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The Texas dairy industry trails Idaho by just 1.4% in milk production as of the end of 20239. From 2003 to 2023, Texas has seen the largest increase in milk production in the U.S, by [Read More …]

Legal Soil Erosion Control Requirements in Pennsylvania

Summarizing legal soil conservation requirements for Pennsylvania farmers. Controlling soil erosion is important to protect farmland productivity. However, soil eroded from farm fields can also end up in streams, causing harm to the natural environment [Read More …]

Dairy and Sarcopenia and Osteoporosis

Including dairy foods in healthy dietary patterns can help people thrive at every age, including older adulthood. Eating dairy foods, a source of high-quality protein and other essential nutrients, may reduce the risk of age-related [Read More …]

State-of-the-art techniques to reduce climate-warming cow methane

New climate-controlled animal respiration stalls in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences – the only ones currently operating in the U.S. – will allow researchers to definitively measure, verify and monitor methane and other [Read More …]

Purchasing Guide for the Dairy: Precision Technology System

Navigating that decision making process for producers to determine which precision technology can be useful on their farm. The integration of precision technologies for dairy farm management has emerged as a vital tool for optimizing [Read More …]

New Research Fuels GENYOUth’s Mission to Nourish Children

I probably took for granted the milk I consumed at school growing up on a farm in rural Oklahoma. It was always available, and we knew it was nutritious. My school milk experience helped set [Read More …]

National DHIA 59th Annual Convention Plans for Change

The 59th annual meeting of the National Dairy Herd Information Association (NDHIA) was held March 5 and 6, 2024 in New Orleans, La. The trade group for state and regional DHI milk recording organizations, NDHIA [Read More …]

Beef farmer? Dairy farmer? Wearing Both Hats

Beef farmer? Dairy farmer? Producers in the dairy world are wearing both hats today. With the increased use of sexed semen on progressive dairy operations, dairy producers have the perfect opportunity to implement a [Read More …]

Follow five principles to control parasites in heifers

If you plan to turn your replacement heifers out on pasture this summer, don’t overlook the importance of deworming. Most dairy farms have room for improvement when it comes to parasite control programs in heifers. [Read More …]

Productive Life Series: Calf Care

Welcome to the first installment of our Productive Life Series, where we delve into the essential aspects of dairy farming that set the stage for a successful and sustainable operation. In this article, we will [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of America Shares Continued Progress and Future Opportunities

The Cooperatives 26th Annual Meeting: Farmer-Owners Vote on New Board Members and Corporate Resolutions to Guide the Cooperative Forward. Last week, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a national dairy cooperative owned and governed by family farmers, [Read More …]

Evaluate your dairy’s sand bedding options

Sand is sand is sand, correct? Not really, especially when it comes to choosing sand bedding for your dairy. There may be subtle or substantial differences in sands depending on the source. As a result, [Read More …]

2023 Semen Sales Report Reflects Global Trends

National Association of Animal Breeders regular members unit sales shows domestic and global semen use continues to shift. The National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) members report annual units for the categories of domestic sales, [Read More …]

Who Benefits from Delays?

It has been interesting to observe recent delays on loan approvals with several of my clients. Frustrating, yet interesting, since the delays seem to occur for no real good reason. I understand that all parties, [Read More …]

U.S. Milk Production is down. Which States have continued to grow?

There is a lot of concern about the decline in U.S. milk production. Producer milk prices are low compared to prior years and many farmers are struggling to stay in business. This post will cover [Read More …]

6 data points driving profitable dairy herds

Actionable data help farmers track performance towards key profitability markers. How can you get more from your data investment and positively impact your farm’s bottom line? Begin by tracking and acting on the right information. [Read More …]

Training Dairy Cows with Positive Reinforcement Can Turn Otherwise Stressful Events into Play

The results of a Journal of Dairy Science® study support the use of training to improve positive emotional states and welfare of dairy cows during handling Dairy cows receive a huge amount of care during [Read More …]

Should You Raise Your Replacement Animals?

Have you ever stood looking at a group of young calves and observed their living conditions? Over the years, I have visited farms where the calves were very thin with rough haircoats. Manure was caked [Read More …]

The Economics of Wet Calves

Do you know how much it’s costing you to raise your calves daily? Or are you thinking about having someone else raise them and don’t know how much to pay them? The cost to raise [Read More …]

2023 Butter and Cheese Exports are Down

In 2023 butter and cheese exports were down from 2022. This post will cover some of the details behind these decreases. Butter exports have always been minimal as the supply is limited. Imports of butter [Read More …]

Byproduct Feeding Practices Important to California’s Sustainability: Dry Cows & Heifers

Nearly 41% of the California lactating cow ration is composed of byproducts. That number was calculated from responses to a 2022 survey of California dairy nutritionists. The data set represents approximately 936,700 lactating cows (26 [Read More …]

Meet Your New York State Dairy Ambassador Team!

March 5, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Evelyn Kersmanc was so nervous she was in disbelief when she heard her name announced as the newly titled 2024-2025 New York State Dairy Ambassador. “As soon as I heard my county, I immediately looked [Read More …]

Checkoff Partnership Growing ‘Hot’ Milk Trend

Your school cafeteria experience as a kid was probably a lot like mine. There was a serving of milk on our trays that we knew was healthy and we drank it. Today’s cafeteria experience is [Read More …]

Finding Calm in the Chaos

The winter months to me are some of the most peaceful on our small dairy farm in Adams County, Pennsylvania. Because of our milking schedule, I often go to the barn when it is dark [Read More …]

North American Agribusiness Review for Dairy – February 2024

RaboResearch announces the publication of the North American Agribusiness Review, a summary of market conditions and trends across North American agriculture. Below are the highlights for dairy from the report. For the whole report you [Read More …]

Dairy Council of Nevada, GENYOUth Lead Effort to Address School Hunger

Nevada schools received equipment support, including milk coolers Checkoff-founded GENYOUth teamed with the Dairy Council of Nevada, the NFL and other partners to increase access to and participation in healthy school meals by providing grants [Read More …]

3 Strategies for Sustaining Profitability in the Dairy Industry in 2024