All Breeds Blog

USJersey announces new communication department

January 18, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Communications department will oversee media relations, Jersey Journal, social media Neal Smith, Executive Secretary and CEO of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc., has announced a restructuring of departments within the USJersey [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Launches Holstein Marketplace Sires

January 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Holstein Association USA announces a new service to assist Holstein breeders to market semen to other dairy cattle breeders. Holstein Marketplace Sires – a new component of the Holstein Marketplace gives Holstein breeders the ability [Read More …]

Forecast for Dairy in 2019 by Dr. Mark Stephenson

January 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness interviews noted dairy economist Dr. Mark Stephenson of the University of Wisconsin, who gives his forecast for dairy in 2019. Dr. Stephenson predicts the Class III price will be up by [Read More …]

Vytelle Licenses Use of Reverse-Sort Technology from Sexing Technologies®

January 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Vytelle announced today a partnership with global livestock reproductive services innovator Sexing Technologies® (ST) for the use of ST’s proprietary reverse semen sorting technology. This partnership will allow beef and dairy producers to access gender-specific [Read More …]

Wisconsin dairy review and outlook

January 16, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

How Wisconsin’s dairy industry fared in 2018 and what lies ahead Lorre Kolb: How Wisconsin’s dairy industry fared in 2018 and what lies ahead. We’re visiting today with Mark Stephenson, University of Wisconsin-Madison/Extension in the [Read More …]

FSA offices opening for limited time

January 16, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In an interesting turn of events, some federal agencies are being brought back to work. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that many Farm Service Agency offices will reopen temporarily in the coming days [Read More …]

Winter Season Best Care Practices for Dairy Calf Health

January 16, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy farms face a variety of challenges, including how cold weather affects their animals. Progressive research by the farmer-led Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) is advancing the science-based understanding of how climate and [Read More …]

DCHA returns to Madison, Wisconsin, for 2019 annual conference

January 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Registration is now open for the 2019 Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) Annual Conference, April 9-11, at the Madison Marriott West, Middleton, Wis. With a conference theme of “Joining forces. Reaching higher.” attendees will [Read More …]

USDA delays deadline for aid to offset tariffs

January 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Many farmers already have received first of two payments to offset some losses Farmers already reeling from low prices and uncertainty amid the nation’s trade dispute with China are welcoming a decision to extend a [Read More …]

Bovine tuberculosis strain found in B.C. never before seen in Canada, U.S.

January 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Chief veterinarian says 4 cases identified in southern Interior farm Canada’s chief veterinary officer says test results from a case of bovine tuberculosis found in a cow in B.C. last November show a strain not [Read More …]

President Trump Speaks at Farm Bureau Convention

January 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In a nearly hour long speech today to the 100th convention of the American Farm Bureau, President Donald Trump hit all the right notes for this enthusiastic audience. It was his second appearance in as [Read More …]

2019 Junior Holstein Convention held

January 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

More than 450 Holstein members, chaperones, and volunteers were in attendance The annual Wisconsin Junior Holstein Convention was hosted by the Sheboygan County juniors in Sheboygan, Wis., at the Blue Harbor Resort and Conference Center, [Read More …]

DCHA offers $1,000 scholarship

January 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Applications due February 20 The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) is now accepting applications for its scholarship program. The goal of this long-standing program is to invest in the future of the dairy industry [Read More …]

3 Million Genotypes in CDCB Database

January 11, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A new milestone was met on December 13, 2018, when the three millionth genotype was uploaded to the national cooperator database managed by CDCB. Approximately 700,000 new genotypes were added to the national database in 2018. Most of the growth in genomic services involved [Read More …]

New Poll: Consumers, by Nearly 3-to-1 Margin, Want FDA to End Mislabeling of Fake Milks

January 11, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

New national survey data released today finds that consumers – by a nearly 3-to-1 margin – want the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to enforce existing regulations and prohibit non-dairy beverage companies from using [Read More …]

Overview of the 2019 Dairy Markets

January 10, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Where are dairy markets headed in 2019? Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News speaks with INTL FCStone’s Nate Donnay, Director of Market Insight, who gives an overview, predicting stronger demand against increasingly tight supplies. A question [Read More …]

National Dairy Shrine Recognition Award Applications Due March 15

January 9, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

National Dairy Shrine is again seeking nominations for the dairy industries most prestigious recognition awards: Guest of Honor, Pioneer, and Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder. The Guest of Honor is given to an active contemporary dairy [Read More …]

Make your reservations now! Dairy Calf & Heifer Association Annual Conference

January 9, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Plans are underway for the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) Annual Conference, April 9-11, 2019, to be held at the Madison Marriott West, Middleton, WI. The 2018 conference shattered records, including a premier trade [Read More …]

