All Breeds Blog

Aidan Connolly of Cainthus on new technology for the dairy industry.

November 5, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

New technology for dairy was front and center at World Dairy Expo this year. A special session was held… Tech Spotlight… which featured executives from 10 new firms. Each described what his or her company [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Dr. Matt Iager, DVM on genetics, Dairy Shrine and growing up with Registered Holsteins at the Maple Lawn Farm.

October 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Growing up with Registered Holsteins at the Maple Lawn Farm of his parents, Charles and Judy Lager in Fulton, Md., Matt Iager earned his vet degree at Virginia Tech and has practiced at Mid-Maryland Dairy [Read More …]

Chuck Worden: A unique career as a dairyman

October 16, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Chuck Worden has had a unique career as a dairyman, always willing to look ahead and try new things. With his wife Vanessa he is farming in Central New York today, but his career has [Read More …]

Obituary for Shelia Hilvers of Tulare, California

October 13, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Shelia Mauree Holland Hilvers entered into the gates of eternity September 9, 2021. Editor’s Note: The DairyBusiness News staff has worked with Sheila for years. She was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed! [Read More …]

Jay Mattison Honored as Dairy Shrine Guest of Honor

October 7, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

(Above: Watch the video from the Dairy Shrine presentation) On Thursday September 30, Jay Mattison, CEO of National DHIA was awarded Dairy Shrine 2020 Guest of Honor. Mattison grew up on the home dairy farm [Read More …]

Red & White Champions Stand Victorious in the WDE Junior Show

October 4, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Red & White Champions stood victorious at the end of World Dairy Expo 2021 in the Junior Show. Scenic-Edge Jordan-Red, exhibited by Jacey and Hadley Ross of Delavan, Wisconsin was crowned Supreme Champion of [Read More …]

Shakira Shakes Her Way to Supreme Champion

October 4, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A crowd favorite, Erbacres Snapple Shakira-ET, rose to the top of World Dairy Expo as the 2021 Supreme Champion on Saturday, October 2. Shakira is owned by Ferme Jacobs, Ty-D Holsteins, Theraulaz, and Ferme Antelimarck [Read More …]

GEA unveils new products at World Dairy Expo

October 1, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Six new innovations help dairy farmers manage their farms and cows more efficiently. Faster. More efficient. Customizable. That’s the theme of GEA’s new innovations unveiled at World Dairy Expo. From herd health monitoring to parlor [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Special extended podcast featuring Alex Peterson who talks with Joel Hastings on his pasture-based, cross-bred herd – Turning the table on Joel at the end of this extended interview!

September 30, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Alex Peterson and his family at Peterson Farms in Missouri march to the beat of their own drummer, with a pasture-based, cross-bred herd that works very well for them. Alex gets into the details of [Read More …]

Gallagher Announces End of Tenure; Celebrates the Dairy Checkoff’s Strong Legacy. Board Transitions to Barbara O’Brien as CEO and Looks to Future

September 28, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy Management Inc., the dairy checkoff program that drives trust and sales of dairy products on behalf of America’s 31,000 dairy farm families and importers, announced today that Tom Gallagher has decided to conclude his [Read More …]

Checkoff’s Forward-Thinking Strategy Featured at World Dairy Expo

September 24, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy checkoff leaders, others to present ‘Dairy Transformation’ work While the dairy checkoff is focused on driving sales and trust today, it also is keeping an eye on the future. Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), which [Read More …]

Dr. Mike Brouk on the upcoming Western Dairy Management Conference

September 23, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

After a year off for the pandemic, the Western Dairy Management Conference is coming up live and in person November 1 – 4. As usual it will be held in Reno, Nevada at the Peppermill [Read More …]

DairyVoice Episode 50! David Rama on strategies in the face of a changing industry

September 16, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

David Rama and The Cattle Exchange have been synonymous with registered Holstein sales for 30 years, especially in the Northeast. In this episode, Dave talks with Joel Hastings about how he got started, the partnership [Read More …]

