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One thing that farms can provide that can help attract and retain employees— housing. According to the National FARM program, dairies providing housing for their employees is a valuable benefit for farm workers.
USDA’s Farm Service Agency announced that November’s DMC income over feed costs calculation is $10.89/cwt. This means that for the second month in a row no indemnity payment will be issued.
If you’re short on employees, you’re not alone. New forces are at work, and I don’t see them changing any time soon.
Just because we have easy access to the thousands of beef-on-dairy cross calves eventually headed for feedyards doesn’t mean we should be vaccinating them every week, according to Dan Thomson.
As a 21st century farm manager, you’ve invested in high-tech tractors, more efficient irrigation systems and automated milking parlors. But what about your farm office?
A fire broke out at an Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) cheese processing and packaging plant in Portage, Wis., late in the evening on Monday, Jan. 2.
The calendar has flipped to a new year and many producers are asking themselves what adjustments need to be made on their operation as they head into 2023. Here are a few small action items that can lead to big results.
Eating healthier, saving money and losing weight were the three most popular New Year’s resolutions in 2022. Fortunately, keeping dairy in your diet can help with all of these goals! Here’s 23 reasons why.
We’re counting down the top stories of 2022. Coming in at #3: These Farm Kids Had the Best School Absent Note Excuse
A recent USDA Ag Prices Report outlined that labor expenses were up 7.3% compared to 2020. Ben Laine with Terrain says that it’s not about the cost of labor, it’s about the availability of reliable labor.
We’re counting down the top stories of 2022. Coming in at #4:Premium Alfalfa Hay Delivered by Amazon Prime
Letting an employee know how he or she is performing can encourage the employee to perform at a high level, and letting the employee know he or she has fallen short can help reinforce expectations.
Domestic beef sales have exploded over the past few years, and dairy farmers have started to capitalize on the opportunity be become a bigger part of the beef sector.
We’re counting down the top stories of 2022. Coming in at #5: A Look Inside the Late Queen Elizabeth’s Dairy Farm
We’re counting down the top stories of 2022. Coming in at #6: Borden Set to Close Plants Doors in the South
We’re counting down the top stories of 2022. Taking the #7 spot is: Could Milk Go to $30? Dairy Economist Weigh in about the Dynamic Market
We’re counting down the top stories of 2022. Coming in at #8: Are California Farmers Really Leaving for Greener Pastures?
Farmers are confronted with a long list of challenges and labor is one of the biggest concerns facing dairy. Arizona dairy farmer, Casey Dugan, recently spoke about labor and hiring inmates on AgriTalk.
Dairy farmers and their employees don’t have the luxury of skipping work for a snow day. Know how to keep your team safe and warm.
The USDA Milk Production report illustrated a 1.3% increase in November’s milk production over the previous year. Cow numbers also showed growth with an increase of 38,000 additional head over the previous year.
The statistics surrounding mental health are alarming. The reasons varied, but while the holidays can be a time of happiness, it also can be challenging. Follow these tips if you notice your mental health worsening.
Action by United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai expands dispute to address Canada’s continuing failure to meet Its USMCA obligations.
A mega drought is crippling feed and water availability for California farmers. And as the dire drought continues to grip producers, some fear it could spur dairy farmers to leave California and relocate farther east.
“I’m here to tell you that the labor market is never looking back to where it has been.”
The dairy industry says even with inflation headwinds, there are some bright spots for dairy consumption in the U.S. going into 2023.
Concern for methane may be viewed as an idea imposed on them by parties with interests outside of agriculture. But Bill Wavrin, DVM, prefers to view methane through a more business-focused lens.
Small innovations, or “minivations,” are what make each dairy unique and serve as a competitive advantage.
Researchers continue to learn more about transition cow health and how it impacts subsequent milk production and reproductive outcomes. And the more they learn, the more they have discovered how inter-connected the elem
On-farm processing has gained a lot of traction over recent years to help farms meet their economic and business goals. However, a dairy processing center is not a simple addition to the farming operation.