Magazine September 6 2021

October 24, 2026

Current News

[ October 23, 2026 ] IDFA Executive Council Names Matt Herrick Next President and CEO DHIA
[ October 23, 2026 ] Lanco Pennland Wins Top Prize at NMPF Dairy Product Contest DHIA
[ October 23, 2026 ] Strengthen Management Skills at PDP Dairy Managers Institute DHIA
[ October 23, 2026 ] USDA announces $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief; ADC moves quickly to document dairy costs DHIA
[ October 23, 2026 ] Don’t Miss the 2026 Sustainable Agriculture Summit Speaker Lineup DHIA
[ October 23, 2026 ] Register for NMC’s next webinar – Exploring careers in milk quality DHIA
[ October 23, 2026 ] National Dairy FARM Program Announces 2026 Excellence Awards Winners DHIA

How the Checkoff Is Making ‘Every Drop Count’

September 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

I have the good fortune of speaking with farmers from across the country each and every day. These discussions help me understand what is happening on the farm and key concerns of farmers from all [Read More …]

The Four Factors to Watch in the Market

September 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

There are four important drivers in the current dairy market outlook. Slowing U.S. milk production growth, Chinese import demand, government programs, and the ongoing pandemic. I’m going to start with the most bullish, which is [Read More …]

Don’t Take Your Milking Parlor for Granted: Why Parlor Audits are Extremely Important

September 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The milking parlor is perhaps one of the most used areas on a dairy farm, but it can be taken for granted and overlooked. Yet the parlor is the “heart” of your operation. It’s the [Read More …]

What’s Up With This Measurement Acronym?

September 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In previous articles I have often stated that if you measure something, you can understand it. If you understand it, you can control it, and of course, if you have the ability to control something, [Read More …]

Effects of Repeated OPU Procedures on Fertility in Cattle

September 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Do the benefits of OPS-IVF outweigh the potential risks? According to the American Embryo Transfer Association, 448,826 bovine embryos were transferred into recipients in 2019, 68% of which had been produced by in vitro fertilization (IVF) methods. [Read More …]

Is Your Heifer Reproduction Program Making the Grade?

September 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Heifers are the most fertile animals on any dairy. Yet, heifer rearing costs are often a dairy’s second largest expense. The cost of rearing heifers increases as the days to first conception increases. By fine-tuning [Read More …]

A new study from Dr. Frank Mitloehner’s lab at UC Davis looks at reducing enteric methane using essential oils

September 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Could Agolin be a tool to fight climate change in dairy cattle? Whether or not you subscribe to the ability of essential oils to ease your stress, lighten your mood or give you a feeling [Read More …]

Forage Sorghum Advantages

September 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In a recent webinar with Alta Seeds, the author provided updated research on the renewed interest in forage sorghum. The practice of growing sorghum for forage is expanding into new regions, as farmers and livestock [Read More …]

Driving Dairy Demand in Schools With Smoothies

September 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

At school, food choices are critical – fueling students’ energy, resiliency and ability to concentrate and be successful in the classroom. Dairy offers so many key nutritional benefits that families and schools rely on to [Read More …]

Comparing Federal Orders

September 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This post will compare parameters for each of the Federal Milk Marketing Orders. While a lot of milk is being de-pooled in the Federal Orders, most of the milk is still paid by Federal Order [Read More …]

Five Tips to Curb Dairy Feed Costs

September 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Manage feed and animal inventories to maximize ration performance and widen your margin. As farmers across the country navigate drought conditions and rising feed costs, many are looking at ways to stretch feed inventories. Small [Read More …]

Pneumonia: An Underestimated Threat to Adult Dairy Cows

September 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The risk of pneumonia doesn’t stop with calves Pneumonia is like a thief in the night. It’s hard to detect, but it steals from your bottom line and the losses can be devastating. “Once animals [Read More …]

CA: Gimmicks at the Expense of Dairy Farmers’ Future Sustainability

September 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Our Western United Dairies organization has been fighting the California Air Resources Board (ARB) and their attempt to include enteric emissions – methane from cow burps – as part of our farmer’s baseline compliance for [Read More …]

How the Checkoff Is Making ‘Every Drop Count’

The Four Factors to Watch in the Market

Don’t Take Your Milking Parlor for Granted: Why Parlor Audits are Extremely Important

What’s Up With This Measurement Acronym?

Effects of Repeated OPU Procedures on Fertility in Cattle

Is Your Heifer Reproduction Program Making the Grade?

A new study from Dr. Frank Mitloehner’s lab at UC Davis looks at reducing enteric methane using essential oils

Forage Sorghum Advantages

Driving Dairy Demand in Schools With Smoothies

Comparing Federal Orders

Five Tips to Curb Dairy Feed Costs

Pneumonia: An Underestimated Threat to Adult Dairy Cows

CA: Gimmicks at the Expense of Dairy Farmers’ Future Sustainability

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