Ryan Testimony from USDEC on Vimeo. Stan Ryan describes the level playing field a modernized NAFTA should create and explains why thriving dairy exports to Mexico and Canada are vital to U.S. economic prosperity. USDEC [Read More …]
Tom Vilsack, President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Council, sat down with Mike Pearson for an extended discussion last week. The former Secretary of Agriculture talked about the dairy industry and trade with China, [Read More …]
As reported by Sean Cummins AgriLand Ireland Dairy births surge ahead – registrations up by 42,000 head There has been a marked increase in the number of calves registered to dairy cows this year, new figures [Read More …]
Once again three days of programs the Dairy Seminar Center Dairy Profit Seminars have become a regular stop for dairy producers, dairy farm staff and agribusiness professionals. This year’s show is slated for August 8 [Read More …]
Date: August 7, 2017 Farm hosts: Synergy Farm and True Farm, Wyoming County, New York What you will see: Synergy Genetics LLC (Synergy Farm) – features two brand new side by side state of the [Read More …]
Strategies to increase milk yield with Automatic Milking Systems (AMS). Douglas Waterman, Ph.D By: Douglas Waterman, Ph.D, (doug.waterman@trouwnutrition.com). Waterman is the Director, Technology Application – Dairy, for Trouw Nutrition Agresearch. He is responsible for developing [Read More …]
Wednesday, August 9 10:30 am – Transitioning to Automatic Milking Systems: What Have We Learned? Dan, left, and Justin Reed of Reed Haven Farms LLC near Adams Center, N.Y. will talk about their conversion to [Read More …]
John Ellsworth of Success Strategies, Inc. This has been a tough two and a half years since 2014. Some have described it as brutal, like “dying a death of a thousand blades; just slow and [Read More …]
As published in the July / August issue of HolsteinWorld Exclusive Apple-PTS Analynn-ET *RC *CV, a December 2016 Kenosha daughter of the 3E-96 Apple sold for $7,700 to Summer Parreira of California, on the halter. [Read More …]
As published in the July / August issue of HolsteinWorld Exclusive The Washington Holstein Breeders pulled out all the stops hosting the 2017 National Convention June 27 – July 1 in Bellevue, Wash. An event [Read More …]
As temperatures rise, watch calves closely for early signs of dehydration. As summer heats up, you may find yourself spending more time in the pool, enjoying ice-cold drinks and sitting in air conditioning to keep [Read More …]
Choose a dry-off antibiotic that targets specific pathogens Most subclinical mastitis infections are caused by Gram-positive bacteria. In fact, a recent study conducted on six dairy farms in four states shows fewer than 5 percent [Read More …]
Keith Heikes, CRI CEO The Cooperative Resources International (CRI) board of directors has announced Keith Heikes as the agricultural holding cooperative’s next CEO. Heikes succeeds Doug Wilson, who will retire in August after 39 years [Read More …]
Cargill Joins Forces with Consumer Physics to Launch Advanced Digital Nutrition Offering Special introductory offer for orders placed by August 15 Reveal®, a new real-time forage analysis from Cargill, sends dry matter results instantly to [Read More …]
Editor’s note: The author, a dairyman in Chino, Calif., is a board member and economics consultant for the Milk Producers Council. This piece appeared in the MPC newsletter dated June 30 and is used here [Read More …]
Lee Mielke is a veteran dairy journalist and broadcaster, currently carried in a dozen Ag newspapers nationally. This column is prepared especially for the readers of DairyBusiness. Based in Lynden, Wash., he can be reached [Read More …]
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This week, Joel Hastings reports on a conversation he had with Kyle Vandyk of J & K Dairy, regarding dairy cow care and herdsmanship. DairyBusiness’ This Week in Dairy, the dairy news for June 23 2017, [Read More …]
Dairy cattle in the Northern San Joaquin Valley survived last month’s extreme heat, unlike hundreds to the south. The deaths in Fresno, Kings and Tulare counties were compounded by a temporary drop in capacity at [Read More …]
Broaden the focus beyond lactating dairy cattle in times of extreme heat. Keeping dry cows cool and comfortable in the summer is beneficial to her, the calf and your bottom line. Tune in to Dr. [Read More …]
Program honors dairy producers who best exemplify quality milk production Nominations are open for National Mastitis Council’s (NMC) prestigious National Dairy Quality Awards (NDQA) program. The nomination deadline is Sept. 1. Coordinated by NMC, the [Read More …]
Jason Karszes Editor’s note: Jason Karszes (jk57@cornell.edu) is Senior Extension Associate, Dairy Farm Management PRO-DAIRY, Department of Animal Science, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Cornell University, He has released this white paper with strategies and [Read More …]
Dr. Rick Grant, Miner Institute Do You Provide the Perfect Dining Experience? You have a palatable, well-formulated ration sitting in the feed mixer – now how do you create the ideal feeding environment for your [Read More …]
Chip Whalen, CIH Hedging your milk can be an effective risk management strategy with careful planning Editor’s note: Chip Whalen is Vice President Education and Research at Commodity & Ingredient Hedging (CIH), leading the group [Read More …]
A positive experience with school milk can build lifelong consumers. Youth wellness is a longstanding priority for dairy farm families, and the dairy checkoff carries this commitment through as part of its daily mission. Increasing [Read More …]
Starting in August 2017, dairy producers will be able to utilize U.S. genetic evaluations for gestation length when selecting sires. The new trait, gestation length for service sires, is available thanks to the efforts of Jan Wright [Read More …]
Editor’s note: John Talbot was named CEO of the CMAB three years ago, coming from a global marketing position for California Almonds. Earlier in his career he held marketing posts for Proctor & Gamble, PepsiCo [Read More …]
The Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will be offering training and educational opportunities to serve both dairy producers and industry professionals this July 2017. As a producer-led group, these trainings and events bring dynamic education in [Read More …]
New AgroChem Footbath Dosing System Ensures Consistency, Saves Time, and Money and Eliminates Human Error The Footbath Dosing System from AgroChem, Inc. delivers a precise quantity of pre-mixed footbath concentration at the touch of [Read More …]
DairyBusiness’ This Week in Dairy, the dairy news for June 23 2017, is presented by Joel Hastings, covering the top relevant news and information in the dairy industry. This weekly video series is provided as [Read More …]
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