Takeaways Changes were made to the calving ease and stillbirth models in April. A bull with above-average calving ease will produce more difficult births in heifers, compared to a bull with below-average calving ease. Because [Read More …]
The Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) Board welcomed two new Directors at its April meeting. Robert Fourdraine now represents the Dairy Records Processing Center sector. Fourdraine serves as Vice President, InfoLytics for AgSource Cooperative [Read More …]
As we head into June Dairy Month, the impacts and uncertainties of COVID-19 are challenging all of us to think and act differently. In the days, weeks and months filled with ambiguity, people are increasingly [Read More …]
John Ellsworth As I write this blog, there is a great deal of uncertainty in our industry and, frankly, in the entire world economy. Our domestic milk markets are down 30% on price, and our [Read More …]
Dairy Revenue Protection is designed to provide opportunities when high prices can be protected, potentially guaranteeing income above the breakeven for a farm. Is the Dairy Revenue Protection program something on your list of things [Read More …]
An unanticipated significant downturn in net milk price over the next several months due to the COVID-19 disruption of consumer demand and dairy processing makes it even more critical for dairy producers to focus their [Read More …]
One of my first short articles as this crisis slammed into us was about decision-making challenges in the Grief/Loss Cycle. Today, we must expand on that discussion. Here are my observations on each of the [Read More …]
For the past 50 years, Earth Day in April has shone a brighter spotlight on the importance of working together to create a more sustainable planet for future generations. Earth Day began at the [Read More …]
Dear Dairy Industry, On a recent Dairy Industry Conference Call, Dr. David Kohl, part-owner of Homestead Creamery in Wirtz, VA, and Professor Emeritus at Virginia Tech, said something that really struck a chord for our [Read More …]
The prior post reviewed the component levels and Somatic Cell Count (SCC) for the last five years. The post received numerous reads. This post will review the 2019 seasonal variations in component levels and SCC. The seasonal [Read More …]
Below ground pests can be challenging in corn production (grain or silage), particularly when it is grown in the same fields year after year. Below ground insect pests can be challenging to control. In common [Read More …]
Feeding high quality colostrum is the first step in ensuring your calves are set up for success A nationwide evaluation of colostrum on dairy farms in the U.S. showed that 60% of maternal colostrum fed [Read More …]
Following weeks of collaboration with a bipartisan group of local and national stakeholders, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released a framework to provide critical support to the nation’s agriculture industry, which has suffered significant losses from [Read More …]
Drawing on the Strengths of Corteva Agriscience, Brevant Offers High-performance Corn and Soybean Genetics, Technology and Traits Exclusively Through Retailers for 2021 Planting Corteva Agriscience announces the launch of Brevant™ seeds, a bold, high-performance corn [Read More …]
Timely detection and quick recovery of sick cows is key for animal health, animal welfare and reduction of antibiotics. When using Ida, the intelligent dairy assistant, the recovery time of cows can be reduced by more [Read More …]
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