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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 …]

To Mow or Not to Mow?

Heat and drought conditions have stunted the regrow of grass hay fields. What factors should a farmer consider before harvesting a short second cutting? The field in the photo was cut June 9th and baled as [Read More …]

Reaching Kids with Surround-Sound Strategy

The world has changed dramatically over the past decade and the pace of change only continues to accelerate with the advances in technology and globalization. This change is especially clear when you look at how [Read More …]

Lessons Learned from TMR Audits Over the Years

Over a decade ago, Diamond V introduced a unique, systematic approach to measuring the operational efficiency of a dairy’s feeding operation – the TMR Audit. The TMR Audit is a process that monitors and improves [Read More …]

Mycotoxins in Feed… Now What?

Testing for mycotoxins is commonplace on many dairy farms. It may be performed as a proactive strategy like testing the new crop every year. Or it may be brought about due to visual changes in [Read More …]

Be Ready for Ration Changes

We’re in the middle of summer, which means we’re also in the middle of forage harvest. Forage storage is being replenished with new haylage and will soon see a new crop of corn silage. Ration [Read More …]

National Jersey Leadership Named at Annual Meetings of Association

Officers and directors of the USJersey organizations were elected during the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) held on June 24 and 25, 2022 in Portland, [Read More …]

GENYOUth Appoints Ann Marie Krautheim as Chief Executive Officer

Current President and Chief Wellness Officer begins new role leading GENYOUth’s mission of building healthier school communities and promoting the health and well-being of America’s youth GENYOUth, the national nonprofit organization that creates healthier school [Read More …]

To Bale or Not to Bale?

With fertilizer prices at near record levels the nutrients removed by baling straw is much more significant than it was in previous years. What’s your breakeven point for wheat straw? Wheat harvest has started in [Read More …]

What Was He Implying?

Recently, I had a meeting with a client and his banker, designed to update the bank on our progress to date and our plans for the next 12 months. Usually, I find these sessions very [Read More …]

Characterizing the behavior of pair-housed dairy calves

Precision technologies may help to detect health events in calves and provide early treatment, but further research is needed to define optimal metrics of calf behaviors to identify diseased calves1-2. Time budgets and the [Read More …]

Rogue Creamery Ranked #1 on Oregon Business’ 2022 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon

The list comprises sustainably-minded companies with a strong culture and happy workforce Rogue Creamery is thrilled to announce that it has been ranked at the very top of Oregon Business Magazine’s annual list of the [Read More …]

Barn Fire Rallies New Partnerships

No farmer ever expects tragedy to strike their operation. When it does, many may not be prepared with what steps to take next after devastation occurs. In mid-August of last year, Manitowoc County dairy [Read More …]

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