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New research studies suggest there are health and developmental benefits to feeding calves colostrum or transition milk well beyond the first day of life.
John Schouten’s dairy upbringing not only further generated his interest in the dairy industry, but also propelled the CEO to travel the globe and be remembered for his vital role in U.S. dairy semen exports.
Reproduction clicks along like a well-oiled machine at Schanbacher Acres near Atkins, Iowa, thanks in part to the farm’s routine use of blood pregnancy tests for the past 17 years.
As the thermometer climbs, farmers are eager to make sure their fans and sprinklers are running to keep lactating and dry cows cool. But just like adult cows, calves are also challenged by hot weather.
Shortages reduce efficiency and ultimately reduce revenue.
Dairy producers have an opportunity to do a better job of raising heifers by incorporating basic technology that can help improve their heifer programs and animal lifetime performance.
In central Minnesota, the Kerfeld family has modified a once 20-cow dairy to a 280 Holstein cow operation through innovation and by adapting to technology.
The boards of directors from Select Sires Inc. and five local member cooperatives have voted to unite the federation to become Select Sires Cooperative Inc.
Breeze Dairy Group has proven that managing three dairy operations doesn’t mean the challenges of managing an individual dairy are tripled.
Dairy farmers lace up their boots and head to the barn 365 days a year, even on a national holiday. While farmers don’t stop farming for Memorial Day, they do proudly illustrate the pride they have for their country.
The Indy 500 has a packed weekend, but what happens at the very end is what really gains the most attention. The winning driver’s victory celebration with an ice-cold bottle of milk.
In preparing for National Dairy Month in June, the National Dairy Checkoff organization, is focusing its marketing efforts on the next generation, Generation Z, which includes youths between the ages of 10 and 23.
New Zealand’s Fonterra on Wednesday raised the price it pays farmers for milk for the upcoming season, following strong demand for its dairy products in China and higher milk prices.
The U.S. is challenging Canada’s allocation of dairy tariff-rate quotas (TRQs), specifically the set-aside of a percentage of each dairy TRQ exclusively for Canadian processors.
High feed prices have put a lot of strain on dairy farmers and their herd’s nutritionist as they try to navigate shrinking margins.
Beef-on-dairy breeding is a growing phenomenon, not just in the U.S., but worldwide.
There’s currently a nationwide deficit of both long-haul and short-run truck drivers, and it will impact the transit of feed, fuel, bulk milk and processed dairy products – if it hasn’t already.
Through the divided life event that shook the Booths, they were able to learn the value of their “best yes,” and today they make sure and visit their values daily.
Lameness is a problem in many dairy herds. Focusing on key strategies such as ensuring optimal lying times, immediate treatment, effective record-keeping and collaborating with key team members can help.
Through checkoff support, Taco Bell recently launched a second frozen beverage that includes dairy as a main ingredient at all participating U.S. locations for a limited time.
What is the biggest challenge you face raising your own replacements?
The cow of today may not be the cow you want to milk in the future. As standards change and technology improves, your ideal cow could look very different overtime.
The New Mexico Milkmaid was recently a live guest on The Weather Channel’s “Growing Solutions” series that features farmers from across the country; focusing on how farmers are part of climate solution.
Whether your sampling square bales, round bales or baleage, it’s important to keep these eight tips in mind in order to get accurate quality predictions.
What happens when a farmer takes a vacation, becomes ill or gets hurt? Developing a plan today, that can be put into action tomorrow when the owner or manager is gone is essential.
The drought out west isn’t just impacting grain and livestock producers. It’s also impacting California’s dairy industry.
Prepackaged colostrum replacers are an easy way to quickly feed colostrum to a newborn calf. However, while they do come with many benefits, there are a few potential negative aspects of utilizing this nutritional tool.
Many dairy farm kids start working on their family farm at a young age with many starting by learning to help feed bottle calves. However, experts say as children grow, so should their responsibilities.
With grain markets continuing to march upwards, dairy producers are questioning how they will manage not only the increase to their feed bill, but a possible shortage of ingredients to feed their cows.
Researchers are exploring whether cattle would benefit from pain management associated with calving.