Sarah S News Team, Author at Dairy Business News

Agriculture professionals invited to free mental health workshops

February 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Workshops will help gain specific skills for navigating mental wellness in farm community Agriculture professionals who work directly with Pennsylvania livestock producers are invited to attend any of the six free mental health workshops [Read More …]

Producers concerned about rising costs and supply chain disruptions

February 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Ag Economy Barometer declined 6 points to a reading of 119, its second-lowest reading since July 2020 Farmer sentiment weakened in January as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined 6 points to a reading of [Read More …]

World Ag Expo® Returns to Tulare Next Week

February 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

World Ag Expo® returns live for its 55th show on Tuesday, February 8, in Tulare, California. Gates will open at 9:00 a.m. The red carpet rolls out on Tuesday for Opening Ceremonies at 8:00 a.m. [Read More …]

Dairy’s Success Comes in Many Varieties

February 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Just as when sampling a top-quality cheese, success in creating a great policy environment usually comes one small bite at a time. NMPF and its members have had an opportunity in the past month to [Read More …]

A.I. Stakeholders Petition U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

February 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

On January 13, 2022, Select Sires, Semex, URUS, and STgenetics, all major stakeholders in the cattle genetics industry, joined together to petition the United States Patent and Trademark Office to cancel two patents owned [Read More …]

Lallemand Animal Nutrition Awards 5 Scholarships

February 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The 2021 Lallemand Forward Scholarship committee announces the recipients of five scholarships. Winners range from doctoral students to undergraduates in this unique program that supports both up-and-coming and established scholars within agriculture. “Many scholarship programs [Read More …]

Checkoff’s NFL Partnership Evolving, Adapting with the Times

February 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Anyone who has watched a football game is familiar with the celebratory postgame tradition of a sports drink splashed over the head of a coach or player. New Orleans Saints star Cam Jordan took [Read More …]

Udder Health: Feed Your Cows’ Immune System

February 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Nutrition plays a vital role in the functionality of a cow’s immune system. It works synergically with the cow’s physiology to maintain its overall health and optimal immune strength. Deficiencies in key nutrients will [Read More …]

Nate Donnay of StoneX on the Cheese Market

February 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

CME spot cheese prices have been much stronger than expected since November, which has forced me to take a step back and think about how we’re modeling and analyzing the U.S. cheese market. When you [Read More …]

The Current Status of the Labor Issue in the Dairy Industry

February 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Back in October I authored an article for Dairy Business characterizing the serious dilemma faced by dairy producers and cooperatives in securing sufficient labor to meet the needs of the dairy industry. Now five months [Read More …]

Coaching Tip: Learning Required

February 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The world around us – locally, regionally, nationally, globally – is changing more rapidly than ever before. This was true two years ago before the pandemic accelerated that change. It is said that anytime you are [Read More …]

USDA outlines new program at NMPF, USDEC supply chain webinar

February 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new program to help address the export side of the supply chain crisis. The initiative was addressed at a webinar of agriculture industry and policy leaders hosted by the [Read More …]

Milk Production – Some States are Growing, and Some are Shrinking.

February 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

As covered in the prior post, milk production in 2021 has slowed down (Chart I). In early 2021 there was continued steady growth of milk production, but in the last half of 2021, production has leveled [Read More …]

Tripwire – What to do when the Bank says “Sell?”

February 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

To start, I’d recommend that you listen closely. They may be correct. However, many times I have found them to be off track in their assessment, or as I like to describe them, “Often [Read More …]

Digital Tools Can Increase Worker Engagement

February 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Employee acquisition and retention is a big challenge on dairy farms. It takes a considerable investment to recruit and hire employees, and a larger investment when those employees decide to leave. A key part [Read More …]

Five Ways to Dry Off Cows More Comfortably

February 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

“We in the dairy industry have a social contract with our consumers to keep cows comfortable,” said Linda Tikofsky, DVM, Boehringer Ingelheim. “Consumers want to be assured that dairy cows have a good life [Read More …]

Dairy Financial Performance: How Did 2020 Compare to Previous Years?

February 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Take a look at the 2020 dairy financial summary in comparison to the previous four-year performance. Dairy financial performance over the past five years has been challenging. During this time, farms included in the Extension [Read More …]

Dairy calves are social animals

February 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

A new study in JDS Communications® explores young calves’ motivation to seek companionship Most dairy calves are housed individually in the first weeks and sometimes months of their lives, a practice that has come under [Read More …]

Understand the Risks of Waste Milk

February 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

On a dairy farm, where efficiency is critical to business success, waste not want not is a phrase that hits home with many dairy producers. That is especially true with the most precious commodity produced [Read More …]

Around the Texas Capitol: What happens during a non-legislative session year? Plenty.

