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The day before Christmas, producers Kent and Coreena Meyer opened a letter from their milk processor, Wakefern Food Corp., owner of Readington Farms informing them they no longer would be picking up their milk.

From local grocery shops to nearby warehouses to the neighboring farm, help wanted signs are literally everywhere you turn. The growing issue of labor shortages has many dairy farmers asking, “Where can I find help?”

The market is trying to find the balance between perception and reality. Exports have been exceptional, and the potential is for increased exports to Canada due to the USMCA panel determination. Prices will be volatile.

To avoid possible teat damage during the winter months, it’s important to consider the following factors.

Your goal should be to have your new hire leave their first days feeling great about their choice to work for you. There is a lot you can do to make it a success.

While it is impossible for 100 percent healthy animals, we can minimize the number of sick animals with the help of technology.

With the global pandemic having a paralyzing effect on households, communities and the world economy, it is no wonder that the threat of disease to the livelihoods of dairy producers is also a very real concern.

To determine where deficiencies are within your system, there are a few areas you can focus on to isolate potential mastitis drivers.

Butter continued to rocket higher, gaining 3 ¾ cent to $2.78/lb.