Dairy Business News
Members of California’s Milk Producer Council upset with International Dairy Foods Association stance on dairy supply management
By reinventing the dairy department in grocery stores and other retail outlets and connecting consumers with dairy health and wellness, unit sales could increase by up to 3% and dairy department sales by as much $1 billion.
The National Milk Producers Federation’s board of directors overwhelmingly agreed today to move forward with a variety of changes in federal dairy policies.
Economists from the Universities of Missouri and Wisconsin discuss milk productr classification issues within the Federal Milk Marketing Order system.
Former Virginia dairy farmers gives his opinion on recent USDA/Department of Justice hearing on dairy market consolidation.
USDA/Department of Justice hearing on consolidation of milk markets brings out contrasting opinions.
USDA and Department of Justice officials take testimony on dairy market consolidation.
Two dairy processors put animal welfare evaluation requirements into place in California.
Let’s be part of the solution, not ignore the problem.
Planting early is always best, but when that’s not possible, what does it mean for corn silage quality and yield? We’ll explore both with agronomist Dr. Kraig Roozeboom.
What’s more effective: dry granular or liquid forage inoculant? Although dry granular products may seem easier, they can be less effective. Learn why.
An increase in starch digestion may lead to better nutrient utilization and decreased feed costs. However, starch digestibility of WPCS may be affected by several factors.
Research shows how to use the feed bunk to get more productivity out of your cows while reducing costs at the same time.
Are there ensiling challenges that result from using a shredding processor? Find out more about the pros and cons of shredding processors here.
The “perfect” chop length can benefit both ensiling and forage quality. Yet, finding the correct chop length is easier said than done.
Two crucial components to corn silage are moisture and the harvesting process. Learn the best ways to measure your plant moisture and key factors for a successful harvest.
When it comes to first-cut alfalfa, it’s best to start with the end in mind – know what quality and yield are needed for your dairy or beef cows. Higher-quality alfalfa silage can increase your relative feed value. For dairy and beef producers, this can help improve animal performance while maintaining profitability.
The U.S. and Canada met to continue negotiations around the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and it appears Canada is ready to give concessions on access to its dairy market.
The benchmark is called the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management, or FARM Animal Care Program developed by the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) with support from Dairy Management Inc.
NMPF told the EPA on Sept. 26 that the dairy industry supports a two-step process to roll back the existing WOTUS regulation and generate a new policy that provides farmers greater certainty in the future.
Here are 15 favorite tech tools used by farmers daily.
To calculate the value of manure, you’ll need to determine the nutrient content of the manure and how much manure you are applying.
Does silage have an expiration date? Learn how correctly harvesting, filling, packing and storing forage plays a part in its condition.