Tag: dairy farming
Anticipated lower income over feed costs ahead
Feed costs often make up about 50% of the cost of milk production, so farmers need to monitor it closely as it has a major impact on a farm's profitability.
Making the right business decisions on a dairy farm
A dairy farmer makes hundreds of decisions. Picking the right questions can and will determine your farm business outcome.
Is a barn remodel in your future?
When planning dairy barn improvements, consider free stall size, bedding material, water availability, lighting, floor grooving and fan placement.
Do cows know it’s Christmas and what can you get them?
Cows that are not eating, resting, drinking, showing heat or being milking indicate an opportunity to give your cows an extra Christmas gift this season.
Taking a look at the creation of greenhouse gasses
This week's Dairy Excel column outlines a recently-published article on the "Current Enteric Methane Mitigation Options" for ruminant livestock.
Optimizing dry matter intake for transition cows
Improving cow comfort by removing barriers affecting intake is perhaps the single greatest opportunity to promote feeding behavior and optimize DMI.
When every day was ‘labor day’
Every day was labor day on the dairy farm of Alan Guebert's youth. For Howard, the work and milking parlor conversations added up to a life he enjoyed.
Getting the most milk from your silage
As we enter silage harvest season, now is the perfect time to sit down to evaluate your current corn varieties to make a good selection for 2023.
Transitions within the dairy herd
Farm managers should assist dairy animals through transitions within the herd by reducing health risks and promoting longevity and profitability.
DFA names Haines Farms a Member of Distinction
The Haines family, owners of Haines Farms in Stockport, Ohio, has been named as a Member of Distinction by Dairy Farmers of America.
