DairyBusiness News Team DP, Author at Dairy Business News

Fuel Up to Play 60 Changing Lives at Our School

August 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Teachers and dairy farmers have a lot in common. Both are selfless professions and it’s in our collective DNA to give back to others. Children’s health and wellness is a priority we both share. That’s [Read More …]

Tom Overton Featured at Empire Farm Days Dairy Seminars

August 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dr. Tom Overton was keynote speaker on dairy at Empire Farm Days To download Tom Overton’s presentation on Adapting to an Evolving Northeast Dairy Industry, click here (PDF). Cornell’s Dr. Tom Overton was billed as [Read More …]

A Solid Lesson in Leadership

August 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

John Ellsworth of Success Strategies Recently, I heard a classmate from my MBA program at Duke University deliver an excellent message on leadership and what it takes to truly be a leader. I thought you [Read More …]

Dairy’s New Reality?

August 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

During the recent Empire Farm Days in the seminar tent a speaker discussed milk marketing and what the future had in store for prices. As I looked at the charts I couldn’t help but wonder [Read More …]

Cheese Prices up 33% and Class III Prices up 27% in 2019

August 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

July Class and Component prices were announced on July 31, 2019. Producer milk prices scored a a major increase with Class III milk up 27 percent from the start of 2019 and up 8 percent [Read More …]

Revised H-2A Rule Could Include Full Time Dairy Help

August 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Department of Labor’s H-2A Program has been around for years, used by farmers across the country to obtain seasonal immigrant labor for fruit and vegetable harvesting as well as other peak workload times. Without [Read More …]

Why Are We Communicating… and How?

August 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

When I visit with potential clients or someone considering me for a speaking engagement, I often hear the problem needing to be addressed is communication. Let’s think about communication as a problem. Think about someone [Read More …]

Management of Sand Bedding on Dairy Farms: Part I

August 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Cow comfort on dairy farms is associated with the production, longevity, and welfare of dairy cows. Freestall dairy barns are preferred because they protect cows from extreme weather conditions and predators. Different types of bedding, [Read More …]

Wonder Why Farm Honored as Vermont Dairy Farm of The Year

August 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Morgan Churchill can sum up his philosophy of farming in two words: “What if?” The 40-year-old dairy farmer and his wife, Jennifer, own Wonder Why Farm, a 235-head operation on a quiet country road in [Read More …]

California Quota Discussion Moves Towards Consensus

August 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Four meetings were held throughout the state on July 30, 31 and Aug. 1 as part of a process organized by United Dairy Families of California (UDFC) to discuss quota. A total of 376 people [Read More …]

Cargill Launches New Online Dairy Calculator

August 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy farmers can now quickly and conveniently analyze their milk component efficiency using a new online calculator from Cargill that can be accessed at www.cargilldairydreams.com/calculator. “At its core, component efficiency is a real measure [Read More …]

Rock River Lab Releases Updated FeedScan App

August 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Rock River Laboratory announces the release of a new version of their revolutionary FeedScan app for electronic sample data submission. Feed, forage, water, and fecal samples can be submitted to Rock River Laboratory for analysis through [Read More …]

Help Prevent Next-Lactation Mastitis on Dry Off Day

August 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

What happens in the dry period … doesn’t stay in the dry period. The productive revenue potential of an average U.S. Holstein is nearly $4,500.* That value can be compromised when cows calve with mastitis, leading [Read More …]

Two Ways Activity Monitoring Can Help Find Ketosis

August 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A 5% decrease in ketosis could save thousands of dollars per year. If you own an activity monitoring system, you know the efficiencies you can gain on farm. Time, labor and decision making, to name [Read More …]

Kubota’s New M8 Tractor – Its Largest Yet

August 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Kubota North America Corporation, the parent for Kubota Tractor Corporation, and Kubota Canada Ltd., introduce the all-new M8 Series. The M8 Series is Kubota’s breakthrough tractor line boasting over 200 horsepower. It answers the call [Read More …]

Udder Tech, Inc. celebrates 25th anniversary with new color

August 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Adult waterproof bibbed overalls are now available in purple. When Cheryl Mohn started Udder Tech, Inc. in 1994, she had a vision for a product that would hold up to daily milkings and save steps [Read More …]

New Research Highlights the Role of Rumen Protected Methionine in Dairy

August 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Researching the benefits of feeding rumen protected methionine and methionine analogues continues to receive significant interest. Nearly 60 new methionine-related abstracts were presented during this summer’s annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA). [Read More …]

