While the U.S. has taken the first step in satisfying customer needs in the Middle East by growing dairy product sales from 2 percent to 13 percent over the past decade, more can be done to foster future...
A small agricultural business in Idaho has a big goal. It is in the running for a free 30-second advertisement during the Super Bowl on February 2, 2014. Glenn Vander Woude, Scott Den Hartog and Ben Bieri...
The needs of commercial dairy producers, milk utilization and consumer preferences play major roles in the color of our national herd. by Calvin Covington The author is a retired breed association executive...
Because it has been so widely quoted, we have become numb to what was once a sobering statistic: we will need to feed 9 billion people by 2050. For many, this is not a reality we can easily wrap our heads...
In a tough competition, two of the contests were won by a point or less. Three dairy judging contests were held at the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Ky., on Sunday, November...
Farms that shine in reproductive performance have been recognized each year since 2009 by the Dairy Cattle Reproductive Council. This year's award winners were announced last week at the 8th annual Dairy...
After sluggish production last year, Europe and New Zealand milk production is now expanding. The U.S. is steady. While milk production never really missed a beat in the U.S., even with last year's drought,...
Thirteen senators encourage farm bill committee to provide bridge gap solution. A potential extension to the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program could add some temporary security for dairy farmers....
Getting a firm handle on farm financials will be critical to long-term business success. If your operation needs to get up to speed, now would be a good time as milk prices are favorable by historic standards...
Needlestick injuries are actually quite common and can result in injury and loss of work for both workers and veterinarians. Needlestick injuries are a common risk to those working in health care professions,...
Touting a goal to reduce our consumption of meat, milk and eggs, the Meatless Monday campaign has claimed a number of devotees. But it seems both the program's participants and reach are dwindling. Research...
Innovation and choice must be allowed on farm or all hope is lost. In a changing tact from the 50-70-100 message he has spread since 2009, Elanco's Jeff Simmons has three new numbers for us to consider....
The type of pathogen and history of the cow should play a role in mastitis treatment decisions."You must know the mastitis pathogen to know how to treat it," said Pam Ruegg, extension milk quality specialist...
Bacteria are among the oldest living organisms on the planet in part because of their incredible ability to adapt and survive a wide array of harsh conditions. So, it is no wonder that bacteria have been...
Global demand for dairy products remains strong. As a result, international factors are playing a larger role in determining milk prices. But farm-level profits - or losses - are still a local matter
Asking questions helps you zero in on why your business has changed and to focus future efforts. The top 20 percent of herds saw gains in labor efficiency, milk sales and herd size. Change in the financial...
As farms have grown in size, so has the equipment used in crop production. Field equipment is heavier, with the potential to cause more soil compaction at depths that make it difficult (in some cases impossible)...
We know how to calculate feed shrink. We don't know how to obtain accurate real-time measurements.Every dairy has a vested economic interest in reducing feed shrink. "Feed wastage occurs on-farm in four...
