International workers help New Zealand address dairy staff shortage
21:45 | 19/04/2022
Allowing an extra 500 international workers is a step in the right direction, DairyNZ said
Probiotics May Pose Risks to Animal and Human Health
21:38 | 11/04/2022
Probiotics may not be as beneficial for animal and human health as people think, says new research at Kansas State University. In most uses, probiotics are considered to be beneficial organisms for gut health in animals and humans.
Leading academic recalls 2001 FMD epidemic presenting to Irish Gov animal health event
21:31 | 11/04/2022
“It’s important that we remind ourselves of the devastating impact that disease outbreaks such as foot and mouth can have on animals and on people. We must always be on a state of alert to protect our livestock and agri-food industry.”
Vilsack Says Only 1.8 Mil. of 4 Mil. Expiring CRP Acres Will Be Re-Enrolled
23:28 | 06/04/2022
During a call with reporters from Mexico on Tuesday, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack provided more details regarding the general Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signup that ended March 11.
NZ's Synlait Milk warns of profitability hit
10:42 | 02/04/2022
Performance could be impacted by Covid-related interruptions
Create a ‘Wow’ Culture for Farm Employees
10:20 | 02/04/2022
Your employees are the backbone of your business. Without them, none of your farm’s goals would likely come true. But do you know how much your employees genuinely care about your farm’s future? If you aren’t sure many of them do, maybe it’s time to focus on building a ‘wow’ culture.
From All Angles Natural Prairie Dairy is Laser Focused
23:08 | 29/03/2022
Doing what’s right instead of what’s easy serves as Natural Prairie Dairy’s compass for technology adoption, management and overall direction. Donald and Cheri De Jong, the founders and co-creators of Natural Prairie Dairy, have been involved with the dairy industry for more than three decades. Starting with 900 cows in central Texas, the family slowly migrated to settle just north of Amarillo. Today, the De Jongs, along with their daughter and five nephews, oversee 30,000 milk cows and nearly 60,000 acres, along with 400 employees for Natural Prairie and their conventional farms.
Australian dairy farmers well placed for profitable year
12:06 | 20/03/2022
Outlook still good despite rising cost of production
Behind the Wheel: Milk Haulers Are in Short Supply
12:05 | 20/03/2022
Trucker shortages are felt in every corner of the country, and one area that draws dire concern and much-needed attention is with those hauling our country’s milk. Being a crucial link to the dairy supply chain, a growing trend pressuring the efficient flow of milk — from farm to plant to consumer — is the declining number of milk haulers across the country.
Management is Key to Successful Overstocking
22:18 | 15/03/2022
Mailboxes prices are the highest they have been in eight years. When milk prices are high, producers begin to question if they should milk more cows to capitalize on that milk check. Doing this often means cow pens fill up, pushing stocking ratios.
