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Jesse Haines Wins King of the Hammers With His ROXOR

February 14, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Off-road racer and fabricator Jesse Haines defied the odds by winning the 4600 class at the 2020 King of the Hammers’ Every Man Challenge in his Mahindra ROXOR. King of the Hammers is not always [Read More …]

What is Inflammation in Your Cows and Why Should You Be Concerned?

February 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Historically, the dairy industry has addressed common challenges, such as poor reproduction, decreased milk production and milk quality, as well as lameness, as singular issues. We now understand that there is a common root cause [Read More …]

Only Modest Benefit from Dairy from China Deal

February 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The phase one trade deal with China looks like a bit of a disappointment. Chinese officials say they will buy American goods based on market conditions, but they aren’t doing anything to shift those market [Read More …]

Milk Production Decreases in 2019. Is it enough?

February 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Data on milk production and cow numbers is now available for the full year of 2019. With the decrease in domestic consumption of milk, a corresponding decrease in the growth of milk production is needed. [Read More …]

Getting the Three A’s Right

February 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

John Ellsworth As we enter a new year and, in fact, a new decade, it’s crucial that we get off to a great start. The last 10 years in the dairy industry have had their [Read More …]

The Power of Change

February 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Editor’s note: This is the manuscript for the address delivered by Dr. Michael Dykes as president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) at the Dairy Forum 2020 on Jan. 27 in Scottsdale, [Read More …]

Factors to Consider When Developing a Selective Dry Cow Therapy Program

February 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On the surface, there’s a lot to like about the concept of selective dry cow therapy (SDCT). Limiting the use of intramammary antibiotics at dry off to cows with previous or current infections could benefit [Read More …]

PDPW Business Conference Delivers Tools Needed for Sharper Focus in Dairy Farming

February 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Learning subjects to focus on animal care, business and finance, HR, and social license It’s imperative for farmers to maximize time off the farm when operating dynamic, fast-paced businesses. Fortunately, the personal and professional development [Read More …]

Consumers Can’t Define Pesticides, Research Shows: Why That Doesn’t Matter

February 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

New research shows the online conversation around pesticides is expected to explode by 212 percent over the next two years, even though consumers aren’t sure what pesticides are. New findings from The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) [Read More …]

Texas Tech Dairy Barn to Support Industry’s Heritage

February 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Structurally Sound, but in Need of Major Facelift Built in 1926, Tech’s Dairy Barn is one of the four original buildings on what was then known as Texas Technological College. By 1931, Tech’s Dairy [Read More …]

ALUS Nutrition from Cainthus Has an Eye on Your Farm, Your Future

February 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The fourth agricultural revolution is here and data driven food production will provide a sustainable future for all Cainthus, a Dublin, Ireland-based agtech company, was founded in 2016 with a vision for the sustainable abundance [Read More …]

The San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint: The Future of Dairy in Central California

February 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint is an inclusive and collaborative effort by all San Joaquin Valley residents regardless of interests to come together with one voice to prevent a water based economic meltdown while preserving and improving [Read More …]

Augmented Reality Simplifies Farm Data by Bringing It to Life

February 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Making farmer’s lives easier, augmented reality provides hands-free access to data. Activity monitoring systems (AMS) have provided useful cow and herd data. But, where does dairy technology go from there? What’s on the horizon with [Read More …]

ASV Exhibiting New Lighter, Faster, Stronger RT-50, Plus Highlighting Benefits of Small CTLs at Upcoming Trade

February 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

ASV Holdings Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, will display the company’s new mid-size RT-50 Posi-Track® loader for the first time at The ARA Show and CONEXPO-CON/AGG [Read More …]

Product: Mecalac Introduces Versatile and Innovative TA3SH Power Swivel Site Dumper

February 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Mecalac, a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of compact construction equipment for urban environments, introduces the TA3SH Power Swivel Site Dumper for increased versatility and safety on jobsites. The site dumper is part of [Read More …]

Evolving to Meet the Demands of a Changing Consumer, Marketplace

January 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Today, the global business environment demands that we, as a dairy community, work harder than ever to adapt to changing consumer preferences, marketplace dynamics and climate urgencies, while remaining focused on providing the nutrient-rich, great [Read More …]

Dairy Economist Projects Recovery Year in 2020, Possible $20 Class III Price

January 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A Class III price of $20.00 per cwt is a likely possibility during the 2020 calendar year, according to Dr. Mark Stephenson, director of dairy policy analysis in the UW-Madison College of Ag. Positive factors [Read More …]

Fair Wage Milk – a New Idea to Strengthen Dairy Farming

January 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy farmers across the United States have been leaving the business at a rapid rate the past five years. When a dairy farmer quits, a valuable business is lost, and collateral damage spreads throughout their [Read More …]

Are You Sure About This?

