DairyBusiness News Team DP, Author at Dairy Business News

NMPF Thanks USDA for Extending Margin Protection Program Sign-up Window

June 5, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Organization Welcomes Congressional Support for Giving Dairy Farmers More Time The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today expressed thanks to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue for his department’s decision to give dairy farmers additional time to [Read More …]

Dairy Max And Western Dairy Association Announce Completion Of Merger

June 5, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Newly joined regional dairy council represents 900 dairy farmers across seven states? Nonprofit regional dairy councils Dairy MAX and Western Dairy Association today announced the completion of a merger between the groups. Two of the [Read More …]

CWT Assists with 900,000 Pounds of Cheese Export Sales

June 4, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) member cooperatives accepted offers of export assistance from CWT that helped them capture contracts to sell 892,8872 pounds (405 metric tons) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to customers in Asia [Read More …]

California State Board Of Food And Agriculture To Discuss Broadband Opportunities For Rural Communities

June 4, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will hear about issues related to connecting rural communities to high-speed internet at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. The meeting will be held from [Read More …]

Achieving Perfection: Holstein Association USA’s 2017 Herds Of Excellence

June 4, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Seventeen Registered Holstein® breeders have earned the distinction of 2017 Herd of Excellence by Holstein Association USA. There are three herd size divisions, 10-99 cows, 100-499 cows, and 500+ cows. Each division is based on [Read More …]

Animal Agriculture Alliance highly concerned about animal rights activist organization’s extreme activity

June 4, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Alliance calls for increased attention to farm security The Animal Agriculture Alliance, a nationwide nonprofit organization working to bridge the communication gap between farm and fork, is appalled by the recent actions of Direct Action [Read More …]

Water Matters Tour to Feature Business, Public Works and Watershed Tours and Water Quality Discussions

June 4, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

June 26 Tour Hosted by UW Discovery Farms and PDPW Preserving the quality, safety and accessibility of Wisconsin water supply is a top priority for the state’s farmers, elected officials, community members, city and county [Read More …]

Ag Workforce Compensation Survey

June 4, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dear Dairy Producer, Would you like to know more about farm worker compensation trends? Do you want to compare and manage your compensation strategy with accurate, up-to-date, and relevant information? Then participate in the Farm [Read More …]

Trade war would cause casualties

June 4, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

U.S. imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, Mexico and the EU If a trade war is coming, the cheesemakers of Wisconsin are standing in the line of fire. So are the farmers [Read More …]

Ag commissioner kicks off Dairy Education Days

June 4, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The first of several events celebrating June as Dairy Month in New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball talked to second-graders about how milk is produced in New York and why milk is important [Read More …]

Dairy Strong set for Jan. 23-24, 2019

June 4, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Three keynote speakers have already been chosen for the conference Hundreds of dedicated members of the U.S. dairy community will gather again Jan. 23-24, 2019, at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, in Madison, Wis., [Read More …]

New Zealand dairy farmers facing years of recovery from M. bovis cull

June 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy farmers whose herds are culled through the Mycoplasma bovis eradication programme could be back in business within months, but for most it will take years to rebuild their herds to full strength, DairyNZ’s Andrew [Read More …]

What Attracts High Quality Employees?

June 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Bob Milligan, Dairy Strategies LLC We begin with a tale of two farms. Farm A was analytical, deliberate, and timely in all purchase decision – capital and inputs. The result was excellent land, equipment, livestock, [Read More …]

Allow Peaceful, Law-Abiding Working Immigrants Out of the Shadows

June 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Milk is one of the most common and essential items on any American consumer’s grocery list. However, before it ever reaches your local grocery store shelf, the safe and abundant production of milk involves many steps [Read More …]

Crisis Communications—Planning for the Worst to Position Yourself for the Best

June 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

If your company or organization touches the agricultural or food industries—and obviously the dairy industry is smack in the middle of both—you need an up-to-date Crisis Communications Plan. If you do not have one, you [Read More …]

Alltech ONE18: The birthplace of ideas

June 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

True to its name, ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference 2018 kicked off by showcasing some of today’s most innovative ideas, all the way from the gene level to disruptive changes to the future of food and how [Read More …]

New Checkoff Chair Focused on Continuing the Momentum

June 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Marilyn Hershey, Chair, Dairy Management Inc. As a member of the farmer board of Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), the organization that oversees the dairy promotion checkoff, I’ve seen some amazing things. The strides we’ve made [Read More …]

Dairy and Crude Oil Prices: Correlation or Causation?

