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GenoSource Has Grown Into One of the Most State-of-the-Art …
Jan 6, 2025 · The Milk Business Leader in Technology Award is given to a farm that focuses on the implementation of technology to improve dairy operations in terms of ROI, labor, time …
Milk Prices - Dairy Herd
5 days ago · The volatile trading week for cheese continued today, with both blocks and barrels jumping higher. Class III prices responded positively by climbing through the first five months …
Keep Replacement Heifers Thriving this Winter: Three Expert Tips …
Jan 3, 2025 · Understanding Cold Stress. While lactating cows are relatively tolerant of cold temperatures and can handle conditions below 18°F when equipped with a heavy winter coat, …
New York Dairy Farmer: “We're One Big Mistake Away from Being …
Dec 18, 2024 · In an age where the dairy industry faces constant challenges, some voices rise above the rest to advocate for its goodness and vitality. Nate Chittenden is one such voice. As …
Is it Time to Rethink Dairy Cow Lifespan? - Dairy Herd
Oct 2, 2023 · Cows used to live longer in U.S. herds. In the 1930s, a productive life of 5 to 10 years after calving (7-12 years total) was common. That age has been going down since at …
Weaker Milk Supply Drives Class III Milk Price to 27-Month High
Oct 22, 2024 · As the days get shorter and the weather cools, harvest is in full swing for dairy farmers around the country. As another crop year comes to a close, farmers are likely rejoicing …
The Sweet Possibilities for Sugar in the Lactating Ration
Dec 23, 2024 · One of the sweetest ways to maximize dairy cow profitability may be by adding sugar to the ration. In some cases, high-sugar co-products like candy meal, citrus pulp, and …
Will Record Milk Prices See an Encore Performance in 2025?
Oct 25, 2024 · Schmahl points out August butter and cheese supplies give a hint into why buyers feel are content with supplies. The USDA dairy products report, which was released in early …
Practical Tips to Help Finance Regenerative Ag Projects
Jan 8, 2025 · Practical Tips to Help Finance Regenerative Ag Projects When Alice and Caleb Crothers returned to the farm in 2015, they faced a steep learning curve and financial …