January 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

John Ellsworth Following my last article, I was asked by several producers what they could use as a measuring device for reaching their objective of achieving greater profitability. After reminding them about what my Business [Read More …]

The Formula for Class I milk changed in May of 2019. What was the impact?

January 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Starting May 1, 2019, the pricing formula for Class I milk was changed. It had been in discussion for over a year and was officially implemented May 1, 2019. The proposed change was reviewed in [Read More …]

You Might Be a Redneck…

January 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“If you mow the grass, and you find a car, you might be a redneck.” That’s one of my favorite redneck sayings from comedian Jeff Foxworthy, as it demonstrates how not getting something done [Read More …]

Get to know the new Midwest Dairy CEO: 7 Questions with Molly Pelzer

January 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The following interview was put together by staff at Belmont Partners, the public relations agency working with Midwest Dairy, the check-off dairy promotion organization representing some 6500 families in ten Midwest states. Tell us about [Read More …]

Landmark Legislation Can Change Your Retirement Planning

January 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Congress recently passed—and the President signed into law—the SECURE Act, landmark legislation that may affect how you plan for your retirement. Many of the provisions go into effect in 2020, which means now is the [Read More …]

Small Grain Silage for the Lactating Herd

January 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Double cropping corn silage acres with a small grain is a strategy that provides additional forage inventory and maintains cover on fields. Production perspective: Double cropping corn silage acres with a small grain is a [Read More …]

Robotic Dairies: The why, benefits, and considerations

January 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Robotic milking dairies have been increasing since the first commercial dairy installed an Automatic Milking System (AMS) in 1992, and there are not any signs that would suggest the increased adoption of this technology will [Read More …]

California Quota: Phase III Meetings Narrow the Options

January 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

At meetings held Jan. 6 – 8 in Chino, Tulare, Turlock and Petaluma, Dr. Marin Bozic and Matt Gould – the two economists (the TEAM) hired by the industry to guide the search for a [Read More …]

CA: Statement by Don Cameron, President of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture on the Governor’s Proposed Budget

January 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As a farmer, the investments by Governor Newsom in the proposed budget to our rural communities, the food and agricultural sector and for climate resilience is a strong step forward for a “California for All.” [Read More …]

Jesse Haines Wins King of the Hammers With His ROXOR

What is Inflammation in Your Cows and Why Should You Be Concerned?

Only Modest Benefit from Dairy from China Deal

Milk Production Decreases in 2019. Is it enough?

Getting the Three A’s Right

The Power of Change

Factors to Consider When Developing a Selective Dry Cow Therapy Program

Consumers Can’t Define Pesticides, Research Shows: Why That Doesn’t Matter

Texas Tech Dairy Barn to Support Industry’s Heritage

ALUS Nutrition from Cainthus Has an Eye on Your Farm, Your Future

The San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint: The Future of Dairy in Central California

Augmented Reality Simplifies Farm Data by Bringing It to Life

ASV Exhibiting New Lighter, Faster, Stronger RT-50, Plus Highlighting Benefits of Small CTLs at Upcoming Trade

Product: Mecalac Introduces Versatile and Innovative TA3SH Power Swivel Site Dumper

Evolving to Meet the Demands of a Changing Consumer, Marketplace

Dairy Economist Projects Recovery Year in 2020, Possible $20 Class III Price

Fair Wage Milk – a New Idea to Strengthen Dairy Farming

Are You Sure About This?

The Formula for Class I milk changed in May of 2019. What was the impact?

You Might Be a Redneck…

Get to know the new Midwest Dairy CEO: 7 Questions with Molly Pelzer

Landmark Legislation Can Change Your Retirement Planning

Small Grain Silage for the Lactating Herd

Robotic Dairies: The why, benefits, and considerations

California Quota: Phase III Meetings Narrow the Options

CA: Statement by Don Cameron, President of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture on the Governor’s Proposed Budget

Fecon Introduces Low Flow Mulcher Head for Skid Steer Loaders

Worksaver exhibiting at National Farm Machinery Show

Six Things I Learned from Visiting U.S. “Mega-Dairies”

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