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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.
Class IV milk has awakened to start the month of March.
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.
Whether it’s paying attention to the tiniest detail or taking a step back to look at the big picture, it’s important to understand the ins and outs of what it takes to produce the best milk possible.
Individual investment leads to whole farm success.
What is the best piece of advice you’ve been given?
What qualities define how you run your farm? Take a minute to take stock of your values.
Butter inventories came in at 328 million lbs. in January, up 55 million from December.
There’s a new sports drink in town, and this one is made with real dairy. A Chicago-based start-up company has officially launched GoodSport, a sports drink made from 97% dairy.
Take time before winter ends to re-evaluate your dip program, improve teat condition and prepare for the next mastitis challenge. Here are a few tips to help you ReCharge Your Udder Health
The CME spot dairy auction kicked off this week in a mixed fashion.
Fluid milk sales fared well last year showing only a slight decline. This was more than made up for with strong cheese and yogurt sales as well as other products.
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.
A softer CME spot dairy auction led to a step back in milk price on Thursday.
The benefits of diverse plant species are well documented — yet sometimes diverse mixes can be difficult to manage due to differences in palatability and maturity dates.
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