Magazine January 20 2020

September 1, 2026

Current News

[ August 31, 2026 ] Joseph Gallo Farms Earns Three Awards at World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest DHIA
[ August 31, 2026 ] Reviewing Trends in Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment DHIA
[ August 31, 2026 ] Registered for the Joint Annual NMPF and NDB Meeting DHIA
[ 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

Evolving to Meet the Demands of a Changing Consumer, Marketplace

January 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Today, the global business environment demands that we, as a dairy community, work harder than ever to adapt to changing consumer preferences, marketplace dynamics and climate urgencies, while remaining focused on providing the nutrient-rich, great [Read More …]

Dairy Economist Projects Recovery Year in 2020, Possible $20 Class III Price

January 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A Class III price of $20.00 per cwt is a likely possibility during the 2020 calendar year, according to Dr. Mark Stephenson, director of dairy policy analysis in the UW-Madison College of Ag. Positive factors [Read More …]

Fair Wage Milk – a New Idea to Strengthen Dairy Farming

January 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy farmers across the United States have been leaving the business at a rapid rate the past five years. When a dairy farmer quits, a valuable business is lost, and collateral damage spreads throughout their [Read More …]

Are You Sure About This?

January 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

John Ellsworth Following my last article, I was asked by several producers what they could use as a measuring device for reaching their objective of achieving greater profitability. After reminding them about what my Business [Read More …]

The Formula for Class I milk changed in May of 2019. What was the impact?

January 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Starting May 1, 2019, the pricing formula for Class I milk was changed. It had been in discussion for over a year and was officially implemented May 1, 2019. The proposed change was reviewed in [Read More …]

You Might Be a Redneck…

January 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“If you mow the grass, and you find a car, you might be a redneck.” That’s one of my favorite redneck sayings from comedian Jeff Foxworthy, as it demonstrates how not getting something done [Read More …]

Get to know the new Midwest Dairy CEO: 7 Questions with Molly Pelzer

January 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The following interview was put together by staff at Belmont Partners, the public relations agency working with Midwest Dairy, the check-off dairy promotion organization representing some 6500 families in ten Midwest states. Tell us about [Read More …]

Landmark Legislation Can Change Your Retirement Planning

January 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Congress recently passed—and the President signed into law—the SECURE Act, landmark legislation that may affect how you plan for your retirement. Many of the provisions go into effect in 2020, which means now is the [Read More …]

Small Grain Silage for the Lactating Herd

January 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Double cropping corn silage acres with a small grain is a strategy that provides additional forage inventory and maintains cover on fields. Production perspective: Double cropping corn silage acres with a small grain is a [Read More …]

Robotic Dairies: The why, benefits, and considerations

January 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Robotic milking dairies have been increasing since the first commercial dairy installed an Automatic Milking System (AMS) in 1992, and there are not any signs that would suggest the increased adoption of this technology will [Read More …]

California Quota: Phase III Meetings Narrow the Options

January 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

At meetings held Jan. 6 – 8 in Chino, Tulare, Turlock and Petaluma, Dr. Marin Bozic and Matt Gould – the two economists (the TEAM) hired by the industry to guide the search for a [Read More …]

CA: Statement by Don Cameron, President of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture on the Governor’s Proposed Budget

January 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As a farmer, the investments by Governor Newsom in the proposed budget to our rural communities, the food and agricultural sector and for climate resilience is a strong step forward for a “California for All.” [Read More …]

Fecon Introduces Low Flow Mulcher Head for Skid Steer Loaders

January 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

Fecon introduces a new low-flow mulcher head which is ideal for use with most standard skid steer loaders, Avant-type wheel loaders, and others carriers that are able to provide 17-27 gpm of hydraulic flow, have [Read More …]

Worksaver exhibiting at National Farm Machinery Show

January 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The new ESCG-48 (Electric Sub-Compact Grapple) will be on display at Booth #8843 at the National Farm Machinery Show from February 12-15, 2020 in Louisville, KY. Designed for sub-compact tractors (up to 32-hp) equipped with [Read More …]

Evolving to Meet the Demands of a Changing Consumer, Marketplace

Dairy Economist Projects Recovery Year in 2020, Possible $20 Class III Price

Fair Wage Milk – a New Idea to Strengthen Dairy Farming

Are You Sure About This?

The Formula for Class I milk changed in May of 2019. What was the impact?

You Might Be a Redneck…

Get to know the new Midwest Dairy CEO: 7 Questions with Molly Pelzer

Landmark Legislation Can Change Your Retirement Planning

Small Grain Silage for the Lactating Herd

Robotic Dairies: The why, benefits, and considerations

California Quota: Phase III Meetings Narrow the Options

CA: Statement by Don Cameron, President of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture on the Governor’s Proposed Budget

Fecon Introduces Low Flow Mulcher Head for Skid Steer Loaders

Worksaver exhibiting at National Farm Machinery Show

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?