Tag: dairy
Oh, the challenges of dairy farming in the winter (ever see...
Dairy farming is never easy, but even the simple tasks get more complicated in the frigid weather of winter.
USDA to start MILC payments Feb. 5
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency will issue payments to dairy farmers enrolled in the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program for the September 2012 marketings, beginning Feb. 5.
Great Lakes Dairy Conference features forums on feeding cows, calves and...
This year's Great Lakes Dairy Conference focuses on herd management and nutrition.
Center for Dairy Excellence exhorts Pa. dairymen, others to support efforts
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Center for Dairy Excellence Foundation of Pennsylvania delivered a charge to stakeholders of Pennsylvania's dairy industry during the Center for...
Dairy farmers need analysis of this year’s business to plan for...
“The cows are carrying the crops.” A familiar statement that described most diversified crop/dairy farms for the past 15 years. Milk was the original...
Michigan dairy farmers approve continuation referendum
LANSING -- Michigan's dairy producers have approved a referendum to continue the Michigan Dairy Market Program for Grade "A" milk.
History
Established in January 1983, the...
Selective dairy breeding could help prevent lameness, boost productivity
DAVIS, Calif. — Dairies could increase their efficiency, reduce their carbon footprints and improve the health of their herds if they considered foot warts...
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Some interesting offers may be showing up in your mailbox. Our "opt-out" period must have expired for receiving offers for credit cards, mortgages and...
Hispanic workers learn best milking practices at class taught in Spanish
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Penn State Extension Dairy Team will host the hands-on workshop "Best Milking Practices for Hispanics," taught in Spanish, at...
Dairy Expo Holstein sale averaged $33,111 highest in expo history
MADISON, Wis. — Closing a week of sales at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis., the World Classic 2012 Holstein Sale averaged $33,111,...
