Tag: dairy
Employing minors on your farm
It’s that time of year when students are preparing for the school year to end and many are looking for a job. You may...
Pennsylvania: Pa. Jersey breeders gather for annual meeting
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Jersey Cattle Association held its annual meeting March 28-29 in Williamsport, Pa.
Jersey breeders from all over the state gathered...
Insight gained into world dairy markets
More than 500 nutritionists, researchers, and farmers gathered in Ft. Wayne, Ind. this week for the twenty-third Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference. There was an...
MILC program still in effect
Hello again,
MILC producers need to be aware the MILC program has still been in effect throughout the 2013 fiscal year. Payments have been available...
Even for cows, less can be more
With little research on how nutrition affects reproductive performance in dairy cows, it is generally believed that a cow needs a higher energy intake before calving. Research by University of Illinois scientists challenges this accepted wisdom.
Speaking out: Knox County dairyman gladly shares his story
Dairy farmer Ken Ruprecht has farmed in three counties. Today, he goes back to share his story.
Survey gives a glimpse into northeastern Ohio’s dairy future
More than 78% of the dairy farms surveyed in northeastern Ohio plan to continue to operate during the next five years, despite the many challenges facing dairy operations.
What’s the dairy outlook for the rest of the year?
As the new corn and soybean crops are harvested, feed prices should drop sharply, making lower milk prices more bearable.
July is National Ice Cream Month (Infographic)
July is National Ice Cream Month! To celebrate, Farm and Dairy gathered some of our favorite ice cream facts and placed them in an infographic!
National Dairy Month infographic
June is National Dairy Month! Did you know a cow produces enough milk each day to fill 6 one-gallon jugs? Read more fun dairy facts on our infographic!
