DairyBusiness News Team DP, Author at Dairy Business News

CDFA to Hold Producer Referendum on Quota

June 10, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As I reported last month, the Producer Review Board (PRB) has been reviewing the Class I revenue generated into the California Federal Order pool and comparing that income to the payouts to quota holders, which [Read More …]

NIAA Announces Dates and Location of 14th Annual Antibiotics Symposium

June 10, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Farmers, ranchers, veterinarians, allied industry professionals, human health specialists and environmental experts will explore collaboration opportunities to derive One Health solutions for antimicrobial resistance and stewardship. The National Institute for Animal Agriculture will host the 14th Annual [Read More …]

Drumstick X and 7-Eleven Launch the Official Frozen Snack of Summer

June 10, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Introducing the fusion of fan-favorite Blue Raspberry Slurpee® drink and Drumstick’s creamy vanilla to cool you down this summer Forget the plain Jane flavors of summers past; Drumstick and 7-Eleven, Inc., the world’s largest convenience [Read More …]

New Chief Strategy Officer announced at Midwest Dairy

June 10, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Midwest Dairy is pleased to announce Trudy Wastweet has been named Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). Wastweet previously served as Midwest Dairy’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this new position, Wastweet will guide Midwest Dairy’s strategic [Read More …]

Introducing 305-AA: The New Standardized Yield Measurement

June 10, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In the summer of 2024, 305-ME (Mature Equivalent) – the standardized production estimate last adjusted in 1994 – will be discontinued and replaced by 305-AA (Average Age). This change will incorporate current knowledge about the [Read More …]

Abbott & Duckett of Showbox Sires Release Hazard PP

June 6, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett of Showbox Sires discuss their immediate release of Hazard PP, available through Select Sires or Worldwide Sires distributors. 744HO17073 Hazard PP has certain traits that will be very popular. Tim [Read More …]

Butter Springs High Last Week and Plunges This Week

June 3, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending May 31, 2024 After notching a new spring high last Friday, butter values plunged early this week. The Tuesday morning selloff was steep but ultimately short-lived. By [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Brandt Kreuscher and Erica Tessmann Discuss Merck’s New Technology That Revolutionizes Calf Care

June 2, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Connie Kuber from ConnorAgriscience and Sealpro Silage Barrier Films talks with Brandt Kreuscher and Erica Tessmann of Merck Animal Health about their new technology SENSEHUB® Dairy Youngstock. The product is the first of its kind [Read More …]

Upcoming Dairy Webinar from Novonesis

May 30, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Novonesis is hosting a webinar on June 3 at 9am Central that will feature a panel discussion “Farm to Family: The Role of Biosolutions in Enhancing Agricultural and Consumer Value Chains.” Novonesis experts will share insights on [Read More …]

Tim Abbott & Mike Duckett Discuss the New Showbox Sires Release Heritage P

May 30, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this Showbox Sires episode of the Evolution of the Great Cow, Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett talk about their new release of the bull Heritage P. 744HO17072 Heritage PRC is available through Showbox Sires [Read More …]

USDA announces additional details to compensate producers for loss of milk production

May 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Since the detection of H5N1 in dairy cattle in March, USDA has worked swiftly and diligently to assess the prevalence of the virus in U.S. dairy herds and to use the latest scientific data to [Read More …]

Fighting Cancer, Finding Purpose and the Power of a Positive Mindset

May 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Everyone has two lives. The second one starts when you realize you only have one. A positive mindset is easy, when things in our lives our easy. But when we realize we are facing the [Read More …]

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 …]

Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

CDFA to Hold Producer Referendum on Quota

NIAA Announces Dates and Location of 14th Annual Antibiotics Symposium

Drumstick X and 7-Eleven Launch the Official Frozen Snack of Summer

New Chief Strategy Officer announced at Midwest Dairy

Introducing 305-AA: The New Standardized Yield Measurement

Abbott & Duckett of Showbox Sires Release Hazard PP

Butter Springs High Last Week and Plunges This Week

DairyVoice Podcast: Brandt Kreuscher and Erica Tessmann Discuss Merck’s New Technology That Revolutionizes Calf Care

Upcoming Dairy Webinar from Novonesis

Tim Abbott & Mike Duckett Discuss the New Showbox Sires Release Heritage P

USDA announces additional details to compensate producers for loss of milk production

Fighting Cancer, Finding Purpose and the Power of a Positive Mindset

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

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