Dairy - General
The high temperatures and lack of rain that face south-central Missouri have not only played havoc on Michelle Eilenstine’s mind, but also with her corn crop.
As we soon will be flipping the calendar to August, you likely already have your chopper in the shop. Mike North, president with ever.ag says there is a narrow window to get things priced in terms of silage.
One, two, three strikes you’re out. While this saying goes hand in hand with baseball, some farmers are wondering how many strikes until they let an employee go, as they deal with one issue after the next.
Tuesday’s spot dairy product session was higher and Class III milk futures surge forward.
MDVA took the initiative to implement proactive steps to better their community while achieving national environmental goals. These efforts helped MDVA to be recognized by the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy.
Markets can be driven by trader psychology for a period of time and can result in prices being overdone to one side or the other. In the end, fundamentals rule. Recent reports may indicate the market may see a change.
Crossbreeding for beef cows and the cost of raising heifers have added to the replacement heifer shortage.
Putting a value on corn silage, even when it never leaves the farm is also necessary. Gary Sipiorski says that most farms do not put any kind of a cost on planting corn for silage – and they really ought to.
High stocking density and restricted feed access increase the risk of sub-acute rumen acidosis with greater time spent below rumen pH of 5.8.
Many types of technology can help identify and warn us of ergonomic hazards in agriculture, including our phones and wearable devices that can monitor the environment and worker’s wellbeing.
Whole cottonseed is a cost effective and nutritious way to promote lactation and digestive health in dairy herds.1 While it offers several advantages, it can be challenging to source and transport.
The VarcorTM system from Washington state-based Sedron Technologies converts dairy manure into high-value components in a continuous closed loop, all without tractors, manure spreaders, or waste lagoons.
When Mark Beer returned home after working an off the farm job, he knew he wanted to get into dairy farming. He also knew he didn’t want to spend his time in the parlor. The family installed their first robots in 2011.
Many farmers have pushed pause on expansion plans since the pandemic due to the economic uncertainties facing agriculture. Farmers are still plagued with financial worries and wonder if now is the time to build or not.
There are a number of ways to support cows through stretches of heat stress, including nutritionally.
The recent historic high milk prices have been overshadowed by the feed costs that continue to climb. However, producer, Ryan Junio, owner of Four J Jerseys, number one concern is water scarcity facing California.
If you asked most people what the round bales they baled or bought weighed they would probably tell you a number between 1,000 and 1,200 pounds. Why? Because that’s what the guy that sold them the bale or the baler sa
The nationwide Adopt-A-Cow program connects local dairy farmers with K-12 classrooms, allowing them to “adopt” one of the calves on the farmer’s dairy farm.
The International Dairy Foods Association announces that registration for Dairy Forum 2023 is now open. More than 1,000 dairy leaders convene each year at Dairy Forum. The event returns in 2023 to Orlando, Florida.
Erik Weihenmayer has climbed Mount Everest and kayaked the Grand Canyon while blind. He shares that our mindset can not only help us overcome our challenges, but also help us reach once the impossible goals.
When forced to make a choice, cows will pick resting over eating.
How to free up your balance sheet and get rid of excess heifers.
The Daughertys are glad that they visited numerous dairies which helped determine the blueprints of their current facility, but also helped bring the sixth-generation back home to the family farm.
Americans are seeing a once-in-a-generation price spikes at the grocery store. The picture is mixed when looking at how Inflation has affected dairy in comparison to other food products.
Recently Dennis Rodenbaugh was appointed as Dairy Farmers of America’s president and chief executive officer. After 16 years of service, Rick Smith officially stepped down from this position on June 30.
When you look back at that perfect kodak photo, remember some of the not-so-perfect moments that led you to the fair. Those struggles often lead us further than any blue ribbon can.
While both beef and dairy farmers appreciate their animals each and every day, the second Tuesday in July serves as a day of national recognition.
Increased cost of production has somewhat been compensated for by increased milk prices. But do milk prices need to remain high just because?
A sweeping environmental policy change in the Netherlands is threatening to upend ag productivity along with the lives and livelihoods of farmers.
The Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty has provided additional stimulus for SNAP participants to buy healthy fluid milk by incorporating an innovative Add Milk! Program into select ShopRite stores in New Jersey.