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On June 11, FDA’s Guidance for Industry #263 brings 91 over-the-counter antimicrobial products from OTC to prescription oversight. Three experts weigh in on why you need to prepare for this change now.
Each year at the annual Milk Business Conference, Farm Journal offers an enticing lineup of educational panels, engaging conversations and one-of-a-kind networking events. This year will be no different!
An Oregon-based, top-shelf ice cream company has acquired a former Prairie Farms plant with plans to expand in the Midwest and East.
Suntado recently broke ground on what is says will be a state-of-the-art shelf stable milk facility.
In just a few months, you no longer will be able to stop at your local farm store and pick up a bottle of penicillin or box of mastitis tubes.
A resolution introduced Tuesday would support the “preservation” of the rule and “oppose efforts to impose new taxes on family farms or small businesses.”
The University of Idaho is building a massive dairy research center focused on the industry’s sustainability.
Celebrating 25 years, Dairy Farmers of America, held its annual meeting on March 21 in Kansas City, Mo. Coming off a strong financial 2022, the largest dairy cooperative is committed to work together for future success.
The February 2023 USDA Milk Production report showed an 0.8% increase in year-over-year milk production with a total of 17.7 billion lbs. of milk. Also following suit, U.S. cow numbers also documented growth.
Growth in the number of anaerobic digesters is back on the rise according to the latest data from USDA.
World Dairy Expo has announced the recipients of the 2023 Expo Recognition Awards.
Along with a slew of environmental benefits, cover crops offer up some impressive nutritional benefits as well.
There are some sources of feed shrink you might not think of that can be causing substantial losses in terms of feed used, ration formulation and poor performance.
Spring, summer and fall typically mean higher humidity and fluctuating temperatures. Milk replacer should be stored in areas with controlled temperature and humidity to prevent spoilage.
Dairy cow mortality rates have come down marginally, but are higher when compared to beef production.
The rollercoaster of the dairy industry certainly isn’t new. Dan Basse told the PDPW audience last week that a great reset is underway for the dairy economy, which will spell a more competitive world market.
The days are long, the tasks are endless, and the volatility is unnerving, but being a dairy farmer can also be a rewarding profession.
After incurring the investment to raise a heifer to freshening age, a difficult calving is the last thing you want as she attempts to enter the milking string.
What to watch for and how to cope with pneumonia in calves
The focus on cow comfort and what that means for facility design has come a long way in the past 30 years.
One of the best ways to retain employees and create the most efficient team possible is to keep team members engaged
The challenge to attract and retain employees on U.S. dairy farms has been a constant struggle for the past few years. Farmers need to take a fresh look at how they put together a workforce to better attract employees.
Producers and consumer brands, such as Nestlé and Starbucks, gather round to brew sustainable solutions.
A widely used dairy management software program is celebrating a big birthday in 2023.
Dairy enthusiasts from the upper Midwest and across the country will convene for the Central Plains Dairy Expo on March 28-30 in Sioux Falls, SD.
A different story is unfolding in 2023 with a decline in milk prices, while expenses continue to remain high. What are the best recommendations to help position yourself for a good start for the first half of the year.
As we transition the cows into a new facility, take time to watch the cows’ usage of the facility. Cow behavior in the facility will indicate what may need to be adjusted.
Ruminants walk a fine line in their ability to utilize cereal grains while maintaining digestive integrity.
There is one question that you can ask yourself and those involved in your farming business to get the ball rolling on one of the most critical conversations for your business, your family and your legacy.
So, you want to build a new feed center? Where to start without getting caught up in all the nitty gritty details? Start with all your wants and a wish list that fulfills your finished project vision.