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Feeding America while using less – or different – water is a dairy priority

January 4, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Water scarcity continues to be one of the biggest topics of discussion around our state. But water needs are very different in each region of the state. San Antonio and far South Texas need additional [Read More …]

EPA’s New Plan to Mitigate Pesticide Runoff and Drift

January 4, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

What You Need to Know: Start planning for forthcoming changes to herbicide labels Changes to herbicide labels are coming in the next few years, which will be based on the Environmental Protection Agency’s recently released [Read More …]

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EPA publishes draft air emission models for dairy operations

January 4, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Nov. 19 published draft air emission models and emission factors for dairy, swine and poultry operations. These models come on the heels of preliminary draft models that were issued [Read More …]

Checkoff’s Pizza Strategy Finding Success in Indonesia, Japan

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

It can be a little mind boggling to consider that about 95% of the world’s population lives outside of the United States. This presents – literally – a world of opportunity for the dairy checkoff. [Read More …]

“This cow monitoring system pays for itself”

November 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Stephen Mast shares his experiences and ROI When asked what his favorite CowManager feature is, Stephen Mast emphatically says it’s the ability to know what to expect from his cows before he even arrives at [Read More …]

Cow Care is Our Self-Care

November 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

When your dairy herd isn’t where it should be due to health, production or reproduction issues, your stress levels likely increase. Chances are, you’re not yourself when you’re stressed. You may lose sleep, forget things [Read More …]

Brooke L. Rollins, from Texas, to serve as the 33rd United States Secretary of Agriculture

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Statement from President Donald J. Trump: It is my Great Honor to nominate Brooke L. Rollins, from the Great State of Texas, to serve as the 33rd United States Secretary of Agriculture. Brooke was on [Read More …]

Conservation Practices Not a One-Size-Fits-All

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Any conservation discussion will include cover cropping and conservation tillage use at the forefront. According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, conservation tillage, including no-till, is used on 53% of America’s cropland, making it the most-used [Read More …]

What Do I Do Now?

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

A lot of businesses, especially in the dairy industry, have run into cash flow problems during the past 18 months. Of course, this has also put negative pressure on their working capital position, i.e. the [Read More …]

Butter, Butter, Butter

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Butter and butterfat are driving producer milk prices. Recent posts covering this are listed below. What is Happening to U.S. Dairy Products Consumption? Fluid Milk Consumption is Up! More Good News on Dairy [Read More …]

Water Quality Regulations to Change

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

After more than a decade of legal discussions and analyses, the State Water Resources Control Board issued its remand draft Order for the Central Valley Dairy General Waste Discharge Requirements on October 1, 2024. Public [Read More …]

Is Your Bedding the Root of Your Environmental Mastitis?

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

For those struggling with somatic cell count (SCC) issues, finding the root of the problem can be a frustrating task. This article explores the question, could your choice of bedding be the root of your [Read More …]

From Aflatoxin to Zearalenone: Mycotoxins You Should Know – Deoxynivalenol (DON)

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The presence of deoxynivalenol (DON, vomitoxin) in grain crops causes great economic losses. Why is it a concern? Where does it come from? Mycotoxins are toxic substances produced by fungi on the substrate where they [Read More …]

More Texas dairies working to turn cow waste into green energy

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Farmers are often called the original environmentalists. Dairy farmers, for example, live on or near their farms, and they depend on the land, water and air to make a living and to raise a family. [Read More …]

Composting Cow Carcasses: A Practical Guide for Dairy Farmers

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Why Compost When cows die, it is often a challenge to manage their remains. Burial can be costly in terms of equipment, labor and time, and becomes impossible when the weather is too wet or [Read More …]

Dairy’s Impact on First 1,000 Days of Life

November 2, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Any mother will tell you she wants to give her baby every opportunity to thrive and be healthy. This isn’t just after birth but during the nine months of pregnancy. I have a son and [Read More …]

Holstein Legend Horace Backus Passes at 96

November 2, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Horace A. Backus, 96, of Mexico, N.Y., often called the “Dean of Holstein Pedigrees”, passed peacefully in his sleep early on October 22 after several years of declining health. He spent his long career working [Read More …]

Tips to manage sand bedding choices

November 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairies have lots of bedding choices, but cows are clear about what they like best. When given the option, cows will pick a deep-bedded sand stall over a hard surface. For farms that follow their [Read More …]

Taking the Chill Off Calf Performance as Cold Weather Approaches

November 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

As we enter the fall and winter months, it is important to make the season as easy as possible for our calves. Drastic weather changes and cold temperatures provide stress on young pre-weaned calves that [Read More …]

O’Brien Outlines ‘Now, Next, Future’ Checkoff Strategies at Annual Meeting

November 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) President and CEO Barbara O’Brien outlined “now, next, and future” checkoff strategies to more than 800 dairy farmers and industry representatives at the 2024 joint annual meeting of the United Dairy [Read More …]

Are You Caught in the Great Meltdown?

