Magazine August 7 2023

October 12, 2026

Current News

[ October 12, 2026 ] Mixing plant material with manure may be key to profitable biogas production DHIA
[ October 12, 2026 ] Penn State, PDA break ground on Animal Diagnostic Laboratory expansion DHIA
[ October 12, 2026 ] Challenges and Considerations for Fall Hay Harvest DHIA
[ October 12, 2026 ] ADC Dairy Farmers’ Workforce Roundtable at Expo DHIA
[ October 12, 2026 ] Davis College Receives $28.9 Million USDA Grant for New Food Complex DHIA
[ October 12, 2026 ] Rollins Urges Federal Land Ranchers to Put June Grazing Directive to Work DHIA
[ October 12, 2026 ] DFA Takes Top Honors in NMPF’s Annual Communications Contest DHIA

Sharing farmer perspective with school nutrition professionals

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

I was simply blown away when I walked through the doors of the School Nutrition Association’s (SNA) Annual National Conference. Everywhere I looked, there were people (more than 6,600) and exhibitors (850-plus) who were gathered [Read More …]

The Revolutionary Role of Postbiotics in Promoting Ruminant Health

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Since the dawn of time, humans have been accidentally and intentionally fermenting foodstuffs. Since ancient times, humans have harnessed the benefits of fermentation, realizing its potential in preserving food, improving taste, and promoting health. While [Read More …]

Enhance Fly Control Efficiency: Rotate Baits with Starbar’s DuraStrike® Fly Scatter Bait

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Learn more about fly control solutions from the Starbar team at Central Life Sciences, including effective products such as DuraStrike® Fly Scatter Bait. Proper rotation is essential in fighting against fly bait resistance — allowing [Read More …]

Managing Digital Dermatitis

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Heat stress poses a significant threat to the health and performance of cows, often leading to various issues, including lameness problems such as digital dermatitis. Digital dermatitis is a common hoof condition that affects dairy [Read More …]

A clear vision to protect your herd from pinkeye

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBK) – or pinkeye – causes painful inflammation in all cases, permanent corneal scarring in some cases, and can lead to blindness in the most severe cases. In dairy cattle, pinkeye can [Read More …]

What Keeps You Awake at Night?

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

These are tough times. Our economy is scary in some sectors and best characterized as shaky for a lot of people. However, please let me share some good news with you. The key is to [Read More …]

SGMA Inadequate Subbasins Update

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

There is intense activity going on right now in the Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) whose plans were deemed “inadequate” by the Department of Water Resources (DWR) this past spring. Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) enforcement [Read More …]

Background Information on FMMO Hearing

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

IDFA’s efforts related to federal order updates have been ongoing for more than a year. We have engaged in an extensive process with several dozen meetings and multiple streams of work internally with IDFA members [Read More …]

Holland Holstein sHow 2023

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Judges have been announced. On Friday November 10 and Saturday November 11, the 2023 Holland Holstein sHow will take place at WTC-Expo in Leeuwarden (The Netherlands). We are pleased to announce the 4 internationally renowned [Read More …]

Rep. DeWayne Burns asks Texas dairy community for support

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The dairy farming community has enjoyed a symbiotic relationship with the people of Texas which has allowed dairy farmers to continue producing wholesome dairy products for our state and beyond. During this legislative session, I [Read More …]

Calf barn ventilation

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Many calf housing options exist, but important system fundamentals need to be incorporated into the design related to ventilation, calf comfort, labor efficiency, cost effectiveness, and group versus individual housing strategies, for the system to [Read More …]

Grazing During the Summer Slump

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

As we approach the peak of summer with hot, dry weather, we need to adjust our grazing strategies to maintain pasture longevity. The summer slump is when perennial cool-season grasses slow in growth or essentially [Read More …]

Sharing farmer perspective with school nutrition professionals

The Revolutionary Role of Postbiotics in Promoting Ruminant Health

Enhance Fly Control Efficiency: Rotate Baits with Starbar’s DuraStrike® Fly Scatter Bait

Managing Digital Dermatitis

A clear vision to protect your herd from pinkeye

What Keeps You Awake at Night?

SGMA Inadequate Subbasins Update

Background Information on FMMO Hearing

Holland Holstein sHow 2023

Rep. DeWayne Burns asks Texas dairy community for support

Calf barn ventilation

Grazing During the Summer Slump

The Downside and Upside of Increasing Exports

Not all fiber behaves the same in dairy rations

What Is Your Reason?

Preparing Grain Storages for Harvest