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Creating a Sustainable Future for Our People and Planet

May 15, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

For the past 50 years, Earth Day in April has shone a brighter spotlight on the importance of working together to create a more sustainable planet for future generations. Earth Day began at the [Read More …]

An Open Letter to Dairy Families

May 15, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dear Dairy Industry, On a recent Dairy Industry Conference Call, Dr. David Kohl, part-owner of Homestead Creamery in Wirtz, VA, and Professor Emeritus at Virginia Tech, said something that really struck a chord for our [Read More …]

Seasonal Swings in Component Levels and SCC

May 15, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The prior post reviewed the component levels and Somatic Cell Count (SCC) for the last five years. The post received numerous reads. This post will review the 2019 seasonal variations in component levels and SCC. The seasonal [Read More …]

Managing Belowground Insect Pests in Field Corn

May 15, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Below ground pests can be challenging in corn production (grain or silage), particularly when it is grown in the same fields year after year. Below ground insect pests can be challenging to control. In common [Read More …]

Three Ways to Maximize Colostrum Quality on Your Dairy

May 15, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Feeding high quality colostrum is the first step in ensuring your calves are set up for success A nationwide evaluation of colostrum on dairy farms in the U.S. showed that 60% of maternal colostrum fed [Read More …]

CA: Costa Releases Framework to Support Agriculture During COVID-19 Crisis

May 15, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Following weeks of collaboration with a bipartisan group of local and national stakeholders, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released a framework to provide critical support to the nation’s agriculture industry, which has suffered significant losses from [Read More …]

Corteva Agriscience Launches New Seed Brand in the U.S. – Brevant™ Seeds

May 15, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Drawing on the Strengths of Corteva Agriscience, Brevant Offers High-performance Corn and Soybean Genetics, Technology and Traits Exclusively Through Retailers for 2021 Planting Corteva Agriscience announces the launch of Brevant™ seeds, a bold, high-performance corn [Read More …]

AI technology reduces antibiotic treatment to a minimum

May 15, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Timely detection and quick recovery of sick cows is key for animal health, animal welfare and reduction of antibiotics. When using Ida, the intelligent dairy assistant, the recovery time of cows can be reduced by more [Read More …]

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National Farmers: treat milk markets as one system

May 13, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

National Farmers says it’s time to recognize U.S. has one Federal Order Milk Market, not 11 National Farmers Organization dairy leader says it’s time for milk regulators to recognize U.S. milk markets should be treated [Read More …]

Do’s and Don’ts for Dairy Farmers When Facing Financial Difficulty During the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Each time the dairy industry experiences low milk prices, managers start looking for ways to save money. This is smart and something that all good businesses do. If less money is coming in, how do [Read More …]

Surviving the Corona Virus on Your Dairy

May 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

It doesn’t appear to be a great year in the Dairy business. Futures after four year of poor milk price look horrible for 2020. How do you survive? The following are my recommendations in your [Read More …]

Overcoming Adversity

May 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

John Ellsworth For the last five years, except for the second half of 2019, the dairy industry has been a very difficult place in which to operate. Despite feed costs dropping considerably during this same [Read More …]

Leadership on Your Dairy in These Times

May 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Here are some issues that have come to the forefront in these times. But the three keys to navigating this crisis remain: Leadership Planning Communication and Collaboration Leadership Roles As a leader of your farm [Read More …]

Farming, Worker Safety and our Food Supply: It All Matters in a Pandemic

May 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Editor’s note: The author dairies with his family in Madrid, N.Y. and is president of N.Y. Farm Bureau. This piece appears in the April 21 edition of Empire Report and is used here with permission. [Read More …]

Does Dairy Need Fewer Cows?

