Dairy - General
While the challenges ahead for dairy producers are real, the silver lining is that both global consumption for dairy is on the rise and the supply chain headaches have lightened compared to how we started 2022.
When it comes to turnover, leading experts say a producer shouldn’t just chalk it up that an employee left for more money. Pausing to understand your workforce’s needs can help minimize turnover in the long run.
The Oregon Dairy Farmers Association is applauding the Department of Environmental Quality and the Environment Quality Commissions denied votes regarding a petition to regulate air pollution from large dairies in Oregon.
The consumer no longer can absorb higher costs. Tanner Ehmke with CoBank says that lighter foot traffic is seen in some grocery stores, while discount retailers have seen a significant increase in foot traffic.
Dairy farms managers often push staff meetings aside for the sake of “getting things done.” However, sometimes formal meetings with staff are essential to communicate and problem solve.
Dairy financial experts strongly encourage producers to push pause to outline the steps needed to take place in Q4 to wrap up the year on the best foot possible and help position a dairy for a successful start in 2023.
Health records key to estimating costs of BRD in your herd
When cows are forced to compete for feed, they consume fewer, larger meals with reduced feeding time.
Ear tags, a fundamental tool in dairy production, have been in short supply for months on end. Find out why the backlog happened, and the steps being taken to remedy it.
Another story that continues to unfold is the shift of herds inland. Tanner Ehmke with CoBank says this long-term trend of migration from the coastal areas to the central states where costs are lower will continue.
Diving into the international supply and demand picture, Alyssa Badger of HighGround Trading Group explained that every country has its own set of issues that factor into the supply side of things.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 DFA CoLAB Accelerator program. The 2023 program will focus on AgTech and help bring new technologies to DFA’s family farm-owners.
There are two key things you can be prepared with to support someone struggling mentally.
Despite having a current expiration date of Oct. 31, 2022, employers should continue using the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification until further notice.
Oftentimes, estimating cow value around the time of culling is oversimplified.
Aggressively consuming dry feeds is the gateway to healthy weaning for young dairy calves.
Labor shortages are no longer a stark headline, but instead a continued headache dairy farms are faced with. Recently on an Ag Future podcast, Dr. Luke Miller with Alltech spoke about training and retaining labor.
Connecting dairy’s story and products with consumers is a key ingredient when partnering with retail stores. Midwest Dairy was recognized for its efforts in this area by a leading Midwest retailer earlier this fall.
One year ago, a tornado completely devasted Wellacrest Farms, New Jersey’s largest dairy farm. Community support outpoured from a group of Amish to a GoFundMe account that helped with the rebuild.
In the middle of an uncertain economy, dairy producers might be forgiven for saying “Haven’t we seen this movie before?”
Head to Georgia and you’ll find a farmer with a New York accent and no dairy in his DNA. Nevertheless, Pete Gelber is a dairy farmer who offers a unique, firsthand perspective on succession planning.
Conflict. Everyone wants to avoid it, but experts say that’s never a good move.
For the second month in a row, Dairy Margin Coverage payments will be issued. USDA’s Farm Service Agency announced that September’s DMC income over feed costs calculation to be $8.62/cwt.
DMI is modernizing the checkoff strategy with a fresh organizational structure and a new three-year plan and budget that delivers immediate results and lays ground for long-term benefits for farmers and importers.
Giving a second feeding of colostrum to dairy calves can help increase successful passive transfer.
On June 11, 2023, over-the-counter antibiotics will no longer be available through traditional retail channels. Instead, these antibiotics will now require a prescription from a licensed veterinarian.
When you hire a new employee, you have two responsibilities: Make sure the employee fills out a W-2 and a form I-9, and then verify, to the best of your knowledge, the identification cards they show you are real.
Park the tractor. Even if that means you’re in bib overalls and are literally walking from the cow barn to the school gymnasium. Sit in the stands. When your children spot dad in the gym, their smile will stretch wide.
Condensed milk typically takes a backseat when compared to other dairy products, but its immense utilization in the food and confectionary industry may soon propel this commonly overlooked product into the spotlight.