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Class I interest is steady to occasionally lighter, especially where schools and universities are closed for a spring break. Retail features on milk continue erratically around the region. Most handlers and some bottlers were surprised that orders and pro...
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Northeast milk production is increasing and pushing toward annual peak levels. Balancing plant intake volumes are varied due to recent significant pockets of fluctuation in manufacturing related milk utilization. Some balancing plants are comfortably belo...
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Editor’s note: The following are available market reports and futures data as of March 27, 2009.
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You only have to look back in history at the role of women at work to understand the strength and value women bring to the workforce. Think back to 1940, when World War II drove women out of their homes or traditional female work to enter occupations gene...
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FROM dairyeditor’s BLOG • April 13, 2009
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The dairy outlook presented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as part of its annual Agricultural Outlook Forum in late February contained some dismal forecasts.
“This is a challenging time for the dairy sector,” said Dairy Analyst Roger Ho...
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The Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin’s (PDPW) Annual Business Conference, March 17-18, in Madison, Wisconsin, fulfilled its theme by “Adding Passion, Multiplying Profits.”
More than 1,100 producers gathered from across the U.S. for the two...
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Producers who made the trip to the bi-annual Western Dairy Management Conference in Reno, Nevada, last month had two things on their minds – depressed milk prices and how long they would last. More than 25 presenters addressed visitors during the three-...
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On March 27-28, the Empire State hosted 124 students from the top dairy programs in the U.S. and Canada as they competed in the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge. The 31 schools were divided up on four dairies in the Finger Lakes region: Elme...
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Several dangerous diseases can be transferred from dam to calf through infected colostrum, Johne’s disease being the most notable. However diseases caused by Mycoplasma species (Myco), including mastitis, are another group of infections transferred thro...
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Proteins are long chains of amino acids put together in a specific sequence to perform a particular function in the body. The amino acid sequence of proteins and the subsequent three-dimensional structure of the protein are incredibly complex and are resp...
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A healthy calving program is an integral part of a strong dairy business. Especially now that milk prices are low, losing calves or missing conceptions will take a toll on your bottom line. Dyecrest Dairy on the Front Range of Colorado has had great succe...
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Calves dislike feeds with fines – FACT!
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There are few doubts about the value of colostrum, but there are differences in colostrum management that can have a significant impact on the effectiveness of your heifer’s first meal.
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Calf health as reflected in morbidity and mortality is a consistent and major issue facing the dairy farmer. Data from the USDA-NAHMS studies clearly show that dairy calf mortality remains above 8 percent year after year, representing a significant econom...
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In today’s milk price environment, everyone is looking for ways to improve efficiency and reduce expenses.
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With dairies becoming larger and specializing in milk production, many dairies continue to send calves to custom operations that specialize in raising heifers.
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A calf is born with great genetic potential for a lifetime of milk production. But there are many factors that can limit her longevity in the herd and economic return. Controlling these factors through a well-managed calf and heifer program will hel...
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Dana BrooksSenior Director for Government Relations at National Milk Producers Federation in Arlington, Virginia
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Dr. Bruce J Bradley, 65, loving husband, father and brilliant scientist, decided it was time to “pursue a more lofty work,” as he would say, after a courageous battle against a brain tumor.
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Re: Honoring our Women in Dairy
Posted on Monday, 19 November 2012 by SHARON BENESH.I plan on getting a Blog site soon. Is there something I can do to...
Re: HERd management: True confessions of a farmwife: I didn’t love the farm at first
Posted on Monday, 19 November 2012 by Betsy.Wonderful article! I know Holly and Rob and you won't find two harder...
Re: PD POLL: Should routine tail docking be an approved animal care standard on dairy farms? [September 1]
Posted on Thursday, 15 November 2012 by David Crook.Tail docking is an excellent management decision for the cow and...