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Nov. 25 2024
Dairies are facing more challenges than ever before. Low milk prices, high interest rates, a skilled labor shortage, and more have put a premium on operating with peak efficiency
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Oct. 22 2024
Accurate close-up rations can be hard to navigate, make sure you have the right tools to do so
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Sept. 27 2024
Why do you feed supplemental fat to your herd? Perhaps you’re aiming to propel your milkfat higher to capture more revenue in your milk check, or you recognize the impact bypass fat can have on feed...
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Sept. 26 2024
Don’t just thank farmers this time of year as they begin harvest, thank the ones that feed them, too
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Sept. 3 2024
The arrival of fall brings a new opportunity to create memorable moments
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Aug. 13 2024
Preparing cows for a successful lactation doesn’t start at freshening; it starts at the dry period
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July 31 2024
For more than three decades, National Dairy Council (NDC) has collaborated with third-party health and wellness experts who complement checkoff staff in educating peers, consumers, thought leaders, media...
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July 18 2024
As someone who loves to burn candles and buy fun, new scents often, you could say I’m a lover of good aromas. And, while I love the classic smells of sugar cookie, daisy, autumn woods, and sea breeze...
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July 9 2024
Metritis, one of the most common fresh cow diseases, can be costly to the health of individual cows and the overall productivity of dairy operations, especially in today’s environment
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June 19 2024
Millions of Americans do not have access to healthy foods
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June 18 2024
We can connect with health-conscious consumers where they are doing their grocery shopping
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April 29 2024
The dry period should be a time of rest for cows and is an opportunity for the mammary system to heal and regenerate
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Feb. 13 2024
If you don’t tell your story, someone will tell another story
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Feb. 1 2024
I have found that promoting dairy products in schools is fun for students and rewarding for farmers
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Jan. 19 2024
A productive cow isn’t always a profitable cow. A profitable cow performs in milk volume and quality, breeds back quickly and experiences few health events
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Jan. 5 2024
A dairy farm seems like the ultimate dream for a cat
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Jan. 2 2024
As we enter a new year, remember that goals are part of a business plan
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Nov. 22 2023
Robots provide critical data insights to help you be a better herd manager
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Oct. 26 2023
Building trust with students and food service leaders helps secure dairy’s place on school menus
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Oct. 18 2023
Guys, it’s October. Which basically means it’s Christmas, right? Do you know one of my favorite things about Christmas? I mean besides family being together, Christmas cookies, the music, and...