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Enhancing U.S. dairy exports
Experts are predicting that Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) will average between $11.85/cwt and $12.20/cwt during 2024.
With beef-on-dairy calf prices through the roof, making the right beef semen selection has the potential to push those sky-high prices even higher.
Finding a healthy work-life balance seems to be something we all strive for, but few of us ever really achieve. This balance is particularly elusive for those who are self-employed, and it’s even more challenging for those who farm for a living.
The decision was made by U.S. District Judge Lisa Godbey Wood, who found the rule unconstitutional because it conflicted with the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) by granting collective bargaining rights to farmworkers.
Tips for producers to maximize making money now that the profit equation is finally in favor of dairy.
Silage samples with high ammonia (or soluble protein) consistently contain lower amino acid levels. Could subpar silage fermentation be causing this?
The latest USDA Milk Production Report reveals the true impact HPAI has had on dairies.
Cows that milk the same amount or more, while eating less feed than their counterparts, are both desirable and profitable. So, is there a way to “make” such cows?
Nutrition is a key driver of this incredible development and dairy can significantly impact a child’s cognitive development and overall success in life.
As parents we get these glittering moments of watching our children grow and become independent. While it’s all that we hoped they would become, it still is bittersweet.
China launched an anti-subsidy investigation into dairy imports from the European Union a day after the bloc’s revised tariff plan for China-made electric vehicles.
A revered voice for the beef industry, Greg leaves behind a legacy in agricultural media and will be remembered for his dedication to the advancement of beef production during his 40-year career.
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is seeking nominations for the 2025 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year Award. The deadline to submit nominations is Oct. 25, 2024.
The Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program has released an updated version of its Animal Care standards.
Expanding your dairy farm from one location to multiple can be a game-changer for your operation. However, this leap also comes with its own set of complexities and challenges that require careful consideration and strategic planning.
Every dairy, heifer, and calf facility is no stronger than the workers who care for the animals every day. At the 2024 Dairy Calf and Heifer Association Annual Conference, managers shared ways they support workers to earn their loyalty.
Among the mix of technologies, management factors, and strategies to raise healthy calves: genetics. There is growing evidence that calves can inherit the ability to resist calfhood diseases like pneumonia and scours from their parents.
Move over, lactating ration. With its myriad of nutrition benefits and relative affordability, cottonseed makes great heifer feed, too.
The USDA said it will expand bird-flu testing of beef entering the food supply as part of its response to the ongoing outbreak among dairy cattle, adding that U.S. beef and dairy products remain safe to consume.
Lower milk solids could mute the impact of faltering sales.
Learn more from the leader of the Northeast’s premier dairy farmer cooperative.
In the Upper Midwest, corn grows tall, reminding us that silage season is inching closer and closer. Some dairy farmers are fortunate to have experienced farm help on standby to assist them as they prepare for summer and fall fieldwork. Other farmers are not quite so lucky. Farm help can be hard to find. Good help that has farm equipment experience is even harder to find.
A new approach to automated milking is gaining traction in the industry – robotic batch-style milking.
Gen Z has made their way into the dairy workforce, both on the farm and out in the field.
In the ever-evolving landscape of dairy farming, where unpredictability seems to be the only constant, strategic planning is a tool that guides farmers toward success
As wildfires sweep across Oregon, the toll on the land and its people are becoming increasingly evident. The Chamberlain family, who own and operate Dairylain Farms in Vale, Ore., are among those affected.
Evaluating the reasons that cows are leaving the herd can help to target the management areas that need improvement.
Could triticale silage replace corn silage in lactating rations without sacrificing dietary energy and starch? The answer might surprise you.