All Breeds Blog

David McAuley Named 2019 Genetic Consultant of the Year

May 30, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Select Sires recognizes David McAuley of Okeechobee, Fla. as the 2019 Select Mating Service® (SMS®) genetic consultant of the year. McAuley was recognized at the 2019 SMS Conference among nearly 100 genetic consultants and support [Read More …]

DCRC webinar focuses on building consumer trust

May 29, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Webinar will cover consumer insights on modern farming practices and building trust The June 13 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council webinar features “Earning Consumer Trust in Modern Dairy Practices.” Scheduled for 2 p.m. Central time, Amy [Read More …]

The New 1220-20 Rotary Mixer With Larger Feed Mixing Capacity

May 29, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Bigger is better. The new 1220-20 Roto-Mix Commercial Series Rotary Feed Mixer is meeting the increasing demand for larger volumes of feed rations with its massive mixing capacity of 1220 cu. ft. This horizontal commercial [Read More …]

Dairy education program May 31

May 28, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Wisconsin Holstein Association and Kids Express Learning Center team up Students at Kids Express Learning Center (KELC) in Madison, Wis. will get the chance to learn about the wonders of the dairy industry with the [Read More …]

Meet the man behind the most famous bottle of milk in sports

May 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Victory lane is the place to be after 500 miles. The emotions are high and then the traditions continue. One individual has an important role in one of the most beloved customs at the track. [Read More …]

History, Culture and Agricultural Innovation Come Together in 2019 PDPW International Dairy Tour: Holland + Germany

May 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Fourteen-day tour includes dozens of stops, tours and learning opportunities From Berlin to Amsterdam and Munich to Rotterdam, with dozens of stops in between, the 2019 PDPW International Dairy Tour: Germany + Holland, presented by [Read More …]

DCRC webinar focuses on building consumer trust

May 24, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Webinar will cover consumer insights on modern farming practices and building trust The June 13 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council webinar features “Earning Consumer Trust in Modern Dairy Practices.” Scheduled for 2 p.m. Central time, Amy [Read More …]

Holstein Breeders welcome visitors during tours

May 23, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Visit Registered Holstein® farms during June 25 tour Attendees to the 2019 National Holstein Convention will have the opportunity to tour some of Wisconsin’s finest Registered Holstein® farms during the convention’s Host Day Tours on [Read More …]

Sara Place of Beef Checkoff on increasing efficiency of U.S. beef production

May 23, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

Sara Place of the Beef Checkoff program talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness about the increasing efficiency of U.S. beef production, with a resulting smaller carbon footprint. She’s on staff with the National Cattlemen’s Beef [Read More …]

California Dairies, Inc. Completes Purchase of Turlock, CA Milk Powder Facility

May 22, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) is pleased to announce, effective today, the completion of the acquisition of Hilmar Cheese Company’s Turlock, CA milk powder facility. “This is an exciting opportunity for CDI and our farmer-owners to [Read More …]

Alltech presents its highest awards to Bear Grylls and Dr. Richard Murphy

May 22, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Opening day of ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference focuses on taking bold action on dreams ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference (ONE19) opened today with the presentation of Alltech’s highest distinctions: the Alltech Medal of Excellence [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board 2019 Executive Committee Officers

May 22, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Newly elected 2019 officers of the California Milk Advisory Board Executive Committee are (top row, left to right): Treasurer David Vander Schaaf of Stockton, Member-at-Large Renae DeJager of Chowchilla. Shown in the bottom row (left [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA names Star of the Breed

May 22, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

T-Triple-T Platinum-ET has been honored as the 2018 Star of the Breed The highest honor presented to a Registered Holstein® cow, Star of the Breed recognizes outstanding performance in the showring and at home on the [Read More …]

New Non-Invasive Technology Increases Cattle Health

May 21, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Bovine Frequency Products (BFP) is a company with a brand-new application that utilizes frequencies imprinted on surgical grade stainless steel boluses that can be inserted orally into cattle. These innovative products are non-magnetic, permanently imprinted [Read More …]

USDA Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook

May 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

2020 Production of Most Animal Proteins Forecast To Increase Production for most animal proteins is expected to increase in 2020, compared to production levels of 2019. Among the factors driving higher production are producer responses [Read More …]

USDA: Feed Outlook First Projection for 2019-20

May 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Large Crop and Low Price The first forecast for the 2019/20 corn crop is for record-high supply, slightly higher disappearance, and much higher stocks. Acreage is projected at 92.8 million bushels, based on the March [Read More …]

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NMC begins search for Scholars applicants

May 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Four graduate students will earn trip to annual meeting in Orlando, Florida The National Mastitis Council (NMC) Scholars program annually provides four travel scholarships to full-time graduate students interested in controlling mastitis, promoting udder health [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA’s Herds Of Excellence

May 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Honors breeders who have developed Holstein herds that excel in both production and type Sixteen Registered Holstein® breeders have earned the distinction of 2018 Herd of Excellence by Holstein Association USA. There are three herd size [Read More …]

Statement from Michael Dykes, CEO, IDFA on Section 232 tariffs

May 18, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“On behalf of our more than 500 members across the dairy industry, the International Dairy Foods Association is very pleased with news of this comprehensive agreement to remove Section 232 tariffs as well as retaliatory [Read More …]

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MN Nutrition Conference 2019

May 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

SAVE THE DATE! September 18-19, 2019 The Minnesota Nutrition Conference is celebrating its 80th anniversary. Please make plans to join us at the Mankato Civic Center, Mankato, MN. The Minnesota Nutrition Conference is the leading livestock and [Read More …]

John Ellsworth: A whole new ballgame for dairy producers.

