Milk - General
There is no cookie-cutter approach to establishing a work-life balance. It can be different for everyone. In the non-stop work on a dairy farm, they probably are asking, “Where’s the off switch?”
Knowing your budget is essential for dairy producers, especially coming off a record-high milk price year. Penn State Extension offers guidelines to be considered when using milk futures.
The latest USDA Milk Production report saw a mere 0.8% increase in December’s milk production over the prior year. While states, like Texas and South Dakota continue to lead the way in year-over-year cow number growth.
More states are requiring overtime pay for ag employees. A recent USDA Ag Prices Report outlined that labor expenses were up 7.3.% compared to 2020 and is at a 20-year high.
The idea of taking a vacation or a day off can seem near impossible, but really can be the single best thing a farmer can do. A change of scenery, time to rest, and a chance to talk about something other than the farm.
Challenges surface—whether that is from the world around us, our industry, our farm, our family, or even the challenges in our own head. Although dairy farmers are not the kind of people who make excuses.
With the demand for beef up, more dairy producers are crossbreeding poor genetic or less productive cows with beef semen. Over the past few years, dairy semen sales have idled while domestic beef sales have exploded.
From labor to rising feed costs, to regulations —the challenges that face dairy farmers are far from small. Three young dairy producers shared their takes on challenges and opportunities that they are presented with.
Powering a community by what was once considered waste is not only helping the farm’s sustainability efforts, but it’s also generating additional income. Newtrient offers tips to when exploring the carbon markets.
While a winter storm is par for the course for many upper Midwest dairies, the workload for Joe Vander Kooi of Ocheda Dairy in Worthington, Minn., quickly turned into a life-or-death rescue situation.
Innovation can be defined as taking two things that exist and putting them together in a new way. This is exactly the case for Bar 20 Dairy the recipients of the IDFA 2023 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year award.
Often the first focus of a dairy isn’t on human resources, but more importantly on the day-to-day tasks. However, leading dairy experts strongly encourage producers to start dedicating time to HR.
Called the ‘participation trophy’ group, often the younger generation gets a bad rap. However, younger generations have a lot to offer in terms of technology, fresh perspectives and innovative ideas.
Southeast Milk, Inc., a full-service dairy cooperative operating across six states in the Southeastern U.S., announced today it has ceased operations at its reverse-osmosis plant in Baconton, Ga.
The bomb cyclone has sucker punched California. While farmers have prayed for rain to end the drought plaguing the state, a leading expert says that the bomb cyclone will not end California’s persistent drought.
Despite moderating overall food price inflation, food prices around the globe remain historically high and inflationary pressures persist.
World Dairy Expo is delighted to announce the eight individuals selected to serve as associate judges of Expo’s 2023 Dairy Cattle Show.
While normally any moisture to the Golden State would be welcomed, the massive “Bomb Cyclone” storm hitting California is far from normal. High winds, heavy rain and power outages have impacted California farmers.
When it comes to choosing jackets to protect calves in the winter, it’s hard to beat the ingenuity of Mother Nature, according to longtime Wisconsin calf raiser Sherry Arnold, who helps raise 14,000 calves annually.
Holstein springing heifer prices faltered slightly at year-end auction sites, based on light trade and inclement weather through much of the country. Outlook for replacement heifer demand and value is mixed for 2023.
Tyler Bohnert gnawed his way to the top by illustrating the very same qualities demonstrated on the family farm. Hard work, teamwork, sacrifice and commitment. Show up. Work hard. No excuses.
One thing that farms can provide that can help attract and retain employees— housing. According to the National FARM program, dairies providing housing for their employees is a valuable benefit for farm workers.
USDA’s Farm Service Agency announced that November’s DMC income over feed costs calculation is $10.89/cwt. This means that for the second month in a row no indemnity payment will be issued.
If you’re short on employees, you’re not alone. New forces are at work, and I don’t see them changing any time soon.
Eating healthier, saving money and losing weight were the three most popular New Year’s resolutions in 2022. Fortunately, keeping dairy in your diet can help with all of these goals! Here’s 23 reasons why.
A recent USDA Ag Prices Report outlined that labor expenses were up 7.3% compared to 2020. Ben Laine with Terrain says that it’s not about the cost of labor, it’s about the availability of reliable labor.
Letting an employee know how he or she is performing can encourage the employee to perform at a high level, and letting the employee know he or she has fallen short can help reinforce expectations.
Farmers are confronted with a long list of challenges and labor is one of the biggest concerns facing dairy. Arizona dairy farmer, Casey Dugan, recently spoke about labor and hiring inmates on AgriTalk.
The USDA Milk Production report illustrated a 1.3% increase in November’s milk production over the previous year. Cow numbers also showed growth with an increase of 38,000 additional head over the previous year.
The statistics surrounding mental health are alarming. The reasons varied, but while the holidays can be a time of happiness, it also can be challenging. Follow these tips if you notice your mental health worsening.