All Breeds Blog

Exporters Workshop at World Dairy Expo

September 28, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Date: October 4, 2023 Location: Madison, Wisconsin The United States is recognized around the world for the ability to produce large volumes of high-quality dairy, beef, swine, sheep, goats, horses, and other livestock. DATCP’s International Agribusiness Center and the Livestock [Read More …]

100th DairyVoice Podcast! Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett host a discussion on World Dairy Expo

September 27, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this, the 100th episode of DairyVoice podcast, Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett host a Showbox discussion with Tom Morris, Peter Vail, Dave Bollig, and Randy Frasier. They talk with this iconic panel about World [Read More …]

Deadline to enter is October 10 for The All American Jersey Shows

September 27, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The 71st All American Jersey Show & Sale returns November 3, 4, 5, and 6 to the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Ky. Premiums totaling more than $46,000 will be awarded in three shows. [Read More …]

2024 Delegate Election Underway for Holstein Association USA’s 138th Annual Meeting

August 31, 2023 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 …]

Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett introduce Luck-E Acetylene Red, the first Showbox Sires bull

August 27, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett talk with Matt and Joe Engel of Luck-E Holsteins. The Engels are the breeders of the new Showbox bull Luck-E Acetylene Red. The Showbox Sires series, which is hosted by [Read More …]

Select Sires Inc. and STgen™ sign a letter of intent

August 21, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Select Sires Inc. and Inguran LLC (dba STgen™) have signed a letter of intent to combine Select Sires Inc.’s and STgen’s production, research and development functions into a new company. The six U.S. farmer-owned cooperatives [Read More …]

DairyVoice: Tony Hall of Lallemand on heat stress, why it matters and ways to help cows stay a little cooler.

August 18, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Tony Hall of Lallemand Animal Nutrition talks with Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barriers about heat stress, why it matters and ways to help cows stay a little cooler. A deep dive in to practices [Read More …]

Ashlie Johnson Discusses Employee Disciplinary Action

August 11, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Ashlie Johnson with with Brooke Human Resource Solutions talks about dairy employer disciplinary action to provide a positive result with your employee and to protect your farm business. Being Consistent is key. You should have [Read More …]

Merger Approved, Select Sires Member Cooperative Formed

August 4, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The boards of directors of All West/Select Sires, COBA/Select Sires, Select Sires MidAmerica, and Minnesota/Select Sires have voted unanimously to merge as one cooperative representing the Select Sires federation in 25 U.S. states and the [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires interviews David Thorbahn, President & CEO of Select Sires.

August 3, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In the continuing series The Evolution of the Great Cow, Tim Abbott speaks with David Thorbahn of Select Sires about his career, family, and the new sales alliance between Showbox sires and Select Sires. Select Sires [Read More …]

August 1 Is Deadline for All American Junior Show Eligibility

July 28, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Attention all Junior members and parents. A reminder that Tuesday, August 1 is the deadline to have your Registered Jerseys transferred to be eligible to show at the All American Junior Jersey Show. Here are [Read More …]

Holstein Foundation Contests Provide Opportunities for Growth and Fun at the National Junior Holstein Convention

July 20, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Young dairy enthusiasts from across the country recently put their dairy knowledge to the test during the Holstein Foundation’s national youth competitions. The contests were held in Lexington, Kentucky as part of the 2023 National [Read More …]

Phillip And Susan Ferry Receive Master Breeder Award From National Jersey Organizations

July 6, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Phillips “Flip” and Sue Ferry, Johnstown, N.Y., were awarded 2023 Master Breeder Award by The American Jersey Cattle Association on June 24 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. The Master Breeder Award is bestowed annually to a living [Read More …]

Phillips and Susan Ferry Receive Master Breeder Award From National Jersey Organizations

June 30, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Phillip “Flip” and Sue Ferry, Johnstown, N.Y., were awarded 2023 Master Breeder Award by The American Jersey Cattle Association on June 24 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. The Master Breeder Award is bestowed annually to a living [Read More …]

John Marshman Recognized with Holstein Association USA’s Distinguished Leadership Award

June 21, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

John Marshman has been selected as Holstein Association USA’s 2023 Distinguished Leadership award recipient. A dairy farmer from Oxford, New York, Marshman has served extensively in local, state, and national agricultural groups throughout the years. [Read More …]

First Generation Farmer to Receive 2023 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder Award

June 21, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The 2023 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder followed an unconventional path to his career as a dairy farmer. Growing up in town, Ty Etgen always jumped at the chance to spend time on his friends’ farms. [Read More …]

