Tag: dairy
Dairy graziers focus on excellent pastures
Dairy graziers gather for annual conference, learn about what it takes to maintain a good pasture.
Holstein cow sets national milk record of 77,480 pounds
A Holstein cow in Wisconsin, Ever-Green-View My Gold-ET, has set a new single-lactation national milk production record: a 365-day record of 77,480 pounds of milk.
Will you make CHANGES in ’17?
Change may be necessary in how you view and measure success and how you manage your dairy farm if you want to ensure its survival.
Consultant fee waived for dairy producers
The Center for Dairy Excellence is waiving the $100 application fee for the Dairy Decisions Consultant Program for applications received by Jan. 31.
Reality: Dairymen are hurting
Dairy farmers are operating in a very different market than their parents or grandparents did.
Dairy analysis helps producers track profit
A total of 40 dairy enterprises participated in the 2015 Ohio Farm Business Analysis and Benchmarking Program, which includes data for more than 12,600 cows, representing nearly 5 percent of Ohio's dairy herd.
A dairyman’s journey to better health
Alan Kozak, of Millersburg, knows firsthand the effects exercise can have on the mind and body. He suggests getting a workout buddy and easing into an exercise program.
2 types of livestock insurance policies
The USDA’s Risk Management Agency offers protection to livestock producers in two main policy types: Livestock Gross Margin and Livestock Risk Protection.
Kohler family keeps Guernsey tradition alive
The Guernsey breed is a mainstay at the Kohler family farm in Fairfield County, and the herd has been recognized at the national level.
Prevention of abomasal bloat in dairy calves
If abomasal bloat is occurring on your farm, one of the first things that should be examined is the precise details of the nutrition program.
