Dairy Herd
Just as oil flows from wells and milk from cows, it seems that data has the potential to inform or overwhelm the producers with more information than they can comprehend.
Give your milking parlor the tools it needs to take your operation to the next level.
Three dairy producers openly talked about technology must-haves and how ROI comes into play when making technology investments.
With so many different technologies available, the decision to invest comes down to matching the technology to the issues you want to address. This starts with managing expectations and asking the right questions.
Only about 5% of U.S. dairy herd managers regularly assess body condition scores (BCS) in their herds, even though the value of routine body condition scoring has been well-documented.
Proficiency is an aspirational state that demands we make the most of the technologies.
Similar to human fingerprints, cow noses are detailed, nearly unique, difficult to change, and remain the same over the life of an individual, making them ideal long-term markers of identity.
A recent study at a northern Colorado dairy showed whether cows had to wait a long time to be milked or a little did not have much impact on their subsequent activity and resting behavior.
Lely recently announced it will immediately cease commercial activities throughout Russia and Belarus.
After more than 20 years on the market in the U.S., robotic milking systems continue to gain popularity as farms battle the ongoing challenges of labor expense and shortages.
From repro to health, activity monitors ramps up efficiency.
The transition period is a critical and demanding phase for dairy cows and is associated with an increased risk for diseases and body condition loss. Technology can help to get the transition right.
Farmers utilizing robotic milking facilities may have an upper hand when it comes to gradually drying cows off.
These 5 apps are the most used by top dairy producers.
Mexico has agreed to nearly every request to address sugar trade issue.
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(UPDATED, Nov. 9) With the next round of NAFTA negotiations set to start in Mexico City Nov. 17, House Agriculture leaders convened a discussion that stressed the importance of the trade agreement to farmers.
Despite a pending ‘agreement in principle,’ the U.S. and Canada remain at odds on dairy issues.
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides that eligible employees are entitled to paid sick time because of COVID-19, and employers are eligible for a tax credit to offset the expense.
Here are five bad habits to break to be a better farm leader.
The University of Idaho took a big step on Tuesday in efforts to build the nation’s largest research dairy and experimental farm.
The August Milk Production report outlines U.S. milk production is up a modest 1.6% over August 2021. Even so, cow numbers declined 11,000 head from a year ago, but increased by 8,000 head from July 2022.
Get your day started with a brief rundown of key news.
Get your day started with a brief rundown of key news.
Get your day started with a brief rundown of key news.
The “extra” step of covering and sealing freshly chopped forage can save producers money, nutrients and dry matter (DM) and improves the hygienic quality of the feed, so less digestive upsets and health issues. When
Get your day started with a brief rundown of key news.
Global Dairy Trade event #316 took place Tuesday. The index settled 2% higher for the second auction in a row.
Get the most out of your silage and your herd with the 2023 Silage Guide.