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Are You Preparing for What’s Next?

December 3, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Are you actually preparing for what’s next? I’m not talking about post Afghanistan, after our summer temperatures abate, or after Apple stock goes over $200/share. I’m talking about your business. Business Coach Brendon Burchard stated [Read More …]

Update on Commodities Used to Price Producer Milk

December 3, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Producer milk prices for all four Classes of milk are based on the commodity prices of cheese, butter, dry whey, and nonfat dry milk. Class III milk (the largest use of milk) is priced based [Read More …]

Changes to CDCB Evaluation System – December 2021

December 3, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

CDCB has announced the changes being implemented for the triannual evaluations on December 7 Feed intake variance adjustments and parameters Genetic evaluations for Residual Feed Intake (RFI) were improved using variance adjustments and a higher [Read More …]

How Can You Save the Supply Chain This Holiday Season?

December 3, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

In recent months, we’ve been sharing stories about crowded West Coast ports. These stories could leave the impression that port traffic is stopped dead. That is, one might think the ports are so crowded that nothing is [Read More …]

Family Farm Dairies Hope “Build Back Better” Helps Soon

December 3, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

America needs a new food system, free of the market predators that have forced producers and workers into lives of perpetual fear and bankruptcy. As of September 29th, 2021, one-hundred and seventy-eight of the best [Read More …]

Stonyfield and Cabot Join Farm Powered Strategic Alliance

December 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Alliance members commit to food waste reduction, repurposing and decarbonization Stonyfield Organic and Cabot Creamery Cooperative are joining forces alongside the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance (FPSA) and Dairy Farmers of America to place dairy as [Read More …]

CDFA Forms a Manure Recycling and Innovative Products Task Force

December 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

All California dairy farms operate with permits issued by water quality regulators. One of the major issues those permits are designed to manage is making sure that manure produced on the dairy is handled in [Read More …]

California Dairy Sustainability Summit Returns in 2022 for Virtual Event

December 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Spotlighting Dairy’s Positive Role in Fighting Climate Change Dairy farmers, trade groups, policymakers, technology providers, and researchers to connect virtually April 12-14 to promote advancement of planet-smart, sustainable farming practices The California Dairy Sustainability Summit [Read More …]

Passion For Farmers, Their Values Central to My Core

October 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Twenty years ago, I came to the national dairy checkoff to temporarily cover the maternity leave of a senior marketing communications executive, and I never left. Today, it is my great honor to be its [Read More …]

Protect Your Heifer Herd Investment

October 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Now, more than ever, it’s important to protect your investment in your heifer. We tend to put a lot of emphasis on genetic progress with our breeding programs but often fail to partner that with [Read More …]

Getting Ready for Winter Months

October 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In many parts of the U.S., the temperatures are dropping and the days are getting shorter, which means it’s time to start planning for the winter months to come. Managing your dairy during cold months [Read More …]

You Want to Know My What?

October 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This was the question I was asked when I met with Jerry for the first time. Our discussion was by phone, but I can imagine the look on his face when he asked me this. [Read More …]

Winter Ventilation for Calves

October 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Take a look at calf housing to determine what calves need to stay healthy during cold weather months. The goal of a ventilation system is to control heat and moisture within a shelter and remove [Read More …]

Scours Protection Starts in the Dry Period

October 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The dry period presents a key time frame to incorporate prevention points that not only guard cow health, but also the health of their offspring against the No. 1 cause of neonatal calf deaths. Scours [Read More …]

Component Levels are Rising. FAST!

October 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Component levels in producer milk have been slowly but steadily increasing for years. Now, the growth in component levels is growing much faster. Technology to increase component levels is available and improving. Producers and nutritionists are [Read More …]

Knock Down External Parasites This Fall to Improve Milk Production

October 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Not only do external parasites turn a shiny coat into a tattered one, they also can reduce the comfort, efficiency and overall performance of your dairy herd. “If you’ve ever had a case of poison [Read More …]

White House Announces PFAS Plan; EPA Launches Three-Year PFAS Strategic Roadmap

October 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On October 18, the White House unveiled a comprehensive national strategy to address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) pollution that includes actions involving eight (8) different federal agencies. As part of the roll-out, the U.S. Environmental Protection [Read More …]

Four Functional Treats Compete for $250,000 in Real California Milk Excelerator Competition Finals

October 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

3rd Annual Innovation Competition Showcases Sweet Ideas in Functional Food Formulations Sweet treats with functional benefits took home the four finalist spots this week in the Real California Milk Excelerator product innovation competition created by the California [Read More …]

Are You Preparing for What’s Next?

Update on Commodities Used to Price Producer Milk

Changes to CDCB Evaluation System – December 2021

How Can You Save the Supply Chain This Holiday Season?

Family Farm Dairies Hope “Build Back Better” Helps Soon

Stonyfield and Cabot Join Farm Powered Strategic Alliance

CDFA Forms a Manure Recycling and Innovative Products Task Force

California Dairy Sustainability Summit Returns in 2022 for Virtual Event

Passion For Farmers, Their Values Central to My Core

Protect Your Heifer Herd Investment

Getting Ready for Winter Months

You Want to Know My What?

Winter Ventilation for Calves

Scours Protection Starts in the Dry Period

Component Levels are Rising. FAST!

Knock Down External Parasites This Fall to Improve Milk Production

White House Announces PFAS Plan; EPA Launches Three-Year PFAS Strategic Roadmap

Four Functional Treats Compete for $250,000 in Real California Milk Excelerator Competition Finals

“More Water Now” Initiative Effort Underway in California

Staffing for the Life of Your Dairy

Plan to Attend the Western Dairy Management Conference

National Dairy Council’s Legacy Carries on for Future Success

Exports Overtake Fluid Milk Sales: What’s the Impact?

Are You Playing All Four Quarters?

The Agriculture Labor Dilemma In The Dairy Industry

Long Term Trends in Milk Pricing

What is Cow Comfort?

Feeding dairy cattle in a drought

CA: Dairy and Almond Groups Partner on Healthy Soils Research

CA: Governor Newsom signs climate action bills, outlines historic $15 billion package to tackle climate crisis

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

Why Herd Immunity Matters to Your Dairy

What If You Could?

Cover Crops After Corn Silage