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Dec. 26 2024
Doing more with less is the motto farmers this day in age seem to abide by as they aim to maximize production while also reducing input costs
Dec. 26 2024
During a Manitowoc County (Wisconsin) forage council meeting several years ago, I was invited to come out and talk about forage management strategies
Dec. 26 2024
The Raterink family wanted to pursue transitioning their dairy herd from a stanchion barn to automatic milking systems for labor reasons
Dec. 26 2024
2024 was a tumultuous year on the political front, and 2025 promises to be just as eventful on the policy front
Dec. 23 2024
Have you ever felt overwhelmed after reading the term "first-order fiber digestion kinetics" in a manuscript or textbook? I definitely have — several times!
Dec. 23 2024
Now more than ever, dairy heifers have become a precious commodity
Dec. 23 2024
Dairy farmers can especially appreciate that returns rarely come without an investment of time, energy, or money
Dec. 23 2024
Last year, 96% of all farms across the U.S. were family-owned. Those businesses produced 83% of our country’s agricultural output
Dec. 19 2024
During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, businesses and consumers are looking for convenient ways to show their appreciation to clients, friends, and family
Dec. 19 2024
As other countries have put new rules and regulations into place regarding calf transport, the question is not why, but when could the U.S. add such transportation guidelines
Dec. 19 2024
U.S. whey prices have been rising, with dry whey on the CME spot market breaking above 70 cents per pound ($1,540 per metric ton) in early December and whey protein isolate (WPI) now at record high prices...
Dec. 19 2024
Every five years, USDA and the Department of Health and Human Services undergo the process of updating the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Dec. 16 2024
Allowing a cow to successfully transition into lactation means reducing stress in both the dry and fresh periods
Dec. 16 2024
A 2023 study found the prevalence of lameness in dairy cattle to be 23%. It’s understandable, then, that hoof health and regular trimming have been incorporated as a consistent part of animal care...
Dec. 16 2024
Adding up to be the nation’s third most value crop as an $8.7 billion industry per year, alfalfa is a common sight on many dairies because of its nutrient profile
Dec. 16 2024
Almost 4.4 billion pounds of U.S. dairy products have been exported year-to-date through October, according to the United States Dairy Export Council
Dec. 12 2024
School cafeterias are a gateway for millions of United States schoolchildren to receive access to nourishing meals that include fruits, vegetables, and dairy foods
Dec. 12 2024
Dairy cows consume by-product feeds, many farmers reuse water or manure, and milk processing results in a wide range of delicious and nutritious food items and ingredients
Dec. 12 2024
As cows are fed different rations based upon stage of life, they are also grouped according to age
Dec. 12 2024
Amid the holiday season, there is plenty of butter, cheese, dips, and whips flying off the grocery store shelves, much to the delight of dairy farmers across the country during this period of peak dairy...
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