DairyBusiness News Team DP, Author at Dairy Business News

Joao Durr on the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding informational session at World Dairy Expo

September 19, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) is hosting an information session for the industry on October 1 at World Dairy Expo. Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness interviews CEO Joao Durr, who is currently in Brazil. [Read More …]

A Hundred-Million-dollar deal: Bring Colostrum named ColosIgG 24h from the U.S to Vietnam

September 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Exclusive Signing Ceremony between VitaDairy and Pantheryx on providing Colostrum named ColosIgG 24h for VitaDairy in Vietnam; which happened in the presence of Governor of Arizona State, doctors, nutrition experts in the U.S, and many major [Read More …]

Representative of German Business will host the 2nd Germany California Bioenergy Symposium

September 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On September 24, 2019 the Representative of German Business will host the 2nd Germany California Bioenergy Symposium at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento. The event will focus on examining current trends within the California [Read More …]

All-American Dairy Show’s Obie Snider Award

September 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Patty McMurray of Eighty Four, Washington County, and Steve Moff of Columbiana, Ohio, received the Obie Snider Award on September 15 at the 56th All-American Dairy Show, held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo [Read More …]

National Dairy Council Opens the Door to Sports, Fitness World

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

It’s hard to see a headline saying a well-known athlete is eliminating dairy from their diet with the belief they’ll gain a competitive edge. Athletes can have the sort of influence that may cause the [Read More …]

Carbon Emissions from Amazon Fires Pale in Comparison to Burning of our Fossil Forests

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

While the world is focusing on the burning of the immense above-ground Amazon forest, no one is mourning the loss of the (fossilized) forests that lie below the surface of the earth. The ones we [Read More …]

The 10-Year Anniversary of Genomic Evaluations

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

How Accurate are Today’s U.S. Genomic Evaluations? Ten-Year Anniversary of Genomic Evaluations in the U.S. This year marks the 10 year anniversary of the release of genomic evaluations in the dairy industry. In recognition of [Read More …]

Developing Genomic Tools for Improving Feed Efficiency

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Feed represents more than 50% of the total production costs. Hence, improving the efficiency with which dairy cows convert feed into milk has a large economic value. At the same level of production, cows with [Read More …]

KPI’s and Your Profitability

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

John Ellsworth of Success Strategies During a recent interview I completed on DairyBusiness.com with Joel Hastings, I mentioned that several Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) on dairy operations, such as Pregnancy Rate (P/R) and Days in [Read More …]

Five Factors for Choosing Mastitis Treatment

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Determining the true cost of a mastitis cure requires more than just comparing the price per box of mastitis tubes. Consider these five factors when weighing treatment options: Treatment efficacy: When looking at treatment [Read More …]

Mastitis Is Not Just a Somatic Cell Count Issue Anymore

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

E. coli mastitis is known for its quick onset and severe clinical signs Escherichia coli is different from the mastitis cases we used to see. It’s not simply a somatic cell count issue — it’s a [Read More …]

2018 Per Capita Consumption Data of Dairy Products is a Mixed Bag

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

August Class III milk prices, milk protein prices, and cheese prices were all up as predicted in the August 5, 2019 post to this blog. History and the futures market suggest that these prices will [Read More …]

The Impact of African Swine Fever Virus on U.S. Dairy Exports

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

An outbreak of a virus fatal to hogs that surfaced last summer shows no signs of stopping. African Swine Fever, nicknamed “pig Ebola,” has expanded from China to neighboring Southeast Asian nations. The virus—and pork [Read More …]

2019: Fall Field Work and Bunker Silo Safety Considerations

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Reminder from the New York OSHA Work Group A sample of items to cover for pre-harvest preparation and safety meetings: Document and retain a record of all safety training with dated sign-in rosters. Discuss farm [Read More …]

Monitor and Control Weeds After Silage

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Control annual and perennial weeds after silage harvest or in fallow areas. Also, monitor Palmer amaranth that can still set seed yet this fall even after crop harvest. Now is the time of year we [Read More …]

PFAS Information Session at World Dairy Expo

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Rising concerns about PFAS are causing some states to push for broader testing on farms with bio-solids or near airports How could PFAS contamination impact your dairy operation? These chemicals are used in everyday items like nonstick [Read More …]

Management of Sand Bedding on Dairy Farms: Part II

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The previous article focused on the advantage of deep sand bedding and choice of sand quality. Clean, deep-bedded sand has been associated with the best outcomes in cattle health, cleanliness, lying times, and cow’s preference. [Read More …]

CA: UDFC Registration Opens for Phase 2 Meetings

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

United Dairy Families of California (UDFC) has announced two meeting dates for the phase 2 of its ongoing process to review the Quota Implementation Plan (QIP). Producers will have the option to register for any [Read More …]

CA: Cows and Climate: New Series on YouTube

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Curious about the connection between cows and climate? Dairy Cares’ new YouTube series can help satisfy that curiosity. The short videos feature Dr. Frank Mitloehner, professor and air quality specialist at University of California, Davis, [Read More …]