May 16, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 3

After four years of low farm milk prices and not necessarily much relief in sight, financial consultant John Ellsworth of Success Strategies, thinks it’s a whole new ballgame for dairy producers. Speaking with Joel Hastings [Read More …]

Abigail Martin selected as 72nd Alice in Dairyland

May 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Martin will work as a communications professional for the WDATCP Abigail Martin has been selected as Wisconsin’s 72nd Alice in Dairyland. As Alice, Martin will work as a communications professional for the Wisconsin Department of [Read More …]

CentralStar Cooperative scholarship apps due July 1

May 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

CentralStar Cooperative is offering 7, $1,000 scholarships CentralStar Cooperative, a recent merger between East Central/Select Sires, Waupun, Wis., and NorthStar Cooperative, Lansing, Mich., is offering seven, $1,000 scholarships this year — two of which are [Read More …]

Farmers speak out on genomics

May 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

“How I use genetic information to better manage my herds” will be the focus of a dairy farm breeder panel at the National Genetics Conference on June 26 to June 27. Holstein Association USA’s Lindsey [Read More …]

Check Your Feed Supply!

May 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Cargill feed recalled due to high aflatoxin levels Cargill announced on May 7th in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website that selected Southern States® feed products manufactured in North Carolina have been recalled due to [Read More …]

Obituary: Harriet M. Brown of Northfield, Minnesota

May 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Harriet M. Brown, age 89 of Denmark Township, died peacefully Saturday morning, May 11, 2019, at Three Links Care Center Reflections in Northfield, Minnesota. Harriet Marie was born on December 1, 1929, in Wanamingo, MN, [Read More …]

COUNCIL ON DAIRY CATTLE BREEDING (CDCB) ELECTS NEW, RECOGNIZES OUTGOING OFFICERS

May 10, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

– New officers for the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) were elected at the recent meeting of the Board of Directors, when CDCB also expressed appreciation to the outgoing leadership. John Meyer of Holstein [Read More …]

Cargill recalls animal feed over grain toxin concerns

May 9, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Cargill Inc has issued a voluntary recall of nearly 150 tons of animal feed, a spokeswoman said on Tuesday, after North Carolina regulators found aflatoxin in a testing sample. Aflatoxin is a byproduct of a [Read More …]

CentralStar Cooperative scholarship applications due July 1

May 9, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

CentralStar Cooperative, a recent merger between East Central/Select Sires, Waupun, Wis., and NorthStar Cooperative, Lansing, Mich., is offering seven, $1,000 scholarships this year — two of which are designated to technical-school or short-course students. Those [Read More …]

Webinar: Accelerate Your Dairy Business in ANY Economy

May 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Join John Ellsworth from Success Strategies and Joel Hastings from DairyBusiness.com as they discuss how to grow your dairy business in ANY economy. Friday, May 10th, 2019 12:00 PM CST. This no-cost webinar will be held [Read More …]

David McAuley Named 2019 Genetic Consultant of the Year

DCRC webinar focuses on building consumer trust

The New 1220-20 Rotary Mixer With Larger Feed Mixing Capacity

Dairy education program May 31

Meet the man behind the most famous bottle of milk in sports

History, Culture and Agricultural Innovation Come Together in 2019 PDPW International Dairy Tour: Holland + Germany

DCRC webinar focuses on building consumer trust

Holstein Breeders welcome visitors during tours

Sara Place of Beef Checkoff on increasing efficiency of U.S. beef production

California Dairies, Inc. Completes Purchase of Turlock, CA Milk Powder Facility

Alltech presents its highest awards to Bear Grylls and Dr. Richard Murphy

California Milk Advisory Board 2019 Executive Committee Officers

Holstein Association USA names Star of the Breed

New Non-Invasive Technology Increases Cattle Health

USDA Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook

USDA: Feed Outlook First Projection for 2019-20

NMC begins search for Scholars applicants

Holstein Association USA’s Herds Of Excellence

Statement from Michael Dykes, CEO, IDFA on Section 232 tariffs

MN Nutrition Conference 2019

John Ellsworth: A whole new ballgame for dairy producers.

Abigail Martin selected as 72nd Alice in Dairyland

CentralStar Cooperative scholarship apps due July 1

Farmers speak out on genomics

Check Your Feed Supply!

Obituary: Harriet M. Brown of Northfield, Minnesota

COUNCIL ON DAIRY CATTLE BREEDING (CDCB) ELECTS NEW, RECOGNIZES OUTGOING OFFICERS

Cargill recalls animal feed over grain toxin concerns

CentralStar Cooperative scholarship applications due July 1

Webinar: Accelerate Your Dairy Business in ANY Economy

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