Aug. 22 2024
s trailside Holsteins grew, so did owner Michael Johnson’s need for employees. Longer, more frequent shifts at the dairy called for more hands on deck — and not just any hands
Aug. 22 2024
farm is only as successful as its team of doers. The owner, their family, employed workers — whomever resides at the center of an operation directly influences production
Aug. 22 2024
When it’s time to harvest alfalfa for silage or hay, we are usually concerned about getting the crop cut at the right time, hitting weather windows for good drying conditions, and removing the crop...
Aug. 22 2024
Sorting dairy cows by stage of lactation may improve farm profitability by supporting the peak production of high-producing cows and lowering feed costs for low-producing cows
May 15 2024
Dairy farmers hold many titles; they are accountants, managers, nutritionists, agronomists, and mechanics all in one, not to mention many more titles that we could add to the list
May 15 2024
The joke — according to Steve Abel of Abel Dairy Farms — is that dairy owners are full-time firemen and part-time dairymen
May 15 2024
What does compliance look like on your dairy? Maybe it involves following a protocol closely to complete a job. Perhaps it is getting a job done in whatever way is the most efficient
May 15 2024
GIVING others the authority to act on your behalf as an employer can be unnerving, especially if you’re accustomed to bearing responsibilities on your own
May 15 2024
A farm is as much a home as it is an operation. Family and business are often inseparable
March 15 2024
There is no question which ration on a dairy receives the least attention. Often overlooked is the diet for the far-off dry cows
March 15 2024
For the third year, the Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference hosted an on-farm fall field day to provide another opportunity for the dairy industry to come together and exchange ideas
March 15 2024
It isn’t so much that people don’t want to learn, it’s that they don’t want to be made to learn
Feb. 15 2024
FARM employment has changed a lot over the years. In the past, farmers may have worked alongside their family and one or two farmhands. Now, dairies might have dozens of employees
Feb. 15 2024
Surely, our grandparents could not have envisioned a day when cow burps are regarded as culprits in global warming and nut-based beverages are viewed as sustainable alternatives to milk
Feb. 15 2024
Lamenes is a major issue in the dairy industry, significantly affecting the health, well-being, and productivity of cows
Dec. 15 2023
The dairy farm is no different from any other business: Success hinges on a quality workforce
Dec. 15 2023
High-quality forages are vital for dairy farm productivity and sustainability. This was evident in many presentations at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA)
Dec. 15 2023
CEO of the living assets” is how Siebren Jacobi describes the position of a herd manager
Nov. 15 2023
The milking center is at the heart of a dairy farm, and when the time comes to make updates, producers can be faced with a big decision
Nov. 15 2023
In contemporary dairy production, customizing feeding groups based on cows’ physiological state is standard practice to meet specific nutrient requirements and enhance health, productivity, and well-being