Updated report examines cost to raise heifers

Now that feed prices are higher, what does it cost to raise a dairy calf or heifer? An updated report from the University of Wisconsin evaluates the cost and labor efficiencies associated with raising dairy replacements on Wisconsin dairy farms and custom calf- and heifer-raising operations. The report also looks at the total cost to raise a dairy heifer from birth to freshening. To access “Economic Costs and Labor Efficiencies Associated with Raising Dairy Herd Replacements on Wisconsin Dairy Farms and Custom Heifer Raising Operations,” click here.

1. Workshop to discuss nutrient application, management, stewardship
2. Help for flood affected farmers
3. Ag markets diverged significantly Friday afternoon
4. Vilsack: Food, Farm and Jobs Bill critical for U.S. producers
5. Ag markets decidedly mixed on Friday morning
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3. What sick day? Farmers take just three a year
4. Salma Hayek: Milk part of 'perfect' breakfast
5. Activists at the door
6. IDFA: Opposition to Dairy Supply Management mounts

1. Analysis: Dairy Security Act better for farmers, taxpayers
2. IDFA: Opposition to Dairy Supply Management mounts
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4. Commentary: Slanting the statistics
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