Special permits now available for milk trucks to exceed 80,000 pounds on interstate highways Governor Tom Wolf today put Pennsylvania's milk producers and haulers in a much stronger competitive position...
Robert Beckard, Steve McPherson, Jeremy Myers, Brittany Nelson and Nate Rindels were recently hired to the Accelerated Genetics team. Robert Beckard was hired as the Business Development Manager in Minnesota...
This June Dairy Month, share the steps you take to ensure a delicious and nutritious product. As we say goodbye to May and hello to June, it signals the time to celebrate June Dairy Month. Personally,...
Block, curd, or shredded, put it on your plate. "A can a week is all we ask." That was a very successful marketing campaign for Blue Diamond Almonds decades ago. I saw plenty of those commercials and almond...
Don't just stand there Cows that stand too much may be telling you something about cow comfort in your barn. Inadequate flooring can cause lameness and discourage cows from eating, thus impacting milk...
Don't just stand there Cows that stand too much may be telling you something about cow comfort in your barn. Inadequate flooring can cause lameness and discourage cows from eating, thus impacting milk...
Are you ready to handle triplets on your farm? As farmers, we learn to always expect the unexpected. But when triplets arrive on the dairy, it is understandable to be in shock. Surprised was my reaction...
The Wisconsin FFA Foundation welcomes Kristin Johnson as their administrative assistant. In this role, Johnson will assist in managing the large amount of data which flows through the Foundation, aid in...
DVO, Inc. Announces First Anaerobic Digester Installation in China Both installation and commissioning are complete on a DVO, Inc. anaerobic digester at Austasia Modern Dairy Farm in Xianhe, located in...
Listen in as Dr. Ian Lean, from The University of Australia, reviews his most recent meta-analysis results on one area of dairy nutrition: feeding fats and the effect that it has on fertility. Reproduction...
Top animal welfare expert praises animal care, impressed with newest lameness research. Temple Grandin visits Vir-Clar Farm in Fond du Lac, Wis. "I saw dairy cows who have a wonderful life today." That's...
The standard of excellence begins with the boss when it comes to animal welfare. What's the hardest part of initiating a training program for animal welfare on today's dairies? If you ask Luís Mendonça,...
The first organic farm to receive the Dairy Appreciation Award. Organic Valley farmer owners Jon and Lisa Zweber in partnership with their son Tim and his wife Emily, Zweber Farms, LLC, located in Elko,...
During the heat and humidity of summer, extra measures are taken to care for cows before and after calving. Ninety-eight degrees in Georgia feels a good bit different than 98° in California. In Georgia,...
Jer-Lindy Farms Recipient of Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainability Honor Last night Innovation Center for US Dairy Gold Level Sponsor DeLaval Inc. presented one of the prestigious 2016 Outstanding Dairy...
Michelle Cornman of Select Sire Power was honored as the Select Mating Service™ (SMS™) genetic consultant of the year in front of an audience of her peers at Select Sires' SMS Evaluators Conference...
Dairy Farms, Businesses and Partnerships Honored for Achievements in Sustainability Fifth annual U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards recognize leaders in waste reduction, energy efficiency and addressing...
Rapid silage pH drop sets the table for reduced clostridia, E. coli growth A rapid pH drop is the first requirement to produce quality silage. When pH doesn't drop quickly, it allows other microbes like...
Friends, food, and funding are just a few perks. I've lived the majority of my adult life in Wisconsin, while all of my childhood was spent in California. Dairy breakfasts were not common in the Central...
Vita Plus Loyal is proud to name four high school seniors as recipients of the 2016 "Our Future is Agriculture" scholarships. This program recognizes deserving students with long-term career interests...
