Dairy Herd
This subsidiary specializes in providing producers an avenue for managing their herd’s reproductive goals through web-based management.
For the first time in at least a decade, a current U.S. Agriculture Secretary is visiting World Dairy Expo.
“You can read that report until the proverbial cows come home and you will not find anywhere that it concludes that the Dairy Security Act is the best approach for dairy farmers.” --Jerry Slominski, IDFA.
International bank also sees improved dairy demand, potential price rise in the coming six months.
Awards honor the ‘best of the best’ dairies that manage environmental impact and contribute to local communities while building business value.
Cooperatives Working Together has accepted 13 requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America, Darigold, Land O’Lakes and Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association.
The $20 million plant is the company’s first U.S. manufacturing facility.
University of Wisconsin economists discuss Class III prices, cow numbers, feed prices and the export market.
Dairy Today editor Jim Dickrell explains what happens to dairy policy now.
Dairy Today Editor Jim Dickrell reports on the downturn in fluid milk sales.
MINNEAPOLIS – The boss cow saunters to the head of the line and, with a flick of her hip, cuts off two other ladies. She’s itching to get at the tasty brown morsels waiting in the feed trough.“It’s like candy for them,” Lisa Groetsch said as she oversaw milking on her Stearns County, Minn., farm one recent afternoon. “It’s full of protein and nutrients.”
‘Even the producers in the 24,000 lb./cow category are not meeting full costs and must find family living costs from some other source.’ --Robert Tigner, University of Nebraska Extension.
Herbicide restrictions may prohibit their use as feed.
High August temperatures are likely to blame. High temps are particularly hard on fresh cows, causing them to eat less and have more digestive upsets.
Permanent Farm Law requires the Secretary of Agriculture to set the dairy price support between 75 and 90% of parity if the current Farm Bill expires.
The percentage increases are dramatic—up 12% over a year ago and up 15% over July.
State considers whether to abandon its longtime pricing system for a Federal Milk Marketing Order.
The dairy industry is experiencing tough times, and efficiency in every area, including staffing, is vital to be able to continue.
It’s up to us to coach our staff to successful decision making and promote an atmosphere that people enjoy and where they feel their job really matters.
We make all the major decisions on a day-to-day basis, but we can’t do it alone. We rely on a team of good employees to help us accomplish our goals.
Ross suggests modifying FARRM Act with a feed cost amendment, which could give California dairy producers an added $1 per cwt.
Aflatoxin is a known carcinogen for both humans and livestock. The Food and Drug Administration prohibits the sale of milk with more than 0.5 parts per billion.
Drought, soaring feed costs, shrinking credit lines and red ink box in U.S. dairies.
Feeding yeast culture led to an average increase of 3.5 lb./cow/day of fat-corrected milk and 3.6 lb./cow/day of energy-corrected milk.
Dairy Today magazine and its website, DairyToday.com, won 10 writing awards in competitions this summer.
Here in the U.S. and in emerging markets around the world, milk and dairy product sales were strong.
Today’s USDA report is seen as bearish for corn prices, moderately bullish for livestock producers.
All approved administration locations provide the same 13-day meat withdrawal time and zero milk withholding following the last dose.
Although the number of derogations continues to climb, it is not nearly as high as once expected.