Magazine December 5 2022

Checkoff Strategy Rooted in Understanding Changing Consumer Needs

December 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Long before the butter board craze and long before a dairy-themed video generated 3 million views in 24 hours, there was a foundation. It’s a foundation based in farmers’ guidance and support through their checkoff [Read More …]

The Balancing Act of Heifer Inventory

December 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

A hard pill to swallow is knowing that the days of a surplus heifer inventory defining a dairy’s profitability are long gone. Twenty years ago, excess heifers brought a profitable source of income, but now [Read More …]

Comparison of Selected Measures and Costs by Quartiles of Profitability

December 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

138 Dairy Farms, New York State, 2021 For farms that participated in the Dairy Farm Business Summary and Analysis Program in 2021, earnings were most affected by traditional factors and less impacted by government programs [Read More …]

What to do in Tough Times?

December 2, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

I recently listened to an excellent podcast from motivational speaker Brendon Burchard about how to deal with “tough times.” Life in America has historically been good, but I know many people are concerned about things [Read More …]

A Successful 2022 Southwest Dairy Day

December 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The 2022 Southwest Dairy Day hosted in Scotland and Windthorst Texas highlighted three different automated milking systems, or robotic dairies. This was the first time Southwest Dairy Day was held in this region of Texas [Read More …]

From Aflatoxin to Zearalenone: Mycotoxins You Should Know – Deoxynivalenol (DON)

December 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The presence of deoxynivalenol (DON, vomitoxin) in grain crops causes great economic losses. Why is it a concern? Where does it come from? Mycotoxins are substances produced by fungi that infect grain crops like maize [Read More …]

Dairy Advisor Position Open!

December 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Advisor – Applied Research and Extension Serving Tulare and Kern Counties, California The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) offers a unique opportunity for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Dairy Advisor. [Read More …]

Behind in Manure Application? Please Move Forward Smartly

December 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Weather can be extremely challenging when it comes to timely manure application. The following principles should be considered when making plans for your next weather-delayed application. Weather is a large driver for the impact of [Read More …]

Heavy Snow Loads

December 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The recent accumulation of snow in many areas throughout New York state has caused some agricultural buildings to fail. Failure can be the result of several items linked to the snow load present on the [Read More …]

Udder Edema: Prevention Versus Treatment

December 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Early detection of udder edema can reduce milk production loss. Have you ever touched an udder that is so swollen your finger imprint takes a few seconds to disappear, like touching a memory foam mattress? [Read More …]

What can milk constituents tell us about cow calcium status?

December 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy cows respond to the challenges of the transition period in ways that are both dynamic and cow specific. This is especially true for the challenge of maintaining calcium balance immediately following calving. With the [Read More …]

USDA-NASS Cash Rents Survey

December 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The USDA-NASS Cash Rents Survey provides county-level estimates of land rental rates for cropland and pastures. Every year the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) conducts a state-wide survey to estimate cash rent paid for agricultural [Read More …]

Dairy Cropping System Project – Animal Performance and Financial Analysis Part 2

December 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

A two-part series, Extension Educators evaluated a Sustainable Dairy Cropping System. Part I covers forage quality and quantity. Part 2 examines the financial analysis. An interdisciplinary team of Penn State and USDA-ARS researchers evaluated a [Read More …]

Checkoff Strategy Rooted in Understanding Changing Consumer Needs

The Balancing Act of Heifer Inventory

Comparison of Selected Measures and Costs by Quartiles of Profitability

What to do in Tough Times?

A Successful 2022 Southwest Dairy Day

From Aflatoxin to Zearalenone: Mycotoxins You Should Know – Deoxynivalenol (DON)

Dairy Advisor Position Open!

Behind in Manure Application? Please Move Forward Smartly

Heavy Snow Loads

Udder Edema: Prevention Versus Treatment

What can milk constituents tell us about cow calcium status?

USDA-NASS Cash Rents Survey

Dairy Cropping System Project – Animal Performance and Financial Analysis Part 2

What’s Your Communication Level? by John Ellsworth

Born of the Bond Series Premiere Shines Spotlight on Veterinary Care Deserts

Dairy’s Big GLP-1 Moment: 5 Risks Processors Need to Know

Summer Is Over: Use This Fall to Evaluate Summer Heat Stress