Magazine July 20 2020

October 12, 2026

Current News

[ October 12, 2026 ] Economics of Raising Heifers & Market Update DHIA
[ October 12, 2026 ] Protein Powders Strengthen While Cheese and Butter Bounce Off the Bottom DHIA
[ October 12, 2026 ] Mixing plant material with manure may be key to profitable biogas production DHIA
[ October 12, 2026 ] Penn State, PDA break ground on Animal Diagnostic Laboratory expansion DHIA
[ October 12, 2026 ] Challenges and Considerations for Fall Hay Harvest DHIA
[ October 12, 2026 ] ADC Dairy Farmers’ Workforce Roundtable at Expo DHIA
[ October 12, 2026 ] Davis College Receives $28.9 Million USDA Grant for New Food Complex DHIA

Sustainability award showcases our commitment to brighter future

July 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A few years ago, I saw a magazine cover that I’ll never forget. It featured a millennial-aged mother holding a child in a grocery store. The headline read “Meet Your New Boss.” Like her, I’m [Read More …]

Hope Is Not a Strategy

July 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

I recently was visiting with a prospective client who made the statement, “Well, we’re hoping to get above 80 pounds per cow this year.” John Ellsworth That’s a fabulous goal, but not a very defined [Read More …]

What is Covid-19 Doing to Milk Pricing?

July 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine measures implemented to reduce the pandemic impact have turned the entire world into something different from normal operations. Because everything is different now than it has ever been, it is [Read More …]

New Studies Show Canola Meal Helps to Reduce Enteric Methane and Nitrous Oxide Production in Dairy Cows

July 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In addition to supplying escape protein and essential amino acids, research just released by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Researcher, Dr. Chaouki Benchaar shows that canola meal can be instrumental in reducing enteric methane and nitrous [Read More …]

The Art of Feeding: Gunk

July 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Gunk by definition is an unpleasant sticky or messy substance. It is not only unpleasant to humans, but it also reduces dry matter intake, spreads molds and yeasts, and can cause disease in our cows. [Read More …]

Competition in the Dairy Barn

July 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Competition among dairy cattle for resources such as, feed, water, and resting space, may cause stress, production loses and health issues. I’m a huge College Sports fan, and while I always want a Penn State [Read More …]

What’s Hiding in Your Dairy Cattle Feed?

July 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Testing feed helps dairy farmers identify and address costly mycotoxin issues. Creating a total mixed ration (TMR) is like a work of art – you work hard to perfectly balance ingredients to provide your cows [Read More …]

Do not forget your Dry Cows during Heat Stress

July 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

You have likely invested significantly in fans and cooling systems to minimize the negative effects of Heat Stress in your Lactating Herd. Have you also invested in their extra nutritional needs during Heat Stress? Have [Read More …]

Treating and Preventing Clostridium in Cattle

July 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

One of the primary goals of all livestock producers is to keep their herds healthy. Unfortunately, however, illness is often unavoidable — and some very easily transmitted but deadly ailments can be traced back to [Read More …]

Don’t Let Floor Resurfacing Slip Your Mind

July 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Good footing is essential to the health and performance of dairy cattle, especially in areas of high traffic. Providing confident, non-skid footing for dairy cattle is vital to their health, performance, and well-being. Cows require [Read More …]

Being Vigilant of Livestock Property Security and Surveillance

July 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Livestock producers have many daily responsibilities when it comes to caring for and protecting their animals. One responsibility is to remain vigilant regarding individuals that oppose the use of animals for food or other purposes. [Read More …]

Sustainability award showcases our commitment to brighter future

Hope Is Not a Strategy

What is Covid-19 Doing to Milk Pricing?

New Studies Show Canola Meal Helps to Reduce Enteric Methane and Nitrous Oxide Production in Dairy Cows

The Art of Feeding: Gunk

Competition in the Dairy Barn

What’s Hiding in Your Dairy Cattle Feed?

Do not forget your Dry Cows during Heat Stress

Treating and Preventing Clostridium in Cattle

Don’t Let Floor Resurfacing Slip Your Mind

Being Vigilant of Livestock Property Security and Surveillance

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