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National Dairy Council (NDC) is in rare territory as a century-old organization that has created an enduring reputation with consumers and across the health and wellness community. We have farmers to thank who in 1915 [Read More …]

You can’t turn off dairy cow stress

Stressors resource center helps shed light on its complexities How do you save energy? That’s easy. Turn off the lights. Unfortunately, when it comes to dairy cow stress, it’s not that simple. You can’t turn [Read More …]

Progress of the Dairy Farm Report

Selected Financial and Production Factors The objective of the Dairy Farm Business Summary & Analysis Program (DFBS) is to help farm managers improve the financial management of their dairy farm through appropriate use of historical [Read More …]

Are You Suffering from Fear?

As we look around our society today and review our economy, with its rising interest rates and higher inflation, a lot of people are caught in a trap – one known as FEAR. Actually, it [Read More …]

Strategies to Improve Dairy Cattle Reproductive Performance during Summer Heat Stress

Heat stress is a major concern for dairy farmers during the summer months, as it negatively impacts the reproductive performance of dairy cattle. Conception rates of dairy cattle have been shown to decrease by 20% [Read More …]

Corn silage harvest: An exercise in patience (2023)

As we look across NYS and the Northeast, the 2023 growing season has thrown just about every weather scenario at us, making it hard to generalize any conditions across the state or region. However, as [Read More …]

Noncoding DNA explains a majority of the heritability of dairy cattle traits

Milk production and fertility Regulatory genes — genes that control how other genes are used — are responsible for 69% of the heritability of dairy cattle traits such as milk production and fertility, according to [Read More …]

Ag Supervisory Leadership Training in Spanish: Transition to Supervisor

Agricultural Supervisory Leadership NOW in Spanish! Spanish-speaking leaders in the agricultural industry representing dairy, apple, vineyards and even a SUNY college educator came to learn about how to take the step from high-performing employee to [Read More …]

Fi Europe Innovation Awards 2023

The Fi Europe Innovation Awards are now live and open for entries. Applications can be submitted online until the final deadline of 6 October. Since their inception, these awards have provided an opportunity to celebrate [Read More …]

Nutrition, Immunity and Mastitis

The role of nutrition in mastitis prevention is reviewed relative to its impact on immune response of dairy cows Take Home Messages Mastitis is the result of a bacterial invasion of the mammary gland where [Read More …]

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National Mastitis Council Selects 8 Scholars

Winners conduct research in the United States, Italy, Denmark, Belgium, Chile The National Mastitis Council (NMC) named Michelle Buckley, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa; Andrew Sommer, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis.; Tana Jo Almand, University [Read More …]

Sharing farmer perspective with school nutrition professionals

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 …]

Starbucks, Nestlé at Dairy’s Side on Sustainability Journey

When we talk about the dairy supply chain’s commitment to sustainability, it’s an all-hands-on-deck mentality. The journey, of course, starts at the farm where our nation’s nearly 30,000 dairy families are established environmental stewards, leaders [Read More …]

Effective Insect Control Made Easy With Starbar® Exhalt WDG™ Insect Growth Regulator

Discover effective insect control solutions from the makers of Starbar® products at Central Life Sciences, including Exhalt WDG™ Insect Growth Regulator, which helps reduce labeled insect populations and interrupt their life cycles. By scatter or [Read More …]

New Options for Reducing Pathogens in Recycled Manure

As dairies got larger and technology became available, dairy producers began developing methods to turn manure into bedding. It seemed like a great opportunity—the product is certainly readily available, and cows need good, quality bedding [Read More …]

Actions to Mitigate Drought-Related Risk in 2023