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Healthful milk protein puffs are an easy snack to swallow

October 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Catering to an aging population in the U.S., Cornell food scientists have devised a nutritious snack made from milk proteins envisioned for people who have trouble swallowing and lactose intolerance. These protein puffs dissolve in [Read More …]

Greener Cattle Initiative is Game Changer for Dairy’s Future

August 31, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Cows and other ruminant animals produce enteric methane as a natural part of their digestive process. Enteric methane is the largest single contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the beef and dairy sectors, and the [Read More …]

Invest in Your Class of 2026

August 31, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Do kindergarteners enter the first day of school with their sights set on a cap and gown? Probably not. But viewing calves as new students could help us turn healthy calves into heifers which graduate [Read More …]

Producers are Making Money with $22.05 per cwt.

August 31, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The August 18 post covered the pricing trends of the commodities used to price produce milk. One had upward trends and the rest had lower trends. This post will concentrate on trends in component levels and their [Read More …]

MPC Members Provide Dairy, Digester & Farming Education to California Air Resources Board Members, Staff

August 31, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Two days ago, one of the most consequential events of my professional 30-year career working with dairy families took place at Bar 20 Dairy Farms in Kerman. The Shehadey family, Milk Producers Council, and Dairy [Read More …]

Dairy farming in 2050: 3 key mega challenges to prioritise and solve

August 31, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Methane reducing interventions, more focus on welfare and disease prevention, and application of data and technology. These are some of the key mega challenges to solve to safeguard a healthy, viable and sustainable dairy sector [Read More …]

Effects of Federal Order Reform Go Beyond Milk Prices

August 31, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Situation: The USDA released a recommended decision on new Federal Milk Marketing Order price formulas. Industry participants have until September 13 to provide feedback and concerns on the decision. Impact: It is important for anyone who [Read More …]

Are You Playing by the Rules?

August 31, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

I recently reread Tim Ferriss’ first book entitled The 4-Hour Workweek and noted a special recommendation that he made. It was based upon an old Chinese Proverb, which advised us to always know what we [Read More …]

Local Restauranteur Launches New Line of Premium Melting Cheese

August 31, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

A perfect compliment to comfort food classics like fries, hot dogs, beef, baked potatoes and more. After using a specific melting cheese for menu items for 45 years, Michael’s Grill & Salad Bar of Highland [Read More …]

Innovations in Dairy: UNH Researchers Drive Advancements in Dairy Farming

August 31, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

From Nutrition to Technology: UNH’s Multi-Faceted Approach to Dairy Research The Northeast’s dairy industry has changed dramatically over the past 50 years, and it will continue transforming and evolving for the next 50 years, as [Read More …]

Time of Insemination is Important

August 31, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Artificially inseminating (AI) dairy cows at the correct time relative to the time of estrus (heat) onset is essential to maximize fertility rates. This article will discuss the signs of heat expression, methods to detect [Read More …]

Late Summer Forage Seeding for Hay and Pastures

August 31, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Late summer forage seedings present the farmer with the highest chance of success when done properly. This guide will help ensure it is done properly. Late summer seeding of forages is generally the most successful [Read More …]

The Two-step Approach to a Healthy Lactation Cycle

August 31, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Protect the health and comfort of your cows during dry-off and freshening for a more profitable lactation cycle. “Our goal as producers is to raise healthy cows that make milk, and the only way to [Read More …]

Corn Silage Dry Down Update: Week of August 26, 2024

August 31, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

A weekly check-in on silage crop moisture progression at several locations across Pennsylvania. Corn silage moisture content continues to be a critical component of harvesting a high-quality and high-yielding forage crop. Extension Educators across Pennsylvania [Read More …]

Product Development and Research Team Driving Sales and Trust

August 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The dairy checkoff has various strategies designed to reach every corner of the industry to drive sales and build trust in dairy. I may be biased, but I truly believe the crown jewel of [Read More …]

The Power of Fly Bait Rotation for Long-Term Success

August 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Maintaining a successful fly control program in any operation requires more than just using a single fly bait repeatedly. Fly populations can quickly develop resistance to insecticides if continually using products with the same active [Read More …]

Financial Impact of USDA Proposed Changes to Federal Order Pricing

August 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The USDA is proposing changes in the formulas used to price producer milk. This post will analyze the impact of these changes on producer milk prices. The most major change is in processor “Make Allowances” [Read More …]

Financial Impact of USDA Proposed Changes to Federal Order Pricing – Part II

August 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

In the prior post, the USDA proposed changes to milk pricing in the Federal Orders were reviewed with specific analysis of Class III pricing, the largest category. This post will cover the changes in cheese pricing [Read More …]

What If Perfect Came Along?

August 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

I have recently met with a number of bankers about refinancing one of my Clients. One of them said the deal was too big for them to finance alone, another one said the deal was [Read More …]

Fly Control That Goes Above and Beyond

August 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Are nuisance flies causing trouble in hard-to-reach places around your operation? Look no further than Starbar® Aviator™ Fly Bait Aerosol, the innovative and convenient solution that takes fly control to new heights. With its easy-to-use [Read More …]

Healthful milk protein puffs are an easy snack to swallow

Greener Cattle Initiative is Game Changer for Dairy’s Future

Invest in Your Class of 2026

Producers are Making Money with $22.05 per cwt.

MPC Members Provide Dairy, Digester & Farming Education to California Air Resources Board Members, Staff

Dairy farming in 2050: 3 key mega challenges to prioritise and solve

Effects of Federal Order Reform Go Beyond Milk Prices

Are You Playing by the Rules?

Local Restauranteur Launches New Line of Premium Melting Cheese

Innovations in Dairy: UNH Researchers Drive Advancements in Dairy Farming

Time of Insemination is Important

Late Summer Forage Seeding for Hay and Pastures

The Two-step Approach to a Healthy Lactation Cycle

Corn Silage Dry Down Update: Week of August 26, 2024

Product Development and Research Team Driving Sales and Trust

The Power of Fly Bait Rotation for Long-Term Success

Financial Impact of USDA Proposed Changes to Federal Order Pricing

Financial Impact of USDA Proposed Changes to Federal Order Pricing – Part II

What If Perfect Came Along?

Fly Control That Goes Above and Beyond

How Many Households Are Buying Dairy?

Do You Get the Most Out of Your Veterinarian?

The art of feeding protein to cows in early lactation

Butterfat Continues Price Increases

Pavelski brings new expertise to Nedap’s dairy team

When and How to Safely Involve Children in Farm Tasks?

National Genetic Evaluations Foster Healthier Organic Cows

Significant dairy policies in the works in Washington, D.C.

Preventing Tractor Rollover

Checkoff’s Domino’s Partnership Keeps Delivering Innovation

What’s Your Communication Level? by John Ellsworth

Born of the Bond Series Premiere Shines Spotlight on Veterinary Care Deserts

Dairy’s Big GLP-1 Moment: 5 Risks Processors Need to Know

Summer Is Over: Use This Fall to Evaluate Summer Heat Stress