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10-year, 7-herd study also shows lower health costs.
On Dec. 29, 2020, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 edition was released and reaffirmed dairy’s critical role in a healthy diet.
There are several key takeaways for dairy in the latest COVID-19 aid bill just signed by President Trump.
If you were not able to forward contract protein commodities early this fall, there are still a few affordable protein options.
It’s crucial that the environment of the parlor itself is an inviting, yet efficient one.
“In my heart, it honestly feels like they were trying to bully or scare people into just paying it.”
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It doesn’t matter if your employees present clinical signs or if they feel “fine,” if they test positive for COVID-19, they need to leave the farm and self-isolate. Here are 4 steps to prevent future transmission.
Following a public announcement that President-elect Joe Biden tapped former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to return to USDA, dairy industry leaders expressed their confidence in his ability to do the job well.
Does increasing the volume of the liquid diet change other feeding behaviors in young calves? Canadian researchers recently examined whether feeding higher volumes of milk or milk replacer would suppress intake of start
The frequency of feed delivery influences a dairy cow’s eating behavior.
The U.S. Trade Representative on Wednesday announced they will initiate official consultations with Canada to examine the country’s Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) obligations.
One way to help forecast the amount of milk produced from first lactation animals is to record their age at first calving (AFC).
Helping older heifers grow, while at the same time not becoming too fat, is a delicate dance that challenges nutritionists and producers alike.
Should I change my silage feeding rate during winter?
Starting the fresh period off on a healthy note can be the difference between a successful productive lactation and a subpar one.
In today’s world, there is no shortage of data you can collect on a dairy farm. However, data also can be overwhelming to organize, interpret and then use to make business decisions.
Dr. Roger Thomson shares a different perspective on how to view your dry cows and how to reduce the risk of mastitis infections.
Unfortunately, there is not a “one size fits all” ventilation system for producers to utilize.
Dairy Farmers of America, who once was the largest supplier of milk to the company, and then purchased the majority of the company’s assets, says they are frustrated that farmers are having to face this issue.
When it comes to animal welfare, could it be possible that activists may actually be able to help improve certain areas of concern within the dairy industry?
Peak milk yields are important to monitor and continuously improve. These tips can help move the profitability needle on your dairy operation.
From increasing practical livestock biosecurity measures to advancing rapid depopulation and disposal abilities during animal disease outbreaks, Farm Bill funding will support endeavors to protect animal health.
DFA executive vice president and chief of staff, Monica Massey, says “direct shippers will get to decide where to ship their milk.”
UPDATED with plant locations. Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA) today said they have reached an agreement with Dean Foods to acquire 44 of the processors facilities and associated direct store delivery system.
Dean Foods said it has nearly $850 million secured in debtor-in-possession financing to continue regular operations until the deal is finished.
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Farmers are being required to pay back a portion of the money they received for milk sales during the “preference period” of the company’s bankruptcy proceedings.
If your workload on the farm is starting to reach its breaking point, you may be experiencing burnout.
The next frontier will be an increased focus on feed efficiency and will also be centered on expanding the digestible fiber pool.