Milk - General
What can we expected for milk production and milk prices if the drought continues and corn prices move above and/or stay above $7.00 or maybe even $8.00?
Dairy Farmers of America has announced they are closing their manufacturing plant near Decatur, Indiana.
Like many dairy farms, La Luna Dairy struggles to find enough workers to keep their 1,400-cow dairy humming. Not too long ago it did not matter how many help-wanted ads they put out, they still had vacancies.
Look at the decision makers and leaders on your farm. Are they all around the same age? Do they all have the same experience level?
Wisconsin dairy farmer, Renee Clark says being a woman in agriculture means being able to work just as hard as everyone else. Clark heads to the barn every morning to mix feed for her farms’ milking herd.
As thriving business owners, what can you do to hire the right people in a labor market where competition is fierce?
John Schouten’s dairy upbringing not only further generated his interest in the dairy industry, but also propelled the CEO to travel the globe and be remembered for his vital role in U.S. dairy semen exports.
Shortages reduce efficiency and ultimately reduce revenue.
Dairy producers have an opportunity to do a better job of raising heifers by incorporating basic technology that can help improve their heifer programs and animal lifetime performance.
In central Minnesota, the Kerfeld family has modified a once 20-cow dairy to a 280 Holstein cow operation through innovation and by adapting to technology.
There have been significant changes made in the dairy industry over the past 10 years which may have an impact on the effects of milk production due to high grain prices.
Breeze Dairy Group has proven that managing three dairy operations doesn’t mean the challenges of managing an individual dairy are tripled.
Dairy farmers lace up their boots and head to the barn 365 days a year, even on a national holiday. While farmers don’t stop farming for Memorial Day, they do proudly illustrate the pride they have for their country.
The Indy 500 has a packed weekend, but what happens at the very end is what really gains the most attention. The winning driver’s victory celebration with an ice-cold bottle of milk.
In preparing for National Dairy Month in June, the National Dairy Checkoff organization, is focusing its marketing efforts on the next generation, Generation Z, which includes youths between the ages of 10 and 23.
There’s currently a nationwide deficit of both long-haul and short-run truck drivers, and it will impact the transit of feed, fuel, bulk milk and processed dairy products – if it hasn’t already.
Through the divided life event that shook the Booths, they were able to learn the value of their “best yes,” and today they make sure and visit their values daily.
Through checkoff support, Taco Bell recently launched a second frozen beverage that includes dairy as a main ingredient at all participating U.S. locations for a limited time.
The New Mexico Milkmaid was recently a live guest on The Weather Channel’s “Growing Solutions” series that features farmers from across the country; focusing on how farmers are part of climate solution.
What happens when a farmer takes a vacation, becomes ill or gets hurt? Developing a plan today, that can be put into action tomorrow when the owner or manager is gone is essential.
Many dairy farm kids start working on their family farm at a young age with many starting by learning to help feed bottle calves. However, experts say as children grow, so should their responsibilities.
With grain markets continuing to march upwards, dairy producers are questioning how they will manage not only the increase to their feed bill, but a possible shortage of ingredients to feed their cows.
Some days we truly are living. The skies are clear and so are our eyes. Good days makes us see the beauty in it all—corn popping up out of the ground, cows filling the bulk tank, kids helping and grandpa smiling.
The skies might be blue, but the mood of some central California dairy producers has turned grey, as another season of drought returns to The Golden State.
Hilmar Cheese Company Inc., Hilmar, Calif., announced last week their plans to build a new state-of-the-art cheese and whey protein processing plant in Dodge City, Kansas, this summer.
Not all work is equally important, and letting other employees step up allows them to grow as well.
For dairy moms witnessing their children working alongside older generations and the lessons it instills is the best gift, every day, especially on Mother’s Day.
Dairy Management Inc. announced a partnership with Venture Winston Grants, providing access to a network of entrepreneurs tasked with providing marketplace solutions for industry challenges.
In November Washington dairy farmers were required to begin paying overtime to any of their employees who work more than a 40-hour workweek. The state of Washington has the highest minimum wage in the country at $13.69.
Land O’Lakes reports their earnings have tripled during the first three months of the year, with company leaders saying the reopening of businesses is lifting the demand for dairy products