DairyBusiness News Team DP, Author at Dairy Business News

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December 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This biennial conference offers high-quality programming targeted to progressive dairy farmers in the Northeast. Previously known as the NEDPA Conference, the mission remains the same – to provide the latest information on current trends and [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers Remain Resilient in 2019

December 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“Resilience” could be the word of the year for America’s dairy farm families in 2019. While on-farm prices have rebounded, farmers tell us that business is still challenging, but the overwhelming message has been that [Read More …]

Improving Human Resource Management on Your Dairy

December 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Human Resource Management is a strategic approach to managing people, and it’s becoming more and more of a hot topic. A lot of us are working on improving HR on the farm, not only because [Read More …]

Show Appreciation to Increase Engagement, Improve Performance

December 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As frequent readers know, I am a reader of leadership books. I believe the ideas in my latest read can greatly contribute to workforce engagement and retention. My goal in this article is to share [Read More …]

Butter and Powder Markets Are Shifting

December 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

There are important long-term shifts happening in the nonfat dry milk and butter markets. Estimated inventories of skim milk powder in Europe are dropping quickly which is tightening up the global supply and demand balance [Read More …]

Why Do Cows Leave the Milking Herd Earlier than in the Past?

December 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In 2018, U.S. Holstein cows in the Dairy Herd Improvement (DHI) program remained in the milking herd for an average of 28.4 months. Looking back to those born in 1975, they stayed an average of [Read More …]

Fighting an Uphill Battle

December 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

I was recently reading a review of the comments offered by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue while he was visiting World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. I wasn’t there, so I am not defending his [Read More …]

Cheddar Cheese Pricing Rules the Dairy Industry. – Here are the Details and Dynamics.

December 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As covered in many past posts, the cheese price is the most important element in calculation of the Class III milk price. The Class III category is the largest of the four milk Classes. An [Read More …]

Forages, Feeding and the Future

December 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Complete a forage analysis first; then adjust rations, calculate income over feed cost This growing season didn’t start out or end as anyone hoped. Now is the time to make the most of the crop [Read More …]

Eight Steps to Get Your Milking Routine Winter Ready

December 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Keep milk quality high when the temperatures drop. Break out the hand warmers, wool socks and boot dryers – winter is here. Just as you adapt your winter routine to care for your herd, you [Read More …]

Six Management Tips to Raise Milk Yields

December 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

By implementing strategic dry cow protocols, producers can eliminate mastitis infections that negatively impact milk production Intramammary infections present at calving can reduce milk yield by 5% throughout a cow’s upcoming lactation.1 This can be problematic [Read More …]

Five Fundamentals to Improve Herd Reproduction

December 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

To achieve the best reproductive performance, we need to go back to the basics to get cows off to the right start after freshening. Compliance with synchronization programs, proper heat detection, semen handling and correct [Read More …]

2020 California Dairy Sustainability Summit agenda takes head-on approach to challenges

December 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The California Dairy Sustainability Summit will return to Sacramento on March 25-26, 2020, providing an even more robust and impactful program. For decades, California dairy farms have been achieving sustainability goals, leading the world in [Read More …]

CA: Stop QIP Sues California Depart of Food and Ag

December 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In an effort to end the California dairy quota system, the dairymen supporting “Stop QIP” filed suit Dec. 3 against the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The suit asks the Court to declare QIP [Read More …]

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CA: CDFA Awards More Than $220,000 To Support Ag Education Through Cal Ag License Plate Program

December 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded $220,413 for organizations to enhance agricultural education and leadership opportunities under the 2019 California Special Interest Plate (CalAgPlate) grant program. “We are pleased to provide [Read More …]

Silver Bullet Water Treatment to Feature Next Generation SMART AOP and Skid Solutions at MJBizCon That Provide Unmatched Water Management and Productivity Advantages

December 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As an industry leader, Silver Bullet Water Treatment Company will showcase two new technology advances of its water management equipment at the MJBizCon Show from December 11-13 in Las Vegas. Highlights include an innovative Self-Monitoring [Read More …]

AGCO Names Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Committee as 2019 Sowing Good Deeds Winner

December 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

PRCA-sanctioned rodeo committee wins Massey Ferguson tractor for the Good Deeds they do in their community AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AGCO) announces the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Committee, of Santa Maria, California, as the 2019 Sowing Good [Read More …]

How Does Your Forage Stack Up?

December 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Think you’ve got great forage? Want to see how it compares to others? Want to learn how to make it even better in 2020? Enter the Sealpro® Forage Contest and special “You Be the [Read More …]

Scott Ruby of World Wide Sires takes the people skills he learned in business and applied them to his dairy operation.

