With a commitment to bringing the latest research and practical expertise to the farm, Vita Plus recently welcomed four new members to the dairy technical services team. These individuals will work closely...
Dairy once again proved it can be a divisive issue. Reportedly, the farm bill's dairy provisions were still being hammered out just hours before the final bill was filed with the House Rules Committee....
Take a stand for cows that can't Down cows deserve special care to bring them back to health or, if necessary, to a humane end. by Geof W. Smith, D.V.M. The author is at the College of Veterinary Medicine,...
Tighter heifer management could be a window of opportunity for many herds. A heifer needs to make about 33,000 pounds of milk to repay her rearing costs, said Cheryl Marti, a dairy production specialist...
New dairy cattle evaluation educational book contains over 90-plus color photos comparing each trait. Understanding linear evaluation enhances every dairy farmer's ability to make better decisions for...
There was a further drop in pick-up tanker milk samples testing positive for antibiotics in the United States last year . . . 445 out of 3.2 million samples, or 0.014 percent, were positive. This represents...
Bobcat Company - the leading designer and manufacturer of attachments for compact equipment - introduces the Bobcat® 35PH and 50PH planetary drive augers. The new units are compatible with approved...
Despite inclement weather and parking capacity challenges, the doors were once again blown off the Stratford Rotary Complex by dairy farmers from across Canada and beyond. The Canadian Dairy XPO (CDX),...
Lucta is pleased to announce the hiring of Fernando Bargo, PhD. Dr. Bargo will provide technical support for Lucta swine and ruminant products throughout the Americas with special emphasis in the United...
New Soil Model Creates Step-Change in Predictive Farm Management DuPont, the University of Missouri and the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) have announced an innovative...
While dairy cows aren't always an option, dairy steers can be just as valuable as a 4-H project. Every 4-H member has a unique story. Whether they've consistently bred show ring champions or have overcome...
South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard and Secretary of Agriculture Lucas Lentsch are serious about growing South Dakota's dairy industry. The state's top leaders travelled to the World Ag Expo on Thursday,...
Ben Smink, Farm Management Support Manager for Lely North America, the world leader in robotic milking, will discuss transitioning to robotic milking, preparation, challenges and the impact that the approach...
Maybe it was the inch or so of rain that had fallen during the previous several days, or maybe the perpetual optimism that goes with being a farmer of any kind. Either way, there was no panic about the...
Chobani, maker of America's No. 1–selling Greek Yogurt brand, announced today it will donate more than 5,000 cups of fresh Greek Yogurt originally intended for Team USA athletes competing in Sochi,...
Features include real-time monitoring, documentation, and high-definition mapping with an iPad® In conjunction with the launch of the ExactEmerge™ planters and MaxEmerge™ 5 row units, John...
Dairy farmers have a new opportunity to protect their farm income with dairy margin insurance. The dairy safety net in the new farm bill takes a new approach. Margin insurance, and the nuts-and-bolts decisions...
Kary Babb was recently selected for the Vita Plus Dairy Technical Extended Internship in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. She is the second student to take part in this internship...
USJersey Seeks Creative People to Generate Excitement for Jersey Sustainability Story Finalists Will Be Selected for Innovative Advertising and Marketing Plans An advertising and marketing contest to connect...
Aspen Dairy Solutions™, a line of products distributed by Animal Health International, Inc. and its subsidiary, Aspen Veterinary Resources, Ltd., provides dairymen with a single-cycle clean-in-place...
