Magazine October 5 2020

Retrofits Reconstructed: Common Qualities Across Dairy Renovations

October 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The term “retrofit” has been an official part of the English language since the 1950’s, but buildings, equipment, planes, cars and dairy barns have been taken and repurposed in many ways for many, many years [Read More …]

Through It All, We Never Wavered from Sales, Trust Goals

October 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The disruption we’ve experienced due to COVID-19 has caused a monumental shift – in consumer behavior and lifestyles, in the demands on both commercial and institutional channels, and in the supply chains that take dairy [Read More …]

Sunderland Farm Recognized for Excellence in Dairying

October 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Sunderland Farm, a sixth-generation dairy operation in Bridport, Vt., can best be described as a farm with a future that’s not forgotten its past. Although it can trace its beginnings back to the mid-19th century [Read More …]

Are You Adequately Covered?

October 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

John Ellsworth As the cost of buildings on your operation continue to rise each year, you certainly wouldn’t think of not covering their replacement with adequate insurance. Yet, have you done the same thing with [Read More …]

Supply Management: Cherries, Cows, and Cognitive Dissonance – Oh, My!

October 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Editor’s note: You can listen to Brittany Olson discuss this issue further in episode 27 of DairyVoice, which is available below the article. Even though my days as a farm journalist are getting farther and [Read More …]

National Association of Animal Breeders Holds 74th Annual Meeting

October 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Annual meeting of the National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) was held September 16th via Zoom conference call. Meeting agenda included the Business session and the election of directors. During the business session, Board [Read More …]

CDCB Industry Meeting Focuses on Genetics and Sustainability of Feed Efficiency

October 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy producers and genetic enthusiasts are invited to participate in the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) Industry Meeting, which will focus on feed efficiency, genetic selection and impacts on sustainability. This annual meeting – [Read More …]

National Dairy Shrine Holds Virtual Annual Meeting, Funk Elected President

October 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The 71st annual meeting of National Dairy Shrine was held Oct. 1 via Zoom technology with 26 directors, members and friends participating. The meeting and annual banquet had been scheduled for this day during World [Read More …]

What’s the Fix for These High PPDs?

October 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Despite milk prices in June and July recovering strongly from the early COVID-19 lows, many dairy farmers have yet to reap those higher prices and public and private risk management tools are ineffective in covering [Read More …]

Is the Milk Production in Sync with Domestic Consumption?

October 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In the prior post, the latest statistics on domestic consumption of dairy products was reviewed. This post will analyze the supply side needed to match this demand. The USDA summary of domestic consumption, which is based [Read More …]

High Quality Feedback – Now More Than Ever

October 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

UNCERTAINTY! You and your workforce have never seen today’s level of uncertainty/ Anything you can do to reduce uncertainty in your workforce will be greatly appreciated and increase motivation and productivity. There is likely no [Read More …]

Don’t Let External Parasites Peak This Winter

October 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Prevent lice, flies and mange from limiting your dairy herd’s milk production What are cows doing if parasites are hanging around? Certainly not what they’re supposed to be doing. “The presence of external parasites can [Read More …]

The Art of Feeding: Slick Bunks

October 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

I often get some questions on what is known as the slick bunk approach to feeding dairy cows. The idea comes from the feed lot industry and is called the staying ahead of the cattle approach or limiting [Read More …]

Toxins Don’t Have a Season

October 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Regardless of the season, toxins can be found on-farm in various places – especially feedstuffs. As choppers run full throttle into the fall of a moderate 2020 growing season, toxins may not be on the [Read More …]

California Dairy Sustainability Summit Goes Virtual

October 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy farmers, policymakers, technology providers, and researchers will connect digitally this November 5th and 6th to promote the continued advancement of planet-smart, sustainable farming practices. Organizers of the California Dairy Sustainability Summit today announced that [Read More …]

CA: Evaluating Compost Benefits in Alfalfa Hay for Improved Soil Structure and Fertility

October 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

We all recognize human health as a goal, but healthy soils is a key goal for farming operations since healthy soils frequently result in higher yields and economic returns over time. “Health” is often defined [Read More …]

Retrofits Reconstructed: Common Qualities Across Dairy Renovations

Through It All, We Never Wavered from Sales, Trust Goals

Sunderland Farm Recognized for Excellence in Dairying

Are You Adequately Covered?

Supply Management: Cherries, Cows, and Cognitive Dissonance – Oh, My!

National Association of Animal Breeders Holds 74th Annual Meeting

CDCB Industry Meeting Focuses on Genetics and Sustainability of Feed Efficiency

National Dairy Shrine Holds Virtual Annual Meeting, Funk Elected President

What’s the Fix for These High PPDs?

Is the Milk Production in Sync with Domestic Consumption?

High Quality Feedback – Now More Than Ever

Don’t Let External Parasites Peak This Winter

The Art of Feeding: Slick Bunks

Toxins Don’t Have a Season

California Dairy Sustainability Summit Goes Virtual

CA: Evaluating Compost Benefits in Alfalfa Hay for Improved Soil Structure and Fertility

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