Education
Arkion Life Sciences reported on its latest findings during the American Dairy Science Association annual meeting.
Farmers cannot escape challenges, but they certainly can overcome adversity.
Many avoid planning because discussions can be stressful and emotional. Yet, the sooner conversations and plans start, the smoother the transition can be.
As we face another sweltering summer, the challenge of managing heat stress on the farm becomes more pressing than ever.
Aiming to inspire future food scientists and innovators by giving them a taste of working in the real world of food development
Veterinarians can play a crucial role in helping dairy farmers identify areas of opportunity, leading to more profitable and sustainable operations, says Maggie Cronk, a veterinary student and 2024 Iowa Dairy Ambassador.
Elle Purrier St. Pierre, a Vermont dairy farmer turned track star, has booked her ticket to the summer Olympics once again.
Like the children’s story of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” fall armyworms can munch their way through an entire field in short order if undetected.
Bovaer is a powdered feed supplement that blocks an enzyme involved in methane formation reducing the amount of methane emitted by each animal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Economic awareness of hemorrhagic bowel syndrome (HBS) is on the rise in dairy herds. Yet, little is known about how this highly fatal syndrome occurs or how to prevent and treat it
We asked previous awardees of the Top Producer Next Gen Award to reflect on lessons they’ve experienced in business and management.
The FDA has doubled down on its recommendation to consumers to only drink pasteurized milk, in the wake of the current Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak in dairy cattle.
The new Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein will be located in Raleigh, NC, on the campus of North Carolina State University.
Dairy farmers today are drowning in data. With sensors and smart devices tracking everything from milk production to cow activity, the amount of data generated on a modern dairy is staggering.
Thirty years ago, I received my high school diploma. As my daughter, Cassie, recently walked across the stage to receive her high school diploma over the weekend, I thought about the advice I had to offer her.
Our herdsman, Julio’s attention to detail and good eye for cattle allows us to put attention into strategically planning the several expansion projects that we’ve taken on over the last 18 years.
Row crop planting has picked up considerable steam over the last week with corn acres now at 80% complete and soybeans at 68%. Both crops are ahead of the five-year average.
I used to believe that $20 milk is what it takes to rock and roll. To cover our expenses and to have some dollars left to make capital purchases. What is the new break-even cost?
Manny Salcedo discusses the three-step audit he and his team take to help them determine if investing in technology is likely to deliver on their dream of making management easier and the dairy business more profitable.