While protein is an essential part of a dairy ration, it can also be one of the costliest. In a recent extension article, ...

Coming on the heels of the federal government announcement that conditional approval has been granted for a New World ...

Butterfat had been the most valuable component in milk checks for all but two months during a 38-month window, beginning July ...

Dairy sustainability is defined by our industry’s ability to provide nutritious, affordable foods while protecting the ...

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s 2022 quality audit showed that more than 60% of cull cows were coming from the ...

Wisconsin Farmers Union members, delegates, and guests gathered December 12–14 in Wisconsin Dells for the organization’s 95th Annual State Convention. The weekend brought together family farmers and ...

Those outside the industry might think of life on the farm as slow, but producers and first responders know that when accidents happen, they happen fast. Time is of the essence, as is having the right ...

While there has been much discussion in the dairy industry revolving around the rapid gains in butterfat and protein – and the merits of or problems created by doing so – the reality is that a cow ...

The authors are with Bozic LLC, a company that owns intellectual property rights to DRP, LRP, and LGM and manages these programs in a partnership with USDA. When Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) was ...

As cows have become more productive, the question has been raised: Should we extend voluntary waiting periods (VWP) and capture more milk per lactation? Research suggests that the answer depends on ...

I have found myself taking more time than usual to read articles and commentaries on milk price predictions, new-crop feed pricing, and the resulting margin realities for the end of the fourth quarter ...