Small changes in milking parlor protocols can unlock major efficiency gains, boosting cow flow, milk output, and income ...

What to Track When buyers look for beef-cross calves, the health status of the animals is their top priority. This means buyers may be willing to pay a premium for calves with well-documented health ...

The June 2024 USDA Milk Production Report revealed a noticeable year-over-year decline in milk production across the 24 major States. Specifically, production was 18 billion lbs., marking a 0.7% ...

Strategic planning is not just a business exercise; it’s sometimes a critical tool for survival and success in the dairy farming industry. It helps farmers focus on what is important, start the ...

Evan Grong, sales manager with Valley Queen, points to three main factors contributing to South Dakota’s remarkable performance in milk production. “We attribute the current and projected growth in ...

Virtually all calf starter grain formulations in the U.S. currently lean on soybean meal as their main protein source. But ...

As dairy producers increasingly use beef semen to capitalize on calf value, longer gestation lengths are straining pre-fresh ...

In the world of dairy farming where efficiency and productivity are two of the most important factors, every investment is scrutinized for its potential return. While there are a myriad of factors ...

Spot blocks continued yesterday’s climb, jumping past barrels to close at $1.9650 per pound, up 6.5 cents. Barrels added four cents to reach $1.9500 per pound. Other dairy markets were relatively ...

Shorter gestation length is the main contributor to poor performance in the following lactation. In other words, calving early – which creates a shortened dry period – is associated with worse ...

Cheese block prices fell nearly five cents, dragging Class III futures lower, while grains and feeder cattle saw solid gains ...

As temperatures rise and cows begin to feel the effects of heat stress, nutritional strategies become key to maintaining ...