Take some time to stop and think
Economics are tight in agriculture right now, especially in the dairy industry. When times are tough, it is very easy to just work harder and hope things will get better.
Dairymen, who has your back?
Dairy farmers and dairy support businesses you don't even know are feeling challenged right along with you, even if you feel alone.
Feeding for every penny in the milk check
With low milk prices, it’s important, as the saying goes, to “squeeze every penny possible out of the milk check.”
Vaccination gives boost when needed
An effective vaccination program is important to minimize disease risk and maximize productivity and profitability of your farm.
Manure management needs to be nutrient management
A question that is becoming increasingly important is: how are the nutrients contained in manure accounted for and managed as that manure is applied back to the land?
Dairymen, the VFD is on its way
The new Veterinary Feed Directive will take effect on Jan. 1, 2017, to help insure the judicious use of antimicrobials. Here's what you need to know.
Time to get your fertilizer certification
The deadline to become certified to apply fertilizer is quickly approaching.
Stress management during tough financial times on the farm
There is no doubt the production agriculture sector is going through a tough financial period. In particular, low crop prices and low milk prices are severely impacting row crop and dairy producers.
Let there be light (and darkness)
Study after study have shown an increase in milk production when cows receive 16 hours of light, alternating with 8 hours of dark.
Improving cow comfort at calving
According to the USDA, a majority of herds either calve cows in individual maternity pens or in groups. Both options come with their advantages and disadvantages
