Magazine September 16 2019

National Dairy Council Opens the Door to Sports, Fitness World

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

It’s hard to see a headline saying a well-known athlete is eliminating dairy from their diet with the belief they’ll gain a competitive edge. Athletes can have the sort of influence that may cause the [Read More …]

Carbon Emissions from Amazon Fires Pale in Comparison to Burning of our Fossil Forests

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

While the world is focusing on the burning of the immense above-ground Amazon forest, no one is mourning the loss of the (fossilized) forests that lie below the surface of the earth. The ones we [Read More …]

The 10-Year Anniversary of Genomic Evaluations

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

How Accurate are Today’s U.S. Genomic Evaluations? Ten-Year Anniversary of Genomic Evaluations in the U.S. This year marks the 10 year anniversary of the release of genomic evaluations in the dairy industry. In recognition of [Read More …]

Developing Genomic Tools for Improving Feed Efficiency

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Feed represents more than 50% of the total production costs. Hence, improving the efficiency with which dairy cows convert feed into milk has a large economic value. At the same level of production, cows with [Read More …]

KPI’s and Your Profitability

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

John Ellsworth of Success Strategies During a recent interview I completed on DairyBusiness.com with Joel Hastings, I mentioned that several Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) on dairy operations, such as Pregnancy Rate (P/R) and Days in [Read More …]

Five Factors for Choosing Mastitis Treatment

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Determining the true cost of a mastitis cure requires more than just comparing the price per box of mastitis tubes. Consider these five factors when weighing treatment options: Treatment efficacy: When looking at treatment [Read More …]

Mastitis Is Not Just a Somatic Cell Count Issue Anymore

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

E. coli mastitis is known for its quick onset and severe clinical signs Escherichia coli is different from the mastitis cases we used to see. It’s not simply a somatic cell count issue — it’s a [Read More …]

2018 Per Capita Consumption Data of Dairy Products is a Mixed Bag

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

August Class III milk prices, milk protein prices, and cheese prices were all up as predicted in the August 5, 2019 post to this blog. History and the futures market suggest that these prices will [Read More …]

The Impact of African Swine Fever Virus on U.S. Dairy Exports

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

An outbreak of a virus fatal to hogs that surfaced last summer shows no signs of stopping. African Swine Fever, nicknamed “pig Ebola,” has expanded from China to neighboring Southeast Asian nations. The virus—and pork [Read More …]

2019: Fall Field Work and Bunker Silo Safety Considerations

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Reminder from the New York OSHA Work Group A sample of items to cover for pre-harvest preparation and safety meetings: Document and retain a record of all safety training with dated sign-in rosters. Discuss farm [Read More …]

Monitor and Control Weeds After Silage

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Control annual and perennial weeds after silage harvest or in fallow areas. Also, monitor Palmer amaranth that can still set seed yet this fall even after crop harvest. Now is the time of year we [Read More …]

PFAS Information Session at World Dairy Expo

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Rising concerns about PFAS are causing some states to push for broader testing on farms with bio-solids or near airports How could PFAS contamination impact your dairy operation? These chemicals are used in everyday items like nonstick [Read More …]

Management of Sand Bedding on Dairy Farms: Part II

September 14, 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 …]

CA: UDFC Registration Opens for Phase 2 Meetings

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

United Dairy Families of California (UDFC) has announced two meeting dates for the phase 2 of its ongoing process to review the Quota Implementation Plan (QIP). Producers will have the option to register for any [Read More …]

CA: Cows and Climate: New Series on YouTube

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Curious about the connection between cows and climate? Dairy Cares’ new YouTube series can help satisfy that curiosity. The short videos feature Dr. Frank Mitloehner, professor and air quality specialist at University of California, Davis, [Read More …]

Computer Managed Hydraulic Drive EZ Ration Processor

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

RCMR, Inc. announces their all-new Computer Managed Hydraulic Drive EZ Ration Processor designed and built for precise control and offering more options for blending hay and feed rations. This hydraulic drive truck-mounted hay processor is [Read More …]

Three Reasons You Shouldn’t Settle for Tail Paint or Chalk

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Rely on tools that are consistent and calibrated for the best chance of pregnancy You might be using tail paint or chalk in your breeding program for several reasons. “It’s cheap.” “It’s what my neighbors [Read More …]

Case IH Launches Magnum 400 Tractor

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Advanced technology and increased power deliver ultimate connectivity and productivity As the demand and workload of producers continues to grow, Case IH is expanding the AFS Connect™ Magnum™ series tractor lineup with a new 400 horsepower model. [Read More …]

National Dairy Council Opens the Door to Sports, Fitness World

Carbon Emissions from Amazon Fires Pale in Comparison to Burning of our Fossil Forests

The 10-Year Anniversary of Genomic Evaluations

Developing Genomic Tools for Improving Feed Efficiency

KPI’s and Your Profitability

Five Factors for Choosing Mastitis Treatment

Mastitis Is Not Just a Somatic Cell Count Issue Anymore

2018 Per Capita Consumption Data of Dairy Products is a Mixed Bag

The Impact of African Swine Fever Virus on U.S. Dairy Exports

2019: Fall Field Work and Bunker Silo Safety Considerations

Monitor and Control Weeds After Silage

PFAS Information Session at World Dairy Expo

Management of Sand Bedding on Dairy Farms: Part II

CA: UDFC Registration Opens for Phase 2 Meetings

CA: Cows and Climate: New Series on YouTube

Computer Managed Hydraulic Drive EZ Ration Processor

Three Reasons You Shouldn’t Settle for Tail Paint or Chalk

Case IH Launches Magnum 400 Tractor

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