The Evolution Of The Great Cow Part 1 With Tim Abbott Showbox Sires

June 9, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Tim Abbott hosts this episode of DairyVoice with part 1 of the series ‘The Evolution of the Great Cow’. In this episode, Tim speaks with David Hardesty and Mike Duckett. They talk about the history [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Announces Promotions, Including Lindsey Worden as COO

May 26, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Today, Holstein Association USA, Inc. Chief Executive Officer John M. Meyer stated, “I’m excited and happy to announce ten promotions that will have a positive influence on the Holstein Association USA, Inc. well into [Read More …]

CowManager presents awards to Select Sires consultants

May 22, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

CowManager® honored several Select Sires consultants and one South Dakota dairy with awards. Bekah Meller from COBA/Select Sires Inc. was named the 2023 Up and Coming CowManager Specialist of the Year. Meller lives in Kenton, Ohio [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Honors 2022 Herds of Excellence

May 19, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Annually, Holstein Association USA recognizes breeders who have developed herds with incredible production and type with the Herds of Excellence award. Ten outstanding Registered Holstein® herds have achieved this honor with their 2022 records. The [Read More …]

Pennsylvania Cow Earns Title of 2022 Star of the Breed

May 16, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Holstein Association USA’s Star of the Breed award is an elite accolade designed to recognize a Registered Holstein® cow with outstanding production and exceptional type. This year’s recipient, Show-Mar Crush Everyone, has eye-catching dairy character, an incredible [Read More …]

CentralStar and Zoetis partner to provide genomic testing

May 15, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

CentralStar Cooperative recently partnered with Zoetis to bring dairy producers more convenient access to CLARIFIDE®, CLARIFIDE® Plus, and Herdity™ genomic testing. “Partnering with Zoetis to help facilitate easier implementation of genomic testing aligns with CentralStar’s [Read More …]

Abbott and Duckett launch new high-type sire lineup

April 28, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Showbox Sires LLC will be available exclusively from Select Sires and Semex Editor’s Note: This past week, Joel Hastings with Tim Abbott, Mike Duckett, Brad Sayles & Jeff Ziegler had a detailed discussion on DairyVoice [Read More …]

Ground-Breaking News from Tim Abbott, Mike Duckett, Brad Sayles & Jeff Ziegler announcing a new organization: Showbox Sires

April 28, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

DairyBusiness News host Joel Hastings speaks with well-known breeders Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett about some very exciting industry news that is emerging this week. A one-of-a-kind effort between their new company, Showbox Sires, and [Read More …]

Exporters Workshop at World Dairy Expo

100th DairyVoice Podcast! Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett host a discussion on World Dairy Expo

Deadline to enter is October 10 for The All American Jersey Shows

2024 Delegate Election Underway for Holstein Association USA’s 138th Annual Meeting

Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett introduce Luck-E Acetylene Red, the first Showbox Sires bull

Select Sires Inc. and STgen™ sign a letter of intent

DairyVoice: Tony Hall of Lallemand on heat stress, why it matters and ways to help cows stay a little cooler.

Ashlie Johnson Discusses Employee Disciplinary Action

Merger Approved, Select Sires Member Cooperative Formed

DairyVoice Podcast: Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires interviews David Thorbahn, President & CEO of Select Sires.

August 1 Is Deadline for All American Junior Show Eligibility

Holstein Foundation Contests Provide Opportunities for Growth and Fun at the National Junior Holstein Convention

Phillip And Susan Ferry Receive Master Breeder Award From National Jersey Organizations

Phillips and Susan Ferry Receive Master Breeder Award From National Jersey Organizations

John Marshman Recognized with Holstein Association USA’s Distinguished Leadership Award

First Generation Farmer to Receive 2023 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder Award

The Evolution Of The Great Cow Part 1 With Tim Abbott Showbox Sires

Holstein Association USA Announces Promotions, Including Lindsey Worden as COO

CowManager presents awards to Select Sires consultants

Holstein Association USA Honors 2022 Herds of Excellence

Pennsylvania Cow Earns Title of 2022 Star of the Breed

CentralStar and Zoetis partner to provide genomic testing

Abbott and Duckett launch new high-type sire lineup

Ground-Breaking News from Tim Abbott, Mike Duckett, Brad Sayles & Jeff Ziegler announcing a new organization: Showbox Sires

Judges Named For 2023 All American Jersey Shows

Joel Hastings with Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett have a major announcement to the global breeder industry.

Do well, do FeedExcel!

2022 Semen Sales Report Reflects Changing Global Trends

New U.S. Registered Holstein Cow Claims Title for Most Lifetime Milk

Holstein America Broadcasts February 13 on RFD-TV

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