Magazine November 6 2023

September 2, 2026

Current News

[ September 2, 2026 ] New Book Home on the Farm Brings Readers Inside the Everyday Life of an Iowa Farm Family DHIA
[ September 2, 2026 ] MDA Opens Applications for Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant DHIA
[ September 2, 2026 ] Dairy farmers wear many hats – but there’s always room to grow DHIA
[ September 2, 2026 ] Farm Aid 2026 to Air on CNN, SiriusXM, nugs and FarmAid.org DHIA
[ September 1, 2026 ] FFAR Research Explores Novel Approach to Protect Livestock from New World Screwworm DHIA
[ September 1, 2026 ] The 3 Signals Your Dairy Plant is Ready for Automation DHIA
[ September 1, 2026 ] Ohio Supreme Court rules in employee safety case on dairy farm DHIA

How Data Insights Can Improve Heifer Reproduction Efficiency

November 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

After a heifer calf hits the ground, what are the chances she will survive calfhood, reach the breeding pen, become pregnant and deliver a healthy calf herself? Many variables affect a heifer’s journey from birth [Read More …]

Experts Examine, Validate Checkoff’s Environmental Research Path

November 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

External review and feedback are critical parts of the scientific process. There are many benefits to be gained by having experts poke and prod at research, providing support for what’s going “right” as well as [Read More …]

Training Your Feed Team: The Four Pillars to Feeder Success

November 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

In the world of dairy farming, the delicate balance of a cow’s routine can make or break her health and performance. As creatures of habit, cows rely on consistency, especially when it comes to their [Read More …]

Foreign Investment in U.S. Ag Land – The Latest Numbers

November 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Foreign investment in U.S. agricultural land is a hot topic, largely spurred by media reports raising concerns about bad actors from adversarial nations purchasing land for potentially hostile purposes. Several questions arise when considering this [Read More …]

Where are Milk Prices Going?

November 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Producer milk prices are based on the wholesale price of four dairy commodities: butter, cheese, nonfat dry milk (NDM), and dry whey. The Agricultural Marketing Service does a weekly survey of these wholesale commodities. At [Read More …]

Do You Know the Rules of the Game?

November 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

I understand that these are tough times in our economy currently. This is characterized by high inflation, high interest rates, ridiculous costs of repairs and, in fact, almost all of your inputs. People are [Read More …]

Fall Burndown of Weeds and Declining Forage Stands

November 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Fall is a great time to control winter annuals and perennials weeds as well as declining sod stands. In the fall, foliar-applied herbicides can be effective if the plants are green and appear healthy and [Read More …]

Comparing New York dairy farm characteristics, costs, and performance across four quartiles of profitability in 2022

November 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

In 2022, the milk price paid to farms reached a 30-year high, according to data from New York dairy farms participating in the Dairy Farm Business Summary and Analysis Program (DFBS).1 These data also show [Read More …]

Dairy Heifer Reproductive Management. Part 1:Estrus Synchronization Protocols

November 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Each individual dairy farm is an intricate and complex business, with many important operational aspects such as reproduction. When looking at the input costs of running a conventional dairy farm, around 50% is spent to [Read More …]

Streptococcus spp. in Dairy Foods? Is it a New Problem?

November 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus is not a new pathogen, but it does pose a risk to humans. A recent article (Bosica et al., 2023) described a foodborne illness outbreak due to Streptococcus in unpasteurized milk. The title [Read More …]

Timed AI Protocols: Presynch Ovsynch

November 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Presynch Ovsynch is a good, well-researched TAI protocol with proven success and significant advantages over Ovsynch alone. Timed artificial insemination (TAI) is a common reproductive management strategy used on U.S. dairy farms. It lessens the [Read More …]

How Data Insights Can Improve Heifer Reproduction Efficiency

Experts Examine, Validate Checkoff’s Environmental Research Path

Training Your Feed Team: The Four Pillars to Feeder Success

Foreign Investment in U.S. Ag Land – The Latest Numbers

Where are Milk Prices Going?

Do You Know the Rules of the Game?

Fall Burndown of Weeds and Declining Forage Stands

Comparing New York dairy farm characteristics, costs, and performance across four quartiles of profitability in 2022

Dairy Heifer Reproductive Management. Part 1:Estrus Synchronization Protocols

Streptococcus spp. in Dairy Foods? Is it a New Problem?

Timed AI Protocols: Presynch Ovsynch

Building Confidence Through Support

What is Causing Financial Volatility in the Dairy Industry? Digging Deeper – Part II

Rethinking Protein Quality: Why Canola Meal Stands Out for High-Producing Dairy Cows

Do You Care Enough to Fix It?