Dairy Herd
You invest in your business; you invest in your retirement, and you invest in your connections with loved ones. Have you considered investing in the future leadership of your farm?
With the U.S. dairy industry playing a leading role thanks to its 2050 Net Zero goals, two dairy farmers, Charles Krause and Deb Vander Kooi, took the stage at the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) last month.
Crafting effective lactating rations when the “ideal” ingredients are in short supply is challenging, but possible.
The dry period is a time to allow a cow to rest and prepare herself for the next lactation. However, the drying off process can be incredibly stressful for the animal.
Born with very little natural immunity, a calf’s odds are stacked against it from the moment it hits the ground.
Blocks and barrels finished lower to start the week in the CME Cash Dairy Product Trade.
What standards do lenders use to evaluate farm loans in 2021?
A quiet end to a nice week in the dairy markets. Only Butter failed to improve their weekly average from last week.
The evolution of dairy production and the industry’s future will be the focus of many presentations on the agenda of the 2021 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) Annual Meeting.
The national average price for replacement Holstein dairy heifers continues to hover at about $1,100 per head, well below the cost of production.
Raising healthy, well-grown replacement heifers that turn into profitable, reliable cows does not have to be complicated, but it does have to be consistent.
Held in Las Vegas Nov. 30 - Dec. 2, the 18th Annual MILK Business Conference has a great line-up of speakers and sessions to help dairy producers capitalize on and further develop their strengths to work for them.
Growing the ideal heifer is an ever-changing goal. A research team from Penn State University and the University of Florida recently explored the impact of bodyweight at first calving on milk yield and herd longevity.
Dairy demand continues to be a bright spot for the dairy industry right now. That’s despite higher input costs, inflation and the battle to find enough workers.
September 1, a tornado that spun out from the remnants of Hurricane Ida, ripped across Wellacrest Farms in New Jersey, demolishing their farm. A month later, the Eachus family continues to rebuild and persevere.
A team of Brazilian researchers studied the thermoregulation capacity of calves fed various levels of colostrum, then determined which of the animals were best able to keep themselves warm.
DMI announced that Tom Gallagher will retire from his three-decade tenure as chief executive officer. A delivered mission of increased sales and trust is the legacy that the longtime CEO says he hopes he leaves behind.
New milk pricing ideas have been put forth, but there is an immediate call to revert back to the higher of pricing formula.
Twenty-five percent of cows get mastitis every year, regardless of how well they’re managed.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, along with Democratic lawmakers, announced on Tuesday five bills totaling more than $25 million in investments in the state’s agriculture industry.
Musicians bring an artistic flair to the colored shavings at World Dairy Expo.
Education continues to be a central focus at World Dairy Expo.
Green was a popular color on CME ag commodity screens to kick off the week on Monday.
The Klipp family shares their journey of going all in with calf technology.
Now that corn silage harvest is finally complete, it’s time to accomplish one of the ‘crappier’ jobs on the farm: spreading manure.
This year, the National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest will be getting a little bit of extra attention celebrating its 100th year of competition.
Trade Show exhibitors explain why participating in Expo every October is instrumental to business success.
Markets were calm across the board to close out the week.
As dairy producers face higher costs, export demand is the bright spot. Mike North and Ben Laine will explore the direction of the milk markets during a live taping of U.S. Farm Report from Wold Dairy Expo on Thursday.
These sixteen individuals will stand in the center of the Showring placing nearly 2,300 cattle throughout the five-day show.