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Crisis Communications—Planning for the Worst to Position Yourself for the Best

June 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

If your company or organization touches the agricultural or food industries—and obviously the dairy industry is smack in the middle of both—you need an up-to-date Crisis Communications Plan. If you do not have one, you [Read More …]

Alltech ONE18: The birthplace of ideas

June 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

True to its name, ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference 2018 kicked off by showcasing some of today’s most innovative ideas, all the way from the gene level to disruptive changes to the future of food and how [Read More …]

New Checkoff Chair Focused on Continuing the Momentum

June 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Marilyn Hershey, Chair, Dairy Management Inc. As a member of the farmer board of Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), the organization that oversees the dairy promotion checkoff, I’ve seen some amazing things. The strides we’ve made [Read More …]

Dairy and Crude Oil Prices: Correlation or Causation?

June 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A lot of people will throw an oil price and dairy prices on a graph together and argue that there is a strong connection. There is strong correlation, but I struggle to find the [Read More …]

Entering the “Orange Cone Zone” – Dealing with Obstacles

June 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

During one of my recent business trips to California, I entered a gas station and, much to my dismay, I found that 1/3 of the gas pumps were blocked off by orange cones. As a [Read More …]

4 tips to stay ahead of milking equipment maintenance

June 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Keeping your equipment running smoothly is smart for your dairy’s bottom line. With today’s milk prices, you’re likely trying to find new places to save money on your dairy. While you work to tighten your [Read More …]

Optimize Herd Performance by Balancing Amino Acid Levels in Rations

June 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Insights on how to achieve optimal herd performance by balancing the amino acid levels in rations were provided by Chuck Schwab, Professor Emeritus, University of New Hampshire, and owner of Schwab Consulting, at the recent [Read More …]

CA: Farm Manager Comments on Report that New California Water Conservations Goals Are Signed into Law

June 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results.” Einstein did not say it, but whoever did could have been describing California’s approach to water. Water conservation [Read More …]

CA: Preparing for Summer Heat: Protecting your Employees and Cows

June 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The weather is heating up and now is good time to ensure protections are in-place to prevent heat stress. For Employees: An employee working in moderately warm weather can lose about 3/4 quart of water [Read More …]

CA: Farm Security Tips

June 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

There has been an increase in unauthorized persons on dairies over the last several weeks. A few easy steps can increase the general security of your dairy. Signage: Post “No Trespassing” signs at all road [Read More …]

CA: Deputy Secretary for Legislative Affairs Rachael O’Brien promoted

June 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Secretary Ross administered the oath of office June 1 to Deputy Secretary for Legislative Affairs Rachael O’Brien, who was promoted from the position of assistant secretary. She joined CDFA in January of this year. “Rachael has [Read More …]

New Products: Muck Boots and XTRATUF Boots deliver hardworking technology and comfort

June 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

For long days in the fields, in the barn or at the dairy, Muck Boots and XTRATUF Boots deliver hardworking technology and comfort. Muck Boots are known for their roots in active, outdoor lifestyle and [Read More …]

New Products: ARM & HAMMER Expands its Family of Targeted Microbial Solutions

June 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Every day cattle, swine and poultry are under siege by pathogenic bacteria. In fact, one estimate notes that more than 80 types of bacteria, such as E. coli, Salmonella and Clostridium, pose serious threats to the poultry industry alone.1 What [Read More …]

New Products: Red Wing Software® Releases CenterPoint® Version 12

June 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

QuickBooks® Software Integration and Migration, ACH Payment Options Included Red Wing Software has released version 12, for all CenterPoint products, including CenterPoint Accounting, CenterPoint Accounting for Agriculture, CenterPoint Fund Accounting, CenterPoint Payroll, and CenterPoint Depreciation. A [Read More …]

Dairy Profit Seminars at Empire Farm Days 2018

May 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Six Pillars of Successful Calf Raising

May 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Starting calves off on the right hoof can set the stage for a lifetime of health and productivity. Diseases such as bovine respiratory disease (BRD) greatly reduces heifer-raising success. Calves affected by BRD don’t grow [Read More …]

Calf Feeding Automation Makes These Brothers Better

May 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

It was time. If fourth-generation farmers Kevin and Steven Erf were going to keep their Huron County farm strong, they knew they needed to make an upgrade. Two years ago, the Erf brothers went from [Read More …]

Feeding Water to Calves

May 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Water as a nutrient comes in more than one form. But, where does water go inside the calf? Profitable rates of rumen development depend on water. Tips for promoting water intake. Water as a nutrient [Read More …]

Dry cow and calving management: DeLaval Hosts Second Calf College Webinar

May 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The latest free webinar in the DeLaval Calf College series, led by Dr. Robert James, DVM, featured dry cow and calving management. Dr. James, professor emeritus at Virginia Tech University, stressed the importance of caring [Read More …]

Dairy Campaign is Undeniably Different

May 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In June, we as an industry will celebrate National Dairy Month … and the kickoff of year two of the Undeniably Dairy campaign. Developed by dairy farmers and the broader dairy community through the Innovation [Read More …]