Geiger, Hallberg Join CDCB Board

August 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The CDCB Board of Directors will welcome two new directors, Corey Geiger and Dave Hallberg, at their upcoming August meeting, according to its recent newsletter issued Aug. 16. On the CDCB Board, Corey Geiger of Mukwonago, [Read More …]

Bruce Porter of Farm Family Insurance on importance of your insurance program

August 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

While an insurance program may not be the most exciting aspect of dairy management, it can be one of the most important. In this week’s conversation, Bruce Porter of Farm Family Insurance, an American National [Read More …]

AgLetter Reports Midwest Farmland Values Down Slightly in First Quarter

August 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

AgLetter reports farmland values in the Seventh Federal Reserve District were down 1 percent in the second quarter of 2019 from a year earlier. Values for “good” agricultural land in the District were unchanged from [Read More …]

2019 Cornell Nutrition Conference

August 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Join nearly 500 nutrition consultants, feed manufacturers, sales professionals, and university professionals at this premier industry event! The annual Cornell Nutrition Conference is designed to provide industry leading research and information to feed industry professionals [Read More …]

Risk Management Agency Expands Coverage in the Northeast

August 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Farm Credit East and Crop Growers, LLP are pleased the Risk Management Agency (RMA) has announced the extension of Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) coverage in 2020 for Northeast farmers that produce peaches, pears and potatoes. [Read More …]

Launch of Land O’Lakes Venture37 amplifies world-class expertise of Land O’Lakes International Development

August 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Building on nearly four decades of results, a new name and brand showcases the capabilities of a leading international development organization Land O’Lakes International Development announced today a new brand and a new name – [Read More …]

Midwest Dairy CEO Lucas Lensch discussion of the Dairy Experience Forum

August 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Midwest Dairy CEO Lucas Lensch describes to Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News how the entire consumer supply chain… “from the farm to the fridge”… was the focus of the Dairy Experience Forum held July 16 [Read More …]

INTL FCStone’s Vision 20/20: Global Markets Outlook will be held Feb. 27-28 in Florida

August 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

INTL FCStone Inc. has announced its Save the Date page is now online for Global Markets Outlook 20/20, Feb. 27-28, at Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate in Florida. The comprehensive conference will feature four program [Read More …]

A Road Contractor’s Approach to Farming

August 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Lee Gross of FYP Comsulting lee@fypconsulting.com One of my most enlightening requests for help came from a road contractor who asked for help with crop budgeting. What’s that got to do with dairy farming? Robin [Read More …]

Last Call for Empire Farm Days Dairy Profit Seminars

August 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The dairy seminars featuring presentations on money-saving solutions and dairy operation strategies get underway Tuesday, August 6 at Empire Farm Days near Seneca Falls, New York. Keynote speaker Professor Tom Overton, Director of PRO-DAIRY will [Read More …]

Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

Fuel Up to Play 60 Changing Lives at Our School

Tom Overton Featured at Empire Farm Days Dairy Seminars

A Solid Lesson in Leadership

Dairy’s New Reality?

Cheese Prices up 33% and Class III Prices up 27% in 2019

Revised H-2A Rule Could Include Full Time Dairy Help

Why Are We Communicating… and How?

Management of Sand Bedding on Dairy Farms: Part I

Wonder Why Farm Honored as Vermont Dairy Farm of The Year

California Quota Discussion Moves Towards Consensus

Cargill Launches New Online Dairy Calculator

Rock River Lab Releases Updated FeedScan App

Help Prevent Next-Lactation Mastitis on Dry Off Day

Two Ways Activity Monitoring Can Help Find Ketosis

Kubota’s New M8 Tractor – Its Largest Yet

Udder Tech, Inc. celebrates 25th anniversary with new color

New Research Highlights the Role of Rumen Protected Methionine in Dairy

Geiger, Hallberg Join CDCB Board

Bruce Porter of Farm Family Insurance on importance of your insurance program

AgLetter Reports Midwest Farmland Values Down Slightly in First Quarter

2019 Cornell Nutrition Conference

Risk Management Agency Expands Coverage in the Northeast

Launch of Land O’Lakes Venture37 amplifies world-class expertise of Land O’Lakes International Development

Midwest Dairy CEO Lucas Lensch discussion of the Dairy Experience Forum

INTL FCStone’s Vision 20/20: Global Markets Outlook will be held Feb. 27-28 in Florida

A Road Contractor’s Approach to Farming

Last Call for Empire Farm Days Dairy Profit Seminars

Milk Production is Decreasing. – Is it Enough?

I Didn’t Invent the Process…

USDA Dietary Hearings Still Anti-Dairy

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