For the Kiwi's, dairy is big business. So big that dairy product exports account for $1 of every $4 of the nation's total exports. Yes, 25 percent of all goods sold by New Zealand originated from dairy...
With much talk surrounding our ability as agriculturalists to feed 9 billion people by the year 2050, a recent Washington Post article reminded us of another big food issue: food waste. The article highlighted...
by Amanda Smith, Associate Editor "Milk quality is a topic of continued debate that poses significant problems for the sustainability of the Southeastern dairy industry," noted Steve Oliver, University...
The days of "survival of the deepest" farm wells are heading for extinction in California. Earlier this month, Governor Jerry Brown signed historic legislation requiring local water agencies to set up...
This week over 70,000 dairy enthusiasts will be in Madison, Wis., for World Dairy Expo. And the Hoard's Dairyman team will be right there, bringing the sights and stories from the show to you. With a brand-spanking...
This was the question posed to me a week ago by one of my customers as we considered an annual corn by-product feed purchase. He followed with the statement, "I guess I am greedy and want the bottom of...
Editorial: A2 Milk -Myth, Fad or the real deal? Of the questions our staff has fielded from readers over the past year, A2 milk would rank among the most frequent. While nearly no effort has been made...
Total mixed ration (TMR) mixers are an integral part of the day-to-day operations on a dairy. These pieces of equipment are used several times a day, and selecting the proper machine can make feeding a...
Before making a purchase, evaluate these factors to ensure you will be able to feed cows efficiently. Properly sizing a TMR mixer to meet your needs and account for the ingredients in your ration can reduce...
The craze over yogurt has been building steadily over the last several years as studies have repeatedly shown a broad spectrum of health benefits associated with the product. Researchers have found yogurt...
In the wake of another animal mistreatment video reaching the media waves, we are reminded that nothing is immune from the public eye. In his opening address at the 47th annual American Association of...
For dairymen who purchase corn and soybeans, grain harvest speculations have been a boon to their bottom lines. But, the effects of a record haul could dampen if the crop is stuck in transportation limbo
A just-released report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has a message that is vital for everyone in agriculture to keep constantly in mind: Farming and ranching is a very dangerous industry to work...
At a return of $9.63 for every $1 invested, butter promotion bested all other investments, according to an annual Texas A&M University study that evaluates returns from the dairy producer-funded Dairy...
Handy Hint: September 25, 2014 Extended chute saves trucks and grain When one of my employees came too close to a truck last year while filling it with the grain cart, I decided to fix the problem. I simply...
We've had three years of farm bill debate and at least a couple of years prior to that when new dairy policy ideas were being developed by many concerned parties
As printed in our September 25, 2014 issue... DAIRY EXPORTS HAVE SPUTTERED as U.S. dairy product prices traded well above global levels, which has made exporting slightly more difficult. Since April, the...
Sign-up for the new safety net program enacted in the latest farm bill takes place from September 2 through November 28. Miss that deadline and your operation will forgo insurance coverage until 2016....
