Producer revenue is projected to rise $1 billion per year in the far West, but fall $230 million everywhere else. by Dennis Halladay, Hoard's Dairyman Western Editor Proceedings continue each day in Clovis,...
The recently signed bill, which goes into effect on January 1, 2018, will restrict the routine use of antibiotics for disease prevention and bans antibiotic use for growth promotion. By Amanda Smith, Hoard's...
Understanding these conditions, we can manage feed quality and costs. By Patti Hurtgen, Hoard's Dairyman, Online Media Manager During "A crop and feed outlook for the months ahead" webinar, Mike Hutjens...
A milk marketing cooperative born out of farmers' concerns has grown to become a nationally ranked organization. by Brittany Statz, 2015 Hoard's Dairyman Editorial Intern Dairy farmers won't soon forget...
Focus on identification and management to diminish heel wart prevalence. By Maggie Seiler, Special Publications Editor I can remember the first time we detected digital dermatitis, also referred to as...
Nearly 60,000 openings each year for new graduates, but do students have the right skills? By Patti Hurtgen, Hoard's Dairyman Online Media Manager "Not only will those who study agriculture be likely to...
Feed makes up the bulk of cattle rearing costs, but other expenses chip away at profits, too. By Abby Bauer, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor Today's high price for beef may entice more dairy producers...
Article in Washington Post is a huge and high profile challenge to common perceptions. by Dennis Halladay, Hoard's Dairyman Western Editor We in agriculture are often angered by articles about food or...
Circulating chilled water through a waterbed may be another avenue to alleviate heat stress. By Amanda Smith, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor As the latter half of the year looms, our thoughts have started...
Autumn is the perfect time to promote farm health and safety. By Patti Hurtgen, Hoard's Dairyman Online Media Manager National Farm Safety & Health Week, September 20 to 26, is the perfect time to reiterate...
Computers and the internet are becoming an integral part of every day farm life. By Abby Bauer, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor The internet can provide a wealth of information for dairy producers ....
As dairy and livestock producers, many of us consider our animals not just as a source of income, but a part of the family. By Brittany Statz, 2015 Hoard's Dairyman Editorial Intern My Aunt Lois –...
Futures prices this far out already point to belt-tightening in the first half of 2016. by Dennis Halladay, Hoard's Dairyman Western Editor Plenty of change could still happen in the next few months –...
Illumination improvements yield energy and cost savings if you avoid common upgrade stumbling blocks. By Amanda Smith, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor Incandescent. Compact fluorescent. Light emitting...
Are we teaching youth a variety of dairy skills? By Patti Hurtgen, Hoard's Dairyman Online Media Manager As a 4-H member I remember attending monthly local 4-H dairy meetings. Held at a leader's farm,...
Genomic testing allows a dairy to be more selective about which heifers to keep as part of the future herd. By Abby Bauer, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor Our Hoard's Dairyman Farm began genomic testing...
Blending my passions for words and cows led to one of the greatest formative experiences of my college career. By Brittany Statz, 2015 Hoard's Dairyman Editorial Intern In eighth grade, I developed a sudden...
Third biggest harvest in history is predicted for 2015. by Dennis Halladay, Hoard's Dairyman Western Editor For the second year in a row and even with disappointing milk prices, dairy producers will probably...
A falling birthrate and growing Mexican economy are keeping potential employees south of the border. By Amanda Smith, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor To thrive, dairies are dependent upon a reliable...
Proper selection and preparation can make a difference. By Patti Hurtgen, Hoard's Dairyman Online Media Manager Like milk, beef has a unique combination of nutrients that support a healthy body. Beef is...
