US milk production reached 18.7 billion pounds in December, down 0.5% on the year and below expectations. Once again, the ...
If you’re having a bad day, your cows probably know it. In a recent episode of the I-29 Moo University dairy podcast, “How Human Behavior Affects Cow Behavior and Welfare,” Dr. Amber Adams Progar ...
The House bill favors production ag while the Senate bill puts lid on food stamp/TFP, conservation and CCC program changes. The Senate has not released text of its measure, only some summary details ...
South Dakota State University is the home of the Jackrabbits. The college also claims to be the home of a popular ice cream flavor. As you step in to South Dakota State University’s dairy bar, you’ll ...
During her confirmation hearing, she emphasized her dedication to agriculture and addressed her stance on ethanol, the ...
Over the past two months, there has been a divergence in cheese prices. The monthly average block cheese price on the CME for July was $1.9126 per pound. This compares to the average price for June of ...
Brian Forrest of Maple Ridge Dairy near Stratford, Wisconsin, embodies a spirit of selflessness and resilience. When one thinks of a dairy farmer, the image often conjured is that of a hardworking ...
The Iowa State Fair in Des Moines is known for its corn dogs, livestock shows, and one particularly unique tradition—the iconic butter sculptures. Today, many people think back to “The Butter cow Lady ...
The most successful and sustainable dairy producers are looking for ways to pinpoint profitability, and perhaps one of the greatest opportunities that lies ahead is in technology that can predict with ...
Farm groups and farm-state lawmakers had to first sell Congress on the need for substantial aid via the Continuing Resolution (CR), now congressional leaders must sell others to pass it. While the ...
Class III prices continued yesterday's limit moves, opening red and trading as much as 30 cents lower in nearby months.
The next frontier will be an increased focus on feed efficiency and will also be centered on expanding the digestible fiber pool. “Culling” is generally viewed as a negative term. But the act of ...