Magazine August 5 2019

August 31, 2026

Current News

[ August 31, 2026 ] Summer Heat: Dairy producers are bracing for higher feed costs DHIA
[ August 31, 2026 ] U.S. Dairy Export Council Brings ‘The Great American Cheese Road Trip’ to Melbourne DHIA
[ August 31, 2026 ] Dairy Checkoff Seeks Entries For 2027 New Product Competition DHIA
[ August 31, 2026 ] 2026 Joint Annual Meeting of the NDB, NMPF and UDIA DHIA
[ August 31, 2026 ] Farm Income and Financial Forecasts, September 2026 Update DHIA
[ August 31, 2026 ] Ron Wenger Opens Up About Herd Longevity, Different Enterprises, and How They Treat the Farm as a Business DHIA
[ August 31, 2026 ] Life is Always Changing and so is Dairy Industry DHIA

A Road Contractor’s Approach to Farming

August 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Lee Gross of FYP Comsulting lee@fypconsulting.com One of my most enlightening requests for help came from a road contractor who asked for help with crop budgeting. What’s that got to do with dairy farming? Robin [Read More …]

Last Call for Empire Farm Days Dairy Profit Seminars

August 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The dairy seminars featuring presentations on money-saving solutions and dairy operation strategies get underway Tuesday, August 6 at Empire Farm Days near Seneca Falls, New York. Keynote speaker Professor Tom Overton, Director of PRO-DAIRY will [Read More …]

Milk Production is Decreasing. – Is it Enough?

August 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In 2018, there was more milk being produced than was needed. A lot of that excess milk went into cheese, bloating inventories and making wholesale cheese prices fall. That directly affected producer prices. Six months [Read More …]

I Didn’t Invent the Process…

August 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

John Ellsworth of Success Strategies Ray Kroc, the entrepreneur behind the McDonald’s Corporation, stated, “I didn’t invent the hamburger. I just took it more seriously than anyone else.” Likewise, I didn’t invent Cash Flow Analysis. [Read More …]

USDA Dietary Hearings Still Anti-Dairy

August 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On July 11, the USDA Dietary Advisory Committee held its second in a series of five hearings on the dietary guidelines it will issue later this fall for the school lunch program. These recommendations issued [Read More …]

Fuel Up to Play 60 Celebrates 10-year Anniversary at Annual Summit

August 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Nearly 400 students and teachers gathered with farmers to keep the momentum going Fuel Up to Play 60, a program created by the dairy checkoff and National Football League (NFL) to improve health and wellness [Read More …]

Second Annual Dairy Experience Forum Pushes Industry to Think with the Mindset of the Next Generation to Drive Disruptive Innovation

August 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A live Generation Z focus group, expert panels and round-table discussions challenged dairy farmers, processors and partners to think differently about meeting the changing needs of today’s consumers The 2019 Dairy Experience Forum in St. [Read More …]

The 4 F’s: Bear Grylls on Failure, Fear, Fire and Faith

August 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Bear Grylls has remarked that “life is an adventure that is best lived boldly.” As a former British Special Forces serviceman, a well-known TV adventurer, a survival expert and an accomplished author, Grylls is clearly [Read More …]

Water Importance in Lactating Dairy Cows

August 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

When considering the importance of water in lactating cow diets, we need to remember that milk is 87 percent water, and its consumption is directly correlated with milk production and feed intake. Water also makes [Read More …]

Know Your Employees Before Hiring

August 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The people you hire, no matter how qualified, can take your dairy in the wrong direction if their goals and values differ from the operation’s. You can prevent that from happening by taking time to evaluate [Read More …]

CA: California Food Expo Expands Proven Award Platform

August 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

New Golden State and Fred Ruiz Awards unveiled promising brand exposure and exclusive connections for Expo exhibitors The California Food Expo’s expanded suite of awards promises expanded brand exposure and exclusive new opportunities with the unveiling [Read More …]

CA: From Seed to Feedout – California Silage Conference

August 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

New seed and agronomic information, techniques, and a review of silage harvest best practices were taught at the California Silage Conference on July 24. Over 130 farmers, dairymen, chopping contractors, dairy nutritionists, and industry service [Read More …]

CA: California Milk Advisory Board Launches Startup Competition To Accelerate Innovation In Fluid Milk

August 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In the changing food and beverage landscape, today’s consumers want options that taste great but also offer specific benefits to help them maintain overall wellness while aligning with the values they hold dear. It’s a [Read More …]

Vermeer Corporation Holds Commemoration in Honor of Year-One Tornado Recovery Efforts

August 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On Friday, Vermeer Corporation held the groundbreaking for a monument commemorating the buildings destroyed by an EF3 tornado last July, while celebrating the strength of the Vermeer team and the growth and progress that is [Read More …]

A Road Contractor’s Approach to Farming

Last Call for Empire Farm Days Dairy Profit Seminars

Milk Production is Decreasing. – Is it Enough?

I Didn’t Invent the Process…

USDA Dietary Hearings Still Anti-Dairy

Fuel Up to Play 60 Celebrates 10-year Anniversary at Annual Summit

Second Annual Dairy Experience Forum Pushes Industry to Think with the Mindset of the Next Generation to Drive Disruptive Innovation

The 4 F’s: Bear Grylls on Failure, Fear, Fire and Faith

Water Importance in Lactating Dairy Cows

Know Your Employees Before Hiring

CA: California Food Expo Expands Proven Award Platform

CA: From Seed to Feedout – California Silage Conference

CA: California Milk Advisory Board Launches Startup Competition To Accelerate Innovation In Fluid Milk

Vermeer Corporation Holds Commemoration in Honor of Year-One Tornado Recovery Efforts

Building Confidence Through Support

What is Causing Financial Volatility in the Dairy Industry? Digging Deeper – Part II

Rethinking Protein Quality: Why Canola Meal Stands Out for High-Producing Dairy Cows

Do You Care Enough to Fix It?