All Breeds Blog

Pedigree analysis of 2018 Holstein winners

November 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Lists provide a picture of the genetics behind the cattle receiving showring accolades Holstein Association USA has released its annual Pedigree Analysis of National Holstein Show winners. These lists provide a picture of the genetics [Read More …]

Top reproduction dairy herds receive DCRC awards

November 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) honored 24 dairy operations that excel at reproductive efficiency, fertility and well-implemented management procedures during its annual meeting, held Nov. 14-16, in Indianapolis. Platinum recognition went to: Holmesville Dairy [Read More …]

Wisconsin Holstein Association offers internships

November 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wisconsin Holstein Association is continuing the search for candidates for two internships in 2019. Two opportunities are available for college-aged students looking to gain experience in event planning, communications and public relations. Communications & [Read More …]

National Dairy Shrine President’s Message

November 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

National Dairy Shrine will be celebrating 70 years in 2019 and what a tribute becoming 20,000 Lifetime Members strong would be. Yes, that’s right, with a bit of effort on our part we could reach [Read More …]

This Week in Dairy on INTL FCStone’s Upcoming Global Markets Outlook

November 15, 2018 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 …]

Genetic Data Analyst at the Interbull Centre (Quantitative Geneticist)

November 14, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Exciting opportunities The Interbull Centre is a section of the Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, SLU, Uppsala, Sweden. It has been contracted by the International Committee for Animal Recording (ICAR) to be the operational [Read More …]

Achieving Genetic Potential

November 13, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

We know the importance of colostrum at birth, good calf nutrition and sound weaning protocols in assuring calf health. We’re now learning more, however, about how the cow’s nutritional status during gestation can affect the [Read More …]

Scholarship Opportunities Total $15,000 in 2019

November 13, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Select Sire Power will award up to $15,000 to students in 2019. Students who have completed their first full year of college in an agricultural study are encouraged to apply for the Wayne Dudley Scholarship program. The [Read More …]

Pedigree Analysis of 2018 National Holstein Show Winners Now Online

November 13, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Holstein Association USA has released its annual Pedigree Analysis of National Holstein Show winners. These lists provide a picture of the genetics behind the cattle receiving showring accolades at the highest levels of competition. The [Read More …]

This Week in Dairy Reports on The California FMMO

November 8, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The California Federal Milk Marketing Order officially began on Nov. 1. With nearly 20% of the nation’s milk supply, it will not only affect California producers but its impact will be felt across the country. [Read More …]

Lee Mielke: Looking for direction

November 8, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Columnist Lee Mielke wraps up the week’s dairy industry news. Cash dairy prices started November looking for direction. The Cheddar blocks fell to $1.4550 per pound last Thursday, lowest level since June 25, 2018, but [Read More …]

Making a Difference By Helping Farmers and Consumers

November 6, 2018 DairyBusiness News JH 0

(Adapted from prepared remarks before the membership of the National Milk Producers Federation in Phoenix, Oct. 30, 2018) by Jim Mulhern CEO – National Milk Producers Federation I’ve told you before how proud I [Read More …]

Alton and Koopmans achieve 100,000 A.I. services

November 5, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Throughout the year, East Central/Select Sires, based in Waupun, Wis., and serving dairy and beef producers throughout southern Wisconsin, honors employees who hit certain milestones. In recent months, two East Central/Select Sires artificial insemination (A.I.) [Read More …]

This Week in Dairy with Joey Airoso and Daryl Maas

November 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Joel Hastings with DairyBusiness News looks at a dozen dairies with digesters capturing methane from some 35,000 cows, 22 miles of underground pipeline, and a bio gas processing operation. All this was recognized at Calgren [Read More …]

US Farm Systems Sold to the Valmetal Group

October 31, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

US Farm Systems, the manufacturer of manure handling and wastewater treatment systems founded and operated by Rejean Houle and his family, announces its sale to Valmetal Group, based in Quebec, Canada. In describing the transaction, [Read More …]

PDPF funds urgent needs of dairy community

October 30, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Grant applications are due December 1, 2018 The Professional Dairy Producers Foundation (PDPF) awards grants to non-profit organizations that share the Foundation’s passion and vision for education in dairy communities. Grant dollars are available to [Read More …]

Southern Africa trade mission planned

October 30, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Under Secretary McKinney will lead a trade mission to Southern Africa Oct. 29-Nov. 2 U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney will lead a trade mission to Southern [Read More …]

Ten Junior Breeders To Be Recognized For Achievement By National Jersey Association

October 29, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Ten young Jersey cattle owners will be recognized Saturday, November 3 in Louisville, Ky., for their accomplishments in the National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest. The contest recognizes outstanding achievement by junior Jersey owners in four [Read More …]

Jersey-Specific Nutrition Webinars Available On-Demand

October 29, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) has joined industry experts to produce five webinars focused on Jersey-specific nutrition throughout four different stages of a dairy animal’s life cycle. The programs, covering the transition period, lactation, heifers and [Read More …]

Dairy Strong 2019 registration is open!

