DAIRY
Threats from radicalized animal rights and environmental groups might be of greater concern than international terrorists, says this FBI veterinarian.
Switching from newspaper pomice to compost bedding changed everything for an Oregon dairy farm.
Acres and Avenues reveals the shared values of dairy farmers and urban millennials through unique job shadowing experiences.
Ban is forcing a shift of dairy supplies from Europe to other global markets, where competition for buyers is intensifying.
Neal and Karen Klaphake, feed their cows grass during the entire growing season and produce milk for an organic dairy.
Cows love to eat forage. How much do they really need though?
The proposal could lead to the erosion of Federal Orders if other specialty milk products claim similar exemptions.
Take time to review the latest Net Merit percentile rankings for the August 2015 genetic evaluations and update your sire selection goals.
The dairy industry in 2015 is experiencing a similar down cycle to 2009 and 2012. These volatile market swings are not new or unexpected. There are management practices that can be implemented to help sustain the dairy operation.
A world milk glut and a decline in Chinese demand for imported dairy products have sent prices down by 50 percent.
Have any doubts about World Dairy Expo (WDE) being the planet’s premier dairy event? Check out the following collection of numbers and you’ll agree that WDE is the meeting place for the global dairy industry.
Attending World Dairy Expo early on has played a role in shaping many dairy-related careers.
The 16 individuals chosen to judge the 2015 World Dairy Expo (WDE) breed shows have a difficult task ahead.
The Ocheesee Creamery in the Florida Panhandle produces all-natural skim milk from grass-fed cows with absolutely nothing added, yet the state says they have to call it “imitation.”
There has been a lot of press recently about genetic selection for production efficiency. Research in this area has far reaching implications with climate change, nutrient management and economics. However, how can feed efficiency (FE) be used on the farm right now?
The owners of a southeastern Minnesota dairy farm have withdrawn their application to expand their operation to as many as 1,500 cows.
ABS customers can now use TransitionRight to select genetics that minimize the need for preventive and reactionary measures often necessary during this time.
Despite a tough year and major market challenges, USDEC’s long-range forecast is unchanged: sustainable growth.
The year-to-date equivalent sales equals of 1.33 billion pounds of milk on a milkfat basis.
The genetic defect – Haplotype for Cholesterol Deficiency (HCD) – causes young calves to die if homozygous.
The agreement involves 12 Pacific Rim nations and an untold number domestic constituents, all demanding either new market access or protection from other countries.
Two Animal Handling Training programs – one in the Panhandle and one in Central Texas — will be presented in August by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
Ban heightens global competition as displaced European exports seek alternate ports.
It will partner with “The Onion” to point out absurdity of dairy myths
Pennsylvania summers are notorious for being hot and humid. People and animals are usually tolerant of the initial on-set of these conditions in June, but it becomes problematic when heat stress is prolonged.
Without access to dairy, they might not support TPP
If China’s economy buckles, dairy demand and world economies could follow
There is growing interest in the use of activity monitoring systems on dairy farms.
Increased production and international competition are bringing down milk prices for dairy producers across Mississippi.