May 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In the June 5, 2019 post, based on domestic consumer consumption trends, the milk needed to satisfy this consumption is growing at about one-half percent annually. With domestic fluid milk consumption decreasing, cheese consumption increasing, and [Read More …]

Breeding “Slick” Holstein Cattle for Superior Heat Tolerance

May 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Look closely at the Holstein cattle on the University of Florida Dairy Unit and you will notice some of them appear to be sporting a shorter hair coat than the rest. “Slick” cattle have a [Read More …]

Cornell’s Dairy Fellows Program Has Another Active Year

May 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As we write, we hope everyone is safe, healthy, and confidently managing through this challenging time in the world. Once again, we would like to take a few moments to update you about the Cornell [Read More …]

Heat Stress Leads to Dairy Cattle Lameness

May 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Heat stress in dairy cattle can result in costly economic losses for producers. Across the beef, dairy, poultry and swine industries, economic losses from reduced production and reproduction performance as well as increased mortality can [Read More …]

Improve Transition Cow Management During Three Critical Time Periods

May 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“We want dairy cows to be superior athletes in the milking string, however the transition period requires cows to go from zero to 60 miles per hour in a very short amount of time,” said [Read More …]

Still No Detail rom USDA on COVID-19 Dairy Relief Package

May 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

It has been 37 days since the U.S. Senate voted 96-0 to borrow $2.2 TRILLION to shore-up the productive capabilities of the U.S. economy. America was deliberately shut down by the government to keep the health care [Read More …]

California Dairy Council Active During the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

It has been over a month since shelter-in-place was first implemented throughout California in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the disruption it caused continues to dominate our lives. I am proud to share that [Read More …]

CA: New funding for CARES Act Programs

May 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced last week that it ran out of funding for its Paycheck Protection Program. In response, Congress quickly amended the CARES Act to provide additional funds and expand several of [Read More …]

New Products: New Solutions to Improve Your Cultured Products

May 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Balchem Ingredient Solutions Announces Cultured Application Solutions for the Dairy Industry For decades, Balchem Ingredient Solutions, formerly SensoryEffects, has created innovative solutions in frozen desserts and flavored milks. Now, we can help you create more [Read More …]

Diet and Management Considerations for Emergencies: Reducing Milk Flow Without Harming Cows and Threatening Future Production

April 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Given the unprecedented market conditions and the inability to get milk processed effectively in the short-term, processors are asking dairies to reduce milk supply at a time when it is not possible to cull heavily [Read More …]

Creating a Sustainable Future for Our People and Planet

An Open Letter to Dairy Families

Seasonal Swings in Component Levels and SCC

Managing Belowground Insect Pests in Field Corn

Three Ways to Maximize Colostrum Quality on Your Dairy

CA: Costa Releases Framework to Support Agriculture During COVID-19 Crisis

Corteva Agriscience Launches New Seed Brand in the U.S. – Brevant™ Seeds

AI technology reduces antibiotic treatment to a minimum

National Farmers: treat milk markets as one system

Do’s and Don’ts for Dairy Farmers When Facing Financial Difficulty During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Surviving the Corona Virus on Your Dairy

Overcoming Adversity

Leadership on Your Dairy in These Times

Farming, Worker Safety and our Food Supply: It All Matters in a Pandemic

Does Dairy Need Fewer Cows?

Breeding “Slick” Holstein Cattle for Superior Heat Tolerance

Cornell’s Dairy Fellows Program Has Another Active Year

Heat Stress Leads to Dairy Cattle Lameness

Improve Transition Cow Management During Three Critical Time Periods

Still No Detail rom USDA on COVID-19 Dairy Relief Package

California Dairy Council Active During the COVID-19 Pandemic

CA: New funding for CARES Act Programs

New Products: New Solutions to Improve Your Cultured Products

Diet and Management Considerations for Emergencies: Reducing Milk Flow Without Harming Cows and Threatening Future Production

DMI Head Says Dairy Check Off Organizations Are Needed More Than Ever

Dairy Farm Employers Have New Opportunities and Obligations Under Recently Enacted Coronavirus Legislation

Updating Your Selection Plan to Keep Pace with the April 2020 Base Change

How to Solve Problems

CDCB changes to evaluation system (April 2020)

Spring 2020 – Contingency Planning

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