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Precision dairy technology isn’t just for cows. Autofeeders, activity monitors, and other emerging tools are making it possible to raise calves with the type of individual attention received by the calves of yesterday.

Hauling milk from the farm to the plant is no small task. Moving member milk was addressed at the Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Annual (MDVA) Meeting last month in Hershey, Pa

Miami-Dade Police have arrested six suspects after they were busted for a dairy products theft ring and responsible for more than $1 million worth of stolen dairy items.

The U.S. bovine semen industry reports a decline of 5% in total unit sales, reaching 69 million total units reported for all categories combined. However, Beef-on-dairy semen sales continue to increase.

Surplus dairy calves – those not intended for breeding – are their own, unique subset of the dairy industry.

For the second time this year, a Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) payment will be issued. The USDA’s Farm Service Agency announced that March’s DMC income over feed costs calculation is $6.19/cwt.

It’s hard to just pick one cookie when it comes to ordering Girl Scout cookies. And it’s hard to find a better combo than cookies and milk. This inspired Girl Scouts of Western Washington and Darigold to team up.

One reason dairy exports showcased record values in 2022 and overcome hefty challenges like inflations and supply chain hiccups was because of the steadfast passion and commitment backed behind it.

Over the course of eight weeks and 16 virtual sessions, Dotterer will teach participants basic Spanish terminology and phrases to enhance communication with Spanish-speaking farm employees.

Ask 10 dairy producers what they believe is an effective vaccination program for calves, and you’ll likely get 10 unique answers. That’s OK, because there is no effective one-size-fits-all strategy.