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Reevaluating and implementing biosecurity protocols can help ease anxieties about commingling cattle.
What are some of the hot new forms of technology dairy will likely see in the future?
The downturn dairy economy makes it difficult to plan for growth. We have to remind ourselves that future plans don’t have to be yes or no, sometimes the answer is simply not yet.
The national shortage of dairy replacement heifers is beginning to bear out more distinctly in heifer prices.
Managing a farm is no easy job. Managing people – in some cases – is even more stressful.
Mars Inc. has announced the launch of their ambitious sustainable dairy plan, Moo’ving Dairy Forward, that will be backed by a $47 million investment over three years.
The Ag Economy Barometer found the majority of farmers are being offered more than $1,000 per acre by companies for solar leasing, and economists say that could also drive up the price of cash rental rates.
When a pair of sisters set out to help the family farm, they didn’t think they’d end up on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. On the debut of Grow Getters, a podcast about ag’s most creative side hustles, they tell their story.
The well-known Larson name is one made up of strong morals and integrity. The Larson family milks thousands of cows in Okeechobee County, Florida, making them the largest family dairy in Florida.
USDA calls these exotic arachnids “invasive pests that pose a serious threat to livestock.” Large numbers can infest a single animal, impacting growth and performance and, in extreme cases, causing death.
One-on-one interview with Valley Queen’s CEO, Doug Wilke.
Viral outbreaks in the livestock industry can be particularly challenging to control.
Corey Scott describes her new role at Midwest Dairy as one that overflows her cup of optimism. She believes consumers want to hear from dairy farmers to help build trust in the dairy products they are consuming.
The outbreak of the HPAI H5N1 virus in dairy has sent cattle prices on a rollercoaster ride. The market digested both good and bad news this week, but one analyst cautions volatility will continue into summer.
What happens to the rumen during the dry period? It takes a rest, too. But what happens to it when an animal calves?
Sampling and cleaning lagoons and anaerobic digesters is a dirty, but important job. Here are a few safety considerations and tips to remember when it comes to dealing with sludge.
USDA-FSIS said it collected 30 samples from “states with dairy cattle herds that had tested positive for the H5N1 influenza virus at the time of sample collection.” No virus particles were found to be present.
Janice Person with Grounded Communications shares that thinking through your farm’s messaging and your storytelling is essential to help combat those hard questions and situations that arise when dealing with the public.
According to FDA, the additional testing confirms the safety of the commercial milk supply with what it calls substantial data. The tests were done on 297 samples of milk from 38 states.
FDA says preliminary results of additional testing of more dairy products has shown pasteurization inactivates the H5N1 virus.
With feed prices dropping, no indemnity payment will be issued for March milk production, as the USDA Agricultural Prices report calculated Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) income over feed costs to be $9.65.
In dairy farming, managing cow health and productivity, especially during the prefresh period, is crucial.
So, you’ve had the family meeting regarding transition planning and agree that you need to start the process. Now what?
APHIS issued its final rule on animal ID that has been in place since 2013, switching from solely visual tags to tags that are both electronically and visually readable for certain classes of cattle moving interstate.
Federal officials are seeking to verify the safety of milk and meat after confirming the H5N1 virus in nine states since late March. The public health risk is low, but is higher for those exposed to infected animals.
The agency will provide reimbursement for testing at an approved National Animal Health Laboratory Network laboratory.
Growing up with a long line of strong women, Jessica Pralle-Trimner, a Wisconsin dairy farmer, does not back down from hard work and wholeheartedly believes women play an integral role on dairy farms across the U.S.
What are the common characteristics of top-producing herds that best the competition?
As temperatures begin to creep their way higher, consider these strategies to help keep calves cool and healthy during the heat of the summer.
The livestock industry needs a comprehensive, cohesive plan to address the virus. Producers, their employees and veterinarians need clear answers and support from U.S. agricultural leadership, moving forward.