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December 2, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

138 Dairy Farms, New York State, 2021 For farms that participated in the Dairy Farm Business Summary and Analysis Program in 2021, earnings were most affected by traditional factors and less impacted by government programs [Read More …]

What to do in Tough Times?

I recently listened to an excellent podcast from motivational speaker Brendon Burchard about how to deal with “tough times.” Life in America has historically been good, but I know many people are concerned about things [Read More …]

A Successful 2022 Southwest Dairy Day

The 2022 Southwest Dairy Day hosted in Scotland and Windthorst Texas highlighted three different automated milking systems, or robotic dairies. This was the first time Southwest Dairy Day was held in this region of Texas [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 substances produced by fungi that infect grain crops like maize [Read More …]

Dairy Advisor Position Open!

Dairy Advisor – Applied Research and Extension Serving Tulare and Kern Counties, California The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) offers a unique opportunity for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Dairy Advisor. [Read More …]

Behind in Manure Application? Please Move Forward Smartly

Weather can be extremely challenging when it comes to timely manure application. The following principles should be considered when making plans for your next weather-delayed application. Weather is a large driver for the impact of [Read More …]

Heavy Snow Loads

The recent accumulation of snow in many areas throughout New York state has caused some agricultural buildings to fail. Failure can be the result of several items linked to the snow load present on the [Read More …]

Udder Edema: Prevention Versus Treatment

Early detection of udder edema can reduce milk production loss. Have you ever touched an udder that is so swollen your finger imprint takes a few seconds to disappear, like touching a memory foam mattress? [Read More …]

What can milk constituents tell us about cow calcium status?

Dairy cows respond to the challenges of the transition period in ways that are both dynamic and cow specific. This is especially true for the challenge of maintaining calcium balance immediately following calving. With the [Read More …]

USDA-NASS Cash Rents Survey

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 …]

Dairy Cropping System Project – Animal Performance and Financial Analysis Part 2

A two-part series, Extension Educators evaluated a Sustainable Dairy Cropping System. Part I covers forage quality and quantity. Part 2 examines the financial analysis. An interdisciplinary team of Penn State and USDA-ARS researchers evaluated a [Read More …]

Optimal Herd Health Starts at Birth

The triumphs of tomorrow start with good beginnings. How successful your milking herd is in the future begins with the health of calves being born today. By providing proper nutrition and management, you can get [Read More …]

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Perfect Pairing: New Checkoff Partner Delivers Chicken with Cheese

The “chicken sandwich war” is far from over. Dairy has yet to fully engage but that’s about to change. There is no missing how much attention has been given by leading quick-serve restaurant (QSR) chains [Read More …]

Meeting NASEM nutrition requirements when feeding whole milk

The nutrients fed to your calves are the building blocks for your future herd. A calf’s milk diet should optimize more than just growth in the first weeks of life; it should support both postweaning [Read More …]

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O’Brien Delivers First-Year Outcomes: A Refreshed Checkoff Strategy

DMI CEO’s strategic plan outlined during joint annual meeting Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) CEO Barbara O’Brien is modernizing the checkoff strategy with a fresh organizational structure and a new three-year plan and budget that [Read More …]

It Worked How Well?

Have you ever stepped back from your operation and suddenly realized that some tasks, frankly, just weren’t being done, either correctly or often enough? I have. In fact, we probably all have at some point. [Read More …]

Congress Needs To Pass Agriculture Immigration Legislation

Congress returns to Washington following the mid-term elections on November 8th on the week of the 14th. This will be for only a short legislative time period of 20 plus days before the new 118th [Read More …]

Vaccine Timing Impacts Colostrum Production

The old colostrum standards failed any colostrum with a Brix refractometer score of less than 24. That means that medium quality colostrum (Brix score of 18 to 24) was discarded. This colostrum can be [Read More …]

Getting energy values correct

I am often told by dairy nutritionists that canola meal “feeds better than my formulas predict.” Usually, that is an indication that the nutrient values of the feed are incorrect. Although canola meal is [Read More …]

Fall brings Southwest Dairy Day, elections and more

October is here, and before the ghosts and goblins appear at the end of the month, we hope you’ll join us in Windthorst and Scotland for a look at three robotic dairies as part [Read More …]

Should You Be Concerned about Hay Fields That Didn’t Get Mowed in Fall?

Ideally, forages would be between four and six inches tall going into winter. Are there issues when they are 18 to 24 inches tall? Many articles answer what happens if forages are cut below the [Read More …]

Historic Drought is Creating an Ongoing Crisis for Organic Dairy Farmers

A new coalition seeks immediate emergency relief from federal and California officials to help save organic dairy farms Straus Family Creamery, a certified organic creamery whose mission is to sustain family farms and revitalize rural [Read More …]

Managing Calf Stress: Don’t Overlook Nutrition

Just about anything can cause stress in young dairy calves. Weather, hunger, transportation, air quality and weaning are just a few examples of the natural and environmental factors that can affect calves. While producers [Read More …]

GENYOUth’s mission to end student hunger

It’s difficult to grasp how much of a stigma that breakfast in the school cafeteria can have with food-insecure children. In fact, many choose to go hungry rather than be seen entering the cafeteria [Read More …]

Why Productive Life Matters

Around the globe, there is a growing need to extend the productive lifetime of dairy cattle. There are several important drivers for this. Firstly, rising feed prices and declining water availability mean that fewer livestock [Read More …]

When BRD occurs, diagnose and treat early for best results

When it comes to bovine respiratory disease (BRD) in calves, it’s typically a matter of “when” and not “if” it will occur. While we know that preventative measures are crucial, even dairy operations with the [Read More …]

Can You Afford Not To?

I feel very strongly that one of the greatest advances of the Dairy industry during the past ten years has been the introduction of the Dairy Revenue Protection Program, also known as DRP. It [Read More …]

Get the sand out!

Discover how to effectively manage sand-laden dairy manure whether you have an anaerobic digester or not. Sand bedding is ideal for dairy cows, but it doesn’t always mix well with manure management systems. And this [Read More …]

Cover Crop Seeding Rates

With corn silage harvest under way, we are moving into cover crop seeding season across the Commonwealth. Cereal rye remains an important dual-purpose cover crop in the region due to its winter hardiness, nitrogen [Read More …]

Feeding cows becoming a challenge