Dairy Herd
A revered voice for the beef industry, Greg leaves behind a legacy in agricultural media and will be remembered for his dedication to the advancement of beef production during his 40-year career.
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is seeking nominations for the 2025 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year Award. The deadline to submit nominations is Oct. 25, 2024.
The Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program has released an updated version of its Animal Care standards.
Expanding your dairy farm from one location to multiple can be a game-changer for your operation. However, this leap also comes with its own set of complexities and challenges that require careful consideration and strategic planning.
Every dairy, heifer, and calf facility is no stronger than the workers who care for the animals every day. At the 2024 Dairy Calf and Heifer Association Annual Conference, managers shared ways they support workers to earn their loyalty.
Butter and cheese prices break out of the trading ranges to reach prices not seen in a while. Fall and holiday demand has kicked into gear as buyers look to Fall and holiday demand.
After last week’s fireworks, CME markets got off to a relatively quiet start this week.
Among the mix of technologies, management factors, and strategies to raise healthy calves: genetics. There is growing evidence that calves can inherit the ability to resist calfhood diseases like pneumonia and scours from their parents.
Move over, lactating ration. With its myriad of nutrition benefits and relative affordability, cottonseed makes great heifer feed, too.
Butter had the third-heaviest trade week in history, with 103 loads exchanged.
The USDA said it will expand bird-flu testing of beef entering the food supply as part of its response to the ongoing outbreak among dairy cattle, adding that U.S. beef and dairy products remain safe to consume.
Lower milk solids could mute the impact of faltering sales.
Spot butter trades reached a new record, with 51 loads changing hands – the heaviest single day since daily trading began in 2006.
The current animal traceability system and the ability to rapidly respond to a real disease outbreak is insufficient to protect ranchers and their livelihoods, says NCBA president Mark Eisele.
Learn more from the leader of the Northeast’s premier dairy farmer cooperative.
In the Upper Midwest, corn grows tall, reminding us that silage season is inching closer and closer. Some dairy farmers are fortunate to have experienced farm help on standby to assist them as they prepare for summer and fall fieldwork. Other farmers are not quite so lucky. Farm help can be hard to find. Good help that has farm equipment experience is even harder to find.
A new approach to automated milking is gaining traction in the industry – robotic batch-style milking.
Gen Z has made their way into the dairy workforce, both on the farm and out in the field.
In the ever-evolving landscape of dairy farming, where unpredictability seems to be the only constant, strategic planning is a tool that guides farmers toward success
After spending the last two days jumping to new year-to-date highs, CME cheese markets slowed their climb today.
As wildfires sweep across Oregon, the toll on the land and its people are becoming increasingly evident. The Chamberlain family, who own and operate Dairylain Farms in Vale, Ore., are among those affected.
Spot cheese prices gave Class III futures a slight boost with Q4 rising to $20.93 per hundredweight
Evaluating the reasons that cows are leaving the herd can help to target the management areas that need improvement.
Could triticale silage replace corn silage in lactating rations without sacrificing dietary energy and starch? The answer might surprise you.
Water scarcity is one of the most significant challenges facing the dairy industry, particularly in Texas where the cow population has more than doubled over the past two decades.
It was green across the board today in Chicago, with the exception of whey.
Recessions often lead to decreased demand for certain agricultural products, particularly those considered discretionary, such as cotton, dairy, specialty meat products and vegetables. This can result in lower prices for these commodities, affecting farmers’ revenues.
The U.S. dairy industry is poised on the brink of significant growth, as illustrated by Farm Journal’s State of the Dairy Industry report.
Beef “recip” cows are extremely expensive to purchase. Could renting dairy uteruses be an avenue for beef producers to explore?
The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) recently embarked on a pivotal journey to China, with the aim of strengthening ties and enhancing trade opportunities between U.S. dairy suppliers and Chinese buyers.