Dairy Herd
A new federal program to help hard-pressed dairy farmers is expected to be ready for enrollment in June 2019, as farmers undergo their fifth year of low milk prices that have driven thousands out of business.
Trade talks with China are set to kick back up next week in Washington, D.C. and Farm Journal Washington Correspondent Jim Wiesemeyer thinks there’s a 98% the U.S. will see a trade deal soon.
More than 200 fish were allegedly killed in Iowa after manure runoff went into a nearby stream.
Fewer hogs eating whey components in China is hurting demand as prices for whey and its components have plunged this year.
Authorities charge three people in alleged abuse at Fair Oaks Farms and continue interviews with other persons of interest.
March milk production falls despite more per cow milk output, while cheese exports are on the rise.
A viral Facebook post about cattle killed in a lightning strike serves as a reminder of the disconnect between livestock producers and consumers.
Elsie, the iconic spokescow for Borden’s dairy products, is getting a makeover.
Dairy producers can quickly and easily find comprehensive information on Holstein bulls, build and save tailored lists based on criteria that is important to them, and create customized selection indexes to rank bulls.
Mom said not to play with your food, but these fun butter sculptures celebrate the U.S. dairy industry and history.
With this year’s drawn-out and stressful planting season in the books, now is a good time to assess your financial position.
Corn silage harvest will go much smoother if you start planning now. Use our checklist to get started.
The effects of flooding can last throughout silage feedout. Crops damaged by any weather event are more prone to mold infestation and subsequent toxin production. Learn how to help minimize spoilage in the silage.
Less salad, more carbs and proteins. That’s how cow diets are likely to shift as farmers try to keep animals well fed amid a Midwest shortage in hay and other forages.
In the coming months feed cost and availability will be a challenge. One opportunity livestock producers can use to get ahead is to store wet or modified distiller’s grains now to be fed at a later date.
Dairy cows can use the starch component in corn silage more effectively when the kernels are processed at harvest — and improved starch utilization results in improved animal production.
The smell of normal, fresh silage should be minimal, but what if something goes awry and it’s not so minimal? Learn more about the fermentation process and how to assess quality using sight, smell and feel.
Cows calving with low blood calcium isn’t necessarily bad.
Two new manuals are available in the area of workforce development.
The ideal wilt window when harvesting small-grain forages for silage is at least 32% dry matter (DM), and preferably to greater than 35% DM, following mowing. Hitting this critical wilt window is important.
A well-constructed silage pile can be one of the most economical choices for storing forage. However, drive-over piles can be difficult to pack and result in lost dry matter (DM).
Silage additives and inoculants are typically incorporated into silage crops to help balance deficiencies in bacteria population and support an efficient fermentation process.
New university research looks at increasing corn silage in diets and if it can help improve your operation’s bottom line.
A Chinese company and the Dairy Farmers of America say they are planning a $100 million plant in Kansas.
Global consumption seen rising 3% in 2017, USDA data show.
Largest such study finds rampant antibiotic use in chickens.
Spain has reported a case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), commonly called mad cow disease, the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) says.
Officials say the infestation of screwworms is spreading in the Florida Keys.
Ice cream maker Well Enterprises plans a $40.5 million expansion that will create 81 jobs in Le Mars, Iowa.