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I was in the dairy business for nearly 39 years in Chino in Southern California. I spent over 25 of those years on the board of Milk Producers Council. Since I retired from active dairy [Read More …]

Introducing New KUHN Hay Tools

GA 6930, 7530 & 8131 Twin-Rotor Rotary Rakes The GA 6930, 7530 and 8131 twin-rotor, semi-mounted rotary rakes provide operators with an even wider range of sizes to find a machine that best fits their [Read More …]

Dry Cow Rations: Rethinking The Value of Straw

Added as a way to prevent DAs and milk fever, straw in dry cow rations is up for review as new information comes forth: understanding rumen function and its relationship with microbiology allows for an [Read More …]

Power up your feed with BOVAMINE® Dairy Plus

“We often say, ‘We don’t feed the dairy cow, we feed the microbes in her rumen and lower digestive tract,’” says Keith Bryan, PhD, technical service manager, Silage and Dairy, at Chr. Hansen. That’s because [Read More …]

Lemken Offers Karat 9 for Maximum Versatility with Intensive Cultivation

Lemken, a global manufacturer and supplier of professional crop cultivation implements for strategic tillage, planting and crop protection, offers the Karat 9, a multi-purpose cultivator designed for maximum versatility. The Karat 9’s user-friendly engineering, durable construction [Read More …]

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Double S Liquid Feed Services Receives Distinguished Safe Feed/Safe Food Certification

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

Double S Liquid Feed Services is excited to announce it has been certified by the Safe Feed/Safe Food Certification Program. Administered by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), the Safe Feed/Safe Food program means a [Read More …]

National Dairy Council Opens the Door to Sports, Fitness World

It’s hard to see a headline saying a well-known athlete is eliminating dairy from their diet with the belief they’ll gain a competitive edge. Athletes can have the sort of influence that may cause the [Read More …]

Carbon Emissions from Amazon Fires Pale in Comparison to Burning of our Fossil Forests

While the world is focusing on the burning of the immense above-ground Amazon forest, no one is mourning the loss of the (fossilized) forests that lie below the surface of the earth. The ones we [Read More …]

The 10-Year Anniversary of Genomic Evaluations

How Accurate are Today’s U.S. Genomic Evaluations? Ten-Year Anniversary of Genomic Evaluations in the U.S. This year marks the 10 year anniversary of the release of genomic evaluations in the dairy industry. In recognition of [Read More …]

Developing Genomic Tools for Improving Feed Efficiency

Feed represents more than 50% of the total production costs. Hence, improving the efficiency with which dairy cows convert feed into milk has a large economic value. At the same level of production, cows with [Read More …]

KPI’s and Your Profitability

John Ellsworth of Success Strategies During a recent interview I completed on DairyBusiness.com with Joel Hastings, I mentioned that several Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) on dairy operations, such as Pregnancy Rate (P/R) and Days in [Read More …]

Five Factors for Choosing Mastitis Treatment

Determining the true cost of a mastitis cure requires more than just comparing the price per box of mastitis tubes. Consider these five factors when weighing treatment options: Treatment efficacy: When looking at treatment [Read More …]

Mastitis Is Not Just a Somatic Cell Count Issue Anymore

September 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

E. coli mastitis is known for its quick onset and severe clinical signs Escherichia coli is different from the mastitis cases we used to see. It’s not simply a somatic cell count issue — it’s a [Read More …]

2018 Per Capita Consumption Data of Dairy Products is a Mixed Bag

August Class III milk prices, milk protein prices, and cheese prices were all up as predicted in the August 5, 2019 post to this blog. History and the futures market suggest that these prices will [Read More …]

The Impact of African Swine Fever Virus on U.S. Dairy Exports

An outbreak of a virus fatal to hogs that surfaced last summer shows no signs of stopping. African Swine Fever, nicknamed “pig Ebola,” has expanded from China to neighboring Southeast Asian nations. The virus—and pork [Read More …]

2019: Fall Field Work and Bunker Silo Safety Considerations

Reminder from the New York OSHA Work Group A sample of items to cover for pre-harvest preparation and safety meetings: Document and retain a record of all safety training with dated sign-in rosters. Discuss farm [Read More …]

Monitor and Control Weeds After Silage

Control annual and perennial weeds after silage harvest or in fallow areas. Also, monitor Palmer amaranth that can still set seed yet this fall even after crop harvest. Now is the time of year we [Read More …]

PFAS Information Session at World Dairy Expo

Rising concerns about PFAS are causing some states to push for broader testing on farms with bio-solids or near airports How could PFAS contamination impact your dairy operation? These chemicals are used in everyday items like nonstick [Read More …]

Management of Sand Bedding on Dairy Farms: Part II

The previous article focused on the advantage of deep sand bedding and choice of sand quality. Clean, deep-bedded sand has been associated with the best outcomes in cattle health, cleanliness, lying times, and cow’s preference. [Read More …]

CA: UDFC Registration Opens for Phase 2 Meetings

United Dairy Families of California (UDFC) has announced two meeting dates for the phase 2 of its ongoing process to review the Quota Implementation Plan (QIP). Producers will have the option to register for any [Read More …]

CA: Cows and Climate: New Series on YouTube

Curious about the connection between cows and climate? Dairy Cares’ new YouTube series can help satisfy that curiosity. The short videos feature Dr. Frank Mitloehner, professor and air quality specialist at University of California, Davis, [Read More …]

Computer Managed Hydraulic Drive EZ Ration Processor

RCMR, Inc. announces their all-new Computer Managed Hydraulic Drive EZ Ration Processor designed and built for precise control and offering more options for blending hay and feed rations. This hydraulic drive truck-mounted hay processor is [Read More …]

Three Reasons You Shouldn’t Settle for Tail Paint or Chalk

Rely on tools that are consistent and calibrated for the best chance of pregnancy You might be using tail paint or chalk in your breeding program for several reasons. “It’s cheap.” “It’s what my neighbors [Read More …]

Case IH Launches Magnum 400 Tractor

Advanced technology and increased power deliver ultimate connectivity and productivity As the demand and workload of producers continues to grow, Case IH is expanding the AFS Connect™ Magnum™ series tractor lineup with a new 400 horsepower model. [Read More …]

Global Dairy Market Outlook

Recessions and Commodity Prices: Not Necessarily Linked We all remember what happened with dairy prices in the last recession. If you weren’t in the industry back then, ask someone who was, it was a pretty [Read More …]

National Dairy Shrine Banquet at World Dairy Expo

Every year the National Dairy Shrine has an annual awards banquet highlighting the past, present and future of the dairy world. Students receive numerous scholarships, current dairy leaders are honored for their success and prominent [Read More …]

We Can Do Better Than This

John Ellsworth of Success Strategies Recently, it seems like I hear a lot of comments about how people aren’t doing better, either because of the President, some Congressman, some policy or some other factor out [Read More …]

Safety Must Be a Priority on the Dairy

August 30, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

Anthony Raimondo, Esq. of Raimondo and Associates In California, Cal/OSHA has classified dairy as a “high hazard” industry, and nationwide, dairy occupations are among agriculture’s most dangerous. Manure lagoons, equipment, falling hay, and even livestock [Read More …]

Fluid Milk Sales Trends for First Half of 2019

Previously, in the June 5, 2019 post to this blog, fluid milk sales trends were reviewed through the first quarter of 2019. Data is now available to review milk sales in the second quarter of 2019. [Read More …]

Keeping Your Vaccines Viable