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World Dairy Expo Announces 2023 Associate Judges

January 9, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

World Dairy Expo® is delighted to announce the eight individuals selected to serve as associate judges of Expo’s 2023 Dairy Cattle Show. Nominated by the official judge and approved by a committee of Expo exhibitors, [Read More …]

New Genetic Leaders at IPS

January 3, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The December sire summaries resulted in new genetic leaders at International Protein Sires (IPS). “As a result of the recent sire proofs, we are excited with the new group of superior Holstein sires. These new [Read More …]

Mark Adam selected CentralStar Pioneer Award recipient

January 3, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The CentralStar Cooperative Board of Directors recently announced Mark Adam of Eaton Rapids, Mich., as the 2022 Pioneer Award recipient. Established in 1977, the Pioneer Award recognizes individuals who, through selfless and dedicated service and [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Seeks Nominations for 2023 Annual Awards

December 19, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Nominations are open for Holstein Association USA’s annual awards. These include the 2023 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder, Elite Breeder, and Distinguished Leadership awards. “Each year, it’s an honor to recognize outstanding Holstein Association USA members [Read More …]

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Index run confirms: daughters of CRV bulls excel in efficiency

December 14, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

How efficiently a cow converts feed into milk has a huge influence on the profitability of a farm. Efficiency is partly achieved by cows that grow old in good health and with no problems, which [Read More …]

Pedigree Analysis of 2022 National Holstein Show Winners Released!

December 13, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The annual Pedigree Analysis of National Holstein Show winners has been released by Holstein Association USA for the 2022 show season. These lists provide insight into the genetics of Holsteins who have seen show ring [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Dr. Anna Berge, a veterinary consultant based in Sweden, on the bombshell preliminary finding of a bovine coronavirus study in Europe

December 1, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barriers talks with Dr. Anna Catharina Berge, a Swedish veterinarian based in Belgium. Dr. Berge speaks on MSD Animal Health’s continuing study of ongoing bovine coronavirus and its prevalence in [Read More …]

Jersey All American Winners Announced By American Jersey Cattle Association For 2022

December 1, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The official Jersey All American and Reserve All American winners of 2022 have been announced by the American Jersey Cattle Association. The All American events are held annually in Louisville, Ky., in conjunction with the [Read More …]

USDA invites ag producers to respond online to the 2022 Census of Agriculture

November 28, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The ag census is the nation’s only comprehensive and impartial agriculture data for every state, county, and territory The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) mailed survey codes to all known agriculture producers across the 50 [Read More …]

Award-winning CentralStar employees honored in recent ceremony

November 8, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in the upper Midwest, hosted their annual CentralStar Team Member Awards Program on Oct. 23, 2022. The event recognizes and honors employee team members who’ve gone above and [Read More …]

Key Mycotoxins You Should Know – Aflatoxins

November 3, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

When drought and high temperatures hit corn after silking, losses may also occur due to aflatoxins. Mycotoxins are substances produced by fungi that infect grain crops like maize and small grains and cause ear and [Read More …]

Introducing… The New www.uscdcb.com!

October 27, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Browse www.uscdcb.com today – October 27 – and you will be greeted with a brand-new website following an overnight transition. As CDCB collaborators and genetic enthusiasts, we invite you to explore the revamped website, which [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo Releases 2022 Event Summary

October 21, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

To the global dairy community, Thank you for once again making World Dairy Expo the meeting place of the global dairy industry. The 2022 event was filled with memorable moments from start to finish that [Read More …]

Genetic Selection Is Key to Dairy Sustainability

October 14, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

How precisely do genetics impact sustainability – both now and into the future? How do we communicate the contribution of genetic selection to dairy’s reduced carbon footprint? What other aspects of sustainability — such as [Read More …]

Footloose Dances Her Way to Supreme Champion

October 10, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Oakfield Solom Footloose-ET stole the show at World Dairy Expo as she was named the 2022 Supreme Champion. Footloose is owned by Duckett Holsteins, Vierra Dairy and Tim & Sharyn Abbott of Rudolph, Wisconsin, and [Read More …]

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Holstein USA study demonstrates importance of conformation

October 3, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Holstein Association USA study shows clear relationship between conformation and economically important traits How does physical conformation relate to economically important traits in today’s dairy industry? A recent study completed by Holstein Association USA aimed [Read More …]

CDCB Industry Meeting: Improving Cow Mobility Through Genetics

September 27, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) invites all producers, industry professionals and genetic enthusiasts to the 8th annual CDCB Industry Meeting in Madison, Wis., on Wednesday, Oct. 5. The meeting will run from 8:30 [Read More …]

Ashlie Johnson on the importance of understanding generational differences in the work place

September 23, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Ashlie Johnson of Brooke Human Resource Solutions talks about employer understanding of generational differences. She points out that by 2025, three fourths of the workforce will be millennials. And employers will need to take this [Read More …]

Eight students receive CentralStar $1,000 scholarships

September 7, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The Board of Directors for CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in the upper Midwest, is awarding eight college and technical-school students with $1,000 scholarships to help pay for post-secondary education. In addition [Read More …]

