All Breeds Blog

New Graduates Add Strength and Diversity to Select Sires’ Proven Lineup

August 13, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

With the August sire summary, Select Sires added strength and diversity to an already solid daughter-proven offering. The addition of 12 Holsteins, two Jerseys, one Ayrshire and one Brown Swiss sire to the three brand [Read More …]

Nine Sires Added to Robust GENEX Jersey Lineup

August 13, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

While daughter-proven sires 1JE00922 RONALDO {3} and 1JE00921 EUSEBIO {4} continue to impress – especially with strong numbers for the Ideal Commercial Cow™ (ICC$™) index and its Cheese Maximizer (ChMAX$) sub-index – nine new sires [Read More …]

New Holstein Grads Top GENEX ICC$™ Index

August 13, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Leading the Ideal Commercial Cow™ (ICC$™) index following the August sire summary is an exciting new sire, 1HO13471 HYFLOW. This Ragen out of a Josuper stands at +1285 ICC$™ and combines excellent health traits (+7.6 [Read More …]

Vero Startrek highest new daughter proven bull in the Netherlands and Flanders

August 10, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The August index run shows CRV bulls that make herds healthier and more efficient. The speed of genetic progress keeps accelerating and farmers are reaping the benefits. Nowadays, farm management has become even more key [Read More …]

New opportunities for Fleckvieh in August run

August 10, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The August index run shows CRV’s progress in breeding efficient cows with great longevity. Wobbler was the most widely used Fleckvieh bull in Germany last year. Mesias, Rolls and Mocca Pp are newcomer bulls for [Read More …]

This Week in Dairy with Dan Sheldon of Woody Hill Farm

August 9, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News interviews Dan Sheldon, a partner with his family in Woody Hill Farm at Salem, NY, where Dan talks about his commitment to dairy records through the DHI system used for [Read More …]

Net Merit $ Index Updated To Include Health Traits

August 9, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

With the August U.S. dairy genetic evaluations, Net Merit $ and the other lifetime profit indices have been revised to factor in disease resistance and to update the economic values used in calculations. Net Merit [Read More …]

Investing in genetics when cash flow is tight

August 8, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Cost cutting can be an effective tactic to help weather periods of tight cash flow. For many practices employed by dairies, cost-return data can be compiled to evaluate the payback for various practices and identify [Read More …]

Reminder: Holstein America returns Aug. 9 on RFD-TV

August 2, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The hour-long program pays tribute to the iconic, black-and-white cow Nothing says summer quite like ice cream. A double-scoop of vanilla, chocolate or strawberry, the options for this favorite treat are endless. And it’s all [Read More …]

This Week in Dairy with Dr. Marj Faust DairyBusiness Genetics Columnist

August 2, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Genetic evaluations are issued next week by the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding. DairyBusiness genetics columnist Dr. Marj Faust gives us a preview. Then, watch her column in Monday’s DairyBusiness Digital magazine for a unique [Read More …]

An Exciting Addition to Our Elite Cow Donor Program

August 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

[Advertisement] BUDJON-JK EMILYS EDAIR (2E-95) 5-11 2X 365d 37,850m 3.5% 1307f 3.0% 1133p Res. All-American and completes 4 gens of All-American heritage From 7 gens of EX dams, the heart of the Broker Elegance family. [Read More …]

2019 Annual Meeting Delegate Election Now Underway

August 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Holstein Association USA’s delegate election process is currently underway. Each year, members have the opportunity to nominate members from their state to serve as voting delegates at the following year’s Holstein Association USA Annual Meeting, [Read More …]

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DMI: Dairy Market Report July 2018

August 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Overview Fallout from the developing tariff conflict between the United States and some of its major trading partners has already had a major, negative impact on the price outlook for U.S. dairy farmers. But these tariff actions [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo to Host Inaugural Showmanship Judges Clinic

July 31, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

World Dairy Expo is pleased to announce the addition of a Showmanship Judges Clinic to its educational programs. Open to showmanship judges of all skill levels and youth dairy project leaders, the clinic will take [Read More …]

PennState Extension: Recognizing Mental Health Disorders

July 31, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Information on how to recognize signs of poor mental health and resources for help and support. Mental health can be defined as “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own [Read More …]

Tom Vilsack Discuss Mexico and China Tariffs

July 30, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

U.S. Dairy Export Council President/CEO and Former Secretary Tom Vilsack gives his take on the current Mexico and China tariffs as well as NAFTA.

