The future of our global food system, possible implications for producers
The World Agricultural Forum, 2004 Regional Congress was held in St. Louis, Mo., from May 16-18.
The forum featured presentations and discussions by some of the most influential stakeholders in global agriculture and food production.
Milking preparation: Secret methods of producing high quality milk
"Pre-milking cow preparation - secret methods of producing high quality milk" catchy title!
That "Secret Methods" part is a particularly nice touch
Dairy Channel: St. Paul was educational
Dairy expert Ernie Oelker presents a workshop at Headwaters of Conservation Conference.
Children taking part in family farm
Recently I had a discussion with a farm family interested in bringing a son into the farm business.
The discussion revolved around the many questions and concerns family members have when making a decision as important as this.
Dairy Excel: Balancing act: Depooling zaps F.O. 33 farmers
Depooling in April and May cost F.O. 33 milk producers who remained pooled $21.3 million, says columnist and Ohio State ag economist Cam Thraen.
Dairy Channel: What’s the future of agriculture?
Ernie Oelker writes about Mike Brubaker's megatrends in agriculture.
Dairy Excel: Return to grazing for dairies of future?
Jim Skeeles discusses a presentation given by Tom Kriegl of the University of Wisconsin Center for Dairy Profitability at the American Forage and Grassland Council Annual Meeting last month.
Dairy Channel: ‘First milk’ gives fighting chance to calves in world of nasty germs
Dianne Shoemaker writes about the importance of getting immunity to calves through the first colostrum.
Dairy Excel: Before you try something new …
Dairy agent Tom Noyes tells you the questions to ask yourself before making a big purchase.
Dairy Channel: Still room for optimism in dairying
OSU Extension Agent Ernie Oelker reports many milk producers can produce milk for around $6.50 per hundredweight of milk or less.