October 29, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Registration is open for this exciting event! REGISTER NOW Why Dairy Strong? Renowned national speakers at Dairy Strong have travelled the world-over presenting on cutting-edge topics. Stay close to home but get the value of [Read More …]

This Week in Dairy with Michael Boccadoro of California Dairy Cares

October 25, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A dairy sustainability summit? That’s the topic DairyBusiness and Publisher Joel Hastings discusses with Michael Boccadoro, Executive Director of California Dairy Cares. This association of producers, processors and industry supporters says its mission is “the [Read More …]

The Future of Your Farm Relies on Healthy Calves

October 25, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Enroll now in the final webinar of our free series, hosted by calf expert Dr. Robert James. Dr. Robert James, Ph.D., PAS, Professor Emeritus from Virginia Tech University, leads the Calf College series, uncovering the [Read More …]

USDA receives interest in hosting ERS & NIFA

October 25, 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 that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has received 136 expressions of interest from parties [Read More …]

Share this with your calf manager

October 25, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Nov 13, Fennimore; Nov 14, Eau Claire; Nov 15, Chilton General Session The Salmonella Heidelberg Problem – Dr. Donald Sockett Smart bugs are getting smarter and stronger. Learn from the industry’s number-one expert on this [Read More …]

USDA-AGIL Position Announcements

October 24, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Animal Genomics Improvement Laboratory (AGIL), located in Beltsville, MD as part of USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, has two open positions to fill. The first is a full-time, permanent position for an animal scientist who [Read More …]

Dairy Cattle Reproductive Management Online Course

October 22, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Have you… Been working with dairy cows and are looking to increase your knowledge of reproductive management? Had some formal training or course work but want a refresher on reproductive management? Been working with the [Read More …]

This Week in Dairy featuring Tad Sonstegard on gene editing with CRISPR technology

October 18, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Gene editing with CRISPR technology opens a new chapter in livestock breeding. Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness spoke with with Tad Sonstegard, Chief Scientific Officer for the food animal division of Recombinetics, a firm which has [Read More …]

Broege joins Wisconsin Holstein team

October 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Kristen Broege will serve as Director of Sales and Membership The Wisconsin Holstein Association (WHA) is excited to announce Kristen Broege as its new Director of Sales and Membership. Broege is a long-time member of [Read More …]

National Dairy Shrine Elects New President and Directors

October 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

At the 69th annual meeting of the National Dairy Shrine, Larry Schirm of Laurelville, Ohio was elected President of the organization. Meanwhile, Nate Janssen, Wheaton, Illinois was chosen as President-Elect. Elected to the Executive Committee [Read More …]

How profit-driven inbreeding could bring the world dairy herd to its knees

October 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The drive for genetic selection means cattle are increasingly vulnerable to deadly new epidemics that could emerge as the climate warms Known for their distinctive long horns, the Ankole cattle of western Uganda have evolved [Read More …]

Pedigree analysis of 2018 Holstein winners

Top reproduction dairy herds receive DCRC awards

Wisconsin Holstein Association offers internships

National Dairy Shrine President’s Message

This Week in Dairy on INTL FCStone’s Upcoming Global Markets Outlook

Genetic Data Analyst at the Interbull Centre (Quantitative Geneticist)

Achieving Genetic Potential

Scholarship Opportunities Total $15,000 in 2019

Pedigree Analysis of 2018 National Holstein Show Winners Now Online

This Week in Dairy Reports on The California FMMO

Lee Mielke: Looking for direction

Making a Difference By Helping Farmers and Consumers

Alton and Koopmans achieve 100,000 A.I. services

This Week in Dairy with Joey Airoso and Daryl Maas

US Farm Systems Sold to the Valmetal Group

PDPF funds urgent needs of dairy community

Southern Africa trade mission planned

Ten Junior Breeders To Be Recognized For Achievement By National Jersey Association

Jersey-Specific Nutrition Webinars Available On-Demand

Dairy Strong 2019 registration is open!

This Week in Dairy with Michael Boccadoro of California Dairy Cares

The Future of Your Farm Relies on Healthy Calves

USDA receives interest in hosting ERS & NIFA

Share this with your calf manager

USDA-AGIL Position Announcements

Dairy Cattle Reproductive Management Online Course

This Week in Dairy featuring Tad Sonstegard on gene editing with CRISPR technology

Broege joins Wisconsin Holstein team

National Dairy Shrine Elects New President and Directors

How profit-driven inbreeding could bring the world dairy herd to its knees

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