Perdue on ECJ ruling on genome editing

July 30, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

European Court of Justice has announced their ruling on newer mutagenesis methods U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today issued the following statement regarding this week’s European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling (PDF, 115 KB) on newer [Read More …]

Final call to complete 2017 Census of Ag

July 27, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Data from the 2017 Census of Agriculture is planned to be released in February 2019 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) ends all data collection for the 2017 Census of [Read More …]

Retired agronomist Elver Hodges celebrates 106th birthday

July 27, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Elver Hodges introduced improved forages and management techniques for pastures Elver Hodges, who started working at the University of Florida Range Cattle Research and Education Center just before the U.S. entered World War II, plans [Read More …]

This Week in Dairy Interview with CEO Steven Rowe of Newtrient

July 26, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News interviews Steven Rowe of Newtrient LLC. Stimulating new technologies in manure management is what Newtrient LLC is all about. CEO Steven Rowe explains how this joint venture by leading dairy [Read More …]

Holstein America Returns Aug. 9 on RFD-TV

July 24, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Nothing says summer quite like ice cream. A double-scoop of vanilla, chocolate or strawberry, the options for this favorite treat are endless. And it’s all made possible thanks to the nation’s dairy farmers and the [Read More …]

USDA Assists Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation

July 24, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will take several actions to assist farmers in response to trade damage from unjustified retaliation. President Trump directed Secretary Perdue [Read More …]

Holstein youth compete at national convention

July 24, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Competed in activities and contests at the National Junior Holstein Convention Holstein Association USA recognized Junior members in Acme, Michigan during the 2018 National Holstein Convention for their participation in a variety of activities. Nearly [Read More …]

This Week in Dairy: Interview with Steve and Pat Maddox of RuAnn and Maddox Dairies

July 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This week Steve and Pat Maddox of RuAnn and Maddox dairies explain several of the related genetic businesses they run as part of their dairy operations – nearly 5000 milking age registered Holstein cows. The fourth generation of [Read More …]

Lawmakers threaten action on Trump’s tariffs

July 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Lawmakers appear to be putting the Trump administration on notice Lawmakers are losing patience with the Trump administration’s reliance on tariffs to win trade disputes and are talking increasingly about legislative action to protect U.S. [Read More …]

New Employees Gather at Select Sires for Orientation and Training

July 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Thirty-nine new employees and summer interns participated in Select Sires’ orientation program held July 10 and July 11. Employees and interns from eight member cooperatives, Select Sires GenerVations, World Wide Sires and Select Sires Inc. [Read More …]

Juniors Compete in Dairy Knowledge Events

July 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Acme, Michigan, hosted the 2018 National Holstein Convention June 29 through July 3, where youth had the opportunity to show off their dairy knowledge in Dairy Bowl, Dairy Jeopardy and Dairy Knowledge Exam. Dairy Bowl [Read More …]

Outstanding Junior Breeders Named by Holstein Association USA

July 18, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Holstein Association USA recognized several Junior members who breed and own exceptional Holstein cattle during the National Junior Holstein Convention, June 29 – July 3, in Acme, Michigan. The awards, based on type and production, [Read More …]

National DHIA seeks scholarship applicants

July 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) is now accepting applications for $1,000 scholarships to full-time, incoming and continuing students at technical and two-year and four-year colleges/universities. To be eligible for a National DHIA scholarship, the [Read More …]

Wis. to host 2019 National Holstein Convention

July 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

2019 convention is expected to be among the top attended gatherings of dairy farmers The Wisconsin Holstein Association is honored to host the 2019 National Holstein Convention, June 24-27 in Appleton, Wisconsin. Held in the heart [Read More …]

New Graduates Add Strength and Diversity to Select Sires’ Proven Lineup

Nine Sires Added to Robust GENEX Jersey Lineup

New Holstein Grads Top GENEX ICC$™ Index

Vero Startrek highest new daughter proven bull in the Netherlands and Flanders

New opportunities for Fleckvieh in August run

This Week in Dairy with Dan Sheldon of Woody Hill Farm

Net Merit $ Index Updated To Include Health Traits

Investing in genetics when cash flow is tight

Reminder: Holstein America returns Aug. 9 on RFD-TV

This Week in Dairy with Dr. Marj Faust DairyBusiness Genetics Columnist

An Exciting Addition to Our Elite Cow Donor Program

2019 Annual Meeting Delegate Election Now Underway

DMI: Dairy Market Report July 2018

World Dairy Expo to Host Inaugural Showmanship Judges Clinic

PennState Extension: Recognizing Mental Health Disorders

Tom Vilsack Discuss Mexico and China Tariffs

Perdue on ECJ ruling on genome editing

Final call to complete 2017 Census of Ag

Retired agronomist Elver Hodges celebrates 106th birthday

This Week in Dairy Interview with CEO Steven Rowe of Newtrient

Holstein America Returns Aug. 9 on RFD-TV

USDA Assists Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation

Holstein youth compete at national convention

This Week in Dairy: Interview with Steve and Pat Maddox of RuAnn and Maddox Dairies

Lawmakers threaten action on Trump’s tariffs

New Employees Gather at Select Sires for Orientation and Training

Juniors Compete in Dairy Knowledge Events

Outstanding Junior Breeders Named by Holstein Association USA

National DHIA seeks scholarship applicants

Wis. to host 2019 National Holstein Convention

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