Consider the Margin Protection Program – Deadline June 5

May 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Largely considered a failure by dairy farmers, changes to the Dairy Margin Protection Program (MPP) included in the 2018 Bipartisan Budget Act earlier this year may be helpful for some farmers. Dairy farmers should re-evaluate [Read More …]

Six Factors To Drive Dairy Profitability

May 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Zoetis and Compeer Financial’s analysis of 11 years of herd data from 489 year-end financial and production record summaries identified six key drivers of profitability on dairies based on net farm income, or NFI (NFI [Read More …]

The “Other” Enterprise on Dairies

May 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

If forage needs for the herd are being met, crop sales may offer an additional revenue stream for dairy farms. Production perspective: The current situation of milk prices not meeting the breakeven cost of production [Read More …]

15th annual Ride to Farm June 2

May 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Ride to Farm welcomes cyclists, pledges for UW beginning farmer school 2017 Ride to Farm participants. (Photo submitted by Dick Cates) Cyclists will ride through the rolling hills of Dane and Green Counties on [Read More …]

Consumers Increasingly Answering ‘no” to the Dairy Industry’s Question, “Got Milk?”

May 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Conventional fluid milk sales have fallen since the 1970s and the industry is more price sensitive and competitive than ever. Today’s consumers eat less cereal and are shifting towards plant-based milk alternatives made from soybeans [Read More …]

Notes from California

May 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Cal Poly Classic Sale – June 2nd Join us on the beautiful Central Coast in San Luis Obispo, California for the Cal Poly Classic Sale on June 2nd, 11 am at the Cal Poly Dairy. [Read More …]

New Product: Harvest Tec Precision Moisture Sensor for Round Balers

May 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Harvest Tec is once again rolling out new technology for making quality hay. The latest product being introduced is the H2O Precision Moisture Sensor, specifically designed for use on variable and fixed chamber round balers. [Read More …]

New Product: John Deere Announces New Chisel Plow and Nutrient Applicator

May 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

John Deere announced the release of a new chisel plow and nutrient applicator to replace the current 2410 models. Three big improvements make the new 2430 chisel plow and the 2430C nutrient applicator higher performing. [Read More …]

New Product: Fiscalini Family Dairy Farm Partners with Ceres Imaging to Save Water and Thousands of Dollars

May 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Case Study Reveals How Aerial Spectral Imaging Can Help Dairy Farmers Save Time and Money, Farm More Sustainably and Improve Crop Quality Ceres Imaging, which provides science-backed aerial images to growers, has released a case [Read More …]

New Product: Ascus Pioneers Endomicrobial Ecology—An Emerging Science Harnessing the Natural Diversity of an Animal’s Microbiome

May 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Ascus is pioneering Endomicrobial Ecology, an emerging science harnessing the natural diversity within an animal’s microbiome to improve animal health and performance. Integrating recent advancements in DNA and RNA sequencing methods with breakthrough methods of [Read More …]

Crisis Communications—Planning for the Worst to Position Yourself for the Best

Alltech ONE18: The birthplace of ideas

New Checkoff Chair Focused on Continuing the Momentum

Dairy and Crude Oil Prices: Correlation or Causation?

Entering the “Orange Cone Zone” – Dealing with Obstacles

4 tips to stay ahead of milking equipment maintenance

Optimize Herd Performance by Balancing Amino Acid Levels in Rations

CA: Farm Manager Comments on Report that New California Water Conservations Goals Are Signed into Law

CA: Preparing for Summer Heat: Protecting your Employees and Cows

CA: Farm Security Tips

CA: Deputy Secretary for Legislative Affairs Rachael O’Brien promoted

New Products: Muck Boots and XTRATUF Boots deliver hardworking technology and comfort

New Products: ARM & HAMMER Expands its Family of Targeted Microbial Solutions

New Products: Red Wing Software® Releases CenterPoint® Version 12

Dairy Profit Seminars at Empire Farm Days 2018

The Six Pillars of Successful Calf Raising

Calf Feeding Automation Makes These Brothers Better

Feeding Water to Calves

Dry cow and calving management: DeLaval Hosts Second Calf College Webinar

Dairy Campaign is Undeniably Different

Consider the Margin Protection Program – Deadline June 5

Six Factors To Drive Dairy Profitability

The “Other” Enterprise on Dairies

15th annual Ride to Farm June 2

Consumers Increasingly Answering ‘no” to the Dairy Industry’s Question, “Got Milk?”

Notes from California

New Product: Harvest Tec Precision Moisture Sensor for Round Balers

New Product: John Deere Announces New Chisel Plow and Nutrient Applicator

New Product: Fiscalini Family Dairy Farm Partners with Ceres Imaging to Save Water and Thousands of Dollars

New Product: Ascus Pioneers Endomicrobial Ecology—An Emerging Science Harnessing the Natural Diversity of an Animal’s Microbiome

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