Magazine October 7 2019

PFAS: An Emerging Threat to the Environment… and Dairy Farms

October 4, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A family of chemicals found in a wide range of every day products is becoming a challenging new problem Remember in the 1970s when tens of thousands of dairy cattle in Michigan were destroyed as [Read More …]

The ‘Bull About Cows’

October 4, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Throughout history there have been three agricultural revolutions, from domestication to industrialization and on to intensification (The Green Revolution). Now in the 21st century we are witnessing the fourth agricultural revolution – the digitization of [Read More …]

How Could the Dairy Market Be Impacted by the Global Economy in 2020?

October 4, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Vision 20/20: Global Markets Outlook brings together experts and thought-leaders from around the world to offer a global vision of the future for more financial and commodity markets than any other conference. INTL FCStone’s Vision [Read More …]

Can You Make Overcrowding Work for You?

October 4, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Stalls are the often-used metric to measure overcrowding. It easy to see, measure and calculate cows per usable stall. However, it may not be the limiting factor! What is overcrowding? Overcrowding may be too simple [Read More …]

John Ellsworth on Re-inventing Your Future

October 4, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

John Ellsworth of Success Strategies Does the name Coco Chanel ring a bell for you? Your Mom probably used her products when you were growing up. I know my Mom did. Coco Chanel was a [Read More …]

Butterfat Components Levels Continue to Rise. Now it’s Time for Protein Improvement.

October 4, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Milk protein prices have been low for the last five years. During this time, butterfat prices have been consistently high. Dairy producers and their nutritionists have done an exceptional job of increasing butterfat levels in [Read More …]

Help Prevent Next-Lactation Mastitis on Dry Off Day

October 4, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

What happens in the dry period … doesn’t stay in the dry period. The productive revenue potential of an average U.S. Holstein is nearly $4,500.* That value can be compromised when cows calve with mastitis, [Read More …]

Four Steps to Successful Fresh Cow Management

October 4, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Diligent management techniques, proper nutrition and monitoring can help mitigate potential post-calving problems The beginning of each new lactation challenges a dairy cow’s ability to maintain normal blood calcium concentrations, often opening the door to [Read More …]

Management of Sand Bedding on Dairy Farms: Part II

October 4, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The previous article focused on the advantage of deep sand bedding and choice of sand quality. Clean, deep-bedded sand has been associated with the best outcomes in cattle health, cleanliness, lying times, and cow’s preference. [Read More …]

National Cancer Institute Endorses Dairy Council of California’s Nutrition Education

October 4, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Nutrition Pathfinders Considered Effective Research-Tested Intervention Program Dairy Council of California, a quasi-state government nutrition education organization committed to elevating the health and wellness of children and families, announced its fourth grade Nutrition Pathfinders program was [Read More …]

CA: Geoff Vanden Heuvel’s California Update

October 4, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

I was in the dairy business for nearly 39 years in Chino in Southern California. I spent over 25 of those years on the board of Milk Producers Council. Since I retired from active dairy [Read More …]

Introducing New KUHN Hay Tools

October 4, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

GA 6930, 7530 & 8131 Twin-Rotor Rotary Rakes The GA 6930, 7530 and 8131 twin-rotor, semi-mounted rotary rakes provide operators with an even wider range of sizes to find a machine that best fits their [Read More …]

Dry Cow Rations: Rethinking The Value of Straw

October 4, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Added as a way to prevent DAs and milk fever, straw in dry cow rations is up for review as new information comes forth: understanding rumen function and its relationship with microbiology allows for an [Read More …]

Power up your feed with BOVAMINE® Dairy Plus

October 4, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“We often say, ‘We don’t feed the dairy cow, we feed the microbes in her rumen and lower digestive tract,’” says Keith Bryan, PhD, technical service manager, Silage and Dairy, at Chr. Hansen. That’s because [Read More …]

Lemken Offers Karat 9 for Maximum Versatility with Intensive Cultivation

October 4, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Lemken, a global manufacturer and supplier of professional crop cultivation implements for strategic tillage, planting and crop protection, offers the Karat 9, a multi-purpose cultivator designed for maximum versatility. The Karat 9’s user-friendly engineering, durable construction [Read More …]

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Double S Liquid Feed Services Receives Distinguished Safe Feed/Safe Food Certification

October 4, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Double S Liquid Feed Services is excited to announce it has been certified by the Safe Feed/Safe Food Certification Program. Administered by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), the Safe Feed/Safe Food program means a [Read More …]

PFAS: An Emerging Threat to the Environment… and Dairy Farms

The ‘Bull About Cows’

How Could the Dairy Market Be Impacted by the Global Economy in 2020?

Can You Make Overcrowding Work for You?

John Ellsworth on Re-inventing Your Future

Butterfat Components Levels Continue to Rise. Now it’s Time for Protein Improvement.

Help Prevent Next-Lactation Mastitis on Dry Off Day

Four Steps to Successful Fresh Cow Management

Management of Sand Bedding on Dairy Farms: Part II

National Cancer Institute Endorses Dairy Council of California’s Nutrition Education

CA: Geoff Vanden Heuvel’s California Update

Introducing New KUHN Hay Tools

Dry Cow Rations: Rethinking The Value of Straw

Power up your feed with BOVAMINE® Dairy Plus

Lemken Offers Karat 9 for Maximum Versatility with Intensive Cultivation

Double S Liquid Feed Services Receives Distinguished Safe Feed/Safe Food Certification

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?