The term “retrofit” has been an official part of the English language since the 1950’s, but buildings, equipment, planes, cars and dairy barns have been taken and repurposed in many ways for many, many years [Read More …]
The disruption we’ve experienced due to COVID-19 has caused a monumental shift – in consumer behavior and lifestyles, in the demands on both commercial and institutional channels, and in the supply chains that take dairy [Read More …]
Sunderland Farm, a sixth-generation dairy operation in Bridport, Vt., can best be described as a farm with a future that’s not forgotten its past. Although it can trace its beginnings back to the mid-19th century [Read More …]
John Ellsworth As the cost of buildings on your operation continue to rise each year, you certainly wouldn’t think of not covering their replacement with adequate insurance. Yet, have you done the same thing with [Read More …]
Editor’s note: You can listen to Brittany Olson discuss this issue further in episode 27 of DairyVoice, which is available below the article. Even though my days as a farm journalist are getting farther and [Read More …]
The Annual meeting of the National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) was held September 16th via Zoom conference call. Meeting agenda included the Business session and the election of directors. During the business session, Board [Read More …]
Dairy producers and genetic enthusiasts are invited to participate in the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) Industry Meeting, which will focus on feed efficiency, genetic selection and impacts on sustainability. This annual meeting – [Read More …]
The 71st annual meeting of National Dairy Shrine was held Oct. 1 via Zoom technology with 26 directors, members and friends participating. The meeting and annual banquet had been scheduled for this day during World [Read More …]
Despite milk prices in June and July recovering strongly from the early COVID-19 lows, many dairy farmers have yet to reap those higher prices and public and private risk management tools are ineffective in covering [Read More …]
In the prior post, the latest statistics on domestic consumption of dairy products was reviewed. This post will analyze the supply side needed to match this demand. The USDA summary of domestic consumption, which is based [Read More …]
UNCERTAINTY! You and your workforce have never seen today’s level of uncertainty/ Anything you can do to reduce uncertainty in your workforce will be greatly appreciated and increase motivation and productivity. There is likely no [Read More …]
Prevent lice, flies and mange from limiting your dairy herd’s milk production What are cows doing if parasites are hanging around? Certainly not what they’re supposed to be doing. “The presence of external parasites can [Read More …]
I often get some questions on what is known as the slick bunk approach to feeding dairy cows. The idea comes from the feed lot industry and is called the staying ahead of the cattle approach or limiting [Read More …]
Regardless of the season, toxins can be found on-farm in various places – especially feedstuffs. As choppers run full throttle into the fall of a moderate 2020 growing season, toxins may not be on the [Read More …]
Dairy farmers, policymakers, technology providers, and researchers will connect digitally this November 5th and 6th to promote the continued advancement of planet-smart, sustainable farming practices. Organizers of the California Dairy Sustainability Summit today announced that [Read More …]
We all recognize human health as a goal, but healthy soils is a key goal for farming operations since healthy soils frequently result in higher yields and economic returns over time. “Health” is often defined [Read More …]
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