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John Ellsworth on what cash flow analysis can mean for your dairy business

August 29, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Ray Kroc, the entrepreneur behind the McDonald’s Corporation, once said, “I didn’t invent the hamburger. I just took it more seriously than anyone else.” Likewise, John Ellsworth of Success Strategies doesn’t make any claims about [Read More …]

The Impact of Current Technologies On Future Animal Production is the focus of the 80th Minnesota Nutrition Conference in 2019

August 28, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The University of Minnesota is hosting the 80th edition of Minnesota Nutrition Conference on September 18 and 19, 2019 at Mankato Civic Center (formerly Mankato Verizon Center) in Mankato, MN (http://www.mnnutritionconf.umn.edu/ ). The focus of [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Announces CEO Transition

August 28, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

After serving as Chief Executive Officer for 25 years, Farm Credit East CEO Bill Lipinski recently announced his retirement from this position at the end of this year. At its planning session held earlier this [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo Youth Contests Expand

August 27, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

World Dairy Expo is pleased to announce the addition of Fitting & Showmanship Achievement Awards and an Overall Fitter Award to its 2019 youth contests. These new awards will be presented during the WDE Youth [Read More …]

DairyBusiness.com Introduces DairyVoice Podcast

August 26, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A bi-monthly podcast, focusing on topics dairy professionals need to know. DairyBusiness, news providers of DairyBusiness.com, The Weekly Email, and This Week in Dairy video, are launching DairyVoice on September 2. DairyVoice will be a [Read More …]

Minnesota Dairy Community Crowns 66th Princess Kay of the Milky Way

August 23, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Amy Kyllo (AMY KY-LOW), a 19-year-old college student from Byron, Minn., representing Olmsted County, was crowned the 66th Princess Kay of the Milky Way in an evening ceremony at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Aug. 21. [Read More …]

“One chance to get it right” Joe Lawrence on making corn silage this year

August 22, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

“One chance to get it right,” says Joe Lawrence about making corn silage this year. He’s the Dairy Forage Systems Specialist for Cornell’s PRO-DAIRY. Joe grew up on a Northern New York dairy farm and [Read More …]

Holstein wins Supreme at 2019 Chester County 4-H Dairy Round-Up

August 22, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Melissa Griswold of Chadds Ford took home top honors on August 9 Melissa Griswold of Chadds Ford won Supreme at the Chester Co. 4- H Dairy Round-Up, August 9, 2019, with her Junior 3 year [Read More …]

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Organic dairy tour slated for Sept. 5

August 22, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Field day will focus on organic field crop production Ramerview Holstein Farm of Elkhart County will host a tour of their organic dairy and grain farm on Thursday, Sept. 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 [Read More …]

Nearly 17,000 Dairy Operations Enrolled in Dairy Margin Coverage Program

August 21, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Dairy Producers Must Sign up before Sept. 20 for 2019 Coverage The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that producers of nearly 17,000 dairy operations have signed up for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) [Read More …]

Alltech commits to UN Sustainable Development Goals, UN Global Compact and Science Based Targets

August 21, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Alltech has taken a significant step toward its sustainability goals and its vision for a Planet of Plenty™. Dr. Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech, signed a letter to the secretary-general of the United [Read More …]

Changes Announced for Entries and Check-In Process at the All American Jersey Shows

August 21, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) has announced changes to their entries and check-in process for the 2019 dairy shows. Changes to the dairy show include the following: • Dairy cattle will [Read More …]

National Jersey Queen To Be Selected During The All American

August 21, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The search for the 62nd National Jersey Queen is underway. New rules have expanded opportunities for participation in the selection process which will take place November 9, 10, 11, 2019 during The All American Jersey [Read More …]

Holstein USA launches Red Book Plus Online

August 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Video user guide tutorials are available for every aspect of the program Holstein Association USA launches Red Book PlusTM Online, a web-based bull search and information program. Users can quickly and easily find comprehensive information on [Read More …]

The New York Animal Agriculture Coalition: All Star Advocates

August 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The New York Animal Agriculture Coalition is proud to present ALL-STAR ADVOCATES, a new and exciting opportunity to enhance your ag-vocacy skills. If you’re a passionate dairy farmer or advocate for the dairy industry in New York [Read More …]

Trade deal with Japan critical to U.S. dairy industry

August 19, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

U.S. risks losing $5.4 billion in dairy export business without swift action to deliver a strong trade agreement with one of the world’s largest dairy buyers. Japan is the largest cheese importer in the world [Read More …]

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NMC calls for Award of Excellence nominations

August 19, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Award honors NMC leaders for milk quality improvement work The National Mastitis Council (NMC) is accepting nominations for its coveted Award of Excellence for Contribution to Mastitis Prevention and Control. This award recognizes an NMC [Read More …]

Geiger, Hallberg Join CDCB Board

August 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The CDCB Board of Directors will welcome two new directors, Corey Geiger and Dave Hallberg, at their upcoming August meeting, according to its recent newsletter issued Aug. 16. On the CDCB Board, Corey Geiger of Mukwonago, [Read More …]