June 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A lot of people will throw an oil price and dairy prices on a graph together and argue that there is a strong connection. There is strong correlation, but I struggle to find the [Read More …]

Entering the “Orange Cone Zone” – Dealing with Obstacles

June 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

During one of my recent business trips to California, I entered a gas station and, much to my dismay, I found that 1/3 of the gas pumps were blocked off by orange cones. As a [Read More …]

4 tips to stay ahead of milking equipment maintenance

June 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Keeping your equipment running smoothly is smart for your dairy’s bottom line. With today’s milk prices, you’re likely trying to find new places to save money on your dairy. While you work to tighten your [Read More …]

Optimize Herd Performance by Balancing Amino Acid Levels in Rations

June 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Insights on how to achieve optimal herd performance by balancing the amino acid levels in rations were provided by Chuck Schwab, Professor Emeritus, University of New Hampshire, and owner of Schwab Consulting, at the recent [Read More …]

CA: Farm Manager Comments on Report that New California Water Conservations Goals Are Signed into Law

June 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results.” Einstein did not say it, but whoever did could have been describing California’s approach to water. Water conservation [Read More …]

CA: Preparing for Summer Heat: Protecting your Employees and Cows

June 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The weather is heating up and now is good time to ensure protections are in-place to prevent heat stress. For Employees: An employee working in moderately warm weather can lose about 3/4 quart of water [Read More …]

CA: Farm Security Tips

June 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

There has been an increase in unauthorized persons on dairies over the last several weeks. A few easy steps can increase the general security of your dairy. Signage: Post “No Trespassing” signs at all road [Read More …]

CA: Deputy Secretary for Legislative Affairs Rachael O’Brien promoted

June 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Secretary Ross administered the oath of office June 1 to Deputy Secretary for Legislative Affairs Rachael O’Brien, who was promoted from the position of assistant secretary. She joined CDFA in January of this year. “Rachael has [Read More …]

New Products: Muck Boots and XTRATUF Boots deliver hardworking technology and comfort

June 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

For long days in the fields, in the barn or at the dairy, Muck Boots and XTRATUF Boots deliver hardworking technology and comfort. Muck Boots are known for their roots in active, outdoor lifestyle and [Read More …]

New Products: ARM & HAMMER Expands its Family of Targeted Microbial Solutions

June 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Every day cattle, swine and poultry are under siege by pathogenic bacteria. In fact, one estimate notes that more than 80 types of bacteria, such as E. coli, Salmonella and Clostridium, pose serious threats to the poultry industry alone.1 What [Read More …]

New Products: Red Wing Software® Releases CenterPoint® Version 12

June 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

QuickBooks® Software Integration and Migration, ACH Payment Options Included Red Wing Software has released version 12, for all CenterPoint products, including CenterPoint Accounting, CenterPoint Accounting for Agriculture, CenterPoint Fund Accounting, CenterPoint Payroll, and CenterPoint Depreciation. A [Read More …]

Milking robot demo rescheduled for June 7

June 2, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Due to inclement weather, the demo at St. Brigid’s Farm changed from May 31 to June 7 A Perennial Pasture Walk and Milking Robot Demo to be held by Future Harvest — Chesapeake Alliance for [Read More …]

July 2 is Deadline to Apply for National Jersey Youth Scholarships

June 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Monday, July 2 is the deadline to apply for scholarship and educational awards administered by the American Jersey Cattle Association, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. The scholarships to be awarded for 2018-19 will provide financial support for young [Read More …]

Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

NMPF Thanks USDA for Extending Margin Protection Program Sign-up Window

Dairy Max And Western Dairy Association Announce Completion Of Merger

CWT Assists with 900,000 Pounds of Cheese Export Sales

California State Board Of Food And Agriculture To Discuss Broadband Opportunities For Rural Communities

Achieving Perfection: Holstein Association USA’s 2017 Herds Of Excellence

Animal Agriculture Alliance highly concerned about animal rights activist organization’s extreme activity

Water Matters Tour to Feature Business, Public Works and Watershed Tours and Water Quality Discussions

Ag Workforce Compensation Survey

Trade war would cause casualties

Ag commissioner kicks off Dairy Education Days

Dairy Strong set for Jan. 23-24, 2019

New Zealand dairy farmers facing years of recovery from M. bovis cull

What Attracts High Quality Employees?

Allow Peaceful, Law-Abiding Working Immigrants Out of the Shadows

Crisis Communications—Planning for the Worst to Position Yourself for the Best

Alltech ONE18: The birthplace of ideas

New Checkoff Chair Focused on Continuing the Momentum

Dairy and Crude Oil Prices: Correlation or Causation?

Entering the “Orange Cone Zone” – Dealing with Obstacles

4 tips to stay ahead of milking equipment maintenance

Optimize Herd Performance by Balancing Amino Acid Levels in Rations

CA: Farm Manager Comments on Report that New California Water Conservations Goals Are Signed into Law

CA: Preparing for Summer Heat: Protecting your Employees and Cows

CA: Farm Security Tips

CA: Deputy Secretary for Legislative Affairs Rachael O’Brien promoted

New Products: Muck Boots and XTRATUF Boots deliver hardworking technology and comfort

New Products: ARM & HAMMER Expands its Family of Targeted Microbial Solutions

New Products: Red Wing Software® Releases CenterPoint® Version 12

Milking robot demo rescheduled for June 7

July 2 is Deadline to Apply for National Jersey Youth Scholarships

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