Dairy - General
Dairy cattle slaughter in May totaled 216,100 head, down 22,100 head from April and 33,000 lower than May 2023.
Floodwaters breached levees in parts of Iowa on Tuesday, with more flooding anticipated for Wednesday. The damage to row-crop and livestock operations is likely significant, according to state officials.
The dairy market remains in a complex landscape of shifting prices and fluctuating demand. Kathleen Wolfley with Ever.Ag says more positivity is coming into the marketplace as we look at late 2024 on into 2025.
When it comes to the Farm Journal State of the Dairy Industry Report, 70% of respondents believe the dairy industry has future opportunities when it comes to innovation and processing.
Bovaer is a powdered feed supplement that blocks an enzyme involved in methane formation reducing the amount of methane emitted by each animal.
“Growth in the number of larger herds will persist, but smaller farms will continue to exist in sizable numbers.”
A large percentage of dairies anticipate a need for accelerated resources and support across stewardship initiatives in the coming years. Noticeably, most lack resources for GHG and air quality metrics.
Holstein Association USA has announced John M. Meyer, CEO, will retire at the end of the year.
In the competitive world of dairy farming, finding and keeping top talent can be a challenging task.
Providing housing for farm workers is an excellent way to increase employee retention, heighten morale and boost performance.
Just because a fresh cow tests over the standard threshold typically used to screen for ketosis doesn’t necessarily mean she’s sick.
Being a better hunter depends on patience and practice, just like dairy farming.
Cows still need to be handled during the hottest days of the year. Thus, taking the time to conduct a quick refresher on animal handling during hot weather is a necessary practice for you and your team.
During a free Farm Journal State of the Dairy Industry webinar, leading experts will share their insights and perspectives on what the future of the dairy industry looks like and will explore every corner of dairy.
Stephanie Nash is loud and boisterous…or as she likes to call it, very passionate about the dairy industry, as she enjoys servings as a front-line advocator to connect with consumers about where their food comes from.
Many feed additives marketed to improve calf health can have value. One of them is adsorbents, which bind toxins and thus prevent intestinal inflammation and damage.
The modern dairy cow is bigger than ever. To maximize her performance, raisers must be attentive to growth starting at birth.
Becky Nyman of Hilmar, Calif., recently visited with AgriTalk host, Chip Flory, about being the next generation dairy farmer. Nyman works alongside her brother on the home farm where they milk 1,200 Jerseys.
When raised by farmers, our earliest lessons in leadership, stewardship and life in general occur with the rhythms of the seasons. It turns out, even in a season of loss the learning continues.
The state of Wisconsin is now requiring a negative highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) (H5N1) test in order for exhibitors to showcase lactating dairy cows at local fairs and exhibitions within the state.
Burnout, financial pressures and exhaustion are not just common issues for dairy and livestock producers, but also for the veterinarians who serve them and their animals.
The new facility will house robotic milking systems, chambers for measuring greenhouse gas emissions, an advanced animal nutrition unit and state-of-the-art laboratories for agronomy and dairy science.
Even the most efficient and profitable herds need a transition plan from one generation to the next. Without it, they can disperse and become a statistic.
While many in the agricultural sector wonder who will make up the next generation of farmers, another legitimate question is who will make up the next generation of industry professionals.
Formulating your farm’s succession plan is likely not a straight line. Polly Dobbs, an Indiana attorney who is part of a seven-generation farm family, says it’s important to stay focused on your end goals.
Know what it takes to become a high-level leader.
We asked previous awardees of the Top Producer Next Gen Award to reflect on lessons they’ve experienced in business and management.
Having the right tools for the job can improve any management scenario. When it comes to raising calves, 5 helpful tools were emphasized at the recent Dairy Calf and Heifer Association Annual Conference.
Anyone who wants a say in how business assets are handled after they pass on should have some sort of transition plan in place. If not done correctly, then the outcome might be settled at a farm auction.
After years of negative margins, it might just be profitable to raise and sell excess dairy replacement heifers again.