The All American Jersey Show

September 1, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

November 4-7, 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky The All American Jersey events are set for November 4-7, 2022 in Louisville, Ky. Mark your calendars today. There are many new and exciting things to watch for including [Read More …]

Holstein Marketplace Sires Releases Trio of Exciting New Bulls

August 24, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Three new bulls have recently been launched through the Holstein Marketplace Sires program, managed by Holstein Services, Inc. “These bulls exemplify the ideals of our program, creating a breeder-to-breeder market for genetics,” says Timothy [Read More …]

The August sire summaries resulted in new genetic leaders

August 23, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The August sire summaries resulted in new genetic leaders with a diversified offering at International Protein Sires (IPS). “Through the recent sire summaries, we are pleased to have new leaders in several sire groups. [Read More …]

Thomas Sawyer Obituary

August 15, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Thomas (Tom) Howard Sawyer August 22, 1934 – August 5, 2022 Thomas (Tom) Howard Sawyer was born August 22, 1934 in Modesto, CA, and moved with his parents to the Diamond S Ranch in Roberts [Read More …]

Select Sires’ diverse daughter-proven graduates boost herd health

August 12, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The farmer-owner board of directors, sire committees and sire department at Select Sires Inc. recognize the immense value of healthier, longer-living cows. Whether producers need to lower their herd turnover rate to account for [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Laura Daniels of the Dairy Girl Network talks about the organization and how it is helping women in dairy

August 11, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this episode of DairyVoice, host Connie Kuber has a conversation with Laura Daniels, President and Founder of Dairy Girl Network. Laura explains how it works, how it helps, and what DGN means for women [Read More …]

Dr. Juan M. Piñeiro on Southwest Dairy Days in Scotland, Texas on October 20, 2022

August 5, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dr. Juan M. Piñeiro, DairyBusiness News contributor and Assistant Professor and Extension Dairy Specialist at Texas A&M AgriLife speaks with Dr. Jennifer Spencer, also an Assistant Professor and Extension Dairy Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife, about [Read More …]

Connie Kuber Discusses Mental Health on the Farm With Monica Kramer McConkey & Amanda Borkowski

July 29, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this episode of DairyVoice podcast, host Connie Kuber of Sealpro talks with Monica Kramer McConkey, Rural Mental Health Counselor of Eyes on the Horizon Consulting and Amanda Borkowski of the Dairy Girl Network. They [Read More …]

Junior Holstein Members Engage in Friendly Competition

July 14, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Holstein Association USA’s Junior members showcased their dairy knowledge during the 2022 National Holstein Convention in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Over 300 Junior Holstein members competed in contests, attended farm and dairy industry tours, and [Read More …]

Take Your Fly Control Efforts to the Next Level

July 13, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Flies on a dairy are more than just a nuisance, they contribute to a loss in production, spread diseases and annoy both your herd and employees. Protecting your dairy against fly infestations can make for [Read More …]

Tim Abbott talks about the recent historic and record breaking sale of “S-S-I’s Doc”

June 30, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

They call her Doc and she sold with 40 pregnancies for a record price of $1,925,000. She’s S-S-I Doc Have Not 8784-ET (EX-94, EX-96-MS at 4y5m). From the heart of the Dellia family by Woodcrest [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo Announces 2023 Associate Judges

New Genetic Leaders at IPS

Mark Adam selected CentralStar Pioneer Award recipient

Holstein Association USA Seeks Nominations for 2023 Annual Awards

Index run confirms: daughters of CRV bulls excel in efficiency

Pedigree Analysis of 2022 National Holstein Show Winners Released!

DairyVoice Podcast: Dr. Anna Berge, a veterinary consultant based in Sweden, on the bombshell preliminary finding of a bovine coronavirus study in Europe

Jersey All American Winners Announced By American Jersey Cattle Association For 2022

USDA invites ag producers to respond online to the 2022 Census of Agriculture

Award-winning CentralStar employees honored in recent ceremony

Key Mycotoxins You Should Know – Aflatoxins

Introducing… The New www.uscdcb.com!

World Dairy Expo Releases 2022 Event Summary

Genetic Selection Is Key to Dairy Sustainability

Footloose Dances Her Way to Supreme Champion

Holstein USA study demonstrates importance of conformation

CDCB Industry Meeting: Improving Cow Mobility Through Genetics

Ashlie Johnson on the importance of understanding generational differences in the work place

Eight students receive CentralStar $1,000 scholarships

The All American Jersey Show

Holstein Marketplace Sires Releases Trio of Exciting New Bulls

The August sire summaries resulted in new genetic leaders

Thomas Sawyer Obituary

Select Sires’ diverse daughter-proven graduates boost herd health

DairyVoice Podcast: Laura Daniels of the Dairy Girl Network talks about the organization and how it is helping women in dairy

Dr. Juan M. Piñeiro on Southwest Dairy Days in Scotland, Texas on October 20, 2022

Connie Kuber Discusses Mental Health on the Farm With Monica Kramer McConkey & Amanda Borkowski

Junior Holstein Members Engage in Friendly Competition

Take Your Fly Control Efforts to the Next Level

Tim Abbott talks about the recent historic and record breaking sale of “S-S-I’s Doc”

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