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New Products: ALLIANCE TIRE 62 MPH RADIAL FLOTATION TIRE—THE 398 MPT

September 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Alliance Tire Americas, Inc. introduces its new Alliance 398 MPT (multi-purpose tire) radial flotation tire for manure carts, tanks and feed trucks that require a combination of high flotation and high-speed road performance. The Alliance [Read More …]

New Products: Massey Ferguson 1700M Series Compact Tractor

September 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Newest compact tractors are easy to operate, offer greater comfort, upgraded engine and simple emissions system AGCO, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, introduces its Massey Ferguson® 1700M Series compact tractor during the [Read More …]

New Products: Krone announces new adapter kits for Krone forage harvester heads

September 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Krone North America announces good news for forage harvester owners. Krone has introduced new adapter kits for installing new Krone forage harvester heads on competitive choppers. So even if you do not own a Krone [Read More …]

The Dairy Summit: The meeting in Albany attracts some 400 from across the industry and across the country

August 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This piece appears in the NDFC Newsletter of Aug. 15 and is used here with permission. For more information, see the video interview by Joel Hastings with dairy reporter Sherry Bunting at https://dairybusiness.com/this-week-in-dairy-with-dairy-journalist-sherry-bunting/ As has been [Read More …]

Newtrient: Reducing Dairy’s Environmental Impact, Growing Revenue Streams for Farmers

August 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The dairy checkoff was put in place by farmers years ago to increase demand for dairy and to build trust in dairy products and farm practices. When it comes to trust, both consumers and customers [Read More …]

More Low Milk Prices – When will Prices Improve?

August 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

July Class and Component Prices were announced on August 1. The Dashboard of prices (Chart I) shows it all. The only thing that was up was dry whey, which increased the price of Other Solids, which [Read More …]

Dairy Revenue Protection is Here

August 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Sign-Up Begins October 9 Since 2014 the annual average U.S. all-milk price has fallen by more than 30 percent. This year, it is projected to be at the lowest level since 2009, at $16.10 per [Read More …]

Calf Housing Systems: the Latest Topic of Free DeLaval Calf College Webinar Series

August 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In the fifth webinar of the DeLaval Calf College webinar series, Dr. Robert James, PhD., spoke about calf housing systems. He began by noting, “We can be successful regardless of whether we are using individual [Read More …]

Rumination: Early Warning Signal for Cow Stress

August 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Time is of the essence when cows are under stress. Whether cows are stressed by weather, disease or ration issues, the more quickly a problem is solved, the faster cows return to optimal production levels, [Read More …]

Dairy Profit Seminars at Empire Farm Days

August 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Panel discussions and expert presentations highlighted the Dairy Profit Seminars held at Empire Farm Days. The largest outdoor farm show in the Northeast provided the setting held Aug. 7 – 9 at the Rodman Lott [Read More …]

Effects from Heat Stress Can Stretch into Fall

August 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The effects of heat stress can continue long after cooler weather has arrived — even for cows not in milk. In fact, research has shown that proper cooling in the dry period improved subsequent lactation [Read More …]

CA: Dairy Council of California to Continue Serving as Dairy Industry’s Voice for Community Health

August 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Thanks to the support of California’s dairy farmers, processors and families, Dairy Council of California will continue carrying out its cause of elevating the health of children and families through the pursuit of lifelong healthy eating habits until [Read More …]

CA: Western Dairy Trade Group Submits Comments to USDA Regarding Tariffs and Support for Dairy Farmers

August 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Milk Producers Council, as part of the Western States Dairy Producers Association (WSDPA), sent a letter to USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue this week outlining our estimate of the impact of the trade dispute on milk [Read More …]

CA: Thinking about CDQAP Certification? Now is the Time to Certify and Save Money

August 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Nearly 800 dairy facilities throughout the state are CDQAP Environmentally Certified. There are many benefits for producers who take this step to demonstrate their environmental commitment to their neighbors, their processor, and beyond. Benefits include [Read More …]

New Products: Rock River Laboratory Releases New Corn Harvest Tool

August 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

InField Updates, a community-based in-app tool provides timely sample moisture and nutrition stats by region Rock River Laboratory, Inc. based in Watertown, Wis., has launched InField Updates, a new crowdsourced in-app tool that helps growers dial in [Read More …]

August 2018 CDCB Sire Summary and New Lifetime Net Merit

August 4, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Annually the American Dairy Science Association holds a convention at which many of the latest research papers on a wide variety of topics on dairy management and dairy foods are presented. This year’s convention was [Read More …]

Nevin Lemos – a Breath of Fresh Air

August 4, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This young dairyman strikes out on his own Earlier this spring, I opened an email that was from Maureen Lemos, a person whom I hadn’t met. She told me about her son, saying… “Last June [Read More …]

Too Much Dairy Data!

