Dairy - General
Similar to human fingerprints, cow noses are detailed, nearly unique, difficult to change, and remain the same over the life of an individual, making them ideal long-term markers of identity.
Lely recently announced it will immediately cease commercial activities throughout Russia and Belarus.
A recent study at a northern Colorado dairy showed whether cows had to wait a long time to be milked or a little did not have much impact on their subsequent activity and resting behavior.
The transition period is a critical and demanding phase for dairy cows and is associated with an increased risk for diseases and body condition loss. Technology can help to get the transition right.
Farmers utilizing robotic milking facilities may have an upper hand when it comes to gradually drying cows off.
These 5 apps are the most used by top dairy producers.
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides that eligible employees are entitled to paid sick time because of COVID-19, and employers are eligible for a tax credit to offset the expense.
Here are five bad habits to break to be a better farm leader.
The University of Idaho took a big step on Tuesday in efforts to build the nation’s largest research dairy and experimental farm.
The August Milk Production report outlines U.S. milk production is up a modest 1.6% over August 2021. Even so, cow numbers declined 11,000 head from a year ago, but increased by 8,000 head from July 2022.
The “extra” step of covering and sealing freshly chopped forage can save producers money, nutrients and dry matter (DM) and improves the hygienic quality of the feed, so less digestive upsets and health issues. When
Get the most out of your silage and your herd with the 2023 Silage Guide.
Hockel says the decision to apply fungicide to corn is a win-win when it comes to feedout. While needs are different for every farmer, the win comes in both tons and quality, he notes.
Incidence of diseases like tar spot can be mitigated during the growing season by employing field management practices and timely applying fungicide.
Quality corn silage begins with fertile soil as its foundation. Monitoring nutrients by completing soil tests and following up with nitrogen application when needed helps Chaffin establish a baseline for planting.
April showers bring May flowers, but it can also bring mastitis and a sudden increase in somatic cell count levels.
As dairy producers closely watch the markets, including milk fat paid to dairy farmers hitting a new record level, many question how they can capitalize on record butterfat levels and increase their bottom line.
The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program has recently launched its open comment survey for the FARM Animal Care Program’s drafted Version 5 standards updates.
The USDA is investing up to $2.8 billion in 70 selected projects under the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities funding opportunity. Several businesses within the dairy sector will receive these grants.
Brett Reinford says that most incidents on the farm, even the accident he had, are entirely preventable. With National Farm Safety and Health Week soon starting, a series of farm safety videos are now available.
The terms profitability and cash flow are often used interchangeably. However, confusion between the two can cause producers to make decisions that are not in their best long-term profit interests.
At least 20 emergency vehicles were on site at a newly constructed dairy farm Monday afternoon after a dairy building collapsed north of Watertown, S.D.
Grain shipments on some railroads could stop as early as Wednesday, two days ahead of a possible rail strike. A rail stoppage is growing more likely as the country’s main rail unions remain at odds with rail companies.
Whether we are using cameras and security systems or phones and computers, data is everywhere. During a recent PDPW Dairy Signal broadcast, Toby Cherny outlines the importance of keeping your farm data safe.
Members of the Grow NY Farms Coalition explained how the Farm Laborers Wage Board report downplays important testimony and data from workers, farmers and researchers from Cornell University.
The stress of owning and operating a dairy farm is enormous. And, as harvest nears, additional stress looms for many farmers. OSHA is urging employers to actively promote available resources to all workers.
Compared to a year ago, dairy product values are up considerably. Unfortunately, feed costs continue to surge upward as well.
With busy season ramping up for farmers across the country, now’s a good time to revisit some strategies to help manage stress as your workload picks up.
Implementing a new technology can be both exciting and scary.