Dairy Herd
U.S. milk production dropped 0.9% year-over-year in May.
Holstein Association USA has announced John M. Meyer, CEO, will retire at the end of the year.
In the competitive world of dairy farming, finding and keeping top talent can be a challenging task.
Processors directing much of the whey stream to WPC and WPI.
The Federal Reserve voted to keep the benchmark interest rate steady despite a sticky inflation proving to be a challenge. Where could interest rates go? A conversation with Austan Goolsbee, president of the Chicago Fed.
Providing housing for farm workers is an excellent way to increase employee retention, heighten morale and boost performance.
Communication between one generation to another can seem like talking a different language. “I suggest you approach looking at another generation with curiosity rather than judgment,” says Kim Lear of Inlay Insights.
Just because a fresh cow tests over the standard threshold typically used to screen for ketosis doesn’t necessarily mean she’s sick.
Being a better hunter depends on patience and practice, just like dairy farming.
Both international demand for cheese and butter improved in April, moving exports significantly above a year ago. However, there may be no further DMC payments for the rest of the year. Here’s why.
Cows still need to be handled during the hottest days of the year. Thus, taking the time to conduct a quick refresher on animal handling during hot weather is a necessary practice for you and your team.
During a free Farm Journal State of the Dairy Industry webinar, leading experts will share their insights and perspectives on what the future of the dairy industry looks like and will explore every corner of dairy.
The good news is there are legal devices to do whatever a farmer wants to do. The key is using the right mechanisms for the relationship piece.
Stephanie Nash is loud and boisterous…or as she likes to call it, very passionate about the dairy industry, as she enjoys servings as a front-line advocator to connect with consumers about where their food comes from.
Many feed additives marketed to improve calf health can have value. One of them is adsorbents, which bind toxins and thus prevent intestinal inflammation and damage.
The EU elections this past weekend showed the 27-nation bloc’s parliament membership shifted to the right, which will make it harder for the assembly to approve policies centered around climate and environmental reforms.
There’s a serious lack of communication between generations, and procrastination and conflict avoidance are killing agriculture, says Elaine Froese, a farm family transition expert.
It was another day of green in the cheese market. CME spot prices pushed higher, with block values reaching the highest level since August 2023.
The modern dairy cow is bigger than ever. To maximize her performance, raisers must be attentive to growth starting at birth.
Becky Nyman of Hilmar, Calif., recently visited with AgriTalk host, Chip Flory, about being the next generation dairy farmer. Nyman works alongside her brother on the home farm where they milk 1,200 Jerseys.
When raised by farmers, our earliest lessons in leadership, stewardship and life in general occur with the rhythms of the seasons. It turns out, even in a season of loss the learning continues.
The state of Wisconsin is now requiring a negative highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) (H5N1) test in order for exhibitors to showcase lactating dairy cows at local fairs and exhibitions within the state.
“If handled improperly, transition events can be the death of your business. Or it can strengthen your business and clearly outline who you are and where you want to go,” says Dick Wittman.
How are you showing up on the farm? Do your actions meet up with your goals? Rena Striegel, a farm succession planning consultant, encourages the next generation of on-farm leaders to do some self-reflection.
Burnout, financial pressures and exhaustion are not just common issues for dairy and livestock producers, but also for the veterinarians who serve them and their animals.
Class III milk finished the day mostly unchanged with June down a penny at $19.77 and July up 7 cents to $20.60.
The new facility will house robotic milking systems, chambers for measuring greenhouse gas emissions, an advanced animal nutrition unit and state-of-the-art laboratories for agronomy and dairy science.
Even the most efficient and profitable herds need a transition plan from one generation to the next. Without it, they can disperse and become a statistic.
While many in the agricultural sector wonder who will make up the next generation of farmers, another legitimate question is who will make up the next generation of industry professionals.
Formulating your farm’s succession plan is likely not a straight line. Polly Dobbs, an Indiana attorney who is part of a seven-generation farm family, says it’s important to stay focused on your end goals.