The “new consumer” presents challenges and opportunities for dairy Recently I was asked to share insights and observations about the changing consumer landscape and the implications these changes hold for the dairy industry. As global [Read More …]
The 5 W’s plus how to prevent accidents It’s one of those things we don’t think about…until we must. We hear a siren, see an ambulance pull out of someone’s yard, read an article about [Read More …]
The Canadian AI firm Semex has announced a relationship with a gene editing company that will allow its bulls in the future to result from high merit embryos genetically edited for the polled gene. Offspring [Read More …]
The DeLaval Calf College webinar, hosted May 4 by Dr. Robert James, DVM, covered the foundations for successful newborn feeding. “This is where it all begins, and we don’t get a second chance,” he said. [Read More …]
The quality of your corn silage in the field is critical to the quality of feed you’ll have available in the coming year. Foliar diseases can compromise plant health and yield. The challenge is determining [Read More …]
When it comes to trace minerals in the dairy ration, not all forms of trace mineral supplementation are equal. As researchers learn more about the form and function of trace minerals, questions have arisen about [Read More …]
The National Dairy Shrine is pleased to announce the winners of their dairy scholarships for 2018. National Dairy Shrine will provide 40 scholarships worth more than $45,000 to students at their annual scholarship & awards [Read More …]
There is no denying it—the conversation around dairy has changed. Consumers are now more interested than ever in where their food comes from – including how the animals are treated on the farm, what the [Read More …]
5 Tips for Lasting Commitment Ask any marriage counselor: a relationship without trust isn’t much of a relationship at all. According to the latest research from The Center for Food Integrity (CFI), consumers and federal government food [Read More …]
On June 7, the United States Department of Agriculture made an official announcement that the producer referendum held in April passed. As they had told us when they came out to California to conduct meetings [Read More …]
USDA recently launched a dedicated website with all the relevant information about the newly created California Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO), according to Geoff Vanden Heuvel, director of regulatory and economic affairs at the Milk [Read More …]
“You have always wondered what it is like have a farm. Now your team is managing Bob’s dairy. You get a call from a neighbor that there is a severe situation. You must quickly follow [Read More …]
Grant will support the state FFA organization as it continues to expand its efforts Since 1928, the California FFA has been encouraging high school students to pursue a wide range of careers related to agriculture [Read More …]
Know of a Golden State landowner who’s a conservation leader in your community? Or, maybe you’re that leader! Nominate a friend, colleague, or yourself for the 2018 California Leopold Conservation Award. Over 50 percent of [Read More …]
Colorado dairy invites producers and industry experts to learn about advanced nutrient recovery and other technologies. Wolf Creek Dairy in Eaton, CO is one of the first dairy farms in North America to implement an innovative [Read More …]
Putting a high-tech collar around the neck of the farm’s bull could be a new way for beef and dairy farmers to pick up any cattle fertility issues earlier, thereby improving herd performance. Poor fertility [Read More …]
Five years after the introduction of Immunity+®, the revolutionary, award-winning genetic technology that was developed by Dr Bonnie Mallard at the University of Guelph, Semex is taking the next step and bringing it to clients [Read More …]
Two new adapters are now available from Worksaver, Inc. for Westendorf loaders. These adapters are designed for either the TA-20 series or TA-40 series loaders and allow these loaders to use skid steer type attachments. [Read More …]
A new track system and a new draper lineup are among updates to harvest equipment coming from John Deere. A new track system is now fully suspended, offering the ability to transport up to 25 miles per hour [Read More …]
Bob Milligan, Dairy Strategies LLC We begin with a tale of two farms. Farm A was analytical, deliberate, and timely in all purchase decision – capital and inputs. The result was excellent land, equipment, livestock, [Read More …]
Milk is one of the most common and essential items on any American consumer’s grocery list. However, before it ever reaches your local grocery store shelf, the safe and abundant production of milk involves many steps [Read More …]
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 …]
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 …]
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 …]
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 …]
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 …]
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 …]
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 …]
“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 …]
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 …]
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