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I often think farmers talk so much about being advocates that we sometimes we forget to ask if our children would like to be advocates for an industry that has helped raise them and one that they have grown to love, too.
After two months of a waning outlook on the ag economy, economists views took a turn in the November Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor, a survey of nearly 70 ag economists from across the country.
When the opportunity came up for Schilling Farms to purchase a second dairy nearly 40 miles away, this meant also taking on a dozen more employees. This one tactic helped give their employees an engagement boost.
Labor contributes up to 10-15% of the cost to produce milk. The magnitude of the expense drives dairies to increase labor efficiency. However, labor efficiency does not equate to labor productivity.
Barbara O’Brien emphasizes at the Joint Annual Meetings last week that the national checkoff board, Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), to which she serves as president and CEO, has changed and evolved since its inception.
Husband-and-wife team builds dynamic business capitalizing on market needs
After a typical birth a calf should breathe within 30 seconds of delivery. If it doesn’t, be ready to intervene and provide extra support.
The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program last week announced the winners of the third annual FARM Excellence Awards. These award winners go above and beyond industry standards.
More calves born on dairies than ever before are eventually headed to feedyards these days. Performance and profitability merits sending healthy animals from the calf-rearing stage to the feedlot.
John Deere and DeLaval have joined forces and formed a strategic partnership to create the Milk Sustainability Center (MSC). The initial version of MSC will be released in summer 2024 and will be free of charge.
H-E-B, a regional supermarket chain throughout Texas and Mexico, has recently announced its plans to expand one of the largest milk processing facilities in the Southwest.
Last week in Orlando, Fla., NMPF Chairman Randy Mooney spoke about the ongoing challenges dairy farmers face, including the razor-thin operating. Still, Mooney spoke about why he remains optimistic about dairy’s future.
Five tips to fine-tune your transition cow health protocols.
Schools across the nation have a crisis on their hands – a milk carton shortage that doesn’t seem to have an end in sight. But could the USDA provide assistance? One U.S. Senator thinks so.
Success in dairying is contingent on making sound financial decisions, knowing which numbers to consider and being able to correctly calculate them. PDPW’s Financial Literacy for Dairy teaches these principles and more.
Recently on a Farm Journal Milk Business webinar, three dairy thought leaders talked about the importance of gathering around a table with other team members, especially during challenging times.
Fear of leadership is natural. That’s why Sarah Beth Aubrey is sharing the best practices to get out of your own head.
U.S. dairy cooperatives and processors have taken varying approaches to reduce dairy’s environmental impacts throughout the value chain.
The first MILK Business Conference award winners have been announced and will be recognized at the 2023 MILK Business Conference set for Nov. 28-30, at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.
With tempered climates, enthusiastic producers and a strong relationship with China, dairy leads the way for exports in Ireland.
Incidence rates for displaced abomasum (DA) range from 1% to 6%, and up to 90% of DA’s happen within the first 30 days in milk.
Holstein heifer calf values are at moderate levels less than $200/head. Male and beef-cross calves, on the other hand, are through the roof.
Some farming operations have been ruined by PFAS, but there’s still things the industry doesn’t know, including how PFAS enters the food chain. John Phipps thinks the debate over PFAS may just be getting started.
From the Pipeline: Q&A with AMPI’s President and CEO, Sheryl Meshke
The debate over immigration continues to be an issue in Washington. However, the Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor shows economists are still skeptical it’s enough for Congress to act on immigration reform.
Recently on a Farm Journal Milk Business webinar, three dairy thought leaders talked about the biggest challenges facing producers and what their takes are on risk management strategies.
The U.S. milk-cow herd could soon stabilize as dairy profits improve.
What is motivating the increased levels of components on U.S. dairies? Jim Salfer, dairy extension educator at the University of Minnesota, says the answer at the farm level is multifaceted.
Succession planning can be a complex and emotionally charged process. Achieving consensus among family members, committing to the plan and understanding potential consequences are vital to secure the future of the farm.
Agility — it can be the difference between those who make it in the dairy industry and those who don’t. Learning to pivot to the next stepping stone to success is what leading dairies, like Van Ess Dairy doing well.