Dairy Herd

The American Dream is alive and well at Bear Creek Dairy L.P. in Iowa.
States differ by sign up totals and coverage levels.
A University of New Hampshire dairy farm is getting high marks from state officials as a quality milk producer.
But about half is covered at $5 or less.
Gov. Jay Nixon signed bills Friday aimed at boosting Missouri’s dairy and $12.5 billion-a-year agriculture industries through insurance subsidies, scholarships, eased restrictions during parts of the year and other provisions meant to help crop and livestock farmers.
Co-ops’ original proposal would make California less competitive, they say.
Milk processors, producer-handlers and a Nevada dairy weigh in.
A cougar killed a dairy cow in Whatcom County, Wash., over the weekend in a rare instance of a cougar attack on livestock.
Weak international prices and the strong dollar will hinder U.S. dairy exports in 2015.
There’s growing buzz—and scrutiny—about this new corn silage harvesting technology.
Idaho dairy profits from cell counts below 50,000 SCC.
On-farm milk culturing can be an effective option for producers seeking to make treatment decisions sooner, save money and determine what mastitis-causing pathogens are being dealt with.
Recent feed and milk prices point to a small pay-out under the new farm bill program.
The EU nation aims to put its dairy sector on the same platform as Scotch Beef, salmon and whisky.
A complete, convenient and consistent nutrition program for dry and pre-fresh cows.
February’s cheese exports were the best since June; Nonfat dry milk and skim milk powder also made a good showing.
Can a proposed Federal Order overcome California’s worsening drought, rising costs and the lure of profitable nut crops? Drought, rising costs and competition from nut crops all cloud California’s dairy future.
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture is reminding farmers to spread manure with care after April 1 — the end of the winter manure spreading ban.
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Michigan State University Extension Educators traveled to Ukraine to present at the Dairy Congress in Kiev and work with dairy advisors who consult with producers.
Feed costs may curb cow numbers, but dairy’s commercial use and exports are projected to climb over the next decade.
Green Mountain Power has partnered with a family farm to set up its third wind turbine to save money on electricity.
Without these two provisions, California dairy producers are not likely to approve the Federal Order, says a key architect of the historic petition.
Milk freedom is coming to Ireland on April 1.
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Milk prices have fallen by more than one-third since last fall, putting a crunch on dairy farmers after several profitable years.
Dairy Farmers of America’s Members of Distinction program honors members who embody the Cooperative’s core values and excel on their operations, in their communities and in the industry.
The New Zealand dairy giant says more people are choosing organic dairy products and it expects the trend to continue, especially in Asia.
No longer a novelty, robotic milking becomes mainstream.
Today, more than 1,400 Dairy Farmers of America members and guests convened in Kansas City for the Cooperative’s 17th Annual Meeting.
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