Magazine February 3 2025

September 20, 2026

Current News

[ September 18, 2026 ] Governor Hochul Announces Approximately $25 Million Awarded to Help Farmers DHIA
[ September 18, 2026 ] The Truth Behind “Cash for Your Land” Letters DHIA
[ September 18, 2026 ] Secretary Karen Ross Recognized for More Than 15 Years of Service to Agriculture DHIA
[ September 18, 2026 ] Senate Agriculture Committee Clears Farm Bill; IDFA Calls for Swift, Bipartisan Path to Passage DHIA
[ September 18, 2026 ] CCFN Statement on Senate Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Passage DHIA
[ September 18, 2026 ] NASDA applauds advancement of farm bill DHIA
[ September 18, 2026 ] NMPF Applauds Senate Farm Bill Committee Passage DHIA

Checkoff’s Partnership with General Mills Sparking Innovation

February 2, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

As the dairy checkoff’s partnership lead for General Mills, my role is to foster a relationship that fuels dairy innovation. Our mission is clear: we aim to introduce new dairy products that excite consumers and [Read More …]

Essential steps to safely transport heifers off-site

February 2, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Rearing replacement heifers requires a significant investment of money — the second largest expense on a dairy after feed — and time to develop them into productive cows. Many dairies are turning to off-site facilities [Read More …]

What to wear and how to stay safe working in the cold

February 2, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Winter continues to bring cold weather challenges for the agricultural community — no holiday hours or closures. Farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses do what needs to be done no matter the conditions. “Many of us have [Read More …]

Introducing Net Merit 2025

February 2, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Lifetime Net Merit (NM$) index ranks dairy animals based on their combined genetic merit for economically important traits. NM$ combines economic values for 12 individual traits plus five composite subindexes into a single [Read More …]

What If We Changed Our Approach?

February 2, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

I was recently reading an article by Charles Hugh Smith entitled “Five Themes Will Decide This Decade.” Frankly, it was scary to read these themes, but he may be correct. In the article, he listed [Read More …]

Milk per Cow Increases Throughout Dairy Industry

February 2, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Milk per cow is increasing and with that, producer revenue per cow is increasing. Chart I shows the rate of growth for milk per cow. The increasing rate is currently 0.7% annually. The prior post [Read More …]

What’s New for Agronomic Weed Control in 2025

February 2, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

New herbicide products, label updates, and industry news about weed management are highlighted in the article. Below is the annual overview of newer herbicide products. As in the recent past, there are no new herbicide [Read More …]

Are you listening to your cows?

February 2, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Four questions to ask yourself to better understand what your cows and data are telling you. Comfortable cows are generally healthier, more productive and less stressed – and it’s no secret that cow comfort directly [Read More …]

Agricultural Land: To Own or To Rent?

February 2, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

In 2022, 39% of agricultural land was rented – a proportion that has remained relatively stable for over 50 years. When deciding how to acquire land, rising farm real estate values can be a valuable asset or [Read More …]

Ensure Heifers Thrive During Cold Weather

February 2, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy cattle, especially younger dairy animals, can be affected by cold stress, too. This article will focus on dairy heifers between post-weaning to calving age. When it comes to the weather and dairy animals, we [Read More …]

Can I Refinance a Land Loan?

February 2, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

In short, yes, you can refinance a land loan! Refinancing offers an opportunity to lower your interest rate, adjust loan terms, and more. That being said, this process can vary depending on the type [Read More …]

New technology tracks dairy cows for improved health and productivity

February 2, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Researchers develop a method to track dairy cows across a barn with multi-camera systems, improving accuracy As dairy farmers dwindle every year, the demand for high-quality milk remains steadfast, driving a surge in dairy farming. [Read More …]

Checkoff’s Partnership with General Mills Sparking Innovation

Essential steps to safely transport heifers off-site

What to wear and how to stay safe working in the cold

Introducing Net Merit 2025

What If We Changed Our Approach?

Milk per Cow Increases Throughout Dairy Industry

What’s New for Agronomic Weed Control in 2025

Are you listening to your cows?

Agricultural Land: To Own or To Rent?

Ensure Heifers Thrive During Cold Weather

Can I Refinance a Land Loan?

New technology tracks dairy cows for improved health and productivity

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

Why Herd Immunity Matters to Your Dairy

What If You Could?

Cover Crops After Corn Silage