Dairy Herd

Dairy checkoff leader Tom Gallagher offers successful examples in global and domestic markets.
Bob Giacomini and his four daughters are recognized for their commitment to conservation at their Northern California dairy and cheese-making operation.
Nutritional and management practices can have a major impact on a dairy cow’s immune system during the transition period.
The three-way contest for Australia’s Warrnambool has more than doubled the target’s market value in the two months since Bega, its largest shareholder, made an initial offer.
Kansas leads the percentage increase with 6.1% more milk than a year ago.
Because the Philippines is a major export destination for U.S. dairy exports, the impact of the storm will likely be felt here in the not-too-distant future, Wells Fargo economist says.
GEA Farm Technologies shares several new automation tools it’s developed to help dairies produce the highest quality milk at the lowest possible cost.
A South Dakota Legislative panel on Tuesday approved proposed state rules covering the production, testing and labeling of raw milk sold in the state.
A dairy farm in southern Lancaster County, Neb., wants to expand its composting operation by accepting food waste from area schools, villages and possibly from Lincoln.
The amended bill would allow dairy farmers to sell unpasteurized milk directly to consumers from a farm and would only require the state to inspect the site once every two years.
New Zealand dairy giant acquires the assets of Tasmanian yogurt business, Tamar Valley Dairy.
The FarmSmart Internet tool previews this week at Dairy Today’s Elite Producer Business Conference.
Wisconsin dairy farmers could sell raw milk directly to customers on their farms under a bill that’s passed a Senate committee.
After a nationwide vote, a new cartoon character helping to build awareness of the advantages of real dairy foods has a name: DairyUS
Depending upon the location of your operation, weather conditions may have wreaked havoc on your crops this year, making forage, specifically haylage availability, a challenge.
World Dairy Expo is pleased to announce a realignment of staff responsibilities.
Kansas dairy producer strives to bring his farm out of bankruptcy by finding additional funding streams.
Portions of South Dakota have unfortunately already experienced the first blizzard of the season. Here’s what you can do now to get ready for the snow and cold.
New York officials say they’re granting $4.6 million to finish projects permanently protecting 2,200 acres of farmland in five counties.
Dairy processors say the state is competing to seize global opportunities.
Dollars and Sense contributors share how they take care of the environment.
Testing and proper bunker management are critical to prevent contaminated feed.
Cropp and Stephenson: Even with increased milk production and $17 milk prices, 2014 may be a good year for U.S. dairies.
For the fiscal year ending September 30, dairy farmers received MILC payments in eight of the 12 months.
What Chobani is doing to solve the problem at its Twin Falls yogurt plant.
Dollars and Sense contributors describe how they use technology in improve productivity and profitability.
The contest for dairy manufacturing capacity continues as bidders attempt to raise production and add export infrastructure amid rising demand in Asia.
Empire Specialty Cheese Co., a maker of ricotta and mozzarella cheese, says it’s retooling an idle food-processing facility to make more cheese.
Rep. David Valadao, a Central Valley dairy producer, says addressing immigration reform in the House cannot wait.
Dan DeGroot’s guiding principles are his cows, employees and sustainability of the family farm business.
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