Computer Managed Hydraulic Drive EZ Ration Processor

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

RCMR, Inc. announces their all-new Computer Managed Hydraulic Drive EZ Ration Processor designed and built for precise control and offering more options for blending hay and feed rations. This hydraulic drive truck-mounted hay processor is [Read More …]

Three Reasons You Shouldn’t Settle for Tail Paint or Chalk

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Rely on tools that are consistent and calibrated for the best chance of pregnancy You might be using tail paint or chalk in your breeding program for several reasons. “It’s cheap.” “It’s what my neighbors [Read More …]

Case IH Launches Magnum 400 Tractor

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Advanced technology and increased power deliver ultimate connectivity and productivity As the demand and workload of producers continues to grow, Case IH is expanding the AFS Connect™ Magnum™ series tractor lineup with a new 400 horsepower model. [Read More …]

The Spot Cheese Markets Blasted Into the Stratosphere This Week

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2019 The spot cheese markets blasted into the stratosphere this week. CME spot Cheddar blocks soared to $2.205 per pound, their highest value since October [Read More …]

New NASDA Board of Directors, Committee Leadership Also Named at Closing Day of Annual Meeting

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) today elected a new slate of officers for the coming year. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring will serve as NASDA’s 2019-20 President and will host [Read More …]

All-American Dairy Show to feature U.S. industry’s finest

September 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

September 13-18 – attracts more than 900 national competitors One of the nation’s largest dairy cattle exhibitions, the All-American Dairy Show, returns to Harrisburg this weekend, bringing five days of showing competition, youth development programs, [Read More …]

Survey says: 86% of US adults prefer dairy milk

September 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Study also finds a large margin want increased milk offerings in school meals A new Morning Consult national tracking poll of 2,200 Americans points to a number of revealing consumer preferences for milk and related [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest Announces Hiland Dairy Products Among “The Best of the Best”

September 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The local dairy’s products were recognized during the World Dairy Expo (WDE) Championship Dairy Product Contest 2019 Competition Hiland Dairy’s Strawberry Yogurt made in Wichita, Kansas, Whole Chocolate Milk made in Little Rock, Arkansas, Bulgarian Buttermilk made [Read More …]

Phil Girard Promoted to Chief Financial Officer at California Dairies, Inc.

September 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

California Dairies, Inc. (CDI), today announced the promotion of Phil Girard to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. As CFO, Girard will oversee the cooperatives’ financial, accounting, treasury, information technology and [Read More …]

Dr. Joe Harris Earns His Place in AFIA’s Liquid Feed Hall of Fame

September 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The American Feed Industry Association is pleased to announce Joe Harris, Ph.D., executive vice president of Westway Feed Products, as its 2019 Liquid Feed Hall of Fame inductee. AFIA’s Liquid Feed Committee presented the award [Read More …]

Finalists Announced for Grow-NY $3 Million Global Food and Agriculture Business Competition

September 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

$1 million grand prize and six other winners to be chosen among 18 finalists from across the world Empire State Development and Cornell University’s Center for Regional Economic Advancement have announced the inaugural 18 finalists [Read More …]

Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

Joao Durr on the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding informational session at World Dairy Expo

A Hundred-Million-dollar deal: Bring Colostrum named ColosIgG 24h from the U.S to Vietnam

Representative of German Business will host the 2nd Germany California Bioenergy Symposium

All-American Dairy Show’s Obie Snider Award

National Dairy Council Opens the Door to Sports, Fitness World

Carbon Emissions from Amazon Fires Pale in Comparison to Burning of our Fossil Forests

The 10-Year Anniversary of Genomic Evaluations

Developing Genomic Tools for Improving Feed Efficiency

KPI’s and Your Profitability

Five Factors for Choosing Mastitis Treatment

Mastitis Is Not Just a Somatic Cell Count Issue Anymore

2018 Per Capita Consumption Data of Dairy Products is a Mixed Bag

The Impact of African Swine Fever Virus on U.S. Dairy Exports

2019: Fall Field Work and Bunker Silo Safety Considerations

Monitor and Control Weeds After Silage

PFAS Information Session at World Dairy Expo

Management of Sand Bedding on Dairy Farms: Part II

CA: UDFC Registration Opens for Phase 2 Meetings

CA: Cows and Climate: New Series on YouTube

Computer Managed Hydraulic Drive EZ Ration Processor

Three Reasons You Shouldn’t Settle for Tail Paint or Chalk

Case IH Launches Magnum 400 Tractor

The Spot Cheese Markets Blasted Into the Stratosphere This Week

New NASDA Board of Directors, Committee Leadership Also Named at Closing Day of Annual Meeting

All-American Dairy Show to feature U.S. industry’s finest

Survey says: 86% of US adults prefer dairy milk

World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest Announces Hiland Dairy Products Among “The Best of the Best”

Phil Girard Promoted to Chief Financial Officer at California Dairies, Inc.

Dr. Joe Harris Earns His Place in AFIA’s Liquid Feed Hall of Fame

Finalists Announced for Grow-NY $3 Million Global Food and Agriculture Business Competition

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