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WEBFor decades, 305 days of lactation, plus a 60-day dry period, has added up to a dairy cow’s target calving interval of one year. But is this a standard that needs to be broken? Maureen Hanson. 10 months ago. Grain commodity markets impact farmers, producers, and consumers alike. View the latest prices and market data on Dairy Herd.
Milk Prices - Dairy Herd
WEBChallenges remain, though, for producers who want to expand. Dairy cattle slaughter in May totaled 216,100 head, down 22,100 head from April and 33,000 lower than May 2023. July Class III futures rose today to $19.87 per hundredweight, gaining 12 cents. U.S. milk production dropped 0.9% year-over-year in May.
Presynch, Ovsynch, ReSynch | Dairy Herd
WEBMar 20, 2019 · These protocols have generally consolidated into a few management options depending on if producers want to breed cows based on visual heat versus timed artificial insemination (AI). In general, these protocols fit into one of three categories: presynchronization, Ovsynch and resynchronization. PRESYNCH. Presynchronization …
State of the Dairy Industry | Dairy Herd
WEBJul 26, 2024 · When it comes to the Farm Journal State of the Dairy Industry Report, 70% of respondents believe the dairy industry has future opportunities when it comes to innovation and processing. A large percentage of dairies anticipate a need for accelerated resources and support across stewardship initiatives in the coming years.
On-farm Bovine Pregnancy Test Kit Technology Finally Arrives
WEBJun 17, 2022 · It determines pregnancy by measuring pregnancy associated glycoproteins (PAGs), which only are produced in the presence of an embryo or fetus. And, just like a human test, it indicates pregnancy with a reading of two pink lines. The tests are available worldwide and are sold individually or in boxes of 25. They retail for around $8.00 per test.
The Future of the U.S. Dairy: Growth, Challenges and Opportunities
WEBAug 12, 2024 · The U.S. dairy industry is poised on the brink of significant growth, as illustrated by Farm Journal’s State of the Dairy Industry report. According to the report, nearly 70% of the respondents experienced profit in the past five years, and more than half plan to expand in the next five years.
5 Apps to Help Manage Your Dairy
WEBMay 24, 2022 · These are the 5 Apps most mentioned by the producers I contacted. Farm Profitability – Winner ‘ Zisk App ’. Zisk is the simplest App to tell you in less than a minute how your farm is doing today, and how it will do over the next 12 months. According to Zisk they have almost 3 million cows on their free App for iPhones or Android devices.
Here's Where The Cows Are - Dairy Herd
WEBAug 20, 2019 · Wisconsin breaks in with four counties in the top 25, and Minnesota has one. Below is a table indicating cow numbers for the top 24 states as of July 2019. For the first time in 2017, the Census captured data on states that are home to the largest dairies. Since the most cows are in the West, it stands to reason the biggest dairies are there, too.
Housing Priorities for Newly Weaned Heifers - Dairy Herd
WEBBy Maureen Hanson June 10, 2019. All dairy calf housing should be clean, dry, comfortable and well-ventilated. But newly weaned calves have even more specific housing needs, according to Penn State Extension agricultural engineer Dan McFarland. He said heifers from post-weaning to 5-6 months of age ideally should be housed in groups of 8 or ...
Got DairyPure? Fresh Milk Gets Its First National Brand
WEBMay 5, 2015 · Already appearing on fresh-milk products in supermarkets and retail stores around the country, DairyPure is the nation’s first national fresh-milk brand. The Dallas-based company is co-branding its 31 regional fresh-milk labels with the new name, giving DairyPure an instant $2.5 billion value. The new DairyPure label appears on milk …