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USDA-NASS Cash Rents Survey

March 1, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The USDA-NASS Cash Rents Survey provides county-level estimates of land rental rates for cropland and pastures. Every year the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) conducts a state-wide survey to estimate cash rent paid for agricultural [Read More …]

Cows wearing fitness trackers?

March 1, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairies using tech to monitor herd health The size and scope of today’s dairy farms are amazing feats of efficiency and advancements through technology. The ability to feed, nurture and milk thousands of cows everyday [Read More …]

Consumers empowered with the facts on dairy’s nutritional benefits buy and consume more dairy foods

March 1, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Participants in a JDS Communications® study increased their purchasing and consumption of cheese, ice cream, milk, and yogurt by more than 20% after learning more about dairy nutrition Although most Americans consume dairy and many dairy foods are [Read More …]

Navigating Global Dairy Market: Making Every Drop Count

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

As a member of the Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) board of directors and chair of the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA), I have witnessed the positive impact of investing [Read More …]

Kelly Reed, DVM – An Update on Calf Care

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

In the dynamic realm of calf rearing, challenges often emerge as the seasons shift, and farm dynamics evolve. The key to maintaining a successful program year-round lies in understanding the importance of consistency. Just like [Read More …]

DRMS Launches HerdHQ Product Line for Decision-Making Power

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The HerdHQ platform has the potential to revolutionize data-informed decision making on dairy farms. HerdHQ currently contains six apps for dairy producers and their advisors. HerdHQ on the DRMS website does not require any software [Read More …]

The new year looks bright for the Texas dairy industry

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Big things will be happening in the dairy industry in 2024. One area that I am excited about is the possibility of returning whole and 2% milk, and hopefully flavored milks, to school cafeterias. During [Read More …]

Passive Transfer of Immunity and its Impact on Calf Health

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy calves are born with little to no immune system, so it is important that they receive high-quality colostrum for passive transfer of immunity to occur. Dairy calves are born with little to no immune [Read More …]

Take What You Need

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

One of my favorite things to do while I am working out on the farm is listen to podcasts. I do listen to some dairy-focused podcasts, but many that I listen to have nothing to [Read More …]

How Are You Handling Difficulty?

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Are we facing some challenging times? Yes, of course. Are they impossible? No. I recently listened to a short video done by Kara Lawson, the Duke University Women’s Basketball Coach, during which she talked about [Read More …]

Showbox Sires: Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett Introduce Their Next Addition Heath

February 2, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Tim Abbott talks with Mike Duckett, Paul Trapp of Semex and Frank Regan on the new Showbox Sires release 744HO00201 HEATH. They discuss the pedigree and the great cows on top and the bottom side [Read More …]

What 2023 Momentum will influence 2024 Dairy Prices?

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Producers get paid primarily for their components. The prices of components, published by the Agricultural Marketing Services (AMS), are really indexes based on standardized levels of components as they were in the year 2000 when [Read More …]

What is the best replacement rate for your dairy?

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy farms with a goal of raising a cost-effective number of replacement cows know it’s expensive to raise more heifers than needed. The University of Minnesota FINBIN database shows that the average cost to raise [Read More …]

What is Vesicular Stomatitis and Why Do I Care?

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

This viral disease, that has been present in California for several months, isn’t the end of the world for the dairies, but it could certainly cause some headache. What is Vesicular Stomatitis? Vesicular Stomatitis is [Read More …]

Crossbreeding Dairy Cows: Strategies for Maximizing Production and Performance

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

In the dynamic world of dairy farming, crossbreeding has become a crucial strategy to enhance milk production and overall cow performance. Notably, the dairy industry is undergoing a significant shift from a fluid market to [Read More …]

Why Test Forage Quality?

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Forage testing is an inexpensive way to be sure animals are being fed properly. Are you testing your forage quality? For nearly four decades scientists have been refining their ability to test forage quality. This [Read More …]

Butter, Delicious All Year

December 29, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The holiday baking season might now be in the rearview mirror, but there are still a few cookies lingering in my kitchen. Of course, these cookies were made even more delicious with real butter. Dairy [Read More …]

How a Rumen Protected Plant Extract Can Enhance Performance during the Transition Period

December 29, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The transition period of dairy cows is defined as the interval between the three weeks before calving and the three weeks after calving. During this period, several changes occur in preparation for parturition and the [Read More …]

Protect Cows From This Season’s Forage Variability

December 29, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

A new year brings new expectations for reaching productivity and profitability goals. While there are many factors that affect the successful achievement of your goals, none may be quite as important as what you feed [Read More …]

Annual Per Capita Consumption of Dairy Products

December 29, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

At the end of November each year a report on per capita dairy consumption is compiled based on data from the USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service, and others. The report is an annual compilation through the [Read More …]

Are You at the Top of Your Game?

