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NMPF Highlights Dairy’s Resilience, Honors Farmer Leaders at Annual Meeting

November 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Jim Mulhern highlighted the resilience of U.S. dairy farmers in a challenging economic and policy environment, pledging that dairy would speak with one voice on crucial issues in [Read More …]

Webinar will offer insight on starting a value-added dairy business

November 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Webinar will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 20 Dairy producers and food entrepreneurs are invited to join Penn State Extension for the “What You Need to Know About Starting a Value-Added Dairy [Read More …]

Dairy Sense: Home Raised Feed Costs vs. Market Costs

November 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Costs associated with the cropping enterprise are extremely important whether a producer has a livestock operation or growing cash crops. Accounting for all the expenses need to be included to accurately determine the bottlenecks to [Read More …]

Happy Consumers Drive Solid Economy, Though Potential Downturn Still Looms

November 7, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

There have been a lot of economic reports and events over the last couple of weeks: the third-quarter gross domestic product report, jobs report, Federal Reserve action, potential movement on a China trade deal, new [Read More …]

Perdue leads USDA trade mission to Mexico

November 7, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Mexico is U.S. agriculture’s largest bilateral trading partner & 2nd-largest export market U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will lead a trade mission to Mexico November 6-8 to forge new opportunities with U.S. agriculture’s largest [Read More …]

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Osnabrueck Holstein Genetics

November 7, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

OHG – the nucleus population for Holsteins in Germany and supplier of high quality livestock, semen & embryos – is well-known for their high genetic level and progress. OHG is improving the overall benefit for [Read More …]

Progesterone, Ovulation, and Pregnancy

November 7, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The more we learn about progesterone, the more we realize the intricacies of how it impacts various aspects of reproductive function. The more we learn about progesterone, the more we realize the intricacies of how [Read More …]

Save with Early Bird Rates: California Dairy Sustainability Summit

November 7, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Register Today and Save with Early Bird Rates! Join 650+ of the world’s most progressive dairy industry leaders for the 2nd California Dairy Sustainability Summit. Participate in an array of educational sessions spotlighting the latest [Read More …]

Cow Comfort Workshops For Freestalls and Tie Stalls

November 7, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY and Cornell Cooperative Extension are offering regional Cow Comfort Workshops for freestall and tie stall barns. Cow Comfort Workshops are an educational program for farmers, employees and agriservice professionals who work directly [Read More …]

Senate votes down Secretary-Designee Pfaff

November 7, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

WFU: we are disappointed in the dysfunction witnessed on the Senate floor today After a lengthy debate Tuesday, the Senate voted down DATCP Secretary-Designee Brad Pfaff in a 14-19 party line vote. Wisconsin Farmers Union [Read More …]

Dairy Defined Podcast: Mooney Says Dairy Needs to Lead

November 7, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

U.S. dairy farmers have been through challenging times, but there is light ahead if the sector proactively engages with the challenges of trade, the environment, climate and consumer tastes, said Randy Mooney, a Missouri [Read More …]

JOHN DEERE, CLAAS, CNH INDUSTRIAL, 365FARMNET FORM DATACONNECT

November 7, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Farmers and contractors operating fleets of machinery from different brands will in the near future be able to securely exchange and view machine data through a common interface called DataConnect. In addition, they will be [Read More …]

Designer Cows: Technologies Are Reshaping Dairy Herds

November 7, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Rapid advances in breeding technologies and genetics in the dairy production sector are changing the way dairies run their businesses and design their herds. Technologies like genomic testing and sexed semen were once an expensive [Read More …]

GenerationNext Seeks Young Ag Leaders Looking to Develop Management Skills

November 7, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

A successful manager is required to master many aspects of the farm business. To help the next generation develop the necessary business and financial skills, Farm Credit East is hosting multiple GenerationNext seminars across the [Read More …]

Calcium added to acidified prepartum diets for dairy cows benefits future reproduction

November 7, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Achieving an appropriate calcium balance in dairy cows is critical near calving, but not only to ensure a healthy transition to lactation. According to a new study from the University of Illinois, calcium added to [Read More …]