Fuel Up to Play 60 Begins School Year with ‘Fresh’ Approach

September 14, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

GoNoodle partnership also growing students’ exposure to dairy industry The dairy checkoff is positioning the farmer-founded Fuel Up to Play 60 program in a fresh way to help students and educators navigate the school year. Many teachers are [Read More …]

Conewango introduces The Evolution® RST-Driver™

September 13, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The RST-Driver, a new liner from Conewango Products Corp., features an innovative transitional barrel with numerous advantages in a long-life rubber formulation. In addition to high-speed milk-out and low mouthpiece vacuum to prevent ringing and congestion and [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Lloyd Holterman & Bill Peck talk about breeding profitable cattle

September 2, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Two dairyman who are members of the Producer Advisory Committee at the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding have a fascinating conversation in this episode. Lloyd Holterman, Rosy Lane Farm, Watertown, Wisconsin, committee chair, focuses on breeding [Read More …]

Bodenhausen and Sexson accept new roles at Select Sires Inc.

August 25, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The Select Sires beef department is eager to introduce two new team members, Ryan Bodenhausen and Clint Sexson. Bodenhausen, previously with Premier Select Sires, has been hired as associate vice president of beef [Read More …]

Wisconsin Holstein hosts All-Breeds Futurity

August 24, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Winner took home $1,500 prize sponsored by Compeer Financial Judge Brian Kelroy of Deforest, Wis., judged and placed seven outstanding three-year-old cows on Saturday, August 14 in West Allis, Wis., at the Wisconsin Holstein [Read More …]

Video: Dr. Michelle Slimko on functional foods that provide health benefits with a focus on milk

August 19, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Functional foods that provide health benefits ranging from recovery from athletic performance to gut health to better sleep have become a new focus for consumers. Dairy fits in very well here as explained to Joel [Read More …]

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Select Sires graduates dynamic class of daughter-proven sires

August 17, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Thirteen Holsteins, four Jerseys and one crossbred sire earned graduation caps to join the daughter-proven lineup following the August sire summaries. These new graduates offer diverse pedigrees and genetic specialties, including health and [Read More …]

Select Sires’ NxGEN offers early access to the best genetics

August 16, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Five sires have joined Select Sires’ elite NxGEN® program. These new additions include 7HO15518 WESTON, 7HO15563 IMPACT, 7HO15651 MOZZARELLA, 14HO15557 PLAYOFF-P and 250HO15513 ELON. With the August sire summary, the NxGEN portfolio offers 17 exceptional, [Read More …]

The latest DairyVoice Podcast: Nevin Lemos of Waterford, California talks about getting stared in the dairy business

August 12, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Nevin has a plan for his small Jersey herd of 450 and he’s on track to meet his goals. Nevin Lemos from Waterford, California, finished junior college and spent some time on dairies in New [Read More …]

Select Sires says goodbye to EPIC

August 9, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

After a tremendous career, Select Sires said goodbye to 11-year-old, 250HO1002 Genervations EPIC (EX-94-GM) earlier today. EPIC was a Superstition son bred by GenerVations and Cormdale Genetics of Campbellville, Ontario. He joined Select Sires’ lineup [Read More …]

Peter Williams of Feedworks on the benefits of Agolin Ruminant

August 5, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A feed ingredient being introduced for U.S. dairy cattle improves feed efficiency and production, while reducing the amount of enteric methane produced. It’s called “Agolin Ruminant,” a plant-based ingredient already being fed to 1.5 million [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Kent Buttars of Butter-Dell Holsteins in Utah on what he sees ahead in the industry.

