A family of chemicals found in a wide range of every day products is becoming a challenging new problem Remember in the 1970s when tens of thousands of dairy cattle in Michigan were destroyed as [Read More …]
Throughout history there have been three agricultural revolutions, from domestication to industrialization and on to intensification (The Green Revolution). Now in the 21st century we are witnessing the fourth agricultural revolution – the digitization of [Read More …]
Vision 20/20: Global Markets Outlook brings together experts and thought-leaders from around the world to offer a global vision of the future for more financial and commodity markets than any other conference. INTL FCStone’s Vision [Read More …]
Stalls are the often-used metric to measure overcrowding. It easy to see, measure and calculate cows per usable stall. However, it may not be the limiting factor! What is overcrowding? Overcrowding may be too simple [Read More …]
John Ellsworth of Success Strategies Does the name Coco Chanel ring a bell for you? Your Mom probably used her products when you were growing up. I know my Mom did. Coco Chanel was a [Read More …]
Milk protein prices have been low for the last five years. During this time, butterfat prices have been consistently high. Dairy producers and their nutritionists have done an exceptional job of increasing butterfat levels in [Read More …]
What happens in the dry period … doesn’t stay in the dry period. The productive revenue potential of an average U.S. Holstein is nearly $4,500.* That value can be compromised when cows calve with mastitis, [Read More …]
Diligent management techniques, proper nutrition and monitoring can help mitigate potential post-calving problems The beginning of each new lactation challenges a dairy cow’s ability to maintain normal blood calcium concentrations, often opening the door to [Read More …]
The previous article focused on the advantage of deep sand bedding and choice of sand quality. Clean, deep-bedded sand has been associated with the best outcomes in cattle health, cleanliness, lying times, and cow’s preference. [Read More …]
Nutrition Pathfinders Considered Effective Research-Tested Intervention Program Dairy Council of California, a quasi-state government nutrition education organization committed to elevating the health and wellness of children and families, announced its fourth grade Nutrition Pathfinders program was [Read More …]
I was in the dairy business for nearly 39 years in Chino in Southern California. I spent over 25 of those years on the board of Milk Producers Council. Since I retired from active dairy [Read More …]
GA 6930, 7530 & 8131 Twin-Rotor Rotary Rakes The GA 6930, 7530 and 8131 twin-rotor, semi-mounted rotary rakes provide operators with an even wider range of sizes to find a machine that best fits their [Read More …]
Added as a way to prevent DAs and milk fever, straw in dry cow rations is up for review as new information comes forth: understanding rumen function and its relationship with microbiology allows for an [Read More …]
“We often say, ‘We don’t feed the dairy cow, we feed the microbes in her rumen and lower digestive tract,’” says Keith Bryan, PhD, technical service manager, Silage and Dairy, at Chr. Hansen. That’s because [Read More …]
Lemken, a global manufacturer and supplier of professional crop cultivation implements for strategic tillage, planting and crop protection, offers the Karat 9, a multi-purpose cultivator designed for maximum versatility. The Karat 9’s user-friendly engineering, durable construction [Read More …]
Double S Liquid Feed Services is excited to announce it has been certified by the Safe Feed/Safe Food Certification Program. Administered by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), the Safe Feed/Safe Food program means a [Read More …]
It’s hard to see a headline saying a well-known athlete is eliminating dairy from their diet with the belief they’ll gain a competitive edge. Athletes can have the sort of influence that may cause the [Read More …]
While the world is focusing on the burning of the immense above-ground Amazon forest, no one is mourning the loss of the (fossilized) forests that lie below the surface of the earth. The ones we [Read More …]
How Accurate are Today’s U.S. Genomic Evaluations? Ten-Year Anniversary of Genomic Evaluations in the U.S. This year marks the 10 year anniversary of the release of genomic evaluations in the dairy industry. In recognition of [Read More …]
Feed represents more than 50% of the total production costs. Hence, improving the efficiency with which dairy cows convert feed into milk has a large economic value. At the same level of production, cows with [Read More …]
John Ellsworth of Success Strategies During a recent interview I completed on DairyBusiness.com with Joel Hastings, I mentioned that several Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) on dairy operations, such as Pregnancy Rate (P/R) and Days in [Read More …]
Determining the true cost of a mastitis cure requires more than just comparing the price per box of mastitis tubes. Consider these five factors when weighing treatment options: Treatment efficacy: When looking at treatment [Read More …]
E. coli mastitis is known for its quick onset and severe clinical signs Escherichia coli is different from the mastitis cases we used to see. It’s not simply a somatic cell count issue — it’s a [Read More …]
August Class III milk prices, milk protein prices, and cheese prices were all up as predicted in the August 5, 2019 post to this blog. History and the futures market suggest that these prices will [Read More …]
An outbreak of a virus fatal to hogs that surfaced last summer shows no signs of stopping. African Swine Fever, nicknamed “pig Ebola,” has expanded from China to neighboring Southeast Asian nations. The virus—and pork [Read More …]
Reminder from the New York OSHA Work Group A sample of items to cover for pre-harvest preparation and safety meetings: Document and retain a record of all safety training with dated sign-in rosters. Discuss farm [Read More …]
Control annual and perennial weeds after silage harvest or in fallow areas. Also, monitor Palmer amaranth that can still set seed yet this fall even after crop harvest. Now is the time of year we [Read More …]
Rising concerns about PFAS are causing some states to push for broader testing on farms with bio-solids or near airports How could PFAS contamination impact your dairy operation? These chemicals are used in everyday items like nonstick [Read More …]
The previous article focused on the advantage of deep sand bedding and choice of sand quality. Clean, deep-bedded sand has been associated with the best outcomes in cattle health, cleanliness, lying times, and cow’s preference. [Read More …]
United Dairy Families of California (UDFC) has announced two meeting dates for the phase 2 of its ongoing process to review the Quota Implementation Plan (QIP). Producers will have the option to register for any [Read More …]
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