Dairy Herd
With the dairy at maximum capacity, the Larson’s use genomics as part of a comprehensive herd strategy on narrowing down not only which females they want to keep, but addressing what resources those females need.
Providing free choice water to newborn calves has been shown to deliver a wide array of benefits in terms of calf health and performance. But it’s also a huge challenge for some farms in the winter.
It is well-known that sub-acute ruminal acidosis (SARA) is a harmful and costly condition for adult dairy cows. But when calves get SARA, is it bad news for them, too? A Canadian researcher’s conclusion: maybe not.
When milk prices are high, producers begin to question if they should milk more cows to capitalize on that milk check. Leading experts say the answer lies in good management and good animal husbandry skills.
Environmental sustainability is something that’s been in practice on dairy farms for generations. Yet quantifying, improving and communicating standard, sustainable practices isn’t basic at all.
Though there are many different disinfectants available on the market, one is emerging as the clear cleaner of choice.
A protocol overhaul helped the team at Singing Brook Farms, Imler, Pa., up their game in colostrum delivery. Two of their key managers share how they now seamlessly deliver high-quality colostrum to every newborn calf.
Top dairy leaders oppose the bill to legalize the sale of raw milk at dairy farms just passed by the Iowa Senate. If this becomes law, it would be legal to sell raw milk and unpasteurized products.
Most of what you hear about the metaverse is hype, but there are five areas where XR tools are starting to make a real difference in agriculture and food.
Organic Valley has offered to purchase milk from as many as 90 organic farmers whose previous contracts with Horizon Organic and Maple Hill will soon be terminated.
Several companies around the globe are cutting ties with Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine.
Defining roles keep workers from stepping on each other’s toes.
Dairy farmers are faced with obstacles each and every day. What will be the most challenging hurdle your business will endure this year?
April milk jumped 39 cents to $23.39 per cwt. May milk finished 43 cents higher to $23.50 per cwt.
With recent changes to agriculture overtime laws out east, all eyes have now turned west. Oregon farmers learned the outcome of House Bill 4002, ending the state’s agricultural exemption from higher overtime wages.
USDA announced it is making $80 million available to the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives. The additional funding will expand the capacity of the four initiatives to provide technical assistance and sub-grants.
Strong global demand for dairy continues to push cheese and butter prices to fresh highs.
Once regarded as the low byproduct of cheese making, whey was often dumped down drains or spread on farm fields. Whey has since made huge strides due the growing health awareness among consumers, fueled by the pandemic.
Each supply regions faces a basket of production challenges.
Dairy producers should expect some impact from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Labor is a top concern for dairies. Business experts say the ability to fill agricultural jobs will continue to be a challenge, but illustrates a few trends that may make it a bit easier than the last two years.
Working to make continuous improvements to their dairy – in terms of developing a functional cow that makes sense for the current market – has allowed Rosy-Lane Holsteins to remain optimistic.
Cheddar stole the show, settling nearly 11% higher to an all-time high average price of $2.96 per lb.
Class III milk closed with a strong session as futures months were up 5 to 27 cents.
JPMorgan voices concern that a spike in energy prices from the Russia-Ukraine crisis would hinder the economy. Dairy producers are wondering how much more inputs will rise, as a $20 plus milk check only goes so far.
Entering a five-year partnership, the national dairy checkoff organization have teamed up with the Mayo Clinic to conduct research to improve public health and advance consumer knowledge of dairy’s benefits.
USDA’s Milk Production report illustrated year-over-year declines in both January milk production and cow numbers. Although South Dakota hummed a different tune, leading year-over-year milk volume growth, up 18.3%.
Iowa State Dairy Association knows its farmers could use some help. Efforts are well underway to push legislation that would create free dollars to help its dairy producers automate various aspects of their 24/7 work.
As one of the only export regions with growing milk output, South American dairy exporters face a time-limited opportunity.
Distinct drawbacks make BMR corn silage far from the all-encompassing silver bullet it was once hoped to be.