Tag: dairy farms
Pa. Dairy Summit, Dec. 21-22
The 2018 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit highlights a well-diverse program for dairy farmers. This year's Dairy Summit is Feb. 21 and 22.
Opting out of the Dairy Margin Protection Program
FSA is offering an opt-out to producers not wishing to purchase Dairy Margin Protection coverage for the 2018 calendar year.
Review milking procedures closely
Farmers need to observe milking routines and evaluate milkers to ensure procedures are followed correctly and consistently.
Should you utilize dairy margin protection?
Contact your local FSA office and let them know whether you will participate in the Dairy Margin Protection Program for 2018 before the Dec. 15 deadline.
Dairy processors stretched by milk production gains
Plant expansions, new construction and joint ventures offer options to help meet rising
processing demand.
‘Virtual brain’ helps dairy farmers with decisions
A multidisciplinary team of University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists has set out to create a “virtual dairy farm brain."
Dairy academy to train managers
Ohio State University Extension is launching the Dairy Farm Manager Academy to provide training to manage cattle, personnel and dairy farm finances.
Ban IAB (It’s Always Been) syndrome
Modern farms that are aware of changing consumer preferences have been able to find success by adapting.
Kreider Farms honors Native American burial site
Kreider Farms helped honor an 18th-century Native American couple that lived and were buried on its property more than two centuries ago.
Spicing up a dairy cow’s diet may be good for its...
Dairy-nutrition researchers have been experimenting with various dietary supplements to bolster the immune systems of transition cows.
