Retailer talks about going BST-free. A good example of a change we made, listening to consumers, is the removal of cows treated with the rBST hormone from our milk supply," said Molly Starmann, senior...
This trifecta led to better milkout. By monitoring these big three - two minute milk flow, time in low flow, and unit on time - better milkout can be achieved while minimizing
Designed in art deco style, these 18 x 24" posters capture some of the most iconic views of World Dairy Expo. Buy the collection for $20 or pick your favorite for $5 each
Designed in art deco style, this 18 x 24" poster captures one of the most iconic views of World Dairy Expo. Buy the collection for $20 or pick your favorite for $5 each
Mastitis control in any herd begins with good protocols facilitated by informed employees who are cognizant of the importance of identifying and handling mastitis cases early and effectively
Trade is on USDA's radar by Corey Geiger, Managing Editor "The strength of the U.S. dollar has not only hurt dairy exports, but overall competitiveness of U.S. agricultural exports, which have been lower...
Go-Gurt sells 300 million tubes of yogurt continues to grow with McDonald's. That can be most easily documented with Go-Gurt, made solely of yogurt, which is offered in a smaller version of the original...
Get cows off on the right start. Every effort and dollar spent on transition cow well-being pays off in the following lactation. Managing far-off, close-up cows and springing heifers; Transition cow disorders;...
by Spahr & Opperman. Second edition, this book features the major players, human and bovine from 1975 to 1995. Over 180 pictures. Key sire lines and female families for each breed. Copyright 1995
The founder of Hoard's Dairyman magazine also was an important figure for his agricultural innovations and his role in education and government. Hardcover, 451 pages, 51 illustrations
Hoard's Dairyman Webinar Archives September 12, 2016: Fine-tuning transition cow care presented by Phil Cardoso, University of Illinois Brought to you by: Ajinomoto Heartland (www.ajipro-L.com) Phil Cardoso...
It's vital to getting cows bred back on time. How we feed and manage cows during the transition period can minimize illnesses, set them up to get bred back, and boost milk production throughout lactation
Managers of all levels on dairy farms have a tough job. They juggle many schedules and a demanding workload that never takes a day off. Maybe more difficult is dealing with employee disagreement
A new type of immigrant. A decade ago, Latino immigrants, especially those from Mexico, were the most populous ethnicity looking for new opportunities in the United States. According to census data from...
From rag tents to the modern-day Exhibition Hall, Gilbert nurtured the trade show. Among Gilbert’s innovations that continue to this very day are the Exhibitor Policy and Guidelines, the Commercial...
A survey of Iowa dairy farmers revealed their efforts to enhance fresh cow care. The transition period is fittingly named, as a dairy cow goes through a flood of transitions the 60 days precalving to 30...
Farming isn't easy by any means, but certain moments make all the hard work worthwhile. As many of you know, milk prices as of late have been entirely too low for a dairy farmer's comfort. It has a lot...
Cattle exports are economic treason. Nowhere else in the world may dairy farming be as closely tied to a nation's identity and economy as in New Zealand. Beer in Germany, wine in France, and olive oil...
