Tag: dairy farms
Dairy farm exits likely to continue
In the past 12 months, 262 farms have ceased milk production in Ohio, and despite better prices, there will likely be more farm exits.
Early 1900s: When the Navy ran a dairy farm
Did you know that for about 80 years, the United States Navy was in the dairy farm business, and for several decades even operated a hog farm?
Dairymen, consider the new Dairy Margin Coverage Program
The Farm Service Agency plans to open the sign-up period on June 17 for the newly renovated Dairy Margin Coverage Program. Find out what's new.
Farm and Dairy’s top 10 stories of 2018
Check out the Farm and Dairy staff selections for the top 10 stories in 2018. Make sure you didn't miss the most influential agriculture news of the year.
All farmers should be on high alert
After reading last week's Dairy Excel, David Marrison believes the advice offered goes for all farmers and crop farmers need to be on high alert too.
Conservation dairy farming could help Pa. meet Chesapeake goals
If a majority of dairy farms in Pennsylvania adopt conservation best-management practices, the state may achieve its daily load water-quality target.
6 factors that drive dairy profitability
Eleven years of herd data from 489 year-end financial and production record summaries identified six key drivers of profitability on dairies.
Dairy farmers regroup after drop letter
Mercer County, Pa., dairy farmer recounts getting the drop letter from Dean Foods and her efforts to find a new milk market. Some have not been so lucky.
Holstein Association USA unveils robotic milking records program
Holstein Association USA is announcing a new program known as TriStarSM AMR.
How to get the most out of long-day lighting
Long-day lighting has been around on many farms for years, but farmers may not be getting the most out of it. Use these tips to maximize milk production.
