DairyBusiness News Team DP, Author at Dairy Business News

The Dairy Farmer’s Guide to Navigating Stress and Mental Health Challenges

May 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Operating a farm with many variables beyond one’s control, including weather, commodity prices and, most recently, a novel animal health issue, puts dairy farmers at a high risk of experiencing financial, physical and emotional stress. [Read More …]

Markets Scream for More Milk

May 28, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending May 24, 2024 The markets are screaming at dairy producers to make more milk, but there are formidable barriers to expansion. Producers who have relied on extra [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Tim Abbott talks with James & Steph Doherty of Firstlook Genetics in the UK

May 24, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

James & Steph Doherty now run Firstlook Genetics from Ivy House Farm in Shropshire, UK. Their focus is a commercially sound herd blending type, production and health traits built upon a strong foundation of the [Read More …]

New England Holstein Podcast: Betsy Bullard talks with Greg Norris

May 24, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this episode of the New England Holstein Association Podcast, Betsy Bullard talks with Greg Norris, exploring how his Junior activities have helped in his life and career. To listen to this podcast, just click [Read More …]

Indiana Dairy Association Milk Preference Poll: Whole milk still the favorite among this year’s Indy 500 drivers

May 22, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The results are in, and whole milk is still the favorite among this year’s Indianapolis 500 drivers. The Indiana Dairy Association released the results of its annual milk preferences poll on Tuesday afternoon. The IDA found that [Read More …]

‘Add Milk!’ Program to Launch in Mother’s Nutritional Center Stores Across Southern California

May 20, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Healthy Fluid Milk Incentive Project titled “Add Milk!” provides a dollar-for-dollar match to SNAP participants who purchase nutrient-dense, non-fat and low-fat (1%) milk products, including lactose-free options A nutrition incentive program that helps low-income [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board Welcomes Dr. Ty Wagoner

May 20, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The California Milk Advisory Board’s California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC) today announced the addition of Dr. Ty Wagoner as Senior Manager, a new position at CDIC. Dr. Wagoner brings over 10 years of experience in [Read More …]

The Bulls Run Wild in Chicago With Life-of-Contract Highs

May 20, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending May 17, 2024 The bulls ran wild in Chicago this week. For both Class III and Class IV milk, June through December futures notched life-of-contract highs. Dairy [Read More …]

With summer approaching, Dr. Joe Harner discusses heat abatement

May 17, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

With summer approaching, Dr. Joe Harner discusses heat abatement with DairyVoice host Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films and Connor Agriscience. Dr. Harner explains how increasing temperatures impact the dairy industry and what temperature [Read More …]

Registration Open for Indiana Farm Bureau Workshop – Understanding Agricultural Contracts and Leases

May 16, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Registration is now open for Indiana Farm Bureau’s inaugural Understanding Agricultural Contracts and Leases workshop. The program will be held virtually on Thursday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Eastern Time. This new [Read More …]

‘Rural Is Incredible’ campaign honored in Fast Company’s 2024 World Changing Ideas awards

May 16, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The campaign and docuseries from Land O’Lakes is changing the conversation about rural America and agriculture. Land O’Lakes was featured as an honoree in Fast Company’s 2024 World Changing Ideas Awards for its “Rural is [Read More …]

Join us for the 40th annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party

May 16, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

IDFA’s Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party has been an essential warm weather event for members of Congress, their families, Capitol Hill staff and many other special guests since it began in 1983. The celebration on [Read More …]

RSVP Now for ODPA’s Golf Outing

May 15, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Register today for ODPA’s 7th annual golf outing Friday, June 28 at the Pines Golf Club in Orrville to raise funds for ODPA’s advocacy initiative and the ODP PAC. Registration begins at 8:00 am with a light breakfast, and the [Read More …]

Spring in Full Swing But Not a Typical Year for the Dairy Industry

May 13, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending May 10, 2024 Milk should be plentiful and cheap, but this is not a typical year for the dairy industry. USDA reports processors bought spot milk in [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Connie Kuber Talks With Midwest Dairy’s New CEO Corey Scott

May 12, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this episode, Connie Kuber of Connor Agriscience and Sealpro silage Barrier Films talks with Corey Scott, the new CEO of Midwest Dairy. They discuss Corey’s history, what Midwest Dairy does, and what her top [Read More …]

Ashlie Johnson on the final DOL ruling that could impact your employees

May 12, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Department of Labor has issued a final ruling that could impact your employees, both salary and exempt. In this video, Ashlie explains the ruling and how it works. What does this mean for dairy [Read More …]

Build Resilience In Your Herd To Avoid Pathogen Challenges

May 8, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Pathogens are constantly attacking your cows. They come in many forms—viruses, bacteria, mycotoxins and more—and continuously have the ability to rob your cows of their health and productivity. Too prevalent to completely mitigate, it’s important [Read More …]

Addressing market volatility: Leveraging Dairy Revenue Protection

May 7, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As the new year unfolds, dairy farmers are confronted with a challenging reality: reduced Class III prices compared to previous cycles. This squeeze on producer margins has amplified financial pressures across farms, leading many to [Read More …]

