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Swiss Valley Farms has moved its Swiss cheese production operation from Platteville to Shullsburg, in nearby Lafayette County.

Lower farmgate milk price forecast reflects a continued softness in commodity prices and a stronger New Zealand dollar.

The reforms could lower the U.S. all-milk price by 92¢/cwt, trigger supply management programs 40% to 45% of the time and lower cumulative net farm operating income 32% to 48%.

The highest all-milk price was reported in Florida, at $25.50. The lowest was $18 in California.

As states waver in face of pressure, national dairy group says feds need to hold fast in defense of food safety.

Sen. Bob Casey’s Dairy Advancement Act of 2011 limits costs by limiting the safety net to the first 150 cows in a herd.

Digesters create renewable energy, better manage manure, produce a steady supply bedding, and lessen their dairy’s environmental footprint by reducing air emissions and odor.

Milking rations as low as 14% crude protein still yield 90 to 100 lb. of milk/cow/day.

Make sure your teat dip supplier can provide solid information to support the dip’s ability to both control bacteria growth as well as provide extra conditioning during harsher weather conditions.

La Asociación de Criadores de Novillas establece estándares para el bienestar animal