December 29, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This has been a challenging year for many people. I understand that our economy has been tough in some respects. Most costs are going through the roof, and you are likely having problems hiring the [Read More …]

Use these tips to lower lameness incidence and increase cow comfort

December 29, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Lameness ranks only behind mastitis and infertility in importance of health and performance challenges dairy farms face. It robs dairies of about 800 pounds of milk per incidence and carries an average cost of more [Read More …]

Demand Uncertainty is Impacting Global Dairy Markets

December 29, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Global dairy markets are impacted by ongoing factors on both sides of the supply and demand equation that spur volatility. Anything from changing weather patterns to political unrest can impact markets, which makes it even [Read More …]

Water Policy in California: Lots of Activity; Not Much Clarity

December 29, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

There is a lot going on in California water right now and I will mention a number of things in today’s update. So much of it is a work in progress, with some encouraging signs, [Read More …]

The Advantages of a Telescopic Agricultural Telehandler in Feed Mixing Operations

December 29, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Beer Farms relies on Manitou ag telehandler as primary material handler and recipe builder at Ohio family farm. Family has been at the center of Beer Farms and Cattle Co. since it was founded in [Read More …]

Preparing and Storing Farm Equipment for Winter

December 29, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Winter in Pennsylvania is notorious for extreme temperature changes and varying moisture levels. This article summarizes best practices from equipment manufacturers to keep your investments protected from harsh winter conditions. Each winter, cold, dry arctic [Read More …]

Texas Farm Bureau recognizes Burns for legislative efforts to protect agriculture

December 29, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) recognized State Rep. DeWayne Burns of Cleburne for being a strong champion for Texas agriculture in the Texas Legislature. Burns received the S.M. True Agricultural Champion Award in a special presentation [Read More …]

Alltech Wisconsin announces dairy farm Most Valuable Employee Award winner

December 29, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Carlos Galvan of Weltzien Farms in Arcadia, Wisconsin, is this year’s award recipient Alltech Wisconsin is pleased to present the 2023 Most Valuable Employee (MVE) Award to Carlos Galvan of Weltzien Farms in Arcadia, Wisconsin. This award [Read More …]

Strategies to include sorghum silage in lactating cows rations. Part 1

December 29, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The continuing expansion of the milk processing capacity in the Southern High Plains region is increasing the number of dairy cows and their forage demand while water scarcity continues to be a concern. While corn [Read More …]

Checkoff Provides Dairy Scoop to Media Outlets

December 1, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

A reporter not long ago was in search of an expert to interview about wine and cheese pairings. The dairy checkoff has a guy. In fact, it’s Chad “The Cheese Guy” Galer. Chad is a [Read More …]

USDA-NASS Cash Rents Survey

Cows wearing fitness trackers?

Consumers empowered with the facts on dairy’s nutritional benefits buy and consume more dairy foods

Navigating Global Dairy Market: Making Every Drop Count

Kelly Reed, DVM – An Update on Calf Care

DRMS Launches HerdHQ Product Line for Decision-Making Power

The new year looks bright for the Texas dairy industry

Passive Transfer of Immunity and its Impact on Calf Health

Take What You Need

How Are You Handling Difficulty?

Showbox Sires: Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett Introduce Their Next Addition Heath

What 2023 Momentum will influence 2024 Dairy Prices?

What is the best replacement rate for your dairy?

What is Vesicular Stomatitis and Why Do I Care?

Crossbreeding Dairy Cows: Strategies for Maximizing Production and Performance

Why Test Forage Quality?

Butter, Delicious All Year

How a Rumen Protected Plant Extract Can Enhance Performance during the Transition Period

Protect Cows From This Season’s Forage Variability

Annual Per Capita Consumption of Dairy Products

Are You at the Top of Your Game?

Use these tips to lower lameness incidence and increase cow comfort

Demand Uncertainty is Impacting Global Dairy Markets

Water Policy in California: Lots of Activity; Not Much Clarity

The Advantages of a Telescopic Agricultural Telehandler in Feed Mixing Operations

Preparing and Storing Farm Equipment for Winter

Texas Farm Bureau recognizes Burns for legislative efforts to protect agriculture

Alltech Wisconsin announces dairy farm Most Valuable Employee Award winner

Strategies to include sorghum silage in lactating cows rations. Part 1

Checkoff Provides Dairy Scoop to Media Outlets

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