March exports slip 7% on mixed results

May 7, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Big month for cheese unable to offset declines in milk powder, lactose and whey. After a strong year-over-year (YOY) performance in February, U.S. dairy exports slipped back into the red in milk solids equivalent (MSE) [Read More …]

Shaping Milk Supply Amid Seasonal Peaks

May 6, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending May 3, 2024 Folks from across the dairy industry gathered this week in Chicago for the annual meeting of the American Dairy Products Institute. This event provides [Read More …]

NMPF and USDEC Advocate for Enhanced Dairy Trade Opportunities at USTR Hearing

May 6, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Tony Rice will testify this afternoon before USTR on how U.S. trade policy can strengthen supply chain resiliency and ensure that U.S. dairy continues to grow as a global leader. The U.S. dairy industry exported [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Cheryl Mohn & Dana Casto Talk About Udder Tech Celebrating Its 30th Year!

May 3, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this episode of DairyVoice, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films and Connor AgriScience talks with Cheryl Mohn & Dana Casto of Udder Tech. Udder Tech is celebrating its 30th year and Connie dives [Read More …]

Lactose-Free Milk Meeting Unmet Demand in Schools

May 3, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

We talk a lot about “unmet demand” as a checkoff. This is the ability to provide people with the dairy products how, when and where they want them. It’s hard to believe that students across [Read More …]

When Environmental Mastitis Strikes, Focus on Pathogens in Bedding

May 3, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Managing manure can pose a significant challenge on a dairy. While the nutrients in manure make it a valuable resource, the process of collecting, storing and disposing of manure is an enterprise of its own. [Read More …]

Steps for success with cow monitoring technology

May 3, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Onboarding a new cow monitoring system is not a simple matter of flipping a switch. When making a financial investment in cow activity monitoring technology, plan to also invest your time to successfully implement the [Read More …]

Is This Sustainable?

May 3, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This is likely a question many folks in the dairy industry are asking these days. In essence, how long can we make this work? Considering the lower milk prices, high feed prices these past 18 [Read More …]

Location Matters! Florida: $25.10/Cwt. – Upper Midwest: $19.89/Cwt.

May 3, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Producer pricing in the Federal Orders is based on the USDA formulas. All producers in an Order receive equal payment per cwt. That does not mean that all Federal Orders receive the same payment! Producer [Read More …]

2023 Semen Sales Report Reflects Global Trends

May 3, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) members report annual units for the categories of domestic sales, export sales, custom collection, and imported units for dairy and beef breeds. With approximately 95% of the US [Read More …]

Manure Management = Big Decisions

May 3, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Are you thinking about changing manure management to access a carbon market or improve nitrogen balance? If so, be sure to do your homework! There are many moving parts. Here are a few things to [Read More …]

How Late Can Cool-Season Perennial Forages Be Planted?

May 3, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Cool-season perennial forages need time to develop before summer temperatures rise. Use this guide to help assess how late in the spring these stands can be planted. Spring is a traditional and popular time in [Read More …]

Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

The Dairy Farmer’s Guide to Navigating Stress and Mental Health Challenges

Markets Scream for More Milk

DairyVoice Podcast: Tim Abbott talks with James & Steph Doherty of Firstlook Genetics in the UK

New England Holstein Podcast: Betsy Bullard talks with Greg Norris

Indiana Dairy Association Milk Preference Poll: Whole milk still the favorite among this year’s Indy 500 drivers

‘Add Milk!’ Program to Launch in Mother’s Nutritional Center Stores Across Southern California

California Milk Advisory Board Welcomes Dr. Ty Wagoner

The Bulls Run Wild in Chicago With Life-of-Contract Highs

With summer approaching, Dr. Joe Harner discusses heat abatement

Registration Open for Indiana Farm Bureau Workshop – Understanding Agricultural Contracts and Leases

‘Rural Is Incredible’ campaign honored in Fast Company’s 2024 World Changing Ideas awards

Join us for the 40th annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party

RSVP Now for ODPA’s Golf Outing

Spring in Full Swing But Not a Typical Year for the Dairy Industry

DairyVoice Podcast: Connie Kuber Talks With Midwest Dairy’s New CEO Corey Scott

Ashlie Johnson on the final DOL ruling that could impact your employees

Build Resilience In Your Herd To Avoid Pathogen Challenges

Addressing market volatility: Leveraging Dairy Revenue Protection

March exports slip 7% on mixed results

Shaping Milk Supply Amid Seasonal Peaks

NMPF and USDEC Advocate for Enhanced Dairy Trade Opportunities at USTR Hearing

DairyVoice Podcast: Cheryl Mohn & Dana Casto Talk About Udder Tech Celebrating Its 30th Year!

Lactose-Free Milk Meeting Unmet Demand in Schools

When Environmental Mastitis Strikes, Focus on Pathogens in Bedding

Steps for success with cow monitoring technology

Is This Sustainable?

Location Matters! Florida: $25.10/Cwt. – Upper Midwest: $19.89/Cwt.

2023 Semen Sales Report Reflects Global Trends

Manure Management = Big Decisions

How Late Can Cool-Season Perennial Forages Be Planted?

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