Milk - General
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.
Consumers who are battling soaring food prices try to stretch their grocery budgets.
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.
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.
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.
Centered around, “A sustainable, profitable and enjoyable future in farming,” Lely invested $23 million to support its long-term vision. Recently it held a grand opening of its new state-of-the-art business complex.
In 2021 the USDA reported the state with the largest milk production growth by percentage in the nation was South Dakota.
How can we find, train, motivate and keep the best workers to manage our cows?
Paying the bills while looking good sums up the herd of Keightley-Core Jersey in Kentucky. Their show winning record and high production makes it no surprise that Jeff and Alta Mae Core have been named Master Breeder.
Optimistic and happy-go-lucky, Alex Peterson has held many roles—college student, intern, dairy farmer, and his most recent, National Dairy Board chairman. His passion for everything dairy could fill a barn.
With the extreme weather across the country farmers have a different opinion about water. Two Oregon farmers on opposite sides of the Cascade mountains, have different thoughts about the wetter than usual weather .
The Neuenschwander brothers have thrived during a tough dairy economy because of their ability to maximize cow comfort and produce excellent genetics on their Indiana dairy.
Simon Vander Woude has grown his herd in various ways to improve quality and efficiency. With the help of a dialed-in, strategic game plan over the last decade, his herd of Holsteins have seen tremendous growth.
There is uncertainty surrounding the impact a recession could have on milk prices. Dairy demand may perform better than other areas, but slowing demand might pressure milk prices.
Knowing labor is one of the most important resources on the farm, the conversation turns to retention, to reduce labor pains. Leading experts share tips to keep team members motivated, trained and engaged.
The long over-due market turnaround has dairy farmers smiling, but financial experts advise producers to review their profit and loss statements to truly understand the strength of their farm’s financial portfolio.
Ongoing issues with grain moving to areas of the Southwest and West due to delays in rail service has California dairy producer Darlene Lopes frustrated. She worries that soon no corn will be available to feed her herd.
This past weekend, I watched my oldest son graduate from high school. As any mother will tell you, it all happens in a blink of an eye. As a parent, you question if if they are prepared for all that life will hand them.
The U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards program recognized a class farms, businesses and partnerships for their socially responsible, economically viable and environmentally sound practices that have a positive impact.
Temporary cream shortages and dwindling butter stocks add support to dairy markets.
While hosting a farm tour is a great way to interact with consumers, it’s also been done before. If you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate this year, consider the following ideas.
The EU’s executive arm, the European Commission, has announced a number of policy initiatives that have not been implemented as regulation yet, but could have a significant impact on agriculture in the EU.
A barn fire was almost a blessing in disguise for the de Jong family who owns and operates ELBI Dairy in Manitoba. The family says that the fire left them with a new vision for dairy where technology became a key driver.
The soaring costs of labor and the overall lack of availability of labor forced changes to Bocksell Farm. The Wisconsin farm downsized their herd to produce a sustainable dairy operation that worked for their family.
The increased cost associated with raising heifers has made producers retool their thinking. Earlier management decisions are happening on dairies, with a more dialed-in, strategic breeding philosophy being adapted.
Unaware of what’s coming next, Arizona dairy farmer Craig Caballero always keeps his eyes on the ball — something he learned from his time behind home plate as an MLB catcher in the mid-90s.
The milk market over the last several years certainly challenged farmers to remain optimistic. Robin Schmahl with AgDay says that the current positivity in the dairy industry stems from the latest milk production report.
Each Memorial Day weekend, a winning tradition unfolds in the midsection of the country. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has a packed weekend, but what happens at the very end is what really gains the most attention.