USDA Notes that NASS and OCE-WAOB Reports are Suspended

January 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Due to a lapse in federal funding, work on National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and Office of the Chief Economist – World Agricultural Outlook Board (OCE-WAOB) reports have been suspended since December 22, 2018 and [Read More …]

Wright Receives National Judi Collinsworth Award

January 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Lora Wright of Verona, Mo. is the recipient of the 2018 National Judi Collinsworth Outstanding Exhibitor Award from Holstein Association USA, Inc. This award recognizes youth for their outstanding involvement with Registered Holsteins®. The Missouri [Read More …]

NAAB Technical Director and CSS Service Director Jere R. Mitchell Retires

January 7, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Jere R Mitchell, Technical Director for the National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) and Service Director for Certified Semen Services Inc. (CSS), a subsidiary of NAAB, announced his retirement at the end of December 2018 [Read More …]

Dairy Strong 2019 Jan. 23 & 24 Monona Terrace, Madison, Wisconsin

January 4, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy Strong 2019 is almost here! We want to make sure that you are planning to attend. As always, media registrations are complimentary. Jan. 23 & 24, Monona Terrace, Madison, Wisconsin Again this year, we [Read More …]

Holstein Assn launches new online transfer system

January 4, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Holstein Association USA is excited to announce a new online system available for transfer applications at www.holsteinusa.com. Users will experience an updated, user friendly interface along with newly added features. For a video tutorial of [Read More …]

This Week in Dairy: INTL FCStone will host its second annual Global Markets Outlook

January 3, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

INTL FCStone will host its second annual Global Markets Outlook at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida, March 3-5, 2019. This three-day event combines all of INTL FCStone’s industry-leading economic and commodity outlooks into [Read More …]

Wisconsin FFA Foundation seeks operations manager

January 3, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The application deadline is January 25, 2019 The Wisconsin FFA Foundation is now accepting applications for a part-time Operations Manager to be based in its Madison, Wis., office. The role is part-time, non-exempt and for [Read More …]

USDA updates functions during lapse in funding

January 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Many services will carry on, while others will discontinue on January 1, 2019 The U.S. Department of Agriculture today updated its assessment of how the lapse in federal funding will affect services and programs since [Read More …]

Apply now for 2019 Mo. Agribusiness Academy

December 31, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2019 Agriculture has a tremendous impact on our nation’s economy, and Missouri is at the heart of this industry. It is important that young people carry on the [Read More …]

Over $150,000 Raised for Western Equipment Dealers Association Foundations More money raised, more people trained.

December 28, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA) is thrilled to announce that over $150,000 was raised at the WEDA International Dealer Conference for WEDA’s Foundations. Funds raised will go toward scholarships to support career and technical [Read More …]

Perdue announces ERS, NIFA site selection criteria

December 27, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

USDA has received 136 Expressions of Interest from parties across 35 states U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the criteria the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has developed to evaluate the 136 Expressions of [Read More …]

USDA functions in the event of a lapse in funding

December 27, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Some USDA activities will be shut down, reduced with lapse in government funding U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today detailed which functions of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will remain available in the [Read More …]

USJersey announces new communication department

Holstein Association USA Launches Holstein Marketplace Sires

Forecast for Dairy in 2019 by Dr. Mark Stephenson

Vytelle Licenses Use of Reverse-Sort Technology from Sexing Technologies®

Wisconsin dairy review and outlook

FSA offices opening for limited time

Winter Season Best Care Practices for Dairy Calf Health

DCHA returns to Madison, Wisconsin, for 2019 annual conference

USDA delays deadline for aid to offset tariffs

Bovine tuberculosis strain found in B.C. never before seen in Canada, U.S.

President Trump Speaks at Farm Bureau Convention

2019 Junior Holstein Convention held

DCHA offers $1,000 scholarship

3 Million Genotypes in CDCB Database

New Poll: Consumers, by Nearly 3-to-1 Margin, Want FDA to End Mislabeling of Fake Milks

Overview of the 2019 Dairy Markets

National Dairy Shrine Recognition Award Applications Due March 15

Make your reservations now! Dairy Calf & Heifer Association Annual Conference

USDA Notes that NASS and OCE-WAOB Reports are Suspended

Wright Receives National Judi Collinsworth Award

NAAB Technical Director and CSS Service Director Jere R. Mitchell Retires

Dairy Strong 2019 Jan. 23 & 24 Monona Terrace, Madison, Wisconsin

Holstein Assn launches new online transfer system

This Week in Dairy: INTL FCStone will host its second annual Global Markets Outlook

Wisconsin FFA Foundation seeks operations manager

USDA updates functions during lapse in funding

Apply now for 2019 Mo. Agribusiness Academy

Over $150,000 Raised for Western Equipment Dealers Association Foundations More money raised, more people trained.

Perdue announces ERS, NIFA site selection criteria

USDA functions in the event of a lapse in funding

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