Maximizing Feed Intake: Key for Transition Cow Success

November 7, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Transition cow management should be primarily aimed at preventing and monitoring ketosis and hypocalcemia. The transition period, known as the three weeks before and after parturition, is one of the most challenging times for dairy [Read More …]

Improve dairy grazing management, through webinar series

November 6, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Webinar will focus on the basics of understanding pasture forage quality Dairy producers, employees and agribusiness professionals are invited to join Penn State Extension for the Dairy Grazing Management webinar at 1 p.m. Nov. 13. [Read More …]

Save the Date for 2020 PDPW Managers Academy

November 6, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

PDPW Executive-Level Program, Held Jan. 14-16, 2020, in Corpus Christi, Texa Now more than ever, the management skills, global and local market awareness, flexibility and mental acuteness are more critical than ever for dairy farmers [Read More …]

Dairy Council Of California Welcomes Four New Board Members

November 6, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Members Support the Commitment to Champion Children’s Health Through Nutrition Dairy Council of California, a quasi-state government nutrition education organization committed to elevating the health of children and families, welcomed four new members to its [Read More …]

NEW Automated Milking System (AMS) management discussion group

November 6, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Registration for these discussion groups is $15.00/person and includes dinner In November of 2019, there will be three introductory Automated Milking System (AMS) Management Discussion Group meetings across the state. The meetings will consist of [Read More …]

Dairy Council Of California Welcomes Four New Board Members

November 6, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Members Support the Commitment to Champion Children’s Health Through Nutrition Dairy Council of California, a quasi-state government nutrition education organization committed to elevating the health of children and families, welcomed four new members to its [Read More …]

American Farmland Trust Releases First-Ever Non-Operating Landowner Survey Results – Ohio Fact Sheet

November 6, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Revealing significant opportunity for increased conservation practices on rented land to improve soil health and water quality Today, American Farmland Trust, the organization behind the national movement No Farms No Food®, released the first of [Read More …]

NMPF Highlights Dairy’s Resilience, Honors Farmer Leaders at Annual Meeting

Webinar will offer insight on starting a value-added dairy business

Dairy Sense: Home Raised Feed Costs vs. Market Costs

Happy Consumers Drive Solid Economy, Though Potential Downturn Still Looms

Perdue leads USDA trade mission to Mexico

Osnabrueck Holstein Genetics

Progesterone, Ovulation, and Pregnancy

Save with Early Bird Rates: California Dairy Sustainability Summit

Cow Comfort Workshops For Freestalls and Tie Stalls

Senate votes down Secretary-Designee Pfaff

Dairy Defined Podcast: Mooney Says Dairy Needs to Lead

JOHN DEERE, CLAAS, CNH INDUSTRIAL, 365FARMNET FORM DATACONNECT

Designer Cows: Technologies Are Reshaping Dairy Herds

GenerationNext Seeks Young Ag Leaders Looking to Develop Management Skills

Calcium added to acidified prepartum diets for dairy cows benefits future reproduction

Maximizing Feed Intake: Key for Transition Cow Success

Improve dairy grazing management, through webinar series

Save the Date for 2020 PDPW Managers Academy

Dairy Council Of California Welcomes Four New Board Members

NEW Automated Milking System (AMS) management discussion group

Dairy Council Of California Welcomes Four New Board Members

American Farmland Trust Releases First-Ever Non-Operating Landowner Survey Results – Ohio Fact Sheet

Evers admin. makes push to save Ag secretary job

USDA extends deadline for Milk Donation Reimbursement Program

Increase dairy productivity with insight offered through Technology Tuesday webinars

CDFA hosts informational webpage on wildfire recovery resources for farmers and ranchers

Empire Farm Days announces 2019 prize and show winners

Final Call for 2019 PDPW Mentor Program Student Applications

Fresno State Agribusiness Management Conference Highlights Economic Drivers

Reviewing 2019 Crop Insurance Coverage

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