UW-Madison Agri-Marketing Students Take National Title in Marketing Competition After five second place finishes and eight top-four finishes over the last 12 years at the National Agri-Marketing Association...
The Minnesota Milk Producers Association supports the recent Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) action to add value to the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP). This...
Spring can bring a wide array of weather conditions . . . prepare now so you're ready if severe storms hit. Spring is in the air, but with it can come some not so pleasant weather. While we are happy...
A recent interview in The Washington Post with the renowned animal welfare specialist leaves many in dairy circles with unanswered questions. With all due respect to Temple Grandin, and the research she...
Digi-Star introduces Eric Metzger as the newest addition to its sales team. Metzger will serve as senior OEM accounts manager with accounts throughout the U.S. and Canada. "An assertive, results-driven...
In some cases, averages can be misleading. That would certainly be true when looking at the average U.S. dairy herd size. These days, the average (mean) U.S. dairy herd has 144 milk cows. That total was...
A few weeks ago, one of our parish's Lenten living bulletin inserts raised concerns with an important part of our parish family, mainly those involved in agriculture. After hearing from a number of our...
From high school to college to continuing education opportunities, we must continue to grow and develop our talents. In order that I may inspire some other youth, I've decided to share how my education...
Our little boy's passion made me realize the weight we carry as advocates and educators of our industry. Our local preschool class did a fun project this year where all the kids picked a topic and did...
By Jim Dunn Professor of Agricultural Economics, Penn State University Market Psychology The Class III price in March was nearly unchanged from February, while the Class IV price was down $0.75. The butter...
Ration strategies for groups of dairy cows summarized. Maximize production, but don't waste resources. That sums up the art and science of formulating rations for milking groups. The challenge is that...
Hoard's Dairyman Webinar Archives April 11, 2016: Target rations for your milking groups presented by Bill Weiss, The Ohio State University Brought to you by: Kuhn North America (www.KuhnNorthAmerica.com)...
Science shows that "farm kids" are less likely to have allergies, but what about those of us who do? Science has proven over the years that children who grow up on dairy farms run a lower risk of developing...
SUPERSIRE leads the industry and Select's lineup for GTPI, Combined Fat and Protein and Net Merit for the fourth straight sire summary. Select Sires remains the industry leader with eight of the top ten...
Sourcing the world's best genetics worldwide for Semex's leading Genomax™ program is netting impressive results. Dairymen everywhere appreciate sires that offer profitable, long-lasting and reliable...
ABS Global Graduates 18 Sires with Continued Focus on Profitable Genetics ABS® Global, the world's leading provider of genetic improvement solutions and reproduction services, is excited to graduate...
We can change our attitudes by changing our thoughts. Without a doubt, I am an optimistic person. My glass isn't just half-full - it's overflowing. I think dairy farmers, in general, are optimistic people....
Following the release of the April 2016 genetic evaluations with the new base change, bulls from New Generation Genetics proven and genomic bulls ranked at or near the top for Milk, Components, Type, Udder...
The early ensiling period is critical to silage quality and stability. This is when newly harvested forage begins the transition to stable silage. Driving a fast, efficient fermentation is essential to...
Who do consumers trust? Some days we think people are so naïve to believe everything they read. Other times, they are so skeptical of even the most logical and safe practices. I laughed when I read...
