"Last year was a good year for producers. Milk prices were up, and feed costs dropped the second half of the year," noted Bob Cropp, professor emeritus at UW-Madison, as he addressed Wisconsin Dairy Field...
Butter consumption climbed to a 44-year high and margarine sales hit a 70-year low. With those two trends in mind, some of world's staunchest margarine proponents are now adding butter to their spreads
"Remember, every country has a constituency that is a farmer. It makes trade deals quite difficult to negotiate," said Ron Kirk, the immediate past U.S. Trade Representative for the Obama Administration....
A meeting with your accountant can occur any time of the year. Generally, it takes place near year-end for tax planning purposes and after the first of the year for the completion of taxes
Each person has approximately 40 chances – or 40 years – in his or her adult life to make a positive impact on the world. That is the basic philosophy of the Howard G. Buffett Foundation 40...
U.S. dairy product exports aren't the only international market that is performing well. For the second time in three years, U.S. exports of bred dairy heifers passed the 60,000 threshold even though this...
Handy Hint: January 25, 2014 55-gallon drum makes packing weight A number of years ago, Larry Baer of Marshallville, Ohio, created this weight to help ensure proper packing density in his corn silage bunker....
Lawsuits are underway against four Yakima, Wash., dairy families that, if successful, will set an environmental precedent that potentially threatens the existence of every farm - dairy or otherwise - in...
Reader Response: SCC matters are overstated In the Hoard's Dairyman Intel item "We should follow trailblazing SCC states," I would like to know why the dairy processors are so worried about the SCC over...
Throughout the year, I keep track of the changing dairy scene and make changes to my nearby forecasts on a regular basis. Those changes are usually minor adjustments based on current events
While much of the Middle East and North Africa is blessed with vast reserves of oil, that same cannot be said for fresh water and productive farmland. As a result, the region relies on food imports to...
To avoid this, the nation must sustainably grow milk production at a price the consumer can afford. The European Union leads the ranks in world milk production. But, on an individual nation basis, India...
Current research is taking a look at serotonin's role in calcium uptake and its future potential in helping ward off milk fever. The start of lactation greatly raises the need for calcium in a dairy cow....
Once your bunks are packed and covered, your focus needs to shift from maximizing yields to reducing future losses. While it's difficult to counteract poor management early on, proper feed-out can minimize...
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...
Here's a hint: it's no one who exports dairy products. Take heart U.S. milk producers, your farms aren't alone in seeing the cost of production soar during the 21st century. All around the world, most...
Right now, California dairy producer groups say with total certainty that they were lied to and knifed in the back by dairy processors. On October 22, yet another producer petition to adjust the state's...
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail, said Stacey Hamilton, dairy specialist with the University of Missouri Extension, at their grazing conference last week. Designing a grazing system takes thoughtful...
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...
