New findings enhance Wisconsin’s reputation as America’s Dairyland. According to a University of Wisconsin-Madison study, the economic impact of Wisconsin’s dairy industry is bigger than...
Dairy farmers enjoyed higher milk prices in 2024 due to lower milk output for much of the year, and that same market force caused retail milk prices to climb to a new high
Kylene Anderson has joined Hoard’s Dairyman as managing editor. Raised on her family’s registered Holstein dairy in Fort Atkinson, Wis., she continued her education at the University o
As a nutrition professional, I understand dairy foods are not one-size-fits-all. But dairy does offer a wide array of delicious and nutritious options that can meet the needs of nearly every consumer,...
The impacts of soil compaction have long been known, with many interacting effects related to water infiltration, root growth, nutrient availability, and more limiting crop productivity
As the dairy industry dips its toes into artificial intelligence (AI), it is clear that there is still a world of unknown possibilities that lie before us
USDA announced last Thursday that the final rule amending Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) pricing formulas passed the producer vote and will be implemented in all 11 federal orders
While many farms focus on checking that their ventilation systems are effectively working for their animals in the summer, an audit in the winter is also important
The margin for producing milk, as calculated by the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program, reached a record high last fall as September’s margin was calculated at $15.57 per hundredweight (cwt.)
The author is an assistant professor and extension specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.Pair or group housing calves is one example of providing enrichment that can boost dairy animals’
The dairy situation and outlook for 2025Presented by: Leonard Polzin, University of Wisconsin-MadisonxxxThis presentation will provide an overview of dairy markets
