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The USDA released its August Milk Production report on Monday. As expected, milk production grew, but at levels that exceeded expectations.

There’s no doubt about it - manure management can be a real drag. One popular way to apply manure is by utilizing a dragline system. This method has been widely adopted and offers a multitude of benefits.

Guar is not a common crop grown in the U.S., nor is it widely used here as a livestock feedstuff. But that picture may be changing as alternative crops producers search for more affordable feed ingredients.

As dairy producers closely watch the markets, including milk fat paid to dairy farmers hitting a new record level, many question how they can capitalize on record butterfat levels and increase their bottom line.

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program has recently launched its open comment survey for the FARM Animal Care Program’s drafted Version 5 standards updates.

The USDA is investing up to $2.8 billion in 70 selected projects under the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities funding opportunity. Several businesses within the dairy sector will receive these grants.

Brett Reinford says that most incidents on the farm, even the accident he had, are entirely preventable. With National Farm Safety and Health Week soon starting, a series of farm safety videos are now available.

Updates from the Dairy Cattle Welfare Symposium 2022