DAIRY
The Minnesota Legislature has approved expanding a zero-interest disaster loan program for farmers, just in time for producers with buildings damaged by heavy snow this winter.
A tornado on March 12 near Roswell, New Mexico, damaged a number of dairy farms and forced at least one farm to euthanize at least 150 cattle.
A bipartisan bill proposed in both branches of Congress looks to combat the issue of mislabeled non-dairy products that unfairly use dairy names like milk, yogurt and cheese.
Organic Valley and Maple Hill spearheaded a certification program with a seal appearing on products in grocery stores in 2019 .
Research shows the practice is compatible with no-till, doesn’t increase sedimentation.
The addition of Kroger and Albertsons/Safeway grocery stores has helped a2 Milk Company reach national distribution across the U.S. and gets the product in more than 12,400 retail stores total.
The Southeast Uniform milk price for December was $18.00, down $0.71 from November and $1.04 lower than December 2017.
Fifty percent of robotic milkers in the U.S. are installed in retrofitted barns.
Exit rate year-to-date is 30% higher than a year ago.
Agreements hopes to bolster dairy innovation and sales to Southeast Asia.
Soil compaction leads to reduced aeration, water percolation and increased penetration resistance.
The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board has a new name: Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.
Illinois bovine was awarded Grand and Senior Champion honors.
Larry Simon and his son, Brent, told the World Dairy Expo audience how they’ve built a successful 705-cow dairy near Westphalia, Mich.
Komori is Expo’s International Person of the Year
California Artist Leigh Rubin Brings His Animal Comics to World Dairy Expo
Spring weather typically brings a flush of milk which is why analysts say its possible milk prices may get worse before getting better in 2019.
Not only is Mycoplasma mastitis an incredibly contagious disease, but the fact that it does not respond to antibiotic therapy makes it twice as frustrating.
A perfect storm of winterkill and late first-crop harvest means many producers will be dealing with poor forages this feeding season.
The day-long event, which includes a dairy panel, will explore trends in energy rates, renewable energy and energy efficiency opportunities.
As milk futures trend higher, can the momentum last? Our Markets webinar will look at the price trends and what it will take to push prices higher into the fall and winter months.
The conference is a collaborative effort of Iowa State University Extension, University of Illinois Extension, University of Minnesota Extension and University of Wisconsin-Extension.
Breed selection, genetic composition of dairy herds, feeding practices and so on are potential influences of component trends.
From carcass quality to milk composition, we discuss the deeper issues within the Holstein vs. Jersey debate.
Cows calving with low blood calcium isn’t necessarily bad.
Two new manuals are available in the area of workforce development.
The report contains few surprises, but illustrates areas where management could be improved.
Dairy companies Danone, Australia’s a2 Milk, and Bellamy’s may face difficulties as infant formula sold through overseas websites face higher taxes.