February 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The structure of Texas’ legislative process, with odd-numbered-year-only sessions, allows for a year of preparation in the interim during even-numbered years, such as 2022. State agencies work diligently to implement legislation passed by the previous [Read More …]

Winter is the Time for Planter Maintenance

February 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Here are some tips and videos on no-till planter design features, adjustment, and maintenance. Planter breakdowns are extremely costly at planting time and poor planter performance reduces crop yields. Planter maintenance is especially essential for [Read More …]

Choosing Beef Sires for and Raising Terminal Dairy Calves

February 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Choosing Beef Sires for and Raising Terminal Dairy Calves will focus on the use of beef x dairy calves raised to supply the beef market. Participants will learn about breed selection, calf health, nutrition, and [Read More …]

Creameries encouraged to participate in 2022 Ice Cream Trail

February 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Ice Cream Trail celebrates Pa. Dairy, PA Preferred® operations The Center for Dairy Excellence, PA Preferred®, and the Pennsylvania Tourism Office are seeking creameries to participate in the 2022 Pennsylvania “Scooped” Ice Cream Trail [Read More …]

PDPW Business Conference Keynotes Take Big Picture Look at Dairy’s Hottest Issues

February 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Broad spectrum of experts present solutions for renewable energies, consumer trends, markets and more. Diverse perspectives, research and experiences are critical for today’s dairy producers as they navigate challenges to meet animal health and production [Read More …]

Just 3 Things: Shove it. See You Soon!

February 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Shove it. The powerful engine. The smoothest suspension. 4WD and trailer assist. The finest leather heated seats. Backup cameras. Sound system. The new truck smell. Even that tailgate stepper you’ve been wanting. It’s all on [Read More …]

USDA Announces Partnership to Ease Port Congestion and Restore Disrupted Shipping Services to U.S. Grown Agricultural Commodities

February 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Increased capacity at Port of Oakland continues the Biden-Harris Administration’s Supply Chain Task Force efforts with states and local governments Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans to increase capacity at the Port of Oakland [Read More …]

Randy Nigh selected CentralStar Pioneer Award recipient

February 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The CentralStar Cooperative board of directors recently announced Randy Nigh of Viroqua, Wis., as the 2021 Pioneer Award recipient. Established in 1977, the Pioneer Award recognizes individuals who, through selfless and dedicated service and [Read More …]

Farm Income and Financial Forecasts, February 2022 Update

February 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Details Date: Friday, February 4, 2022 Time: 1:00 PM ET Duration: 1 hour Host: Carrie Litkowski, Economic Research Service, USDA Description: USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) releases farm income statement and balance sheet estimates and forecasts three times [Read More …]

IDFA Pleased with Biden Administration Announcement on Partnership to Ease Port Congestion for Ag Exports, Calls for Greater Collaboration and Problem Solving

February 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today on the Biden Administration’s announcement to seek additional capacity at the Port of Oakland and improve service for [Read More …]

Implementing Practical Genetics for the Commercial Dairy

February 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Heather Huson, Faculty, Department of Animal Science, Cornell University, is offering a webinar series every Wednesday at noon February 16 through March 16, 2022. Register Online Based on Dr. Huson’s Applied Genetics course, this webinar [Read More …]

Articles by Sarah S News Team

Agriculture professionals invited to free mental health workshops

Producers concerned about rising costs and supply chain disruptions

World Ag Expo® Returns to Tulare Next Week

Dairy’s Success Comes in Many Varieties

A.I. Stakeholders Petition U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Lallemand Animal Nutrition Awards 5 Scholarships

Checkoff’s NFL Partnership Evolving, Adapting with the Times

Udder Health: Feed Your Cows’ Immune System

Nate Donnay of StoneX on the Cheese Market

The Current Status of the Labor Issue in the Dairy Industry

Coaching Tip: Learning Required

USDA outlines new program at NMPF, USDEC supply chain webinar

Milk Production – Some States are Growing, and Some are Shrinking.

Tripwire – What to do when the Bank says “Sell?”

Digital Tools Can Increase Worker Engagement

Five Ways to Dry Off Cows More Comfortably

Dairy Financial Performance: How Did 2020 Compare to Previous Years?

Understand the Risks of Waste Milk

Around the Texas Capitol: What happens during a non-legislative session year? Plenty.

Winter is the Time for Planter Maintenance

Choosing Beef Sires for and Raising Terminal Dairy Calves

Creameries encouraged to participate in 2022 Ice Cream Trail

PDPW Business Conference Keynotes Take Big Picture Look at Dairy’s Hottest Issues

Just 3 Things: Shove it. See You Soon!

USDA Announces Partnership to Ease Port Congestion and Restore Disrupted Shipping Services to U.S. Grown Agricultural Commodities

Randy Nigh selected CentralStar Pioneer Award recipient

Farm Income and Financial Forecasts, February 2022 Update

IDFA Pleased with Biden Administration Announcement on Partnership to Ease Port Congestion for Ag Exports, Calls for Greater Collaboration and Problem Solving

Implementing Practical Genetics for the Commercial Dairy

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