August 4, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

No shortage of data exists on modern dairy operations. But, you need more than just data to unlock a herd’s potential The author is the strategic dairy marketing lead for Cargill Animal Nutrition. Think about [Read More …]

Enhance Your Dairy’s Value with Sell-side Due Diligence

August 4, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Conducting sell-side due diligence helps increase the probability the sale of a business will be successful. Performed correctly, the process uncovers opportunities for sellers to enhance their company’s value prior to a sale while helping [Read More …]

Litigation Against CAFOs an Increasing Trend

August 4, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Challenges to CAFOs are on the rise across the United States. The battles are increasing, and agriculture, so far, is losing ground. Whether through nuisance suits or challenges to environmental permits, the wave of public [Read More …]

Desperate Times Call for…

August 4, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The rest of the title line is “Desperate Measures.” However, I disagree with that concept. Realizing that there may be desperate times coming in the future (and that’s always a possibility…), we need to be [Read More …]

Understanding and Mitigating Heat Stress in Young Dairy Animals

August 4, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

We often don’t focus as much on heat stress in young dairy calves and tend to focus more on cold stress. However, it is just as important and producers or calf raisers should have a [Read More …]

Texas Dairy Challenges, from the Heat to the Marketplace

August 4, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Texas’ red-hot summer is underway. Most of our dairy regions once again are suffering the beginnings of a terrible drought. No matter where you are, the conditions could definitely be better. Central Texas corn [Read More …]

CA: Newly Named California Food Expo Connects Food and Beverage Companies with Top Buyers and Public

August 4, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Commerce Flourishes on the 2018 Show Floor after Announcement, Setting the Stage for Continued Growth to Expand California’s $71.24 Billion Food Industry The California Food Expo has officially emerged. Formerly known as the Fresno Food [Read More …]

CA: CDFA Seeks Public Comment On SB-5 Funded State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program and Healthy Soils Program

August 4, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting public comments on draft Requests for Grant Applications (RGA) for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) and Healthy Soils Program (HSP), utilizing [Read More …]

CA: Teachers aim to bring Ag lessons to classrooms

August 4, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

For a few days (last week), nearly 40 local teachers got the chance to be the students. The Kern County Farm Bureau held a Teachers’ Ag Seminar. Through the seminar, teachers toured farms and other [Read More …]

New Products: Barenbrug USA Introduces PastureRX

August 4, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The new product features ultra-absorbent Yellow Jacket seed coating technology Highlights: Barenbrug USA is introducing PastureRX as a new product for use on hobby farms. PastureRX features Yellow Jacket seed coating technology which can hold [Read More …]

New Products: ALLIANCE TIRE 62 MPH RADIAL FLOTATION TIRE—THE 398 MPT

New Products: Massey Ferguson 1700M Series Compact Tractor

New Products: Krone announces new adapter kits for Krone forage harvester heads

The Dairy Summit: The meeting in Albany attracts some 400 from across the industry and across the country

Newtrient: Reducing Dairy’s Environmental Impact, Growing Revenue Streams for Farmers

More Low Milk Prices – When will Prices Improve?

Dairy Revenue Protection is Here

Calf Housing Systems: the Latest Topic of Free DeLaval Calf College Webinar Series

Rumination: Early Warning Signal for Cow Stress

Dairy Profit Seminars at Empire Farm Days

Effects from Heat Stress Can Stretch into Fall

CA: Dairy Council of California to Continue Serving as Dairy Industry’s Voice for Community Health

CA: Western Dairy Trade Group Submits Comments to USDA Regarding Tariffs and Support for Dairy Farmers

CA: Thinking about CDQAP Certification? Now is the Time to Certify and Save Money

New Products: Rock River Laboratory Releases New Corn Harvest Tool

August 2018 CDCB Sire Summary and New Lifetime Net Merit

Nevin Lemos – a Breath of Fresh Air

Too Much Dairy Data!

Enhance Your Dairy’s Value with Sell-side Due Diligence

Litigation Against CAFOs an Increasing Trend

Desperate Times Call for…

Understanding and Mitigating Heat Stress in Young Dairy Animals

Texas Dairy Challenges, from the Heat to the Marketplace

CA: Newly Named California Food Expo Connects Food and Beverage Companies with Top Buyers and Public

CA: CDFA Seeks Public Comment On SB-5 Funded State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program and Healthy Soils Program

CA: Teachers aim to bring Ag lessons to classrooms

New Products: Barenbrug USA Introduces PastureRX

This Washington Dairyman Pleased with Robots

Ten Years of Delivering Results for U.S. Dairy Farmers

Hilmar Cheese Company Unveils Largest Dairy Mural in the U.S.

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