Tag: dairy
Dairy exodus: Ohio has lost 172 dairy farms in 12 months
Too many years of poor milk prices and unpredictable markets for milk, cull cows, breeding stock, and feed have taken their toll, and more dairy farm families are agonizing over their future as milk producers.
The Future of Dairy Scholarship Returns for Third Year
Lely North America is proud to present the Future of Dairy Scholarship Program, which awards five qualified students a one-year, $1,000 scholarship.
Veterinarian receives dairy industry award
Dr. Alan McCauley, DVM, of Mount Cory, Ohio, was honored with the Image Award during the exhibitor appreciation dinner at the 55th All-American Dairy Show.
Pennsylvania approves 75-cent over-order milk premium
The Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board approved an order Sept. 18 to maintain the over-order premium at 75 cents per hundredweight, effective Oct. 1, 2018.
National DHIA offers $1,500 scholarships to veterinary students
National Dairy Herd Information Association is offering $1,500 scholarships to third-year or fourth-year college of veterinary medicine students.
The day a new parlor came to the farm
Building a new parlor, whether it is a traditional or robotic system, can be an exciting, but stressful. Learn how to limit the headaches and stay flexible.
Reduce your corn silage milk production slump
Dairymen, how do you prevent the dreaded fall milk production slump? Here are some tools to help diagnose it.
Wayne County Fair makes changes amid heavy rains
The Wayne County Fair decided to make some big changes ahead of a major rainstorm expected Sunday.
Manure separator saves sand, big time
This manure separator saves Cornell about 95 percent of its sand, which can be reused for bedding.
Use your five senses to work with cows
The five traditional senses of taste, smell, hearing, sight, and touch are critical in our working with dairy cattle.
