Dairy Herd
The increased cost associated with raising heifers has made producers retool their thinking. Earlier management decisions are happening on dairies, with a more dialed-in, strategic breeding philosophy being adapted.
Unaware of what’s coming next, Arizona dairy farmer Craig Caballero always keeps his eyes on the ball — something he learned from his time behind home plate as an MLB catcher in the mid-90s.
Using an integrated pest management (IPM) system approach to fly control is often more effective than a single strategy.
Over Memorial Day, a series of severe storms that brought strong winds, heavy rain, hail and multiple tornado warnings, impacted South Dakota. Victory Farms shares how the double punch storms impacted their farm.
The milk market over the last several years certainly challenged farmers to remain optimistic. Robin Schmahl with AgDay says that the current positivity in the dairy industry stems from the latest milk production report.
Each Memorial Day weekend, a winning tradition unfolds in the midsection of the country. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has a packed weekend, but what happens at the very end is what really gains the most attention.
Navigating social, environmental and economic issues facing dairy businesses in a world shifting from COVID-19 restrictions took center stage at the 2022 Dairy Sustainability Alliance® Spring Meeting, held May 18-19.
Founder and CEO of CT Wellness Co., Cheya Thousand recently spoke at the Alltech ONE Conference about how to manage stress and overcome burnout. She illustrates ways to keep your cup full to prevent stress and burnout.
Stress comes with owning and operating a farm. Dairy farmers know this well. Two dairy farmers share what changes they have made to their daily lives to help manage stress.
As milk begins to contract, South American dairy processors have had to boost payouts to producers
Producers are leaning into discussions and decisions about what their next big investment will be. Take our poll and enter in a chance to win FOUR World Dairy Expo season passes!
While feed costs have significantly increased year-over-year, leading dairy nutrition consultants says don’t shortchange feeding heifers, even if they are viewed as an expense for your dairy.
More than 40% of the milk fat produced in the United States is used to manufacture cheese, and two-thirds of the European Union’s milk production goes into cheese and butter.
A more traditional approach to feeding ration elements separately could help address concerns related to overhead costs, labor shortages, and fuel usage.
Its name sounds like something that belongs in the pages of a Dr. Seuss book. But festulolium actually is a highly useful hybrid forage grass – the result of a cross between fescue grass and ryegrass.
Class III milk futures soared on the day. June gained 22 cents to $24.79/cwt. July milk launched a 42-cent gain to $24.82/cwt. 2023 milk futures also saw nice increases.
The most important number to review on a forage analysis is the ADF or NDF content of a forage on a dry matter basis, not crude protein.
“Dairy” farms are seeing a shift from the traditional business of selling milk and meat. Instead, farmers are leaning towards enterprises with a multitude of revenue streams.
Analysts predict the possibility of $10.00/bu. corn in the coming year is not out of the question.
A new insurance concept is being launched to allow dairy producers around the world to financially insure against the production losses caused by heat stress.
Earlier this week, a Borden Dairy processor informed its workers, vendors, and customers that they would be closing their doors this summer at their plant in Chembung, Ill.
Knowing the importance of advocating, the Modern-day Farm Chick toyed with the idea of starting a blog. After talking with her grandma, Annaliese Wegner started a blog and began sharing her dairy good story
Given the current high temperatures, cattle could be under heat stress. It’s important to know the signs so producers can manage and reduce livestock heat stress.
It is important to know that the success of the entire production will be based on determining a proper date to cut for the highest yield and quality.
The biggest conversation in 2022 for McCarty Family Farms, LLC has been centered around finding a balance of taking care of their cattle and land and avoiding any catastrophic mistakes.
Four months have passed since Kent and Coreena Meyer opened a letter from their milk processor, Wakefern Food Corp., owner of Readington Farms, informing them they no longer would pick up their milk.
With more consumers demanding ‘on-the-go’ options, cheese has increasingly grown under the snacking category. Earlier this month, Sargento Foods signed a definitive agreement to acquire Baker Cheese Factory, Inc.
Each Memorial Day weekend, a winning tradition unfolds in the midsection of the country. At the end of the biggest motorsports event in the world, all eyes will be on the winner’s circle of the Indianapolis 500.
Milk prices have soared and producers are looking at each line of the milk check to learn just what the money maker is. The takeaway is that strong component prices easily help drive that price per hundredweight up.
The need for workers has the National Milk Producers Federation renewing its call for dairy farms to be given access to the H-2A Ag Guest Work Visa Program.