Dairy - General
Dairy enthusiasts from the upper Midwest and across the country will convene for the Central Plains Dairy Expo on March 28-30 in Sioux Falls, SD.
A different story is unfolding in 2023 with a decline in milk prices, while expenses continue to remain high. What are the best recommendations to help position yourself for a good start for the first half of the year.
As we transition the cows into a new facility, take time to watch the cows’ usage of the facility. Cow behavior in the facility will indicate what may need to be adjusted.
There is one question that you can ask yourself and those involved in your farming business to get the ball rolling on one of the most critical conversations for your business, your family and your legacy.
So, you want to build a new feed center? Where to start without getting caught up in all the nitty gritty details? Start with all your wants and a wish list that fulfills your finished project vision.
Beginning June 11, 2023, most livestock antibiotics will no longer be available over-the-counter. Ohio State University dairy veterinarian Kevin Jacque shares his thoughts on adapting to the new rules.
Acidification of milk or milk replacer is a common practice for some calf raisers, with some studies showing it improves weight gain and fecal scores in calves.
The rollercoaster of milk prices is something we have seen before. Dr. Kevin Bernhardt with the UW-Extension recommends producers do a sensitivity analysis and ask, ‘How quickly can your good fortunate change?’
One glance at the milk futures and it’s hard to be optimistic, especially coming off a record milk market year. Simply stated, the second half of the year presents opportunities that come with bittersweet reviews.
The U.S. is heating up and that could spell disaster for U.S. livestock producers. Drastic changes will need to be implemented to ensure we have enough feed for our cattle in the future.
Three farmers share what they have done to keep their good employees, including how they hired some unique employees that have become a good fit for their operations.
Despite interest rate hikes, food inflation remains stubbornly high.
After sponsoring women runners at the 2022 Marathon in NYC, this year Milk aims to extend support even further, sponsoring every woman running any marathon who signs up for Team Milk
PDPW Business Conference sessions to focus on managing geopolitical change, new technologies.
What goes in, must come out. That’s the saying every dairy farmer knows all too well when dealing with manure. But what if you could use manure to help generate additional income for your farm? Here’s how.
Amber Horn-Leiterman witnessed her mom doing it all—contributing to the farm, as well as caring for the family. The Wisconsin dairy mom says it’s okay for moms to let down their superwoman powers and ask for help.
When turnover on a dairy is low, employees are motivated and teams work together to reach goals, one has to wonder, what are these managers doing differently?
Imagine receiving a phone call from the government telling you to euthanize your entire herd. That’s the nightmare Art Schapp, owner of Highland Dairy in Clovis, New Mexico, wished had never come true.
Agri-Mark Chairman of the Board, James “Cricket” Jacquier, announced that David Lynn has been named President and CEO of the cooperative ensuring a seamless leadership transition.
Following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s proposed draft guidance, a group of senators re-introduced bipartisan legislation to combat the unfair practice of mislabeling non-dairy products using dairy names.
We all need to find and keep great people for our farms. This is truer than ever before. Maybe you have heard the phrases, “we need the right people on the bus” and “they need to be in the right seats.”
When it comes to hiring potential candidates from Mexico to come work on your farm, there are many things to consider before you make the move. Victor Ochoa of Swineworks answers big questions on producers’ minds.
For the first time this year, a Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) payment will be issued. Yesterday, USDA’s Farm Service Agency announced that February’s DMC income over feed costs calculation is $7.94/cwt.
It is hard to think about what our dairy operation could look like three to five years from now. Consider moving one thing on your to-do list off for another day and make time to talk about the future of your dairy.
For the first four weeks of this year nearly 273,000 dairy cows were slaughtered, the most in over 35 years.
Last week Tillamook County, Ore. was blanketed with a foot of snow causing barn roofs to collapse and playing havoc to local farmers and milk haulers.
To help advance a more sustainable dairy farming industry, Cargill has made a large contribution of $500,000 to the nation’s largest research dairy in Idaho’s Magic Valley.
High slaughter rates could curtail milk production growth in 2023.
On a high-tech Georgia dairy farm leading 170 employees, you’ll find a farmer with no dairy in his DNA. Nevertheless, Pete Gelber is a dairy farmer who offers a unique perspective on succession planning.