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Butter and butterfat are driving producer milk prices. Recent posts covering this are listed below. What is Happening to U.S. Dairy Products Consumption? Fluid Milk Consumption is Up! More Good News on Dairy [Read More …]

Water Quality Regulations to Change

After more than a decade of legal discussions and analyses, the State Water Resources Control Board issued its remand draft Order for the Central Valley Dairy General Waste Discharge Requirements on October 1, 2024. Public [Read More …]

Is Your Bedding the Root of Your Environmental Mastitis?

For those struggling with somatic cell count (SCC) issues, finding the root of the problem can be a frustrating task. This article explores the question, could your choice of bedding be the root of your [Read More …]

From Aflatoxin to Zearalenone: Mycotoxins You Should Know – Deoxynivalenol (DON)

The presence of deoxynivalenol (DON, vomitoxin) in grain crops causes great economic losses. Why is it a concern? Where does it come from? Mycotoxins are toxic substances produced by fungi on the substrate where they [Read More …]

More Texas dairies working to turn cow waste into green energy

Farmers are often called the original environmentalists. Dairy farmers, for example, live on or near their farms, and they depend on the land, water and air to make a living and to raise a family. [Read More …]

Composting Cow Carcasses: A Practical Guide for Dairy Farmers

November 2, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Why Compost When cows die, it is often a challenge to manage their remains. Burial can be costly in terms of equipment, labor and time, and becomes impossible when the weather is too wet or [Read More …]

Dairy’s Impact on First 1,000 Days of Life

Any mother will tell you she wants to give her baby every opportunity to thrive and be healthy. This isn’t just after birth but during the nine months of pregnancy. I have a son and [Read More …]

Holstein Legend Horace Backus Passes at 96

November 2, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Horace A. Backus, 96, of Mexico, N.Y., often called the “Dean of Holstein Pedigrees”, passed peacefully in his sleep early on October 22 after several years of declining health. He spent his long career working [Read More …]

Tips to manage sand bedding choices

Dairies have lots of bedding choices, but cows are clear about what they like best. When given the option, cows will pick a deep-bedded sand stall over a hard surface. For farms that follow their [Read More …]

Taking the Chill Off Calf Performance as Cold Weather Approaches

As we enter the fall and winter months, it is important to make the season as easy as possible for our calves. Drastic weather changes and cold temperatures provide stress on young pre-weaned calves that [Read More …]

O’Brien Outlines ‘Now, Next, Future’ Checkoff Strategies at Annual Meeting

Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) President and CEO Barbara O’Brien outlined “now, next, and future” checkoff strategies to more than 800 dairy farmers and industry representatives at the 2024 joint annual meeting of the United Dairy [Read More …]

Are You Caught in the Great Meltdown?

Recently, I was reading a book by my Business Coach Dan Sullivan entitled The Great Meltdown. In it, Dan describes how our entire world is experiencing a “meltdown” in which bad news of high costs [Read More …]

What is Happening to U.S. Dairy Products Consumption?

In the prior post, analysis of U.S. dairy consumption was promised. Here it is. Actual per capita consumption data lags significantly, so this analysis will review domestic disappearance of products from wholesale inventories. This is [Read More …]

Manure Management Plan Overview and Connections to Resources

Resources are available for farms to develop their own Manure Management Plan to help protect waterways. In April 2024, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) released updated Manure Management Plan guidance. The purpose of [Read More …]

Heifer Reproduction: The Cornerstone of Herd Replacement & Profitability

Heifer reproduction is an essential factor for any dairy operation, as heifers determine the future productivity and genetic quality of the herd. Managing heifer reproduction efficiently is crucial to maintain the sustainability and profitability of [Read More …]

The Wholesale Prices of Four Commodities Control Producer Milk Prices. Where are These Prices Going?

The wholesale commodity prices of Cheddar cheese, butter, dry whey, and nonfat dry milk (NDM) control producer prices. There is constant news on every price move for these commodities, including future movements and the weekly [Read More …]

Fall Burndown of Weeds and Declining Forage Stands

Fall is a great time to control winter annuals and perennials weeds as well as declining sod stands. In the fall, foliar-applied herbicides can be effective if the plants are green and appear healthy and [Read More …]

The Stammen Family – Dairy farmers from New Weston, Ohio

October 3, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Terry Stammen is a third generation dairy farmer from Darke County, Ohio. He works alongside his wife Marcia and family at Wabash-Way Holstein Farms, which is named for the Wabash River that borders their farm. [Read More …]

Innovation Center Illustrates ‘Stronger Together’ Mindset

In 2008, America’s dairy farmers and industry leaders came together to create the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, a forum to advance knowledge sharing, commitment and action within pre-competitive priorities. The Innovation Center founders understood [Read More …]

Do You Know About Mycoplasma bovis?

Help protect your calves against a leading contributor to BRD and lifelong profitability implications. Most producers know that calfhood pneumonia, or bovine respiratory disease (BRD), is one of the leading health concerns impacting calves on [Read More …]

Productive Life Series: A Sustainable Approach to Dairy Farming

As we conclude our Productive Life Series, we turn our attention to the critical topic of sustainability in dairy farming. This final installment explores how sustainability practices not only benefit the environment but also drive [Read More …]

The New York Super Milk program to Make Changes in its 35th Year

The Empire State Milk Quality Council (ESMQC) has been the administrator of the Super Milk program in NY, a program that recognizes dairies that produce exceptionally high-quality milk. Farms look forward to adorning their barns [Read More …]

Are You Waiting for the Easy Bus?

Recently, I was listening to a short speech by Kara Lawson, Head Coach for the Duke University women’s basketball team where she explained to her players that life can be challenging. Yet, the best lesson [Read More …]

5 Strategies for Minimizing Cyber Risks in Agribusiness

AI-driven “smart” agriculture technologies, such as autonomous tractors, robotics and remote sensors, have the potential to transform dairy farming by boosting yields, cutting costs and reducing waste. In fact, the global market value of smart agriculture [Read More …]

HPAI Latest Herd Protections – Preventing and Responding to Bird Flu

As of this writing, 41 California dairies had been confirmed as infected with HPAI. A handful of additional herds will likely be confirmed this week. A single Merced turkey farm has also been infected and [Read More …]

Part I – Making Money – Milk per Cow