled for March [Read More …]

NY Holstein Association Seeks Executive Manager

New York Holstein Association, a membership organization serving Holstein enthusiasts, is seeking an Executive Manager. A full job description is posted below. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and a pleasant place to work. If [Read More …]

Dave Kurzawski of INTL FCStone Talks About Coronavirus and the Impact on the Global Dairy Economy

Coronavirus is upsetting dairy markets as it spreads around the world. In episode 14 of DairyVoice podcast, Dave Kurzawski, Team Leader of the Dairy Risk Management Group at INTL FC Stone, provides his insights about [Read More …]

Evonik declares force majeure for supply of ThreAMINO® due to Covid-19 outbreak

Due to the Covid-19 virus outbreak, Evonik’s contract manufacturer had to shut-down its production facilities. Both production and shipping of the amino acid ThreAMINO® are affected. Dr. Emmanuel Auer, Head of Animal Nutrition Business Line [Read More …]

Keim Joins Holstein Foundation Board of Trustees

Chris Keim, DVM, Fort Atkinson, Wis., is the newest addition to the Holstein Foundation board of trustees. The board oversees the direction of the Holstein Foundation’s youth and young adult educational and leadership development [Read More …]

U.S. exports start strong in 2020

Record ingredient sales to Southeast Asia push exports to fifth straight month of growth. Improved ingredient sales, particularly to Southeast Asia, helped U.S. dairy export volume post its fifth straight month of growth. U.S. suppliers [Read More …]

Dairy Farmer Testifies on Importance of Expanding Exports Opportunities and Fair Rules