HD Notebook

With record-low hay stocks, many farms will need to stretch their forage supplies.

by Abby Huibregtse, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor
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Among the 504 dairy farms in the Northeast Dairy Farm Summary, the net cost of production was $18.23, up 12 cents from 2011.

by Corey Geiger, Hoard’s Dairyman Managing Editor Read more

Authorization is included in House Ag Committee’s draft of 2013 Farm Bill

by Dennis Halladay, Hoard’s Dairyman Western Editor

The emotional and growing revolt by California milk producers against what they say is their state’s inadequate and unresponsive milk pricing system, gained a lot more traction on May 13. Read more

Foot health impacts reproduction, production and early culling.

by Patti Hurtgen, Hoard’s Dairyman Online Media Manager Read more

Heat stress during late gestation impacts not only cow health and production but calf performance and immunity, as well.

by Abby Huibregtse, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor Read more

Little things can be overlooked when preparing for showmanship.

by Patti Hurtgen, Hoard’s Dairyman Online Media Manager Read more

Cash grain farmers have experienced one of the best financial runs in the history of American dairy farming. How much longer will it last?

by Corey Geiger, Hoard’s Dairyman Managing Editor Read more

Does it still benefit farmers or does it discourage product investment and innovation?

by Dennis Halladay, Hoard’s Dairyman Western Editor

I don’t have the answer, but because exports now account for more than 13 percent of all milk solids made in the U.S. and Class I use is falling as steadily as public approval of Congress, I sure have the question. Here’s an example why: Read more

Cows will sacrifice feeding time in order to lie down when both resources are limited.

by Amanda Smith, Hoard’s Dairyman Associate Editor Read more

Producers have options for identifying ketotic cows, but some methods are better than others.

by Abby Huibregtse, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor Read more