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Technology and Risk Management in a Changing Industry

September 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In 2014, Veganuary launched in the UK. A month of post-Christmas veganism that individuals could sign up to online. That first year, 3,300 participants logged on share their meat-free, dairy-free experiences. By 2016, there were [Read More …]

What’s Wrong With These Charts?

September 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

New production, inventory, and export data is now available. Warning – some of these charts may be offensive! As covered in prior posts, the linkage between the cheese price and the Class III milk price is [Read More …]

How can they do that?

September 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

I always find it interesting to visit with various business people and discuss the challenges they are currently having running their operations. One of the most common discussion points I have had with many producers [Read More …]

Same Trait, Different Result. How Can This Be?

September 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

What if you had your blood pressure checked twice in the same hour – and received different results? It’s certainly plausible, as conditions change. Different machines function differently and use slightly different formulas to calculate the systolic [Read More …]

Send Them Home Safe: Silage Feedout Safety

September 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Now that you took the time to make the best silage or high moisture corn of your life, feed every ounce of it safely from the pile or bunker! Always, always, always expect silage to [Read More …]

Harvest Strategies and Forage Quality Monitoring for Corn Silage

September 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A great deal of time is spent on the basics of an optimum corn silage harvest. This time is justified as these steps are critical to a successful harvest, where the decisions made during a [Read More …]

Do Your Cows Know How You Feel About Them?

September 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Handling, transportation, environment, feed, interactions with other animals, and interactions with humans can stress cattle. Do our attitudes influence factors that can affect profitability? The saying goes “attitude is everything,” but is it? Researchers have [Read More …]

Not all calf milk replacers are created equal

September 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Five tips to choose the best milk replacer for your calves You want what’s best for your calves, and a key to that is selecting a milk replacer to meet their needs. Quality nutrition helps [Read More …]

FARM Releases New Materials Related to Workforce Development

September 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The FARM Program has created helpful new human resources materials as part of its Workforce Development initiative. The aim of this project is to provide U.S. dairy farm owners and managers with guidance and best [Read More …]

A New Support Program is Available

September 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The USDA has announced a new support program for a short list of commodity producers. Dairy is in the list. The new program is entitled – Market Facilitation Program (MFP). The staff at your local Farm Service [Read More …]

USDA Releases Fourth Report from its Dairy Study

September 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The USDA’s National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) has released Nutrient Management Practices on U.S. Dairy Operations, 2014, the fourth report from its Dairy 2014 study. Dairy 2014 is NAHMS fifth study of the U.S. [Read More …]

CA: Water-Smart Dairy: Farmers conserve and protect water using precision technologies

September 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

More than 20 dairy farmers across California have been pioneering the use of subsurface drip irrigation to grow feed crops, including corn, wheat, and alfalfa. By working with innovative companies and non-governmental organizations, dairy farmers [Read More …]

CA: USDA Seeks Applications for Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency Grants

September 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is seeking applications for grants to support renewable energy and energy efficiency improvement projects. Eligible agricultural producers and rural small businesses may apply for funding through the [Read More …]

CA: California Dairy Risk Academy

September 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Come listen to a very educational day filled with practical discussions about dairy risk management in California. WUD dairy producer members can save $100 and attend this full day seminar for free. Registration is required. [Read More …]

New Products: Bazooka Farmstar Releases Four New Products

September 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Bazooka Farmstar announced the release of four new core products at the latest North American Manure Expo, including: The Full Throttle Series 1,000 Gallon Trailer, the Full Throttle High Reach Outlaw, the 80’ Infinity Series [Read More …]

New Products: John Deere High-Capacity Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters

September 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

John Deere showcased the all-new 9000 Series Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters (SPFH) at last week’s Farm Progress Show, drawing a lot of interest from attendees. The four new models, which range from 616 hp to 957 hp, are [Read More …]

New Products: Textron Prowler Pro

September 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

During my final minutes at this year’s Farm Progress Show I visited Textron Off Road and rode along with Ben Smith in a new Prowler Pro. I got my turn after he walked me through the [Read More …]

New Products: Ram Launches New 2019 Harvest Edition Chassis Cab Trucks

September 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Ram truck brand supports American farmers with Class 3, 4 and 5 medium-duty Chassis Cab trucks designed specifically for the agriculture industry 2018 Ram Chassis Cab Harvest Edition available in Case IH Red, New Holland [Read More …]

The Global Dairy Market Outlook

September 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

US dairy product and milk prices should see a little strength through November, but we’re likely looking at a setback to prices after that. Farm gate margins in the US haven’t been great in recent [Read More …]

