As a parched postscript to a third straight year of drought, farmers in California's San Joaquin Valley who hold senior water rights are suing the state for deliveries they didn't receive in 2014, in hopes...
Over the past year, I have repeatedly been asked how I became interested in dairy cattle considering I grew up in a state more well-known for beef and wheat. Many times, that conversation prompt leaves...
More than 25 professional technicians, sales representatives, communications specialists, Select Mating Service™ (SMS™) evaluators, information services staff, administrative personnel and...
California Dairies, Inc. (CDI), the second largest dairy processing cooperative in the nation, welcomed Lowell Richardson to its executive staff as Senior Vice President Human Resources on November 1,...
Farmers, producers and landowners who have agricultural buildings on their property they are no longer using can turn the vacant space into extra farm income, according to experts with Ohio State University's...
Farm family lost milking herd due to stray voltage issues on their dairy farm A Cass County jury awarded Randy and Peggy Norman of rural Pine River $6.3 million in damages after losing their dairy herd...
Station to Provide Inexpensive, Clean Domestic Fuel to Fleets Traveling on I-20 amp Trillium, LLC, the joint venture between ampCNG and Trillium CNG™, today announced that the first public access...
I'm not typically an early Christmas shopper, but in the more recent years I've learned to pay closer attention to what my dad needs when we are fixing something, milking the cows or working around the...
Four new options available to improve efficiency and accuracy of feeding cattle. Digi-Star introduces four new options to enhance the feed mixing and loading process. These include the CCT 400 and 500...
Corn mazes, apple picking, hayrides – autumn might be the best time of year to enjoy agritourism. But autumn is also peak time for agritourism injuries. "If there is a serious injury, whether as...
Forage producers have a variety of expectations for alfalfa stand life, and most say a stand should produce for four to six years or more. However, growers also recognize that some fields become less productive...
Automated Exchange will Enhance Variable Rate Nitrogen Management DuPont Pioneer and Raven Industries today announced a collaboration to allow for the seamless flow of information generated through Pioneer...
Spencer County FFA wins 5th National FFA Dairy Judging title in 10 years. When you say you've won the National FFA Dairy Judging Contest, you have done more than just judged cows. The two-day contest encompasses...
Fluid milk sales have been slumping for decades. Value-added products, such as Greek yogurt, cheese and, as of late, butter, are an area we've been able to hang our hat on. Much like blueberries, kale...
Just how important does USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack think the farm bill's new Margin Protection Program for Dairy (MPP-Dairy) is to dairy farmers? He took time out of his busy schedule to fly to Dallas,...
A cow that's come down with milk fever is easily recognizable. Oftentimes, the cow, unable to stand, has its head against its side, and its ears are cold to the touch
Digi-Star introduces the WeighLog for wheel, telescopic and skidsteer loaders. This system provides a user-friendly on-board weighing system that can be used for loading, check weighing and simple batching....
Holstein million-unit fraternity hits 50. Breeding and then marketing an elite bull is a tough undertaking, and only a few have been successful. Bulls need to appeal to a wide audience of producers, but...
Even well-educated parents with access to healthy foods struggle to meet the nutritional needs of their children. The groundwork for a healthy life is built during childhood. Unfortunately, financial limitations,...
Dairy producers could potentially be losing performance and returns if they are not treating for internal parasites in replacement heifers. But Dr. Tom Van Dyke, manager of Large Animal Veterinary Services...
