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Dairy Heifer Growth and Development

October 21, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Dairy Heifer Growth and Development webinar will explain the importance of monitoring the growth and development of dairy heifers for meeting industry benchmarks, making culling decisions, and the overall economic impacts on your farm. [Read More …]

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NMC transitions its annual meeting to virtual format

October 21, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Milk quality group to offer top-notch, thought-provoking presentations New Prague, MN (October 16, 2020) – Given the continued global health impact of COVID-19, the National Mastitis Council (NMC) board of directors approved presenting its annual [Read More …]

Insight FS using new tech to boost farm efficiency

October 20, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Insight FS is creating new digital tools for farmers to improve their management systems With pressures increasing every day on farms across the Midwest to become more efficient and sustainable, Insight FS is creating new [Read More …]

Premier POV Board Gets to Work

October 16, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

There’s a brand-new customer advisory board at Premier Select Sires, and it’s called the Premier Owners’ Voice (POV). Board members have been selected for a one-year term, and will discuss cooperative values, programs, and direction [Read More …]

Lifetime production per cow jumps to record levels

October 16, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The lifetime production of Dutch dairy cows jumped to record levels in the 2019-2020 financial year. The average lifetime production realised by the cows has increased by almost 2500 kg of milk and 200 kg [Read More …]

Wisconsin Holstein Association seeks 2021 intern

October 16, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Submit resume, grade transcript and two letters of reference by November 13 The Wisconsin Holstein Association is searching for an eager dairy enthusiast who wants to gain valuable, real-world experiences and skills as the Communications [Read More …]

Removal of dairy cows from the United States may reduce essential nutrient supply with little effect on greenhouse gas emissions

October 15, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Research in the Journal of Dairy Science® examines the potential impact of various animal removal assumptions on the environment and nutritional supplies The US dairy industry contributes roughly 1.58 percent of the total US greenhouse [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: David Jones of California on the benefits and challenges of installing robotic milkers

October 15, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy producer David Jones talks about the robotic milkers he and his family have installed on their dairy near Stevinson in California’s Central Valley. And they’re in the process of adding more. In his discussion [Read More …]

Grain Auger Safety

October 14, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Auger conveyors are a household item in the agricultural industry and are commonly used when moving grain between harvest, storage, and sale. Each year, the use of grain auger conveyors contributes to the total number [Read More …]

Dairy industry commits to carbon neutrality or better by 2050

October 14, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Taking care of the environment is nothing new for Washington’s dairy farmers, and now they are taking that commitment to the next level as the U.S. dairy industry commits to achieving carbon neutrality or better [Read More …]

Calf Rearing Bottlenecks

October 14, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

There is incredible value in investing in today’s milk-fed calf! As we think about how health challenges impact future performance, a systematic evaluation of a calf program to identify key bottlenecks, like a calf audit have [Read More …]

Calf & Heifer Management Online Course

October 13, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

October 16 – December 18, 2020 Full Course Information PRODAIRY.CALS.CORNELL.EDU/ONLINE-COURSES This course covers the basics of calf and heifer management. Topics include: Calf Nutrition Pre- and Post-Weaning Calf Nutrition Post-weaning Replacement Economics Colostrum Management Inventory [Read More …]

Reminding People Why Dairy Sounds Good

October 13, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy MAX launches refreshed “Our Land, Our Cows, Our Passion” campaign to connect with consumer interests. For generations, dairy farmers have been committed to sustainable farming practices and caring for their communities. While farmers’ commitment [Read More …]

Calf rearing bottlenecks headlines DCHA’s October 20 webinar

October 13, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The next Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) webinar features “Calf Rearing Bottlenecks.” Presented by Kelly Reed, Diamond V ruminant technical specialist, this free webinar starts at 2 p.m. Central time on Oct. 20. During [Read More …]

Register now for the 2020 Joint Annual Meeting

October 13, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

NMPF’s 2020 annual meeting will be a virtual one, as is the case with so many other events this year. But the good news is that our top-notch programming remains the same– and this year, participation [Read More …]

Dairy Heifer Economics Webinar

October 12, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Join us for a webinar on the economics of raising dairy heifers. Fri., Nov. 20, 2020 (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET) REGISTRATION DEADLINE:November 19, 2020 11:59 a.m. The Dairy Heifer Economics webinar will explore the costs [Read More …]

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NMC updates Post-milking Teat Disinfection Fact Sheet

October 12, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Online resource provides assessment of various teat health scenarios Teat disinfection plays a key role in the National Mastitis Council (NMC) mastitis control plan. To help dairy producers and their advisers implement the most science-based [Read More …]

Mike Fowler: A lasting legacy in calf nutrition

October 12, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Michael “Mike” Allen Fowler of Ames, Iowa, died August 9, 2020, but his legacy lives on in the lasting contributions he made to the dairy industry. Fowler’s influence includes helping shape the way farmers feed [Read More …]

Watertown’s Rosy-Lane Holsteins Wins U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award

October 9, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Healthy Cows, Environment Are Focus of Wisconsin Dairy Rosy-Lane Holsteins, a Watertown dairy farm, is the winner of a national award for Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainability. The award will be presented at the annual U.S. [Read More …]

