Dairy Herd
Two dairy producers discuss the nitty-gritty of vertical integration.
Co-op breaks ground on $40 million dairy ingredient processing facility.
AfiAct II uses long-range radio to collect behavior data anywhere on the farm – from herds of any size.
New semen processing technique increases conception rates an average of 4.5 percentage points.
Necropsies help define the cause of death and inform producers about the types of problems that occur on the farm.
The cuts represent about 3% less spending.
Partnership will serve growing Northeast cream market; construction is scheduled for completion in summer 2014.
The LWR system will allow Shiloh Dairy to continue to expand its operations without the need to acquire additional land base for nutrient management.
“If economic conditions warrant” was key part of agreement, processors say.
Letter to Senators Stabenow and Cochran opposes supply management program.
Both victims became entangled in harvesting equipment from storm-downed corn.
Spierings: Higher prices not only push customers toward other milk products but also make substitutes such as soy or vegetable oil more attractive.
National dairy organization urges House leaders to finish, pass new farm bill.
New Zealand’s milk production rebounds, accelerating shipments from the largest exporter just as U.S. supply expands to an all-time high.
New product provides flexible yet durable gate option to calf and heifer raisers.
The StrataGEN online resource calculates exactly what inbreeding is costing a dairy herd.
State ag secretary: “We are at a point where focused funding can help us make the transition to wider adoption and implementation of digesters in our state.”
Wisconsin’s S.B. 236 would allow sale of potentially harmful raw milk.
Recipients include a Minnesota dairy company that will receive $8,040 to help offset the cost of producing electricity from two anaerobic digesters.
Lower corn prices and strong international dairy demand are expected to strengthen the outlook for U.S. dairies.
To date, no dairy farms have been forced to evacuate, though some cattle have been moved to higher ground.
Last week, Chobani had requested grocery stores destroy 35 varieties of its yogurt, suspected of being contaminated by mold.
Feed costs are down 12% from July in the state; milk is up a dime.
An analysis of bulk tank somatic cell counts in four Federal Milk Marketing Orders suggests the 400,000 cell/ml European Union (EU) threshold may be having a positive impact on U.S. milk quality.
The New Zealand-based dairy cooperative will build a second,15,000-cow dairy hub in the Asian nation.
The dairy price index gained 1.2% last month.
Reduced fat white milk wins top honors at World Dairy Expo’s Dairy Product Championship Contest.
Federal judge grants FDA request for consent decree with T&T Cattle and T&T Cattle Pearl for illegally administering new animal drugs.
Six-day event will feature nearly 2,000 producers exhibiting 3,000 animals in 22 shows.
These products have been developed to address the often overlooked nutritional needs of developing dairy heifers.