Bruce Porter of Farm Family Insurance on importance of your insurance program

August 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

While an insurance program may not be the most exciting aspect of dairy management, it can be one of the most important. In this week’s conversation, Bruce Porter of Farm Family Insurance, an American National [Read More …]

AgLetter Reports Midwest Farmland Values Down Slightly in First Quarter

August 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

AgLetter reports farmland values in the Seventh Federal Reserve District were down 1 percent in the second quarter of 2019 from a year earlier. Values for “good” agricultural land in the District were unchanged from [Read More …]

Risk Management Agency Expands Coverage in the Northeast

August 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Farm Credit East and Crop Growers, LLP are pleased the Risk Management Agency (RMA) has announced the extension of Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) coverage in 2020 for Northeast farmers that produce peaches, pears and potatoes. [Read More …]

CentralStar Cooperative awards seven scholarships

August 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

$1,000 scholarships awarded to students pursuing education in agricultural-related fields CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, is awarding seven individuals with scholarships this summer for the upcoming school year. [Read More …]

Expo Seminars to Focus on Finances and Other Key Dairy Topics

August 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Tools for Dairy’s Progress, the 2019 World Dairy Expo theme, is a fitting description of this year’s Expo Seminars to be held during the annual event, October 1-5. Presented daily by industry leaders in the [Read More …]

NYAAC launches All-Star Advocates

August 12, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Program for dairy farmer or advocate for the dairy industry in N.Y. The New York Animal Agriculture Coalition is proud to present ALL-STAR ADVOCATES, a new and exciting opportunity to enhance your ag-vocacy skills. If [Read More …]

2019 Dairy Cattle Improvement Industry Distinction Award

August 9, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

On behalf of all organizations involved in the Canadian dairy cattle improvement industry, Lactanet Canada is pleased to announce Bonnie Cooper as the 2019 recipient of the Dairy Cattle Improvement Industry Distinction Award. “Bonnie Cooper [Read More …]

Cost of genomic testing with USJersey lowered

August 9, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Cost of a uLD genomic test was reduced by $2 each and the cost of A2 testing also decreased Genomic testing for Registered Jerseys just became less expensive. The American Jersey Cattle Association announced this [Read More …]

Seven scholarship recipients awarded by CentralStar Cooperative

August 9, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, is awarding seven individuals with scholarships this summer for the upcoming school year. CentralStar is the result of a May 1, 2019, merger [Read More …]

Breeders improving sources of SCN resistance

August 9, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

SCN causes the most yield loss of any soybean pathogen in North America Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) causes the most yield loss of any soybean pathogen in North America, with economic impact in excess of [Read More …]

Register for the 2019 Dairy Financial Conference

August 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Dairy Financial Professionals Will Share Risk Management Fundamentals Gary Sipiorski, Dairy Development Manager at Vita-Plus, Inc., will provide benchmarking information to help dairy professionals avoid financial risk on Wednesday, September 11 during the Center for [Read More …]

Midwest Dairy CEO Lucas Lensch discussion of the Dairy Experience Forum

August 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Midwest Dairy CEO Lucas Lensch describes to Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News how the entire consumer supply chain… “from the farm to the fridge”… was the focus of the Dairy Experience Forum held July 16 [Read More …]

John Ellsworth on what cash flow analysis can mean for your dairy business

The Impact of Current Technologies On Future Animal Production is the focus of the 80th Minnesota Nutrition Conference in 2019

Farm Credit East Announces CEO Transition

World Dairy Expo Youth Contests Expand

DairyBusiness.com Introduces DairyVoice Podcast

Minnesota Dairy Community Crowns 66th Princess Kay of the Milky Way

“One chance to get it right” Joe Lawrence on making corn silage this year

Holstein wins Supreme at 2019 Chester County 4-H Dairy Round-Up

Organic dairy tour slated for Sept. 5

Nearly 17,000 Dairy Operations Enrolled in Dairy Margin Coverage Program

Alltech commits to UN Sustainable Development Goals, UN Global Compact and Science Based Targets

Changes Announced for Entries and Check-In Process at the All American Jersey Shows

National Jersey Queen To Be Selected During The All American

Holstein USA launches Red Book Plus Online

The New York Animal Agriculture Coalition: All Star Advocates

Trade deal with Japan critical to U.S. dairy industry

NMC calls for Award of Excellence nominations

Geiger, Hallberg Join CDCB Board

Bruce Porter of Farm Family Insurance on importance of your insurance program

AgLetter Reports Midwest Farmland Values Down Slightly in First Quarter

Risk Management Agency Expands Coverage in the Northeast

CentralStar Cooperative awards seven scholarships

Expo Seminars to Focus on Finances and Other Key Dairy Topics

NYAAC launches All-Star Advocates

2019 Dairy Cattle Improvement Industry Distinction Award

Cost of genomic testing with USJersey lowered

Seven scholarship recipients awarded by CentralStar Cooperative

Breeders improving sources of SCN resistance

Register for the 2019 Dairy Financial Conference

Midwest Dairy CEO Lucas Lensch discussion of the Dairy Experience Forum

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