Tag: dairy farms
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.
International joint ventures in dairy pick up momentum
Dairy companies across the U.S. are looking to capitalize on increasing milk production through international joint ventures.
Dairy farm business summaries identify benchmarks
Use the benchmark reports available in the Farm Business Summaries to identify strengths and opportunities in your dairy farm's cost structure.
Pausing harvest for Thanksgiving
In the Guebert household, Thanksgiving was reserved for family, feasting, and loud, laughter-filled Pinochle games.
How to prepare your calf barn for winter
Learn more about best practices to help calves regulate their temperature and conserve their energy while taking care to prevent disease.
