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Monitoring performance and making adjustments as an investment grows is a key to optimizing return on investment – the same rule applies for calf and heifer nutrition programs.

Optimism for the dairy industry’s future filled the convention center in Fort Wayne, Ind., where 264 college students congregated to improve skills, network, and learn about careers and industry innovation.

U.S. calf and heifer growers learn new strategies in dairy management during annual event – hosted by producers April 1-3 in Green Bay, Wis.

On-farm culturing, when done correctly and consistently, can identify which cows need to be treated for mastitis.

Milk prices above $20 signal brighter days and solid margins for dairy producers.

Taking immediate action and calling in expert help is critical.

Per capita consumption up 12% since 2008.

The New Zealand-based company plans to lift mozzarella output to 50,000 metric tons a year by September 2015, enough to garnish about 350 million pizzas.

The state’s producers react to record milk prices and softening corn costs.

Continued water shortages mean unplanted and under-irrigated crops ahead for the state’s farmers.