Magazine March 2 2020

August 29, 2026

Current News

[ August 28, 2026 ] 5 ways to unlock better herd management decisions DHIA
[ August 28, 2026 ] NovoFly™ Screwworm Strain Readied for Active Duty DHIA
[ August 28, 2026 ] Agriculture advocate Brandi Buzzard returns as College Aggies Online mentor DHIA
[ August 28, 2026 ] Opportunities with Non-Traditional Cheeses DHIA
[ August 28, 2026 ] Boost your dairy cattle repro knowledge by attending the DCRC Annual Meeting All Breeds Blog
[ August 28, 2026 ] USDA Payment Limit Rules September 15 Deadline DHIA
[ August 28, 2026 ] Dairy Farm Families Invited to Next-Level “Passing the Torch” Workshop DHIA

The Impact of Coronavirus on Dairy Markets

February 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Still trying to wrap my head around the impacts of COVID-19 (coronavirus). If I work through the numbers based on the likely impact to GDP, it would suggest a 3-10% drop in dairy prices (basis [Read More …]

Here’s to Your Best Success!

February 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

John Ellsworth As you may recall from my last blog, I suggested that this year will present some solid opportunities for you to succeed. Yet, several years ago, I had a conversation with a producer [Read More …]

The Smart Approach to Clinical Mastitis Treatment

February 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On-farm culturing allows for more informed decisions to be made regarding treatment and can help answer questions about whether to treat a quarter or not. Does every cow with mastitis need treated? Have you ever [Read More …]

Dairy Shrine Scholarship Applications Due April 15

February 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Dairy Shrine is again looking for applications for its annual scholarship program. Applications are accepted from March 1 until the deadline of April 15. Official scholarship application award forms are available on the [Read More …]

Reduce Somatic Cell Count, Minimize Mastitis in Dairy Cows with Performance Trace Minerals

February 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Somatic cell count can be an indicator of animal performance and milk quality. As somatic cell count increases, milk yield and quality will decrease. A high somatic cell count is usually an indicator of an [Read More …]

Where to Start Considerations for Planter Upgrades

February 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

What planter upgrades should you do first? Focusing on even emergence followed by spacing and precision upgrades is a good plan for making changes to your setup. Getting a corn crop off to a good [Read More …]

CA: Public Hearing on Quota Scheduled For April 7 & 8

February 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A Notice of a Public Hearing to Consider a Petition to Suspend Chapter 3.5 of the Food and Agriculture Code was posted this week by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The hearing is [Read More …]

California Jersey Association Recognizes Members, Juniors

February 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Meeting on Feb. 8 at the Hilmar Cheese Company in Hilmar, Calif., some 90 members of the Jersey Cattle Association in the Golden State for the 48th annual awards luncheon and annual meeting. A highlight [Read More …]

CA: Research Shows California Dairy Farms Reducing Environmental Footprint

February 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

New research published in the Journal of Dairy Science finds the climate footprint of milk production in California has been significantly reduced over the past 50 years (1964 to 2014). The amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced per unit [Read More …]

GEA introduces Effinity™ post-milking teat dip

February 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

New non-iodine teat dip has proven mastitis killing power and doesn’t require mixing. Proven mastitis killing power. No mixing. Excellent teat conditioning. GEA Effinity™, a new post-milking teat dip, provides all that and more in [Read More …]

New Research Shows Oregano Feed Additive Reduces Methane Emissions

February 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Research published in the March 2020 Journal of Dairy Science shows that feeding Stand Strong for Ruminants to dairy cows reduced methane emissions by 15 percent. Stand Strong™ for Ruminants is a natural oregano- and [Read More …]

The Impact of Coronavirus on Dairy Markets

Here’s to Your Best Success!

The Smart Approach to Clinical Mastitis Treatment

Dairy Shrine Scholarship Applications Due April 15

Reduce Somatic Cell Count, Minimize Mastitis in Dairy Cows with Performance Trace Minerals

Where to Start Considerations for Planter Upgrades

CA: Public Hearing on Quota Scheduled For April 7 & 8

California Jersey Association Recognizes Members, Juniors

CA: Research Shows California Dairy Farms Reducing Environmental Footprint

GEA introduces Effinity™ post-milking teat dip

New Research Shows Oregano Feed Additive Reduces Methane Emissions

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?