Considerations when Evaluating Renewable Natural Gas Production on Dairy Farms

September 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Introduction Biogas traditionally produced in the US by manure-based anaerobic digester (AD) systems has been used as a fuel source for engine-generator sets to produce renewable electrical energy. Recent changes in the value of renewable [Read More …]

Survival in Tough Times

September 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

When the dairy industry is in financial turmoil, it is not the processor or retailer who suffers, it is the producer. The typical producer approach is to cut all expenses and hold on tight. Although [Read More …]

Oakridge Dairy Teams Up with Eversource on New Energy-Efficient Barn

September 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

State-of-the-art facility to save Connecticut’s largest dairy farm $182,000 annually For Connecticut’s largest dairy farm near Ellington, Conn., keeping its cows happy and operational costs low are two of its main priorities. So, when Oakridge Dairy set [Read More …]

Colorado’s La Luna Dairy Works in the Community

September 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Neither Jon Slutsky nor Susan Moore had agricultural backgrounds but began their dairy career of 30-plus years in 1981 with a rented dairy that milked 64 head of cattle. They now own and operate their [Read More …]

Antibiotic Stewardship: Can It Really Save Your Dairy Money?

September 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Improving animal health offers a rewarding way to reduce antibiotic use. The development of antibiotic resistant bacteria is a continuing concern in both human and animal health. In response, human medicine has implemented widespread antibiotic [Read More …]

Pre-Fresh, Maternity and Post-Fresh Space: Getting the Numbers Right

September 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Nutrition, health care, and environment provided during the transition period have a tremendous influence on cow health and performance well into the next lactation. The importance of proper care and management of dairy cows during [Read More …]

Improving Employee Morale and Teamwork Without Breaking the Bank

September 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

It’s Monday morning. Your coffee maker just broke, a milker didn’t show up, a skidsteer is down (which someone needed about an hour ago), two people asked you to fix something as you walked through [Read More …]

Four Considerations for an Optimal Fresh Chopped Corn Harvest

September 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Hitting the outlined targets for harvesting corn intended for silage can offer dividends through exceptional feed over the next year. Midwestern corn intended for silage appears to be popping tassels at a fast and furious [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest Announces Grand Champion Winners

September 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A Private Reserve Wheel cheese made by Emmi Roth USA, Fitchburg, WI was selected as the Cheese and Butter Grand Champion, a Whole Chocolate Milk from Prairie Farms Dairy, Somerset, KY was selected as the [Read More …]

CA: Inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit Announced

September 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy farmers and stakeholders to converge in Sacramento November 27 – 28 Leading dairy organizations have announced the launch of an inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit, which will showcase California’s world-leading achievements in sustainable farming [Read More …]

CA: California Dairyman Bill Ahlem Was National Leader

September 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

William Roy “Bill” Ahlem, Jr. died Aug. 23 in Turlock, Calif., at the age of 74. He was a third-generation dairyman and throughout his life, he made a great contribution to the dairy industry both [Read More …]

Technology and Risk Management in a Changing Industry

What’s Wrong With These Charts?

How can they do that?

Same Trait, Different Result. How Can This Be?

Send Them Home Safe: Silage Feedout Safety

Harvest Strategies and Forage Quality Monitoring for Corn Silage

Do Your Cows Know How You Feel About Them?

Not all calf milk replacers are created equal

FARM Releases New Materials Related to Workforce Development

A New Support Program is Available

USDA Releases Fourth Report from its Dairy Study

CA: Water-Smart Dairy: Farmers conserve and protect water using precision technologies

CA: USDA Seeks Applications for Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency Grants

CA: California Dairy Risk Academy

New Products: Bazooka Farmstar Releases Four New Products

New Products: John Deere High-Capacity Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters

New Products: Textron Prowler Pro

New Products: Ram Launches New 2019 Harvest Edition Chassis Cab Trucks

The Global Dairy Market Outlook

Considerations when Evaluating Renewable Natural Gas Production on Dairy Farms

Survival in Tough Times

Oakridge Dairy Teams Up with Eversource on New Energy-Efficient Barn

Colorado’s La Luna Dairy Works in the Community

Antibiotic Stewardship: Can It Really Save Your Dairy Money?

Pre-Fresh, Maternity and Post-Fresh Space: Getting the Numbers Right

Improving Employee Morale and Teamwork Without Breaking the Bank

Four Considerations for an Optimal Fresh Chopped Corn Harvest

World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest Announces Grand Champion Winners

CA: Inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit Announced

CA: California Dairyman Bill Ahlem Was National Leader

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