PONTIAC, Ill. — The last day of Dairy Month was a typical, busy June day for Don Mackinson.
Peter Vitaliano says 2020 looked to be very positive for the dairy industry. But like most of agriculture, that optimism dwindled as COVID-19 …
Dairy farmers sometimes include clay in rations when aflatoxin is present in milk. But one study suggests that they should make it a regular p…
A cow toilet developed by Dutch company Hanskamp AgroTech BV was awarded the only gold medal for innovations at Eurotier, an animal-husbandry …
The Center for Dairy Research and entrepreneur Michelle McBride are the team behind GoodSport, a new milk permeate-based sports drink. One of …
A successful dairy business naturally focuses on the health of dairy cows. However, it also relies on the well-being of the people who take ca…
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Intensive targeted synchronization improves the fertility of late-calving dairy cows in seasonal pasture-based systems, accord…
At a Dairy Calf & Heifer Association webinar March 9, veterinarian Marissa Hake stressed the importance of communication in her presentati…
AMES, Iowa — The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach dairy team is hosting a field day focused on dairy technology on the farm.
URBANA, Ill. — Getting nutrition right during a dairy cow’s dry period can make a big difference to her health and the health of her calf. But…
AMES, Iowa — Dairy producers and the industry will have the opportunity to learn about emerging dairy industry issues during Virtual Dairy Day…
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy co-ops in the country, today issued a statement about President-elect Joe Biden’s nomi…
YouTube influencers helped dairy tremendously during the pandemic to promote dairy to the newest generation and influence their opinions on fa…
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RYAN, Iowa — For Doug Carroll and other dairy producers, 2020 was the year when things were supposed to turn around. Prices were expected to b…
Because of the rich yellow color of their milk, the Guernsey breed is sometimes nicknamed the “Golden Guernsey.”
MONETT, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension dairy specialist Reagan Bluel is a self-proclaimed “science geek.” She likes pawing through the…
When Dave Cochard was growing up on his family’s dairy farm in Indiana, he took a liking to the business and the family’s preferred breed of d…
Fly control in dairies is a challenge, due to abundant moisture and organic matter available for fly breeding grounds. Flies not only are a pe…
The images of dairy farmers dumping milk will long be remembered as part of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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AMES, Iowa — Dairy producers and the industry should prepare in advance for the possibility of a contagious disease outbreak.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension veterinarian Scott Poock reminds dairy producers that the latest version of the Farmers Assur…
Installations of robotic-milking systems remain strong. And the systems are growing bigger, says Doug Reinemann, a professor in biological-sys…
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Dairy farmers have a tight deadline to protect profits. They have until Sept. 20 to sign up for Dairy Margin Coverage at their…
Editor’s note: This article is the first in a series of articles featuring board members and staff members of Dairy Girl Network. The organiza…