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Dairy export and import data for 2019 was recently released by the United States International Trade Commission (USITC). It was a tough year for exports in general as new trade agreements were being negotiated. In [Read More …]

Health Evaluations for Jerseys Arriving on April 7, 2020

Jersey breeders will receive genetic evaluations to strengthen cows’ resistance to health disorders in April 2020. These evaluations from the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) are derived from Jersey data recorded in Dairy Herd [Read More …]

On Optimists and Farmers

March 13, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

What or rather who is an optimist? There are some other words that are used in describing an optimist, like dreamer, idealist, or “hoper.” Certainly nothing wrong with being called any of those things and [Read More …]

Clostridial Disease Protection for the Cow and Calf

Clostridial diseases can be lethal to dairy cattle, especially during times of stress, injury or changes in feeding practices.1 Using vaccinations paired with appropriate management practices can prevent common clostridial diseases for both the cow and calf. Symptoms [Read More …]

CA: CDC Advocates National Dairy Growth Management Strategy

California Dairy Campaign President Joe Augusto, California Dairy Campaign Vice President Mark McAfee, and California Farmers Union (CFU) Vice President George Davis joined delegates from around the country to call for dairy growth management policy [Read More …]

CA: Clover Sonoma Advances Social and Environmental Impact with B Corporation Recertification and New Fully Renewable Milk Carton

Clover Sonoma to be the first dairy in the U.S. to use a fully renewable plant-based milk carton. Clover Sonoma, a third-generation family-owned and operated dairy processing firm announced on Mar. 6 its B [Read More …]

CDFA scientist: California moving towards less methane by 2030

Farmers and ranchers in California know that their Golden State is more than palm trees and beaches. It is the largest dairy producing state in the nation, and based on 2017 data, California housed 1.7 [Read More …]

ST Series Attachments Provide Ability to Complete Milling and Stabilizing Jobs with the Same Tool

Loegering Power Attachments, an ASV Holdings Inc. brand, introduces the ST Series stabilizing and milling skid-steer and compact track loader attachments to the North American market. Made up of the ST1000 and ST600, the ST [Read More …]

The Impact of Coronavirus on Dairy Markets

Still trying to wrap my head around the impacts of COVID-19 (coronavirus). If I work through the numbers based on the likely impact to GDP, it would suggest a 3-10% drop in dairy prices (basis [Read More …]

Here’s to Your Best Success!

John Ellsworth As you may recall from my last blog, I suggested that this year will present some solid opportunities for you to succeed. Yet, several years ago, I had a conversation with a producer [Read More …]

The Smart Approach to Clinical Mastitis Treatment

On-farm culturing allows for more informed decisions to be made regarding treatment and can help answer questions about whether to treat a quarter or not. Does every cow with mastitis need treated? Have you ever [Read More …]

Dairy Shrine Scholarship Applications Due April 15

The National Dairy Shrine is again looking for applications for its annual scholarship program. Applications are accepted from March 1 until the deadline of April 15. Official scholarship application award forms are available on the [Read More …]

Reduce Somatic Cell Count, Minimize Mastitis in Dairy Cows with Performance Trace Minerals

Somatic cell count can be an indicator of animal performance and milk quality. As somatic cell count increases, milk yield and quality will decrease. A high somatic cell count is usually an indicator of an [Read More …]

Where to Start Considerations for Planter Upgrades

What planter upgrades should you do first? Focusing on even emergence followed by spacing and precision upgrades is a good plan for making changes to your setup. Getting a corn crop off to a good [Read More …]

CA: Public Hearing on Quota Scheduled For April 7 & 8

A Notice of a Public Hearing to Consider a Petition to Suspend Chapter 3.5 of the Food and Agriculture Code was posted this week by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The hearing is [Read More …]

California Jersey Association Recognizes Members, Juniors

Meeting on Feb. 8 at the Hilmar Cheese Company in Hilmar, Calif., some 90 members of the Jersey Cattle Association in the Golden State for the 48th annual awards luncheon and annual meeting. A highlight [Read More …]

CA: Research Shows California Dairy Farms Reducing Environmental Footprint

New research published in the Journal of Dairy Science finds the climate footprint of milk production in California has been significantly reduced over the past 50 years (1964 to 2014). The amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced per unit [Read More …]

GEA introduces Effinity™ post-milking teat dip

New non-iodine teat dip has proven mastitis killing power and doesn’t require mixing. Proven mastitis killing power. No mixing. Excellent teat conditioning. GEA Effinity™, a new post-milking teat dip, provides all that and more in [Read More …]

New Research Shows Oregano Feed Additive Reduces Methane Emissions

Research published in the March 2020 Journal of Dairy Science shows that feeding Stand Strong for Ruminants to dairy cows reduced methane emissions by 15 percent. Stand Strong™ for Ruminants is a natural oregano- and [Read More …]

KFC Partnership Putting U.S. Cheese into International Marketplace

U.S. cheese made its way into the Latin America/Caribbean region last summer in a new way, thanks to a familiar checkoff business model. Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) has worked in partnership with some of the [Read More …]

Does Dietary Protein Source Impact Energy Lost as Methane?

Dairy cows are often accused of contributing to climate change because rumen fermentation results in some greenhouse gases (largely methane and carbon dioxide) being produced. Whether the accusations are fair or accurately ascribed to these [Read More …]

Knowing Your Next Step

John Ellsworth As you may recall from my last blog, I suggested that this year will present some solid opportunities for you to succeed. However, this will require high levels of Ambition, strong daily Actions, [Read More …]

April 2020: Genetic Base Change

The base for U.S. genetic evaluations will be updated, effective with the April 7, 2020, triannual evaluations. The genetic bases to which (most) dairy traits are expressed in the United States have been updated every [Read More …]

What will the China Trade Agreement do for Milk Producers?

On January 15, 2020, the U.S./China Trade agreement was signed. This is what is popularly known as Phase-one, implying that other phases are coming. There are many general topics that cover all import and export issues and [Read More …]

ADSA Discover Conference to Focus on Dairy Automation

The 38th Discover Conference – Automation in the Dairy Industry – will be held May 11 – 13 at the Eaglewood Resort and Spa in Itasca, Ill. The conference will run from Monday noon until [Read More …]

Five Ways to Ensure Your Pour-On De-wormer Pays Off

Implementing a strategic deworming program can enhance cow comfort, reproductive efficiencies and productivity. In fact, a single application of a quality pour-on dewormer can increase milk production by over three pounds per cow, per day.1 [Read More …]

CA: Quota Five-Year Sunset Proposal Submitted to California Ag Department

The United Dairy Families of California (UDFC), a group of California producers that formed to create a process for California dairy farmers to discover a path forward on quota, capped off their process this week [Read More …]

CA: Stop QIP Lawsuit Explained

At the quota meeting held Feb. 11 at World Ag Expo in Tulare, Anja Raudabaugh, CEO of Western United Dairies (WUD), provided this explanation of the Stop QIP lawsuit and petitions The Court has scheduled [Read More …]

CA: Golden State California Dairy Management Conference Set for March 4

Join us on March 4 in Modesto for the latest in California dairy research. Held in even years, this is the University of California’s third research conference. We’ve designed the conference with the producer in [Read More …]

Kubota Announces Availability of Highly Anticipated M8 Series from the National Farm Machinery Show