Magazine April 20 2020

October 24, 2026

Current News

[ October 23, 2026 ] IDFA Executive Council Names Matt Herrick Next President and CEO DHIA
[ October 23, 2026 ] Lanco Pennland Wins Top Prize at NMPF Dairy Product Contest DHIA
[ October 23, 2026 ] Strengthen Management Skills at PDP Dairy Managers Institute DHIA
[ October 23, 2026 ] USDA announces $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief; ADC moves quickly to document dairy costs DHIA
[ October 23, 2026 ] Don’t Miss the 2026 Sustainable Agriculture Summit Speaker Lineup DHIA
[ October 23, 2026 ] Register for NMC’s next webinar – Exploring careers in milk quality DHIA
[ October 23, 2026 ] National Dairy FARM Program Announces 2026 Excellence Awards Winners DHIA

Diet and Management Considerations for Emergencies: Reducing Milk Flow Without Harming Cows and Threatening Future Production

April 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Given the unprecedented market conditions and the inability to get milk processed effectively in the short-term, processors are asking dairies to reduce milk supply at a time when it is not possible to cull heavily [Read More …]

DMI Head Says Dairy Check Off Organizations Are Needed More Than Ever

April 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In these times of huge disruptions in the dairy marketplace, Dairy Management, Inc. the national dairy promotion checkoff, is needed more than ever, says CEO Tom Gallagher. He was one of three DMI executives speaking [Read More …]

Dairy Farm Employers Have New Opportunities and Obligations Under Recently Enacted Coronavirus Legislation

April 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Ashlie Johnson To help dairy farmer and ag small business employers keep their employees safe at work during the COVID-19 pandemic and to take advantage of the programs recently enacted to assist them, we spoke [Read More …]

Updating Your Selection Plan to Keep Pace with the April 2020 Base Change

April 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The April 2020 genetic evaluations in the U.S. incorporated a scheduled genetic base change to account for genetic change that had taken place across the cow populations of all dairy breeds. For many traits, genetic [Read More …]

How to Solve Problems

April 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

John Ellsworth Solving problems is a large part of what I do with clients. My goal is to get them to think things through and be better prepared for that day when a new challenge, [Read More …]

CDCB changes to evaluation system (April 2020)

April 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The base for U.S. genetic evaluations will be updated, effective with the April 7, 2020, triannual evaluations. A detailed article on expectations and approximate base change values was published in February and is accessible at [Read More …]

Spring 2020 – Contingency Planning

April 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

We face unprecedented uncertainty in preparing for the 2020 field season. While spring is an exciting time, it is also a time that strains available resources; equipment, labor, hours in a day. This year, the [Read More …]

CA: On-Farm Milk Disposal Advisory Summary

April 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

April 3, 2020 No dairy producer wants to dump milk. The unique situation associated with COVID19 impacting fluid milk distribution routes may result in dairy producers being asked to dump milk. Producers are already taking [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board 2020 Executive Committee Officers

April 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Newly elected 2020 officers of the California Milk Advisory Board Executive Committee are (top row, left to right): Vice Chairman Tony Louters of Merced, Chairman Josh Zonneveld of Laton, Treasurer David Vander Schaaf of Stockton, [Read More …]

US Dairy Manufacturer AMS Galaxy USA Announces High Moisture Corn Automated Feeding System for Milking Robot

April 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

AMS Galaxy USA — an American robotic dairy farm manufacturing company with dealerships across the United States — announces a first-of-its-kind Automatic High Moisture Corn Feeding System specifically designed for their milking robot, the Galaxy [Read More …]

Diet and Management Considerations for Emergencies: Reducing Milk Flow Without Harming Cows and Threatening Future Production

DMI Head Says Dairy Check Off Organizations Are Needed More Than Ever

Dairy Farm Employers Have New Opportunities and Obligations Under Recently Enacted Coronavirus Legislation

Updating Your Selection Plan to Keep Pace with the April 2020 Base Change

How to Solve Problems

CDCB changes to evaluation system (April 2020)

Spring 2020 – Contingency Planning

CA: On-Farm Milk Disposal Advisory Summary

California Milk Advisory Board 2020 Executive Committee Officers

US Dairy Manufacturer AMS Galaxy USA Announces High Moisture Corn Automated Feeding System for Milking Robot

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