Dairy Herd

The Greek yogurt maker will export products to Latin America from its New York and Idaho facilities.
Chobani plans to expand beyond its Greek yogurt cups this summer as it faces intensifying competition in the fast growing category.
Continued water shortages mean unplanted and under-irrigated crops ahead for the state’s farmers.
GEA Farm Technologies is proud to present its new series of cable drive unit for free stall barn cleaning, the SW Series.
A temporary suspension remains in place for exports to China of Fonterra base powder for infant formula and Fonterra whey powder.
The new barns will encompass 290,000 square feet, or roughly 6 2/3 acres under roof.
The $24 million project will encompass 290,000 square feet, capable of housing and milking the 2,000 dairy cattle.
Guidelines cover practices that can reduce the incidence of lameness in beef and dairy herds.
Mark Boggess replaces Neal Martin, who was director since 1999.
Fresh dairy volume fell 3.7% in the quarter to the lowest level in more than a decade as Danone raised prices and introduced more expensive products, partly because of milk inflation in Russia.
The state’s producers react to record milk prices and softening corn costs.
Per capita consumption up 12% since 2008.
The New Zealand-based company plans to lift mozzarella output to 50,000 metric tons a year by September 2015, enough to garnish about 350 million pizzas.
U.S. calf and heifer growers learn new strategies in dairy management during annual event – hosted by producers April 1-3 in Green Bay, Wis.
On-farm culturing, when done correctly and consistently, can identify which cows need to be treated for mastitis.
Milk prices above $20 signal brighter days and solid margins for dairy producers.
Taking immediate action and calling in expert help is critical.
Registry is open to all dairy breeders regardless of the breed or combination of breeds.
Monitoring performance and making adjustments as an investment grows is a key to optimizing return on investment – the same rule applies for calf and heifer nutrition programs.
Optimism for the dairy industry’s future filled the convention center in Fort Wayne, Ind., where 264 college students congregated to improve skills, network, and learn about careers and industry innovation.
Continued growth in Michigan dairy production pushes it up to become the seventh leading dairy state, bringing great economic impact to Michigan.
Schreiber Foods will begin construction of a distribution center this month in Richland Center, Wis., to meet the growing demand for yogurt.
Dollars and Sense columnists discuss milk quality on their farms.
Limit feeding can result in a 20% to 30% improvement in feed efficiency.
A mouse click or text now allows you to contribute to milk purchases for food banks.
Dollars and Sense columnists discuss milk quality on their farms.
Dollars and Sense columnists discuss milk quality on their farms.
Dollars and Sense columnists discuss milk quality on their farms.
Jaden Legacy Dipsy Jane scored 94, the highest Brown Swiss classification score.
Feeding one more time per day results in faster gains and bigger calves.
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