November 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Recently, I was reading a book by my Business Coach Dan Sullivan entitled The Great Meltdown. In it, Dan describes how our entire world is experiencing a “meltdown” in which bad news of high costs [Read More …]

What is Happening to U.S. Dairy Products Consumption?

November 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

In the prior post, analysis of U.S. dairy consumption was promised. Here it is. Actual per capita consumption data lags significantly, so this analysis will review domestic disappearance of products from wholesale inventories. This is [Read More …]

Manure Management Plan Overview and Connections to Resources

November 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Resources are available for farms to develop their own Manure Management Plan to help protect waterways. In April 2024, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) released updated Manure Management Plan guidance. The purpose of [Read More …]

Heifer Reproduction: The Cornerstone of Herd Replacement & Profitability

November 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Heifer reproduction is an essential factor for any dairy operation, as heifers determine the future productivity and genetic quality of the herd. Managing heifer reproduction efficiently is crucial to maintain the sustainability and profitability of [Read More …]

The Wholesale Prices of Four Commodities Control Producer Milk Prices. Where are These Prices Going?

November 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The wholesale commodity prices of Cheddar cheese, butter, dry whey, and nonfat dry milk (NDM) control producer prices. There is constant news on every price move for these commodities, including future movements and the weekly [Read More …]

Fall Burndown of Weeds and Declining Forage Stands

November 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Fall is a great time to control winter annuals and perennials weeds as well as declining sod stands. In the fall, foliar-applied herbicides can be effective if the plants are green and appear healthy and [Read More …]

The Stammen Family – Dairy farmers from New Weston, Ohio

November 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Terry Stammen is a third generation dairy farmer from Darke County, Ohio. He works alongside his wife Marcia and family at Wabash-Way Holstein Farms, which is named for the Wabash River that borders their farm. [Read More …]

Innovation Center Illustrates ‘Stronger Together’ Mindset

October 3, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In 2008, America’s dairy farmers and industry leaders came together to create the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, a forum to advance knowledge sharing, commitment and action within pre-competitive priorities. The Innovation Center founders understood [Read More …]

Do You Know About Mycoplasma bovis?

October 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Help protect your calves against a leading contributor to BRD and lifelong profitability implications. Most producers know that calfhood pneumonia, or bovine respiratory disease (BRD), is one of the leading health concerns impacting calves on [Read More …]

Productive Life Series: A Sustainable Approach to Dairy Farming

October 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

As we conclude our Productive Life Series, we turn our attention to the critical topic of sustainability in dairy farming. This final installment explores how sustainability practices not only benefit the environment but also drive [Read More …]

Feeding America while using less – or different – water is a dairy priority

EPA’s New Plan to Mitigate Pesticide Runoff and Drift

EPA publishes draft air emission models for dairy operations

Checkoff’s Pizza Strategy Finding Success in Indonesia, Japan

“This cow monitoring system pays for itself”

Cow Care is Our Self-Care

Brooke L. Rollins, from Texas, to serve as the 33rd United States Secretary of Agriculture

Conservation Practices Not a One-Size-Fits-All

What Do I Do Now?

Butter, Butter, Butter

Water Quality Regulations to Change

Is Your Bedding the Root of Your Environmental Mastitis?

From Aflatoxin to Zearalenone: Mycotoxins You Should Know – Deoxynivalenol (DON)

More Texas dairies working to turn cow waste into green energy

Composting Cow Carcasses: A Practical Guide for Dairy Farmers

Dairy’s Impact on First 1,000 Days of Life

Holstein Legend Horace Backus Passes at 96

Tips to manage sand bedding choices

Taking the Chill Off Calf Performance as Cold Weather Approaches

O’Brien Outlines ‘Now, Next, Future’ Checkoff Strategies at Annual Meeting

Are You Caught in the Great Meltdown?

What is Happening to U.S. Dairy Products Consumption?

Manure Management Plan Overview and Connections to Resources

Heifer Reproduction: The Cornerstone of Herd Replacement & Profitability

The Wholesale Prices of Four Commodities Control Producer Milk Prices. Where are These Prices Going?

Fall Burndown of Weeds and Declining Forage Stands

The Stammen Family – Dairy farmers from New Weston, Ohio

Innovation Center Illustrates ‘Stronger Together’ Mindset

Do You Know About Mycoplasma bovis?

Productive Life Series: A Sustainable Approach to Dairy Farming

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