August 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In a traditional set-up but applying new technology, Butter-Dell Holsteins in Lewiston, Utah, is transitioning to the next generation of family ownership. Kent Buttars, longtime dairy farmer and DHI leader, talks with Joel Hastings of [Read More …]

Northeast Dairy Suppliers Association, Inc. Announces $14,000 Awarded in Annual Bruce W. Krupke Memorial Scholarships

July 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

North Syracuse, NY – Northeast Dairy Suppliers Association, Inc. (NDSA) has announced 11 scholarship recipients to college students to receive the Bruce W. Krupke Memorial Scholarship for the 2021-22 academic year totaling $14,000. This year’s [Read More …]

Introducing the T7170 Ag-Bagger by RCI

July 28, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Ag-Bagging is taking a performance leap forward through the new T-Series models introduction, with its first public showing at the Wisconsin Farm Technology Days show in Eau Claire, WI. Since acquiring the product line in [Read More …]

Applications Open for Holstein Association USA’s Virtual Interview Contest

July 27, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Holstein Association USA is pleased to offer the second Virtual Interview Contest for Junior Holstein members. This program is designed to prepare youth for real world opportunities, giving them the chance to sharpen their resume [Read More …]

California could cut off water from thousands of farmers

July 27, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Farmers’ water allocations this year have already been dramatically reduced California regulators are planning to stop thousands of farmers from taking water out of the state’s major rivers and streams because of a worsening drought. [Read More …]

2021 Allegany County Fair Youth Dairy Show results

July 27, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On Wednesday, July 21st the Allegany County Fair held the Youth Dairy Show Cornell Cooperative Extension of Allegany County’s Agriculture Program is excited to announce: 2021 Allegany County Fair Youth Dairy Show Results Lynn Bliven, Agriculture [Read More …]

Aidan Connolly of Cainthus on new technology for the dairy industry.

DairyVoice Podcast: Dr. Matt Iager, DVM on genetics, Dairy Shrine and growing up with Registered Holsteins at the Maple Lawn Farm.

Chuck Worden: A unique career as a dairyman

Obituary for Shelia Hilvers of Tulare, California

Jay Mattison Honored as Dairy Shrine Guest of Honor

Red & White Champions Stand Victorious in the WDE Junior Show

Shakira Shakes Her Way to Supreme Champion

GEA unveils new products at World Dairy Expo

DairyVoice Podcast: Special extended podcast featuring Alex Peterson who talks with Joel Hastings on his pasture-based, cross-bred herd – Turning the table on Joel at the end of this extended interview!

Gallagher Announces End of Tenure; Celebrates the Dairy Checkoff’s Strong Legacy. Board Transitions to Barbara O’Brien as CEO and Looks to Future

Checkoff’s Forward-Thinking Strategy Featured at World Dairy Expo

Dr. Mike Brouk on the upcoming Western Dairy Management Conference

DairyVoice Episode 50! David Rama on strategies in the face of a changing industry

Fuel Up to Play 60 Begins School Year with ‘Fresh’ Approach

Conewango introduces The Evolution® RST-Driver™

DairyVoice Podcast: Lloyd Holterman & Bill Peck talk about breeding profitable cattle

Bodenhausen and Sexson accept new roles at Select Sires Inc.

Wisconsin Holstein hosts All-Breeds Futurity

Video: Dr. Michelle Slimko on functional foods that provide health benefits with a focus on milk

Select Sires graduates dynamic class of daughter-proven sires

Select Sires’ NxGEN offers early access to the best genetics

The latest DairyVoice Podcast: Nevin Lemos of Waterford, California talks about getting stared in the dairy business

Select Sires says goodbye to EPIC

Peter Williams of Feedworks on the benefits of Agolin Ruminant

DairyVoice Podcast: Kent Buttars of Butter-Dell Holsteins in Utah on what he sees ahead in the industry.

Northeast Dairy Suppliers Association, Inc. Announces $14,000 Awarded in Annual Bruce W. Krupke Memorial Scholarships

Introducing the T7170 Ag-Bagger by RCI

Applications Open for Holstein Association USA’s Virtual Interview Contest

California could cut off water from thousands of farmers

2021 Allegany County Fair Youth Dairy Show results

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