Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

Get the most current researched-based dairy information The Dairy Directions Seminars are scheduled for Tuesday, December 11 in Sac County and Wednesday, December 12 in Pocahontas County. Both programs will be held at the local [Read More …]

Click here to support Doug DeGroff Family Fund organized by Patrick Klitz

Doug and his family are in need of our prayers and our support! While on his farm outside Tulare, CA on November 3, 2018, Doug suffered a stroke while driving his ATV. He crashed into [Read More …]

Building a Productive Culture – Cows, Crops and People

Operations management on dairy farms is integral to the success of the farm business. The Operations Managers Conference provides an opportunity for people responsible for day to day activities on dairy farms to increase their [Read More …]

USDA invests to improve rural healthcare

Investments will expand access to health care for approximately 2 million people Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced that USDA is investing $501 million in 60 projects to help improve health [Read More …]

AgLetter Reports Midwest Farmland Values Mixed in the Third Quarter

According to the most recent AgLetter, Seventh District farmland values in the third quarter of 2018 were 1 percent higher than a year ago. However, values for “good” agricultural land in the third quarter of [Read More …]

NMPF Thanks FDA for Extending Milk Labeling Comment Period

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) thanked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its announcement today that it will extend by 60 days, until Jan. 25, the public comment period during which the [Read More …]

Dairy Genomics Workshop

For dairy producers and managers, veterinarians, allied industry and extension faculty. Experience with genomics is not required. Agenda Cow conception rate, heifer conception rate, and daughter pregnancy rate markers in Holstein cattle Joe Dalton, University [Read More …]

Checkoff Partner Strategy Crucial to Driving Short- and Long-Term Sales

At a time when dairy farmers face continued uncertainty that impacts their farm businesses – from commodity pricing, input costs and global trade and market conditions – there remains one constant: a checkoff approach and [Read More …]

The New Normal?

October Class and Component Prices were announced October 31. Prices were mixed resulting in a 3.5% drop in the Class III price to $15.53/cwt. That is a pretty normal price based on current history. This [Read More …]

EPA Proposes to Clarify EPCRA Release Reporting Exemption for Animal Farms

On October 30, 2018, EPA proposed to amend the emergency release notification regulations under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) to exempt air emissions from animal waste from federal reporting requirements. This amendment would clarify [Read More …]

Six Steps to Troubleshooting a Milk Quality Issue

Last year, nearly 9.4 million dairy cows in the U.S. produced 215 billion pounds of fluid milk.1 With that much milk, you could fill 3,100 large tanker trucks, take a dip in 38 Olympic-sized swimming [Read More …]

Calf Care Essentials: Four Pillars for Newborn Success

Build a solid foundation for calf health and productivity No matter how long you’ve been raising calves, it’s important to help build a solid foundation for each new arrival. The four pillars of calf care [Read More …]

Midwest Dairy Over the Moon About Reaching the Next Generation of Consumers

Moo Lab pop-up events at Iowa State University and University of Minnesota catch dreamy results. Got milk? If you’re a member of the Frappuccino-sipping Generation Z, the answer is yes, but with a twist. Gen [Read More …]

Getting it Right: Feeding Calves in a Group Housing Facility

In the sixth free webinar of the DeLaval Calf College series, Dr. Robert James, PhD., reviewed the options for feeding calves in group housing facilities. He noted that a successful group calf feeding operation provides [Read More …]

CA: Trade, Farm Bill and Water Topics for Fresno State Agribusiness Conference

In what might be the understatement of the year, Dr. Terry Barr of CoBank asserted today’s low commodity prices “are not comfortable for most producers, given their cost structures.” With the cost of inputs increasing [Read More …]

CA: Dairy Council Releases Trends Report

To forecast food and nutrition issues likely to impact the dairy industry in future years, the Dairy Council of California has released the fall edition of its 2018 Dairy Industry Trends Report. Produced twice a year, the report is a resource for [Read More …]

New Products: Harvest Tec Introduces Dew Maker for Dry Hay

A new product is coming to the aid of alfalfa growers in arid climates. Harvest Tec, an inventor company and purveyor of tools and technology for making better quality hay has introduced its new Dew [Read More …]

New Products: SecuraTrac® Introduces Tiny, Powerful MobileDefender™ Model S

New Wake on SOS feature extends battery life, improves convenience for mobile workers SecuraTrac®, a leading provider of mobile health and safety solutions focused on senior safety, employee well-being and the healthcare industry, announces its next [Read More …]

New Products: AGCO Introduces New White Planters 9500VER and 9700VER Precision Planting-ready Toolbars

New vacuum electric ready toolbars can be fully customized with Precision Planting components The White Planters™ line now includes two new toolbars, available to meet the varying needs of producers across the country for Precision [Read More …]

IDC Sets Up “IDC SAMEA” (Southwest Asia, Middle East, Africa)

At the request of several customers who are in advanced stages of discussion with the company and want it to have a strong local presence, International Dispensing Corporation (IDC; IDND) has established IDC SAMEA (Southwest [Read More …]

How Could the Dairy Market Be Impacted by the Global Economy in 2019?

November 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

See the big picture. With more outlooks for more global financial and commodity markets than any other conference, INTL FCStone’s Global Markets Outlook can change how you see the markets going forward. INTL FCStone will [Read More …]

Agrial Group to acquire German dairy company Rotkäppchen

French agricultural co-operative Agrial Group has agreed a deal to acquire German dairy company Rotkäppchen Peter Jülich Group for an undisclosed sum. Rotkäppchen produces a variety of speciality cheeses made from both cow and goat’s [Read More …]

Chapter 12 Bankruptcies Lower Across Farm Country

November 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Projections for the third-lowest net farm income in the last decade, record nominal agricultural debt, rising debt-to-asset ratios and interest rates, and continued headwinds for agricultural commodity prices had many anticipating an increase in farm bankruptcies in [Read More …]

Special Holstein Memorabilia to be Auctioned for Dinsdale Scholarship

Six unique and historic Holstein items will be auctioned with all proceeds donated to the newly established Gary Dinsdale scholarship at Fresno State. According to Ken Melvold, Fresno, Calif., these items will be sold at [Read More …]

Pedigree analysis of 2018 Holstein winners

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

CHS Foundation Announces $1.5 Million Gift to Support SDSU Precision Agriculture Program

The CHS Foundation, funded by charitable gifts from CHS Inc., announced today a $1.5 million grant to support the South Dakota State University (SDSU) precision agriculture program and construction of the new Raven Precision Agriculture [Read More …]

Top reproduction dairy herds receive DCRC awards

The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) honored 24 dairy operations that excel at reproductive efficiency, fertility and well-implemented management procedures during its annual meeting, held Nov. 14-16, in Indianapolis. Platinum recognition went to: Holmesville Dairy [Read More …]

FFA launches “FFA Today” on RFD-TV

Student-led national television program to premiere on January 7 at 7 p.m. ET Fresh off the tremendous success of the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo, which featured a visit from President Donald Trump and [Read More …]

Dairy students learn importance of BQA principles

Beef Checkoff provides hands-on learning experience for college students October marks BQA Month in New York and throughout the month various trainings were held at farms in each corner of the state! The Beef Quality [Read More …]

Wisconsin Holstein Association offers internships