Dairy Herd
Cows are creatures of habit, so keep it consistent inside the parlor.
April showers bring May flowers, but it can also bring mastitis and a sudden increase in somatic cell count levels.
Here’s a comparison on a number of varieties and models
An investment in a corn processing facility helps Soaring Eagle dairy take advantage of higher butterfat prices.
The Ohio State Fair in Columbus debuted more than 2,500 lbs. of butter that features 10 life-size sculptures of kids and animals, including the iconic butter cow, a goat and a pig.
The USDA released its August Milk Production report on Monday. As expected, milk production grew, but at levels that exceeded expectations.
There’s no doubt about it - manure management can be a real drag. One popular way to apply manure is by utilizing a dragline system. This method has been widely adopted and offers a multitude of benefits.
Guar is not a common crop grown in the U.S., nor is it widely used here as a livestock feedstuff. But that picture may be changing as alternative crops producers search for more affordable feed ingredients.
As dairy producers closely watch the markets, including milk fat paid to dairy farmers hitting a new record level, many question how they can capitalize on record butterfat levels and increase their bottom line.
The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program has recently launched its open comment survey for the FARM Animal Care Program’s drafted Version 5 standards updates.
The USDA is investing up to $2.8 billion in 70 selected projects under the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities funding opportunity. Several businesses within the dairy sector will receive these grants.
Brett Reinford says that most incidents on the farm, even the accident he had, are entirely preventable. With National Farm Safety and Health Week soon starting, a series of farm safety videos are now available.
As consumers return to pre-pandemic habits and prices soar, demand for butter falters
The terms profitability and cash flow are often used interchangeably. However, confusion between the two can cause producers to make decisions that are not in their best long-term profit interests.
Most dairy products climbed higher Tuesday in the CME spot dairy product auction.
At least 20 emergency vehicles were on site at a newly constructed dairy farm Monday afternoon after a dairy building collapsed north of Watertown, S.D.
Grain shipments on some railroads could stop as early as Wednesday, two days ahead of a possible rail strike. A rail stoppage is growing more likely as the country’s main rail unions remain at odds with rail companies.
With the holiday baking season knocking on consumers doors, just how long will these elevated butter prices last?
Whether we are using cameras and security systems or phones and computers, data is everywhere. During a recent PDPW Dairy Signal broadcast, Toby Cherny outlines the importance of keeping your farm data safe.
With fall just around the corner, now is the time to think about applying fertilizer to perennial forages.
The 54th Annual Butter Sculpture at the New York State Fair has come down, but it isn’t going to waste.
Heat stress may still be an issue in some parts of the country, but winter’s chill isn’t far away.
The world’s largest dairy-focused trade show, dairy and forage seminars and more will be on display at the 55th World Dairy Expo. Included in the programming is a line-up of seminars addressing global industry issues.
Class III milk rocketed higher though September stayed unchanged at $19.79.
Darigold currently operates 11 milk production plants throughout the Northwest, with the 12th plant slated to open in early 2024.
Members of the Grow NY Farms Coalition explained how the Farm Laborers Wage Board report downplays important testimony and data from workers, farmers and researchers from Cornell University.
It’s common in swine and poultry nutrition, but “phase feeding” is not widely employed in preweaned dairy calf nutrition. There’s evidence to suggest it would be a valuable practice for raising calves as well.
The stress of owning and operating a dairy farm is enormous. And, as harvest nears, additional stress looms for many farmers. OSHA is urging employers to actively promote available resources to all workers.
While a solid genetic plan is needed on any dairy operation, it is especially important for robotic herds.