Dairy - General
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.
Providing housing options for dairy farm employees at Larson Acres has taken the turnover rate from an already low 7% all the way down to less than 1%
Everyone knows communication is key to animal agriculture’s future success. That’s why the Animal Agriculture Alliance and National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) are teaming up.
Raising teens isn’t for the faint of hearts. Raising teens is not easy and while many of those years are spent watching our children thrive on and off the farm, other times we are just trying to survive.
Workers who help produce sour cream for several well-known brands, including Taco Bell, Wendy’s and Hello Fresh, have gone on strike. Here’s why it could lead to a possible sour cream shortage.
A 60 second program has become a crowd favorite and for the youth who were brave enough to stand up in front of the room to share their message, it was a launching pad for future success.
There are 22 proposals for consideration during the Federal Milk Marketing Order system hearing process that will be assembled on Aug. 28 at 9 a.m. EST in Carmell, Ind.
Regardless of a dairy’s size, a balanced suite of leadership skills is necessary to manage and motivate team members for the sustainability of a dairy’s workforce.
The American Dairy Coalition is asking legislators to restore the previous ‘higher of’ pricing method as soon as possible. Here’s why.
Phil Plourd with Ever.Ag says that combine miserable weather in key growth areas such as Texas with shrinking farm margins and you get a Milk Production report showing the worst performance that we’ve seen in a while.
Could agriculture face a Southwest-type meltdown?
Here’s what farmers should consider with this sometimes complex question.
While the fall of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank is unique, the situation does provide lessons for farmer’s financial management and risk management.
Create a process to brainstorm, prioritize and implement ideas for your operation.
Rich Redmond has created a no-nonsense system to supercharge your personal and professional life, whether you are a farmer or the drummer for Jason Aldean.
We all know one of the most dangerous phrases in business is: We’ve always done it this way.
As you look at transitioning leadership and ownership of your farm to the next generation, be ready to tackle entitlement issues.