Perdue gathers input on farm challenges

October 9, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

U.S. ag secretary gets ‘real sense of the issues’ at Wisconsin dairy About three dozen farmers, cheese processors and others got the undivided attention of the country’s top agricultural official today when Edge Dairy Farmer [Read More …]

Elite New Bull Available through Holstein Marketplace Sires

October 9, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Holstein Marketplace Sires is pleased to introduce their latest release, 712HO01011 C-HAVEN POSITIVE DELUXE-ET, bred and owned by Thomas Priest & Thomas T. Mercuro, Greencastle, Pa. DELUXE ranks amongst the most elite available bulls in [Read More …]

CMAB Launches California Dairy Innovation Center

October 8, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

TO DRIVE INNOVATION IN NUMBER ONE DAIRY STATE The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), the marketing order representing California dairy producers, today announced the development of the California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC), a collaborative effort [Read More …]

DairyBusiness Update with Joao Durr of the CDCB on new evaluations for feed efficiency and information about dairy’s sustainability

October 8, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

New evaluations for feed efficiency along with information about dairy’s sustainability will be highlights of the annual information meeting presented virtually on November 2 by the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding. CEO Joao Durr talks [Read More …]

Holstein Association launches Virtual Interview Contest for youth

October 8, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This program is designed to prepare youth for real world opportunities Holstein Association USA is excited to announce a new Virtual Interview Contest. This program is designed to prepare youth for real world opportunities, giving [Read More …]

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NMC updates Post-milking Teat Disinfection Fact Sheet

October 8, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Online resource provides assessment of various teat health scenarios New Prague, MN (October 6, 2020) – Teat disinfection plays a key role in the National Mastitis Council (NMC) mastitis control plan. To help dairy producers [Read More …]

Canadian Dairy Cattle Traceability Program is Launched!

October 7, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Lactanet Canada today announced the launch of DairyTrace, the national dairy cattle traceability program for dairy farmers in Canada. Designed and built to be a centralized national system for the management of all dairy cattle [Read More …]

Current Marketplace Sires Bull Line Up Includes New Releases

October 7, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Current Marketplace Sires Bull Line Up Includes New Releases Brattleboro, Vt. (October 5, 2020)— Two new bulls have recently been made available through the Holstein Marketplace Sires program, managed by Holstein Services, Inc. Introduced in [Read More …]

2020 DFA Members of Distinction

October 6, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

One member farm from each of DFA’s seven regional Areas is honored Dairy Farmers of America’s (DFA) Members of Distinction program honors members who embody the Cooperative’s core values and excel on their operations, in [Read More …]

NMPF supports USDA efforts to modernize animal ID and disease traceability requirements

October 6, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation submitted comments supporting the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) proposal on the Use of Radio Frequency Identification Tags as Official Identification in Cattle and Bison. [Read More …]

Winners Announced in 2020 World Forage Analysis Superbowl

October 6, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The World Forage Analysis Superbowl evaluated 266 entries from 16 states and presented awards to top five finishers in eight divisions during the virtual Brevant seeds Forage Superbowl Luncheon on Wednesday, September 30. Hardrock Farms [Read More …]

Dairy Heifer Growth and Development

NMC transitions its annual meeting to virtual format

Insight FS using new tech to boost farm efficiency

Premier POV Board Gets to Work

Lifetime production per cow jumps to record levels

Wisconsin Holstein Association seeks 2021 intern

Removal of dairy cows from the United States may reduce essential nutrient supply with little effect on greenhouse gas emissions

DairyVoice Podcast: David Jones of California on the benefits and challenges of installing robotic milkers

Grain Auger Safety

Dairy industry commits to carbon neutrality or better by 2050

Calf Rearing Bottlenecks

Calf & Heifer Management Online Course

Reminding People Why Dairy Sounds Good

Calf rearing bottlenecks headlines DCHA’s October 20 webinar

Register now for the 2020 Joint Annual Meeting

Dairy Heifer Economics Webinar

NMC updates Post-milking Teat Disinfection Fact Sheet

Mike Fowler: A lasting legacy in calf nutrition

Watertown’s Rosy-Lane Holsteins Wins U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award

Perdue gathers input on farm challenges

Elite New Bull Available through Holstein Marketplace Sires

CMAB Launches California Dairy Innovation Center

DairyBusiness Update with Joao Durr of the CDCB on new evaluations for feed efficiency and information about dairy’s sustainability

Holstein Association launches Virtual Interview Contest for youth

NMC updates Post-milking Teat Disinfection Fact Sheet

Canadian Dairy Cattle Traceability Program is Launched!

Current Marketplace Sires Bull Line Up Includes New Releases

2020 DFA Members of Distinction

NMPF supports USDA efforts to modernize animal ID and disease traceability requirements

Winners Announced in 2020 World Forage Analysis Superbowl

The Downside and Upside of Increasing Exports

Not all fiber behaves the same in dairy rations

What Is Your Reason?

Preparing Grain Storages for Harvest