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Feed prices are obviously much higher than in years past and it’s going to be that way for some time to come.
Dairy Margin Coverage payments will be triggered under the Tier One category for the month of August.
Effectively treating calves for scours could be as easy as feeding them something that virtually every dairy farm has on hand: colostrum.
Tom Vilsack celebrated the fact that we now have hit a historical milestone by reaching the highest dairy consumption in the U.S. Vilsack spoke talked about the importance dairy plays in feeding a growing population.
Many U.S. dairy producers use chopped straw in their heifer rations to add fiber and bulk. But a common grain contaminant also may be lurking in straw.
Despite experiencing Hurricane Ian firsthand, Dakin Dairy Farms in Myakka City, Fla., is committed to not only making sure their cows are still well cared for, but they’re also becoming a local helping hub.
No matter the size of your herd or your show string, it is inevitably a balancing act to attend World Dairy Expo and make sure the operation continues to run smoothly at home.
Join us for Salmonella: A Look at Prevalence, Prevention and Treatment Protocol.
Pricing silage correctly can tell you if it’s your most cost-effective option. New learnings help ensure we are doing it correctly.
With costs going up for labor, feed and everything in between, knowing your numbers is key to helping your dairy plan for the future.
Dairy farmers can maximize management of manure to save money and decrease input applications. Find out how.
There are three main threats to dairy sustainability: lowering the carbon footprint, assuring continued availability of affordable water and a qualified labor force.
During the rush of corn silage harvest, safety often takes a back seat. However, tragedy can strike in the blink of an eye.
July’s all-milk price fell to $25.70, a $1.20 decrease from June. The income over feed costs, as calculated by Dairy Margin Coverage was $9.92, $2.00/cwt. less than June.
Abbot Laboratories has resumed production of its Similac infant formula.
John Deere recently announced it will add three new Deere-powered self-propelled forage harvesters to its 2023 lineup – the 9500, 9600 and 9700.
Quickly access feed data to capitalize on efficiency.
What was once a relatively invasive and tedious procedure has become a potentially standard method of monitoring the health and nutritional status of dairy cows.
Silage-making season is here, and with it comes the need for heightened safety awareness.
Bovine pinkeye. It seems to happen every summer. Even though it may look the same in different animals, potential causes and opinions on what vaccines are most effective vary
Let’s get right to it. According to Merck Animal Health research conducted in 2021 by Farm Journal, 73% of beef producers who vaccinated against pinkeye reported a positive return on investment (ROI).
With beef prices soaring and milk prices in favorable conditions, producers are keeping a keen eye on cows who are not pulling their own weight.
More than 250 dairies across the U.S. use some type of anaerobic digester system to generate electricity or renewable natural gas.
Switching from a herringbone to a robotic rotary parlor.
Growing up on a family farm plants deep roots. While many children grow up and leave the farm, some do return to their family dairy. Two producers share their journeys that brought them back home.
Canada’s milk supply has been on the rise, but export demand for U.S. dairy products remains strong.
While prioritizing growing quality forage is a must, proper feed ingredient storage is equally important, especially during the hot summer months.
Two dairy farms of different sizes and scales share how they push forward with raising healthy calves to fill their future pipeline.
As corn planters are finally starting to roll in the Midwest, planning for the finished product can never start too early.