DairyBusiness News Team DP, Author at Dairy Business News

Dairy exports rebound and production edges – September 2024

December 2, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The monthly margin under the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program in September set its second straight record high at $15.57/cwt, the result of relatively high milk prices and falling feed costs. Meanwhile, U.S. dairy export [Read More …]

USDA Rule Change to Federal Order Pricing

December 2, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) pricing formulas are finalized and must now be approved by each Federal Order. If the Federal Order does not approve the changes, steps will be taken to terminate the Order. In [Read More …]

How to Pass on a 7-Generation Dairy Farm

December 2, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this special 3-part series, Peggy Coffeen brings you the Tanbark Talk held at World Dairy Expo, where we delved into the complexities of transitioning a farm to the next generation. Part 1: Getting Started [Read More …]

Volunteers Needed for Calving Corner Exhibit at 2025 Farm Show

December 2, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Dairy Cow Birthing Center Offers Educational Insight for Families Individuals who have experience working in the Pennsylvania dairy industry are invited to volunteer at the Calving Corner during the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show from [Read More …]

DairyVoice: Robin Smith of Agri-Service Agency on health insurance for your farm

November 30, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this episode of DairyVoice, Mike Opperman talks with Robin Smith, AFIS, CRM, CIC, RCLS of the Agri-Service Agency. They discuss renewal of health insurance for your farm. The Ag industry has a completely different [Read More …]

“This cow monitoring system pays for itself”

November 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Stephen Mast shares his experiences and ROI When asked what his favorite CowManager feature is, Stephen Mast emphatically says it’s the ability to know what to expect from his cows before he even arrives at [Read More …]

Cow Care is Our Self-Care

November 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

When your dairy herd isn’t where it should be due to health, production or reproduction issues, your stress levels likely increase. Chances are, you’re not yourself when you’re stressed. You may lose sleep, forget things [Read More …]

Showbox Sires Releases Bull Haveitall Sidekick IMAGE-ET

November 26, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this episode of the Evolution of the Great Cow, Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett of Showbox Sires talk about their latest release Haveitall Sidekick Image-ET 744HO17702. In the podcast they speak to Adam Zehr [Read More …]

Brooke L. Rollins, from Texas, to serve as the 33rd United States Secretary of Agriculture

November 25, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Statement from President Donald J. Trump It is my Great Honor to nominate Brooke L. Rollins, from the Great State of Texas, to serve as the 33rd United States Secretary of Agriculture. Brooke was [Read More …]

Never Doubt the Profit Motive in a Free Market

November 25, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending November 22, 2024 Never doubt the power of the profit motive in a free market. In the face of a devastating virus and a systemic heifer shortage, [Read More …]

Showbox Sires Releases New Bull Maples Miraculous Red

November 21, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this episode of Showbox Sires Evolution of the Great Cow, Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett talk with Justin Velthuis and Adam Hodgins of Hodglynn Holsteins of Ontario Canada about their latest release Maples Miraculous [Read More …]

Cheese and Butter Markets Hunker Down for the Winter

November 18, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending November 15, 2024 Soaring temperatures, summer shortages, and sky-high prices are out of season as the cheese and butter markets hunker down for the winter. So far, [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Tim Abbott, Joel Hastings, and Dave Rama Pay Tribute to Legend Horace Backus

November 15, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this episode of DairyVoice, Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires with his series, The Evolution of the Great Cow, spends time with two of Horace Backus’ closest friends, Joel Hastings and Dave Rama, to talk about [Read More …]

Cheese Markets Take a Big Step Back

November 11, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending November 8, 2024 CME spot Cheddar blocks plummeted 11.75ȼ and closed at $1.72 per pound, their lowest price since April. Barrels lost a dime and finished at [Read More …]

The 2025 Indiana Dairy Forum January 28th & 29th

November 11, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Indiana Dairy Producers would like to invite you to the 2025 Indiana Dairy Forum Cost: Early Bird prices: (ends December 31st, 2024) $200 for first farm or business member $125 for additional farm or business [Read More …]

USDA Offers $58 Million in Available Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers Cover Increased Costs

November 8, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $58 million available for assistance to dairy producers through the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) 2024. ODMAP 2024 helps mitigate market volatility, higher input and transportation costs, [Read More …]

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NMC webinar addresses ‘Leveraging Milk Monitoring and Parlor Performance Information to Boost Employee Compliance’

November 8, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Join the National Mastitis Council (NMC) for its next webinar – Leveraging Milk Monitoring and Parlor Performance Information to Boost Employee Compliance – on Dec. 4, presented by Curtis Horsens, Merck Animal Health. The free, one-hour [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds USDA Investment in Organic Dairy Promotion

