When milk production quotas in the European Union (E.U.) end on April 1, 2015, three countries with long and successful dairy traditions won't be standing still when they enter the global dairy export...
A group of six Wisconsin-based environmental groups filed a petition with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to investigate potential groundwater contamination in Kewaunee County, Wis
Evaluating body condition throughout lactation and the dry period can be an important health indicator. This semester I decided to take a beef science course with the intention of comparing that industry's...
Frustrated by the clear lack of progress after three years from the "Beef Checkoff Enhancement Working Group," USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced he would take matters into his own hands. The secretary's...
World's largest robotic milking installation is now in operation, providing efficient milking, animal health and synergy with the environment The van Leeuwen dairy farm in New Zealand has become the site...
Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition's The Peak Report newsletter has been transformed into a frequently updated blog to offer dairy producers and industry professionals more management information than ever...
Living and childrearing expenses continue to climb. Family living costs are up for urban and rural residents alike. In a survey of over 1,300 farm families, Illinois farmers reported that their cost of...
The student-run Cheese Stand at World Dairy Expo sold a record number of grilled cheese sandwiches this year. Surpassing the previous record by 5,000 sandwiches, 27,450 grilled cheese sandwiches were made...
Meatless Monday is a global movement that began in 2003, encouraging consumers to refrain from eating meat on Mondays to better their health and save the environment
ImmuCell announces the hiring of Janie Sustaita as the sales and marketing manager for the California, Arizona and Nevada region. Sustaita comes to ImmuCell with over 20 years of experience in the agriculture...
Grain entrapment is a farming hazard year-round; however, with all of the grain transport vehicles on the road and combines in the fields, it brings year-round safety to mind
24 VMS in New Zealand World's largest robotic milking installation is now in operation, providing efficient milking, animal health and synergy with the environment. The van Leeuwen dairy farm in New Zealand...
Dr. Kevin Ratka recently joined the Vita Plus team as a dairy technical sales specialist. Based in central Minnesota, Ratka will work closely with fellow dairy consultants to troubleshoot on-farm challenges...
Harvest is finally under way on the nation's cotton crop after being delayed by a cooler summer in many major growing areas. That means what has historically been the best time to shop for whole cottonseed...
Sam Mosley, Ph.D., has joined Diamond V as Dairy Field Technical Specialist. He has come to Diamond V from Davis Family Dairies in Nicollet, MN where he was the Operations Manager of multiple dairy sites...
New judges and sponsors for U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards reflect importance of working together The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy®, established under the leadership of dairy farmers, announced...
Marcie Feine's passion for calves clearly shined through as she spoke at a Land O'Lakes calf event last month. "I have the best job because I get the babies," she said. Marcie and her husband, Glen, are...
In continuing efforts to remain customer-centric, Verdesian Life Sciences, LLC (Verdesian) is expanding its sales staff. The new account managers will drive sales growth and support relationships with...
Specially selected Phoenix® brand corn hybrids will now be available from Advanta US Inc., for the 2015 planting season in Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas. For...
