The incidents of using sexed semen to breed dairy cows with beef bulls is continuing to grow, as the value of even a day-old calf is high in the current market.
- Lynn Grooms For Agri-View
LUXEMBURG, Wis. – A large daycare center is how J. Hall describes Hall’s Calf Ranch, the custom heifer-raising operation he owns near Luxemburg. He credits his mother, Sally Hall, with teaching him how to raise calves; he’s since shared those lessons with his calf-care team. At full capacity…
- Phyllis Coulter
CHICAGO — Product labeling, cultural differences and U.S. trade policy were among the “international trouble spots†for trade examined at the World Dairy Summit.
- Phyllis Coulter
CHICAGO — “Innovation†and “sustainability†were the two most used words after “dairy†and “cows†at the International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit in Chicago.
The decision to inseminate a cow after calving is an important factor that decides its future reproductive performance. There should be sufficient rest period for the reproductive system to return to regular cyclicity and for the animal to regain health to support the subsequent pregnancy.
- Phyllis Coulter
When you see a photograph of Angela (Hildebrandt) Grotjan interacting with a dairy calf, you would think she never considered a career other than caring for calves on the family farm in northern Illinois.
- Jeff DeYoung
RYAN, Iowa — Doug Carroll likes to tell people he came with his family’s farm.
- Benjamin Herrold
University of Missouri Extension ag economist Scott Brown says dairy producers have been dealing with profitability and demand challenges in 2023 so far.
- Phyllis Coulter
Things look much better for milk producers these days compared to times of volatile prices not so long ago. Still, margins are tight, says Brent Pollard.
- Phyllis Coulter
In many ways, the United Soybean Board functions like the U.S. Congress.The panel that determines how checkoff funds are spent is large and diverse. Its 78 farmer-members work like a legislative body, divided into committees and subcommittees.
ORANGE CITY, Iowa — The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team will host its annual Dairy Directions Series Dec. 13 in Sac City or Dec.14 in Pocahontas.
ORANGE CITY, Iowa — The Iowa State University Extension Dairy Team will host its annual Dairy Discussions Seminar Dec.  1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the ISU Extension and Outreach Sioux County Office in Orange City.
- Phyllis Coulter
During the pandemic, when some consumers were faced with no milk at their local grocery stores, Bryan Henrichs, a third-generation dairy farmer, reassured them. He let them know via video and social media he was working for them every day, caring for his cows and producing milk in Saint Rose…
- Phyllis Coulter
HEJNSVIG, Jutland — While experts share ideas to solve big problems, individual farmers are doing their part to make a difference.
- Lynn Grooms
The time of day when cows are fed affects their metabolism and milk yield. And daily milk production is affected by the timing of post-ruminal fat and protein availability. Isaac Salfer, an assistant professor in the University of Minnesota-Department of Animal Science, recently discussed ho…
- Gene Lucht
When Glenn Davis and his hired hand, Tracy Phillips, finished helping a Holstein cow deliver the second of its calves on May 28, they thought they were done. But Davis thought the cow didn’t look right.
- Jeff DeYoung
ORANGE CITY, Iowa — There is pride in Matt Schelling’s voice when he talks about his family’s dairy operation.
- Nat Williams
VENEDY, Ill. — Courtney Lintker thought she was done with farming. But she was wrong.
- Benjamin Herrold
In 2010, the Fry family made the decision to try something new — processing and bottling their own milk to sell to grocery stores and coffee shops. They called it Ozark Mountain Creamery, selling their milk in glass bottles.
- Jeff DeYoung
Milk prices may be high, but so are input costs.
- Kristen Sindelar
Picture the perfect ribeye steak. Sizzling hot, its oblong shape fills your plate with just the right striation of marbling for a juicy, melt-in-your mouth tenderness, no extra seasoning required.
DUBUQUE, Iowa — Learn the latest information about dairy nutrition and management at the 2022 Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference June 1-2 at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa.
Cold weather may be an important factor in udder health and milk quality. During wintertime, it’s crucial to create a good environment, and that requires a strategy in place for both livestock and people.
Producers — in fact all cattle market participants — constantly seek clues as to which direction the market might move. Recent research at Iowa State University suggests that fed dairy cattle prices (e.g., Holstein steer prices) could be a key indicator.