DairyBusiness News Team DP, Author at Dairy Business News

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending November 15, 2019

November 18, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Spot Cheese Markets Succumbed to The Laws of Gravity This Week The spot cheese markets succumbed to the laws of gravity this week. CME spot Cheddar blocks tumbled 12.5ȼ, and barrels plummeted 13.25ȼ. But [Read More …]

2019 Corn Silage Overview

November 18, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

For most areas of the state, the 2019 growing season got off to a wet start that significantly impacted timely planting of corn and the field locations for the 2019 Corn Silage Hybrid Evaluation Program [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Export Council Gives Farmers Edge in Global Market

November 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 2

As a checkoff board member, I often am asked, “Why should exports matter to me?” I hear, “I am in a fluid market, so how do I know if any of my milk has ever [Read More …]

Right-Size Your Heifer Herd to Help Lower Expenses

November 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Raising heifers today is about having the right ones, not keeping everyone. Do you need an inventory of heifers to maintain your milking herd? Of course. But, are you confident your heifer inventory contains the [Read More …]

Which Federal Orders Will Grow and Which Ones Will Shrink?

November 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Milk needed in each of the 11 Federal Orders will increase or decrease based on their mix of the four different classes of milk. Those heavy on fluid milk will shrink with the declining domestic [Read More …]

Going One Step Beyond Defeat

November 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

John Ellsworth I often write about getting to the next level or overcoming defeat. One of my favorite quotes in this area comes from author Napoleon Hill who said: “More than five hundred of the [Read More …]

Supporting Normal with Probiotics

November 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

According to the American Institute of Stress, a popular definition of stress is “a condition or feeling experienced when a person perceives that demands exceed the personal and social resources the individual is able to [Read More …]

Are Gram-Positive Bacteria Impacting Your Dairy?

November 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Strategic management of the Gram-positive mastitis-causing bacteria in your herd can help reduce dry cow infections and future production losses Studies have shown that more than 60% of new intramammary infections occur during the dry [Read More …]

The Importance of Hydroxy Trace Minerals – “No Guts No Glory” Pre-symposium at the Cornell Nutrition Conference

November 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Micronutrients USA LLC, the market leader for hydroxy trace minerals, hosted the “No Guts No Glory” pre-symposium at the Cornell Nutrition Conference in Syracuse, N.Y., on Oct. 22-24. This annual event is designed to provide [Read More …]

CA: Milk Accelerator Program Creates Real Excitement… and More Milk Consumption

November 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“We need a ‘shark tank’ for dairy products.” That was an idea dairy producer Luciana Jonkman suggested to Bob Carroll, vice president for business development of the California Milk Advisory Board. That statement set in [Read More …]

CA: New incentive opportunity helps conserve water and boosts environmental performance

November 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

New irrigation and fertilization technology, which conserves water and reduces environmental impacts, could soon spread to many dairies. After a successful trial run of the new system on three California dairies, the U.S. government has [Read More …]

California dairy digester specialists win EPA’s Clean Air Technology Award

November 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized the Calgren Dairy Fuels Pipeline Project and five other groups and individuals nationwide for their innovative work on clean air projects. The 2019 Clean Air Excellence Awards are given [Read More …]

New One-Dose Adjuvant Saves Time, Cost by Removing Need for Booster Shots

November 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Newport Laboratories, Inc., a leader in custom-made vaccines, today launches Bio One™, a new, proprietary one-dose adjuvant that helps reduce time, labor and expense by removing the need for booster shots. Custom-made vaccines are developed [Read More …]

ASV Gives Customers More Options with New Base and Premium Machine Packages

November 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

ASV Holdings Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, introduces base- and premium-level configurations for its mid-sized Posi-Track® loaders. The options will make ASV’s innovative, productivity-boosting compact track [Read More …]

DCRC honors top reproduction dairy herds

November 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) presented honors to 24 dairy operations that excel at reproductive efficiency, fertility and well-implemented management procedures during its annual meeting, held Nov. 13–14, in Pittsburgh. Platinum recognition went to: Britannia Dairy (Ben and Kevin Pearson), Flandreau, S.D.; Holmesville Dairy (Tim [Read More …]

Former USDA Secretary of Agriculture and head of the U.S. Dairy Export Council Tom Vilsack speaks about the state of U.S. exports

November 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Episode 6 of DairyVoice Podcast Episode 6 of DairyVoice is now available. Tune in to DairyBusiness.com or DairyVoice.com to listen. Past episodes are also available on both websites. Plus, the podcast channel is also available on Google or Apple podcast and iHeartRadio.

Dean Foods Company Receives Court Approval of “First Day” Motions to Support Normal Business Operations

November 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Obtains Interim Approval to Access DIP Financing Dean Foods Company (NYSE: DF) (“Dean Foods” or the “Company”) today announced that it has received approvals from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas for [Read More …]

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DMI Statement Regarding Dean Foods

November 12, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

DMI: The U.S. dairy community remains a strong and diverse sector, achieving consistent growth in per capita consumption for 25 years in retail category worth over $100 billion. In fact, domestic dairy sales are up [Read More …]

DFA perspective: Dean Foods announcement

November 12, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Statement “Today, Dean Foods announced it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is engaged in discussions with DFA regarding the purchase of Dean Foods’ assets. As Dean Foods is DFA’s largest customer, our [Read More …]

Premier Select Sires Scholarship Opportunities Total $20,000 in 2020

November 12, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Premier Select Sires will award up to $20,000 to students within the Premier territory through the 2020 Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship Program. Students who have completed their first full year of college in an [Read More …]

Dr. Lawrence Jones of the FARME Institute Discusses November 2019 Advance Milk Prices.