December 12, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

DairyVoice explores people skills learned and applied to a dairy operation DairyVoice is a bi-weekly podcast provided by DairyBusiness for the dairy professional. Tune in here or DairyVoice.com to listen. Past episodes are also available on both websites [Read More …]

Farm Credit East to Host Business Basics for Beginning Farmers Webinar

December 12, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Farm Credit East’s Director of Knowledge Exchange, Chris Laughton, will present several financial topics relevant to people either running an early-stage farm enterprise or considering starting one. This one-hour webinar will be held Thursday, December [Read More …]

Pedigree Analysis of 2019 National Holstein Show Winners Now Online

December 12, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Holstein Association USA has released its annual Pedigree Analysis of 2019 National Holstein Show winners. These lists provide a picture of the genetics behind the cattle receiving showring accolades at the highest levels of competition. [Read More …]

Sulfate reduction and why it’s important for dairy

December 11, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

FeedChat podcast Zana van Dijk, Deputy Editor Dairy Global at Misset Uitgeverij, and Kevin Perryman, Business Development Manager Trouw Nutrtion Feed Additives, discuss sulfate reduction and why this is an important topic for dairy farmers. [Read More …]

Statement from Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President & CEO of the IDFA on USMCA Progress

December 10, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“What a great day for U.S. dairy and all of American agriculture. With a smooth path ahead for the USMCA agreement, America’s dairy industry anticipates a bright future and continued growth through exports to Canada [Read More …]

Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Releases Expanded Guidance on Pathogen Control

December 9, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy has released expanded guidance recommendations on how to control pathogens for processors. The 90-page guide – “Controlling Pathogens in Dairy Processing Environments: Guidance for the U.S. Dairy Industry” – [Read More …]

CWT assists with 676,819 pounds of dairy product export sales

December 9, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) member cooperatives accepted nine offers of export assistance that helped them capture sales contracts for 196,211 pounds (89 metric tons) of Cheddar and Gouda cheese, 330,693 pounds (150 metric tons) of [Read More …]

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending December 6, 2019

December 9, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy Producers Should Be Brimming With Holiday Spirit Pass the eggnog, please. Dairy producers should be brimming with holiday spirit this year, as Christmas present promises to be much more cheerful than Christmas past. USDA [Read More …]

U.S. dairy applauds Japan’s passage of trade deal

December 9, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Trade deal will bring the U.S. dairy industry benefits, once implemented The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) applaud Japan’s recent passage of Phase One of the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement [Read More …]

There is only dishonor in not racing because you are afraid to lose.

December 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In a recent movie, The Art of Racing in the Rain, John Ellsworth reports the main character was told, “There is no dishonor in losing the race. There is only dishonor in not racing because you [Read More …]

CRV bulls: new stars and proven chart toppers

December 7, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

CRV aims to contribute to a future-proof and sustainable dairy sector by helping farmers to breed healthy and efficient cows. In this index run, CRV presents many bulls with the ability to transmit these traits [Read More …]

GENYOUth’s Annual Gala Generates Nearly $2 Million for Youth Health and Wellness Efforts

December 6, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

GENYOUth, a leading youth health and wellness nonprofit dedicated to creating healthier school communities, generated nearly $2 million during its annual fundraising Gala on Dec. 4 at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. [Read More …]

Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

Join nearly 400 resilient dairy producers and industry professionals at this premier industry event!

Dairy Farmers Remain Resilient in 2019

Improving Human Resource Management on Your Dairy

Show Appreciation to Increase Engagement, Improve Performance

Butter and Powder Markets Are Shifting

Why Do Cows Leave the Milking Herd Earlier than in the Past?

Fighting an Uphill Battle

Cheddar Cheese Pricing Rules the Dairy Industry. – Here are the Details and Dynamics.

Forages, Feeding and the Future

Eight Steps to Get Your Milking Routine Winter Ready

Six Management Tips to Raise Milk Yields

Five Fundamentals to Improve Herd Reproduction

2020 California Dairy Sustainability Summit agenda takes head-on approach to challenges

CA: Stop QIP Sues California Depart of Food and Ag

CA: CDFA Awards More Than $220,000 To Support Ag Education Through Cal Ag License Plate Program

Silver Bullet Water Treatment to Feature Next Generation SMART AOP and Skid Solutions at MJBizCon That Provide Unmatched Water Management and Productivity Advantages

AGCO Names Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Committee as 2019 Sowing Good Deeds Winner

How Does Your Forage Stack Up?

Scott Ruby of World Wide Sires takes the people skills he learned in business and applied them to his dairy operation.

Farm Credit East to Host Business Basics for Beginning Farmers Webinar

Pedigree Analysis of 2019 National Holstein Show Winners Now Online

Sulfate reduction and why it’s important for dairy

Statement from Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President & CEO of the IDFA on USMCA Progress

Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Releases Expanded Guidance on Pathogen Control

CWT assists with 676,819 pounds of dairy product export sales

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending December 6, 2019

U.S. dairy applauds Japan’s passage of trade deal

There is only dishonor in not racing because you are afraid to lose.

CRV bulls: new stars and proven chart toppers

GENYOUth’s Annual Gala Generates Nearly $2 Million for Youth Health and Wellness Efforts

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

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