Dairy - General
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.
Some dairy producers have just received their highest milk check to date. What’s the highest milk price you’ve ever received? Vote in our latest poll!
Building a new autofeeder barn, or retrofitting an existing structure for autofeeders and/or group housing, is a tremendous investment. Calf raisers “in the trenches” offer their advice on how to do it right.
Veterinarians and their staffs have a higher suicide rate than the general population. “Not One More Vet” is an organization dedicated to reversing that disturbing statistic.
While three generations of Chittenden’s never asked to be in this AJCA leadership role, they stepped up to serve when asked by fellow Jersey breeders and industry leaders. It’s just what they do, step up and serve.
Precigen enters into agreement to sell wholly-owned subsidiary Trans Ova Genetics to URUS for $170 million in upfront cash and up to $10 million earn-out over two years; close expected in Q3 2022.
Trent Dado’s phone rang nonstop yesterday with the consistent question, “Is now the time to buy?” The Independent Dairy Nutritionist and Management Consultant says the short answer is, “Probably, yes.”
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has partnered with the Idaho State Department of Agriculture and the agricultural industry to offer CAFO grants through a new program that pays for improvements.
Ohio’s largest fluid milk plant, Tamarack Farms Dairy, will undergo a major expansion in the coming months thanks to a $70 million investment provided by the Kroger Co., America’s largest grocer.
If feed isn’t mixed and fed properly, balancing rations to the nth decimal point doesn’t really matter.
The cause traces back to basic cow physiology, milk production and feed intake.
The most powerful move you’ll make is moving from the commander to the coach.
If a cow is experiencing lameness prior to dry off, she may be more likely to incur a rough transition back into the milking herd.
Through hard work and chasing a goal, the Blase family farm illustrates how farms of any size can capture revenue by sharing their farm experience directly with the consumer.
As the thermometer starts to creep its way into the upper 80s, 90s or even the 100°F mark, nobody wants to put in physical work during the hottest part of the day - cows included.
While milk prices across the country might be high, milk production has slid lower for the fifth consecutive month in 2022.
A transition back to rubber boots will be soon coming for Julia Nunes as she is just about ready to finish up her service as the 73rd and 74th Alice in Dairyland.