Handy Hint: October 10, 2015 A cow scratcher on demand We made a cow scratcher that we can move from pen to pen on our farm. We took an old road sweeper brush and washed and sanitized the bristles. Next,...

Resources from Drill down on your diets from page 692-693 of the October 25, 2015 issue of Hoard's Dairyman. Section 1: Rumen function • Carbohydrate Nutrition and Manure Scoring, Part II: Tools for...

With dairy farms in seven of its eight regions netting over $1,000 per head last year, clients for Frazer Certified Public Accountants and Consultants reported a very profitable year in 2014

Dairy owners' financial health isn't what it may appear to be. While 2014 was one of the best profit years in history for milk producers; it masks a dangerous trend of continued borrowing and rising debt...

It's the leading importer of dairy products. In the dairy world, when the Asian nation sneezes, we all catch a cold because worldwide dairy product inventories build and prices begin to fall

Long known for its crisp fries and convenience, McDonald's burgers have shed their "conventional" skin. On Thursday, October 1, the fast-food chain released the "McB," its first 100 percent organic-beef...

And that's a wrap! The 2015 World Dairy Expo concluded on Saturday after a five-day run

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Three dairy producers shared their thoughts from this past week after reading the item "Margin Protection Program not working ideally." - The Editors

For those who believe in preparing for a rainy day, it might be time to initiate those plans . . . if you already haven't done so

Organic food sales are on the rise, and in terms of individual commodities, organic milk is leading the pack

There is a reason that the federal government takes a detailed census each year . . . even going door to door to collect population data. It is the most accurate way to gather such information

At most fast-food restaurants, a hamburger, fries and a coke are standard lunchtime fare. Over 500 gallons of water are required to fulfill that order

Pull up a chair and get very comfortable, because the official USDA hearing to gather testimony about establishing a Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) in California is going to be a marathon

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What's the farm worth to the next generation? He serves as dairy transitions coordinator for Pennsylvania's Center for Dairy Excellence. Sooner or later, most farm families reach a point where they must...

Corn silage doesn't bring protein to the table When balancing diets heavy in corn silage, don't skimp on the protein. Understanding corn's advantages and limitations enables us to maximize its nutrient...

Fluid milk was once the undisputed king of the dairy aisle. That is no longer the case as cheese passed the milk jug a decade ago. Given the current trajectory, dairy exports could also pass the former...

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