November 11, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Bears Nutrition Named Winner of Inaugural Real California Milk Accelerator Competition

November 11, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

AWARDED $250,000 TO BRING KID’S NUTRITIONAL DRINKS TO MARKET California Milk Advisory Board and VentureFuel Collaboration Identifies Innovative Dairy Milk Startup for Further Development Bears Nutrition and its innovative, milk-based nutritional shakes for children was named [Read More …]

T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending November 8, 2019

November 11, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

BARRELS ARE EASIER TO SOURCE BUT STILL FAR FROM PLENTIFUL CME spot Cheddar barrels reached a fresh five-year high on Wednesday at $2.39 per pound. But then the bids dried up. Barrels fell 6ȼ yesterday, [Read More …]

David Ahlem of Hilmar Cheese explains how exports are critical for the dairy industry – in California and the U.S.

November 9, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News interviews David Ahlem, President and CEO of Hilmar Cheese Company. Hilmar has plants in both Hilmar, California and Dalhart, Texas and is one of the largest cheese producers in the [Read More …]

The feed efficiency tool you could be overlooking

November 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Measuring the amount of starch in cattle manure is essential Measuring the amount of starch in cattle manure is essential to keeping track of efficiency and capturing opportunity cost in any operation. Most of the [Read More …]

Dairy Sense: Controlling the 4C’s

November 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Controlling the 4C’s: crops, cows, cash and conservation. Production perspective: In today’s economic climate profitable farms target management practices on crops, cows, cash and conservation or the 4C’s. People often ask if there are commonalities [Read More …]

NMPF HIGHLIGHTS DAIRY’S RESILIENCE, HONORS FARMER LEADERS AT ANNUAL MEETING

November 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Jim Mulhern highlighted the resilience of U.S. dairy farmers in a challenging economic and policy environment, pledging that dairy would speak with one voice on crucial issues in [Read More …]

Submit a Nomination for PA Dairy Industry Awards

November 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Have you submitted your nominations for the Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Awards? The deadline is November 15! The award program recognizes dairy professionals who are shaping the future of the industry through leadership, service and innovation. [Read More …]

World Food Prize Announces Launch of Foundation President’s Archive

November 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The World Food Prize is pleased to announce the public launch of the Archive of the Foundation President, Ambassador Kenneth M. Quinn. The Archive, which represents his entire 52 year public career, can be found [Read More …]

AMPI cheesemakers earn champion title

November 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy farmer-owned co-op’s Parmesan tops national contest The cheesemakers of Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) are bringing home the coveted Chairman’s Trophy following the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Championship Cheese Contest. A hand-crafted Parmesan [Read More …]

Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending November 15, 2019

2019 Corn Silage Overview

U.S. Dairy Export Council Gives Farmers Edge in Global Market

Right-Size Your Heifer Herd to Help Lower Expenses

Which Federal Orders Will Grow and Which Ones Will Shrink?

Going One Step Beyond Defeat

Supporting Normal with Probiotics

Are Gram-Positive Bacteria Impacting Your Dairy?

The Importance of Hydroxy Trace Minerals – “No Guts No Glory” Pre-symposium at the Cornell Nutrition Conference

CA: Milk Accelerator Program Creates Real Excitement… and More Milk Consumption

CA: New incentive opportunity helps conserve water and boosts environmental performance

California dairy digester specialists win EPA’s Clean Air Technology Award

New One-Dose Adjuvant Saves Time, Cost by Removing Need for Booster Shots

ASV Gives Customers More Options with New Base and Premium Machine Packages

DCRC honors top reproduction dairy herds

Former USDA Secretary of Agriculture and head of the U.S. Dairy Export Council Tom Vilsack speaks about the state of U.S. exports

Dean Foods Company Receives Court Approval of “First Day” Motions to Support Normal Business Operations

DMI Statement Regarding Dean Foods

DFA perspective: Dean Foods announcement

Premier Select Sires Scholarship Opportunities Total $20,000 in 2020

Dr. Lawrence Jones of the FARME Institute Discusses November 2019 Advance Milk Prices.

Bears Nutrition Named Winner of Inaugural Real California Milk Accelerator Competition

T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending November 8, 2019

David Ahlem of Hilmar Cheese explains how exports are critical for the dairy industry – in California and the U.S.

The feed efficiency tool you could be overlooking

Dairy Sense: Controlling the 4C’s

NMPF HIGHLIGHTS DAIRY’S RESILIENCE, HONORS FARMER LEADERS AT ANNUAL MEETING

Submit a Nomination for PA Dairy Industry Awards

World Food Prize Announces Launch of Foundation President’s Archive

AMPI cheesemakers earn champion title

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

Summer Is Over: Use This Fall to Evaluate Summer Heat Stress