Dairy - General
Time is such a thief of joy, especially when it comes to raising kids. One day, you bring them home from the hospital with all the hopes in the world and then next you realize they become all that you have imagined.
Brett Barlass works hard to set a positive culture on his Hilmar, Calif. dairy. The long-term manager finds unique and fun ways to engage with his employees, making meetings more fun and effective.
The free program, which impacted 1.2 million students worldwide last year, is a year-long, interactive learning opportunity that gives students an inside look at a dairy farm in the United States.
Raising too many heifers can be costly for producers, which is why David Erf with Zoetis recommends producers to check their cattle inventory numbers as much as they do milk prices.
Just in time for school to start, in the midst of the Illinois State Fair, students across the state will no longer be penalized for participating in a 4-H or FFA event.
In the aftermath of a mass shooting earlier this year on the campus of Michigan State University, the university’s dairy has served as a place for comfort by inviting students to de-stress by petting MSU cows and calves.
IDFA is seeking nominations for four top awards presented annually to leaders in the dairy industry, including the 2024 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year Award. Nominations open today and will close on Friday, Oct. 27.
Reshaping how we view training can give employees the boost they need. Producers should take a broader view to reenergize and empower the workforce.
Technology and efficiency go hand in hand. This is what Chris Szydel says, as he shares how incorporating technology into his role as herd manager has been a game changer at Wisconsin’s largest family-owned dairy.
John Phipps says there are signs that water is the new oil as water rights turn into water fights across the western U.S. He thinks it’s a battle that could only heat up in the coming years.
A few things you can count on if you make your way to Des Moines, Iowa for the Iowa State Fair—corn dogs, livestock shows and the iconic Iowa State Fair butter cow.
Lottery fever is sweeping across the U.S. as the Mega Millions jackpot has hit a whopping $1.58 billion, the largest drawing in history.
What’s your 1-, 5- and 10-year plan? Sustainable personal growth comes from an intentional growth plan, yet few farmers have one for themselves.
There is a reason why dairy farmer Kip Siegler’s YouTube channel is growing. His upbeat personality and his ability to show viewers firsthand what it is like to farm in fast-paced videos resonates well with his audience.
Transition with NFL allows for broader partnership impact.
Recently, the board of directors from Select Sires four individual cooperatives voted unanimously to merge together as one full-service A.I. cooperative.
When it comes to sustainability, longevity is certainly part of the equation at Redhead Creamery. This farm proves is investing on both sides of their businesses to drive their dairy forward.
For the first half of the year, nearly $612 million in government payments have been issued, a vastly different picture compared to last year.
Sustainability is crop farming at the next level. It is not a call to go hug a tree. Instead, sustainability is about turning dirt into soil.
The URUS Group LP (URUS), based in Madison WI, has announced the purchase of a majority interest in Leachman Cattle of Colorado(Leachman), based in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Members of New York’s Senate Agriculture Committee are raising their voices to the state’s members of Congress, asking them to allow 2% and whole milk to be served once again in schools.
Hank Wagner, a farmer and a certified leadership training coach, encourages us to lift everyone up around us by telling them not only what they want to hear, but also what they need to hear or just be a good listener.
Childcare presents a unique challenge for producers looking to balance farm and family. Is there a way to allow children to free-range without compromising safety, mental health and productivity?
We all know real dairy plays a significant role in a healthy lifestyle. But a new study has found that the power of milk can also speed up wound healing.
China’s slowing economy is not helping global dairy prices. Here’s why.
While a lot has changed for Ballard Family Dairy and Cheese in Gooding, Idaho, in the last ten years, one thing has remained consistent—their drive for sustainability.
Many discussions about becoming carbon neutral have been geared toward carbon credits and markets. Some calling it a potential gold rush for agriculture. However, the carbon market can be very confusing to understand.
With no end to the higher feed cost trend in sight, farmers are looking at ways to get the most out of their rations while minimizing wasted feed.
The USDA failed to deliver good news to dairy producers in it’s recent U.S. Milk Production Report.
NMPF, USDEC and Italian Dairy Association signed an agreement today that increases collaboration as they promote the nutritional benefits of dairy products and support dairy-friendly policies in international forums.