It’s understandable if you see the annual GENYOUth Gala as being a bit on the extravagant side. It’s a formal-attire affair held each year in New York City and draws famous athletes and CEOs from [Read More …]
On October 9, members of Congress, leaders from some of America’s top dairy companies, and California government officials gathered at Hilmar Cheese Company to recognize the importance of California’s dairy industry to the state and [Read More …]
The speakers at the CDCB meeting conclude with a panel discussion. From left are James Koltes, Paul VanRaden, Mike Vandehaar, Francisco Penagaricano and Kent Weigel, Univ. of Wis. Photo by Randall Blodgett The Council on [Read More …]
John Ellsworth of Success Strategies I was recently talking to a new client dairy operation about the areas of their business, particularly some of their costs/cwt, that needed to be improved as we move forward. [Read More …]
August Class and Component prices were very good news to struggling producers. Class III milk prices have increased consistently in 2019. For the first time in 32 months, milk protein is worth more than butterfat. Milk [Read More …]
At the 70th annual meeting of the National Dairy Shrine, Nate Janssen, Wheaton, Illinois was elected President of the organization. Meanwhile, Dr. Dennis Funk, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin was chosen as President-Elect. Elected to the Executive [Read More …]
This is not meant to be a complaint, but a reflection of the reality facing our dairy sector. “We” means all of us. A recent rainfall felt like the final dagger in the heart during a very [Read More …]
Worldwide milk production is slowing and, based on future prices, we should be moving to a period of profit for most dairy businesses. The latest USDA heifer report showed lower national dairy heifer inventory levels. [Read More …]
Parasite prevention helps cows eat, drink and rest more comfortably Anytime something affects dairy cow comfort, it affects eating, drinking and resting, which in turn negatively impacts milk production, conception rates and immunity.1 Because we often [Read More …]
Southwest Dairy Days will take place on November 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at T&K Dairy located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 84 East and Country Road 1673 East of Snyder, TX. [Read More …]
It was ten years ago, in August 2009, that genomic evaluations were first officially published in Canada. This started with the Holstein breed but the same technology was later also applied in the Jersey, Ayrshire, [Read More …]
Milk Producers Council (MPC) – through the Dairy Cares coalition – has been active in a critical water quality regulatory process over the past decade, one that will shape the future as it relates to [Read More …]
The Phase 2 meetings of the effort to evaluate options surrounding the California quota program have been scheduled. Three meetings will take place on: Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. in Chino at the Chino [Read More …]
Farmers and ranchers in California and around the world are addressing climate change in many ways, including researching and developing new, innovative agricultural practices. Among those innovations are dairy digesters, which capture on-the-farm methane from [Read More …]
In 1919, California dairymen Sam Greene and Chester Earl Gray saw an opportunity to improve the health of schoolchildren by addressing rickets, a public health concern, through educating the public about milk and dairy foods’ [Read More …]
After listening to the needs of North American farmers, Krone has developed its first round baler with belts engineered for North American fields. This new VariPack Round Baler is designed for hay growers looking for [Read More …]
ASV Holdings Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, will exhibit flashy, special edition versions of two of its popular Posi-Track® loaders at GIE+EXPO 2019. ASV will showcase [Read More …]
Metal roofs a popular choice for out buildings, barns, storage sheds and homes in rural areas because of their durability and low maintenance requirements. Adding solar to those roofs can be a great option, but [Read More …]
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