Dairy - General
I wish grandpas never had to die. Especially the ones that sported bib overalls and rubber boots. I promise you this, the younger generation will reshare your stories and remember your advice long after you are gone.
While the NCAA rules regarding the NCAA name, image, and likeness (NIL) policies have caused a controversy, this monumental shift presents an incredible opportunity for brands to target a wide demographic of consumers.
Warren Buffet saying, “Rule No. 1: Never lose money. Rule No. 2, don’t forget Rule No. 1” is widely known. Dr. Brady Brewer from Purdue University said it is unlikely that Buffet spends much time working in ag.
With drought and production costs pushing the native beef population to a record low, beef-on-dairy has a huge opportunity to keep the feedlots and processors at full capacity.
Prairie Farms Dairy announced the promotion of Chris Hackman as its Chief Operating Officer. Hackman currently serves as Senior Vice President of Operations, and will succeed Gary Aggus, who has served as COO since 2006.
When the going seems tough, don’t give up. Be brave, even when milk prices drop, feed prices rise and the next chapter of your farm seems like an uphill battle. Remember, the younger generation is watching.
The challenges that face the Golden State have quickly changed from drought to flooding and played havoc with the California agriculture landscape. This has forced several dairies to move their cattle to higher ground.
Most producers will tell you their No. 1 goal is simple: strive for cow comfort. That goal continues as dairies look to build a new barn or even retrofit an existing facility. The key is to begin with the end in mind.
As California’s multi-year drought recedes, producers evacuate cows and future milk production could suffer.
The Howrigans have always put cow comfort as one of their top priorities on their farm. They credit new technology with pushing their dairy to be more profitable, but also helping them ensure cows are well cared for.
Cows still milking heavily at the end of lactation have a hard time switching gears when they enter the dry period.
As the flood waters continue to rise, some dairy farmers in Tulare County California have been forced to move their operations to higher ground.
Each year at the annual Milk Business Conference, Farm Journal offers an enticing lineup of educational panels, engaging conversations and one-of-a-kind networking events. This year will be no different!
An Oregon-based, top-shelf ice cream company has acquired a former Prairie Farms plant with plans to expand in the Midwest and East.
Suntado recently broke ground on what is says will be a state-of-the-art shelf stable milk facility.
In just a few months, you no longer will be able to stop at your local farm store and pick up a bottle of penicillin or box of mastitis tubes.
The University of Idaho is building a massive dairy research center focused on the industry’s sustainability.
The February 2023 USDA Milk Production report showed an 0.8% increase in year-over-year milk production with a total of 17.7 billion lbs. of milk. Also following suit, U.S. cow numbers also documented growth.
Growth in the number of anaerobic digesters is back on the rise according to the latest data from USDA.
World Dairy Expo has announced the recipients of the 2023 Expo Recognition Awards.
There are some sources of feed shrink you might not think of that can be causing substantial losses in terms of feed used, ration formulation and poor performance.
Dairy cow mortality rates have come down marginally, but are higher when compared to beef production.
The rollercoaster of the dairy industry certainly isn’t new. Dan Basse told the PDPW audience last week that a great reset is underway for the dairy economy, which will spell a more competitive world market.
The days are long, the tasks are endless, and the volatility is unnerving, but being a dairy farmer can also be a rewarding profession.
After incurring the investment to raise a heifer to freshening age, a difficult calving is the last thing you want as she attempts to enter the milking string.
What to watch for and how to cope with pneumonia in calves
One of the best ways to retain employees and create the most efficient team possible is to keep team members engaged
The challenge to attract and retain employees on U.S. dairy farms has been a constant struggle for the past few years. Farmers need to take a fresh look at how they put together a workforce to better attract employees.
Producers and consumer brands, such as Nestlé and Starbucks, gather round to brew sustainable solutions.
A widely used dairy management software program is celebrating a big birthday in 2023.