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Jan. 23 2025
Newer research and anecdotal evidence shows that the value of colostrum extends past that single meal
Jan. 23 2025
Dairy farmers enjoyed higher milk prices in 2024 due to lower milk output for much of the year, and that same market force caused retail milk prices to climb to a new high
Jan. 23 2025
New findings enhance Wisconsin’s reputation as America’s Dairyland. According to a University of Wisconsin-Madison study, the economic impact of Wisconsin’s dairy industry is bigger than...
Jan. 23 2025
Creating success with what you have is the goal when it comes to cow longevity for farmers
Jan. 16 2025
While many farms focus on checking that their ventilation systems are effectively working for their animals in the summer, an audit in the winter is also important
Jan. 16 2025
The margin for producing milk, as calculated by the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program, reached a record high last fall as September’s margin was calculated at $15.57 per hundredweight (cwt.)
Jan. 16 2025
Some may argue that breakfast is the most important meal of the day
Jan. 16 2025
Americans’ rekindled love affair with butter continues to gain momentum. In 2023, the average American consumed 6.5 pounds of butter
Jan. 9 2025
Starting calves off on the right foot is essential for the longevity and resiliency of every dairy farm
Jan. 9 2025
Recent research has shown that the agriculture industry makes up about 10% of total United States greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), mostly from enteric fermentation and manure management
Jan. 9 2025
Mastitis can be caused by many pathogens, but if you ask any dairy veterinarian or farmer which is the most damaging, the odds are good that their response will be Staphylococcus aureus
Jan. 9 2025
Feeding cows is expensive. Financial reports continuously show that dairy farmers spend more money on grain and feed purchases than anything else
Jan. 2 2025
On an episode of the “Bovine Banter” podcast hosted by Penn State Extension, Josh Brubaker shared how he and his family have implemented the use of alternative energy sources such as a manure...
Jan. 2 2025
Throughout the summer and fall, farmers have taken the time to ensile their feed to the best of their ability, keeping proper packing, bunker covering, and limited oxygen exposure top of mind
Jan. 2 2025
Consumers face a barrage of marketing terms, nutritional statements, picturesque scenes, and more every time they pick up a food package to make a purchasing decision
Jan. 2 2025
November milk production took a tumble as milk volume fell nearly 1% nationally compared to the same month last year
Dec. 26 2024
Doing more with less is the motto farmers this day in age seem to abide by as they aim to maximize production while also reducing input costs
Dec. 26 2024
The Raterink family wanted to pursue transitioning their dairy herd from a stanchion barn to automatic milking systems for labor reasons
Dec. 26 2024
During a Manitowoc County (Wisconsin) forage council meeting several years ago, I was invited to come out and talk about forage management strategies
Dec. 26 2024
2024 was a tumultuous year on the political front, and 2025 promises to be just as eventful on the policy front
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