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Nestled on the banks of the Clyde River, overlooking Vermont’s widely reputed lush, forested hills sits Poulin Grain. Proud to call Vermont home since 1932, this fourth-generation family-owned business offers personalized service — including one-on-one [Read More …]

Beef embryos fill an important dairy niche

Full-blood beef calves bring higher value and more marketing options than dairy bull calves. Dairy herd reproductive dynamics are dramatically different from those even a few years ago. With the growing use of sexed semen [Read More …]

Managing Earlier Weaned Calves

Weaning calves at an earlier-than-normal age (< 180 days of age) is a proven strategy to reduce grass demands by 25% or more during drought conditions. The challenge with implementing this strategy is that [Read More …]

Overview of Dairy Programs in the Farm Bill

Going back almost 100 years, the history of the farm bill largely tracks the history of food production in the United States as the legislation evolves to meet the needs of its modern-day constituents – farmers [Read More …]

Sneak peek: Wolf’s Legendairy

Robotic dairy one to be featured at Southwest Dairy Day Three Archer County dairy farmers who have adopted robotic technology are opening their farms to the public for Southwest Dairy Day, set for Oct. 20 [Read More …]

Checkoff-Funded Research Centers Spark Dairy Innovation

Specialty cheese was barely noticeable back in the early 1980s, accounting for about 2 percent or less of total sales. Fast forward to today and the U.S. is producing about 1.6 billion pounds of artisan/specialty [Read More …]

Set your vaccination program up for success

A comprehensive vaccine program is critical for protecting your herd from health challenges that could damage your operation’s productivity and profitability, but it’s important to understand that “vaccinating” is not the same as “immunizing.” Vaccination [Read More …]

Cabot Farm Named Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year

Like many Vermont farms, Molly Brook Farm in Cabot, Vermont, can claim ownership by the same family for generations. Its current owners, Myles and Rhonda Goodrich, are the seventh generation of dairy producers on [Read More …]

Agriculture Labor Reform Legislation Remains In Limbo

Despite the fact that the House of Representatives passed the Farm Workforce Modernization Act well over a year ago with strong bipartisan support the Senate has not moved forward on any legislation. Most recently some [Read More …]

Late Summer Hay and Pasture Management Considerations

September 2, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Late summer and early fall are the best times to evaluate hay and pasture fields. Late summer and early fall are optimum times to evaluate hay fields and pastures to determine next steps and potential [Read More …]

Moving past the hypotheticals related to reduced enteric methane to actual demonstrated proof, financial benefits

Enteric methane emissions, the scientific term used to describe what can basically be labeled as cow burps, is a subject that isn’t going away. While some consumers may chuckle at the term cow burps, it’s [Read More …]

Have You Held Your Halftime Pep Talk Yet?

I’m not sure where the months have gone, but we are already half way through this year! Wow! With that point in mind, I have a question for you. Have you held your halftime pep [Read More …]

Help wanted to feed hungry Texans

Where is all the labor at? The need for workers is dominating conversations not only in the dairy industry, but in businesses across the board. The COVID pandemic sent workers home, yet it’s obvious [Read More …]

USDA Dairy Outlook: August 2022

The all-milk price in June 2022 was $26.90 per hundredweight (cwt), $0.40 lower than May, but $8.70 higher than June 2021. With higher-than-expected milk production, the all-milk price forecast for 2022 and has been lowered [Read More …]

Harvesting Corn Silage at Optimal Moisture Levels

Some regions of the state have experienced below average rainfall this year, and those dry conditions can pose challenges for proper ensiling of corn. Corn Silage Dry Down Update: Week of August 23, 2022 Getting [Read More …]

Drinking more dairy milk may improve brain health in older adults, KU Medical Center researchers find

Older adults who drink three cups of dairy milk a day can increase their brain’s level of a powerful antioxidant that helps protect the brain from the damage that accompanies aging and aging-related diseases. Worried [Read More …]

Nourishing Dairy’s Workforce of Tomorrow

I’ll never forget my first job interview following the completion of my doctorate degree in food science from the University of Minnesota. I sat before my potential new employer ready to answer questions about my [Read More …]

Keys to Mycotoxin Control

Like death and taxes, there are some things on the dairy that are just unavoidable. Mycotoxins are a good example. Mycotoxins are chemicals produced from molds and fungi present on the dairy, that could have [Read More …]

Short-lived Forage Trial Results With Long-view Potential

Short-lived forages are gaining popularity for their important role in livestock rations in tandem with their utility as a cover crop. New variety comparison variety data is now available for the 2022 season. Are you [Read More …]

How Can I Manage this Inflation?

Recently, I read an excellent article from Dave Ramsey, CEO of Ramsey Solutions about the correlation between the current financial stress being caused by rising inflation and people’s mental wellbeing. It led me to conclude [Read More …]

Extreme heat testing Texas dairies

As you well know, this summer is terribly hot and extremely dry. Over half the country is in a drought, and most of Texas is classified as in an extreme or exceptional drought. Current conditions in our state [Read More …]

Bel Brands USA and Dairy Farmers of America Announce Sustainable Milk Cooling Pilot Results

Plans for a New Initiative Supporting the Next Generation of U.S. Dairy Farmers Milk cooling program resulted in an overall reduction in greenhouse gas emissions while increasing the production of milk. Bel Brands USA and Dairy [Read More …]

Dairy Checkoff Hires Lori Captain To Lead Sustainability Strategy

Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) has hired Lori Captain as executive vice president of global sustainability strategy, science and industry affairs, effective July 25. Captain comes to DMI after serving more than 20 years working [Read More …]

What’s Happening in California? Does California need a Federal Order?

July 29, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

California became a Federal Milk Marketing Order in November 2018. California is the largest dairy state, but it is also very different from other U.S. locations. Under the California milk payment system used prior to [Read More …]

Managing your earnings in 2022 Can we impact 2023 and beyond?

So far, 2022 is shaping up as a year where cash and profits may rebound within the dairy industry to levels that have not been seen for a few years. While inflation and supply chain [Read More …]

Outagamie County Success from the Field

A New Beginning for Grandpa’s Dairy Farm Hunter Strebig knew he wanted to farm when he graduated from high school. Not afraid of long hours or hard work, he worked in construction right out of [Read More …]

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