November 8, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) this week announced the launch of the Organic Dairy Product Promotion (ODPP) program, allocating $15 million to expand access to organic dairy products in educational [Read More …]

Showbox Sires announcs the release of their new bull ASHER-RED

November 8, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this podcast episode, Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett of Showbox Sires announce the release of their new bull ASHER-RED 744HO17546. Tim and Mike speak with Joe Brantmeier of Hilrose Dairy about the cow family [Read More …]

IDFA’s Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling Webinar Series

November 8, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

November 13-14, 2024 | 12:00 – 2:30 p.m. Eastern Only ONE WEEK left to register for IDFA’s popular “Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling” webinar series! Join us to hear the most up-to-date, essential information you [Read More …]

DCHA webinar highlights emerging calf technologies

November 8, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“Top Calf Technologies that Excite Calf Specialists” headlines the Nov. 21 Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) webinar. Bethany Dado-Senn, Vita Plus Corporation calf and heifer technical specialist, will share her “Top 5” calf technologies [Read More …]

IDFA Women’s Summit

November 8, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Know Your Worth The 2025 IDFA Women’s Summit will celebrate and empower women in the dairy industry. The Summit will convene rising and established leaders to continue building their leadership skills, advocate on behalf of dairy’s top policy priorities, and [Read More …]

Business Consultants Available to Help Dairy Farm Families With Succession Planning, Business Planning and More

November 8, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Center Offers One-on-One Consulting Support at No Charge to Dairy Farm Families To help Pennsylvania dairy farm families with transition planning, business management consulting, and risk management planning, the Center for Dairy Excellence has [Read More …]

Nominations Due on November 18 for PA Dairy Industry Awards

November 8, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Annual Awards Recognize Individuals Who Are Excelling in the Dairy Industry Nominations are due by November 18 for the annual Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Award program. Each year, the awards recognize dairy producers and industry [Read More …]

DEC Declares Drought Watch for 15 New York Counties

November 8, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Map of New York State Drought Conditions The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today declared a drought watch for 15 New York counties because of a significant shortage of rainfall and declining levels of streamflow and [Read More …]

Farm Bureau Congratulates President-Elect Trump

November 7, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the election of Donald Trump to be the 47th President of the United States of America. “Farm Bureau congratulates President-elect Donald Trump on his election to [Read More …]

Happening Tomorrow: New Year, New Strategy – Capturing Opportunity and Managing Dairy Market Volatility

November 7, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Free Webinar Our global economy has created tremendous opportunities to experience higher dairy farm gate prices, but we need to be proactive and strategic to navigate the volatility that comes along with dairy markets as well. Join us TOMORROW for [Read More …]

Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

Dairy exports rebound and production edges – September 2024

USDA Rule Change to Federal Order Pricing

How to Pass on a 7-Generation Dairy Farm

Volunteers Needed for Calving Corner Exhibit at 2025 Farm Show

DairyVoice: Robin Smith of Agri-Service Agency on health insurance for your farm

“This cow monitoring system pays for itself”

Cow Care is Our Self-Care

Showbox Sires Releases Bull Haveitall Sidekick IMAGE-ET

Brooke L. Rollins, from Texas, to serve as the 33rd United States Secretary of Agriculture

Never Doubt the Profit Motive in a Free Market

Showbox Sires Releases New Bull Maples Miraculous Red

Cheese and Butter Markets Hunker Down for the Winter

DairyVoice Podcast: Tim Abbott, Joel Hastings, and Dave Rama Pay Tribute to Legend Horace Backus

Cheese Markets Take a Big Step Back

The 2025 Indiana Dairy Forum January 28th & 29th

USDA Offers $58 Million in Available Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers Cover Increased Costs

NMC webinar addresses ‘Leveraging Milk Monitoring and Parlor Performance Information to Boost Employee Compliance’

IDFA Applauds USDA Investment in Organic Dairy Promotion

Showbox Sires announcs the release of their new bull ASHER-RED

IDFA’s Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling Webinar Series

DCHA webinar highlights emerging calf technologies

IDFA Women’s Summit

Business Consultants Available to Help Dairy Farm Families With Succession Planning, Business Planning and More

Nominations Due on November 18 for PA Dairy Industry Awards

DEC Declares Drought Watch for 15 New York Counties

Farm Bureau Congratulates President-Elect Trump

Happening Tomorrow: New Year, New Strategy – Capturing Opportunity and Managing Dairy Market Volatility

National Farmers Union Congratulates President-Elect Trump

Join the PA Agriculture HPAI Monthly Call on November 13

National Dairy Shrine Elects New Board Members, Appoints Officers

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