Tag: dairy
Dean Foods drops more than 100 dairy farmers
More than 100 dairy farms in eight states received a letter from Dean Foods terminating their milk contracts with the company, effective May 31.
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.
Young and Farming: Joel Smith
Joel Smith of Smith Vale Farms, Homeworth, Ohio, is a third generation dairy farmer. His parents and uncle farm full-time with him, milking 126 cows.
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.
Bill would exempt farms from reporting emissions
Bipartisan legislation introduced in U.S. Senate would exempt livestock farmers from reporting routine farm emissions under CERCLA, commonly known as the Superfund Act.
7 options for dairymen in a tight market
Seven things that dairy farmers and dairy experts say can help dairymen during this time of low milk prices.
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.
Federal budget bill revamps MPP to help dairy farmers
Although the basic-level dairy margin protection (MPP) is expanded in the new budget bill, with low milk prices, we haven’t come anywhere close to the $5 margin protection being offered.
Milk haulers win case over an Oxford comma
A lawsuit between Oakhurst Dairy, owned by Dairy Farmers of America, and their drivers hinges on the Oxford comma. They have now settled for $5 million.
Facial recognition can help dairymen monitor herd
Dairymen can use facial recognition technology to improve feed management, health, and ultimately milk production.
