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Profits jump $1.20 to $1.75/cwt.
Large dairy operations tend to have lower green house gas footprints because of more efficient feed conversion.
Could this Australian dairy become the world’s first carbon-neutral farm?
The agronomic benefits of alfalfa are many and in some areas of the country it is still my preferred legume. However, let us look at what modern improved varieties of red clover bring to the table.
After working with dairy producers for nearly two decades, Dr. Kevin Hoogendoorn was alarmed and frustrated by the complexity of milk marketing tools. So, he decided to do something about it by creating the ZISKapp.
Vitamin E is particularly desirable in both human and animal nutrition because of its antioxidant properties.
There’s no bull about it, artificial insemination has come a long way since its first use in dairy cattle during the late 1930s. While the technology has vastly changed, the basic principles still remain.
Take a minute to take stock in the values that define how you run your farm.
Merck will start manufacturing the COVID-19 vaccine in its human manufacturing facilities later this month.
The Class III milk market has seen quietness as of late.
Newly fresh heifers have to process a lot of changes on the day they give birth. Making their initial milking a pleasant experience can be aided with some advance training.
The CME spot dairy auction ended Tuesday’s session in a slightly negative manner.
Australian researchers have developed a new technique to process raw milk that claims to deliver all the benefits of pasteurization, while leaving more nutrients and flavor intact.
Class III milk futures maintained a tight range throughout the course of the trading day.
One of the worst winter storms to hit the southern Great Plains also devastated the dairy industry in northern Mexico.
Farmers play impactful roles in their communities, and the Reynolds family is no exception. This third-generation dairy uses their leadership skills to provide for themselves as well as their community.
This year, the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association will resume in-person programming for its April 6-8 Annual Conference and Trade Show.
When used correctly, ionophores can be highly effective in preventing scours caused by coccidia in pre- and post-weaned dairy calves.
When and how preweaned calves are moved from individual feedings to group pens can have a big impact on how well they do on autofeeder systems.
The American Rescue Plan act was announced by the USDA Wednesday.
Stipulate details of arrangement so both parties have a clear understanding of expectations.
House Democrats have introduced a sweeping immigration overhaul package called the U.S. Citizenship Act. The centerpiece is an 8-year path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants living in the U.S.
While producers aren’t able to control what they receive for their milk, they are able make slight adjustments to the protein and fat levels in their bulk tank.
If you had the chance to update your feed equipment, what would you invest in first?
The CME spot dairy auction turned in an even to stronger session to kick off this week.
Maintaining good employees for the long haul is a difficult task that never ends.
No dairy facility is perfect. Even the newest operation has its fair share of bottlenecks. In order to allow animals to be productive, it’s important to provide the basic facility requirements.
A mixed day Friday to finish a mixed week in the Dairy Markets.
Just knowing that calves are being fed three quarts of milk replacer twice a day is not enough information.