Dairy - General
Improvements in corn and alfalfa varieties and crop management may result in very energy- dense dairy feeds, but lower fiber content can become a concern.
New leader will head one of the largest commodity boards in the U.S.
Virtus Nutrition provides dairy nutritionists and producers with a tool to better balance for the essential omega-6 and omega-3 nutrients in their dairy diets.
The average cost of raising a heifer sot up $600 between 2007 and 2013, to about $2,200 per head.
But farmers must call their legislators to urge passage of reform.
Conception rates decline by as much as two thirds.
The best tool against metritis is prevention. Prevention begins with an eye to observe factors that may reduce the immune response of animals or increase their exposure to bacteria and then doing something about it.
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Recent study finds nearly 30% of load cells out of whack or non-functioning.
New process converts 50% of manure slurry to drinkable, potable water.
Meagan Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y., and Olivia Pearson, Lincolton, N.C., have been selected as the 2014 recipients of the Fred Stout Experience Awards.
The fundraising campaign to establish a permanent scholarship honoring Morris B. Ewing will be formally kicked off at the 2014 Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. in Alexandria, Va.
A temp-humidity index as low as 73 can cause a two-thirds reduction in conception rate.
Dairy farms continue to disappear from the region’s rural landscape.
Nestle is developing a $400 million dairy training center in northeast China.
They jostle for the No. 3 position in U.S. milk production while dairying in sharply different environments. But dairy producers in the two states share similar concerns.
A Springfield farm has been named Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year.
May milk price down 60 cents from April, but up $5 from a year ago.
Canada, Japan must allow access to dairy markets, say U.S. groups.
How drought-gripped dairymen responsibly use water while producing the milk and dairy products that feed a growing population.
For every $1 spent by Dairy Management, Inc., almost six more pizzas were sold in the quick-serve restaurant category.
“Disservice to farmers to rush this proposal through the review process without sufficient scientific support.” --NMPF’s Jim Mulhern
Irish dairy farmers and processors plan to boost milk output 50 to 60% by 2020.
Dairy Today’s Dollars and Sense contributors take a look at dairy demand and consumer trust.
Dairy Today’s Dollars and Sense contributors take a look at dairy demand and consumer trust.
Dairy Today’s Dollars and Sense contributors take a look at dairy demand and consumer trust.
Dairy Today’s Dollars and Sense contributors take a look at dairy demand and consumer trust.
Universities and state cooperative extension programs set to help educate farmers.
The Genetic Summary Report was developed to monitor and manage breeding programs.