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1. PD Poll: Dairy farmers prefer daylight saving time – allied industry not so much: (Industry News); U.S. dairy owners prefer daylight saving, according to recent phone surveys conducted by Progressive Dairyman. A combination of both online and phone polls, however, indicated the dairy industry as a whole ...; Created on 11 September 2017
2. It's That Time of the Year: Deworming for a healthy herd: (Herd Health); Frequent rains this spring and summer have led to lush, fertile pastures. Grass isn’t the only thing that has flourished with the timely rains, though. Parasites reproduce more rapidly in warm, humid weather ...; Created on 11 September 2017
3. Stacy Moore with StacyRae Photographs: (People); How did you get started in photography? MOORE: I always loved a good photograph, but when I had kids and the desire to have nice pictures of them without taking them to J.C. Penney’s every month made ...; Created on 11 September 2017
4. Best on farm fix: Custom calf mover: (Barns & Equipment); Moving calves around the farm used to be a stressful task for Cassie Zirbel of Ledge-Rock Holsteins in Greenleaf, Wisconsin, until she decided to stop struggling with the halters and trade them in for ...; Created on 11 September 2017
5. Coblentz is the name, diversified is the game: (People); For Charles and Ellen Coblentz and their sons, there is no such thing as too many irons in the fire. Milking 500 cows, farming more than 8,000 acres, raising 1,000 head of beef and running a fertilizer ...; Created on 11 September 2017
6. Policy Watch: Survival in the Amazonian food jungle: (Industry News); The news earlier this summer that Amazon is purchasing Whole Foods struck the food industry like a thunderclap. The one-time trendsetter in natural and organic food retailing is now being swallowed up ...; Created on 11 September 2017
7. Dairy Dialogue with PDmag: Onboarding is more than orientation and training: (Industry News); Editor’s note: Read on for new comments online (Progressive Dairyman). Visit the site today to ask a question on any article or leave a comment for the author. Consultant Bob Milligan says that ...; Created on 11 September 2017
8. Progressive Events: Chick Day event inspires farm women to shine in various ways: (Event Coverage); It was a beautiful, sunny, summer day when 120 women and a few men gathered at Road View Dairy in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, for the 2017 Vita Plus Chick Day on Aug. 16. Farm owner Sherri Yager gave ...; Created on 11 September 2017
9. The power of the people: (Management); People issues can be a make-or-break proposition for your dairy. How do I know this? I’ve spent more than 38 years in the dairy industry. Wow, the time has gone by fast. I still have a desire to go to ...; Created on 11 September 2017
10. World Dairy Expo 2017: World-class seminars cover timely topics: (Event Coverage); World Dairy Expo features the best and the brightest during its world-class seminars. This year’s expo seminars include topics on robotic milking systems, A2 milk, transition cow health, mycotoxin ...; Created on 11 September 2017
11. What is Farm Bureau’s Dairy Revenue Protection?: (Management); The American Farm Bureau Federation and American Farm Bureau Insurance Services have been working collaboratively with other partners to develop a new insurance product for dairy farmers. The proposal ...; Created on 11 September 2017
12. Butterfat is driving your milk price: (Management); One purpose of a milk pricing system is to give dairy farmers the economic signal to produce the milk components of greatest value. For many years, our U.S. milk pricing system placed the greatest economic ...; Created on 11 September 2017
13. Homestead Dairy pioneers large-scale robotic milking: (People); Three years ago, Indiana dairyman Brian Houin walked by all the colorful milking robots on display at World Dairy Expo and thought to himself, “They’re for smaller dairies, not larger ones.” Yet now ...; Created on 11 September 2017
14. Dealers adapt to demand for dairy technology: (Barns & Equipment); From cowside data to automated milking systems, dairies today are more technology-driven than ever before. But behind each box and button is a milking equipment dealer who has invested in their own future ...; Created on 07 September 2017
15. Customer service is essential in providing dairy equipment: (Barns & Equipment); From consumable supplies, capital investment, parts and field equipment, customer service is an essential element for businesses that successfully supply dairy farms. Some businesses have learned customer ...; Created on 07 September 2017
16. Dealers innovate to offer new products for dairy: (Barns & Equipment); Stagnant growth among equipment dealers is a blame game. Older dealerships view themselves as dated and old-fashioned. They blame their decline on the younger dealerships. Younger dealerships blame their ...; Created on 07 September 2017
17. Ag equipment dealers hold strong: (Barns & Equipment); Can dairy farmers expect there to be an ag equipment dealer within 30 minutes of the farm five years from now? With tougher profit margins, the search for efficiency isn’t restricted to just dairy farmers. ...; Created on 07 September 2017
18. Business growth occurs through a variety of methods: (People); Often the decision to grow or transform a dairy farm revolves around adding family or improving profitability. The same is often true for the dairy equipment industry. For Kozlovsky Dairy Equipment, ...; Created on 07 September 2017
19. How to operate a financially solvent goat dairy: (Herd Health); Dairy goat product demand is growing and driving a need for more goat milk. Before entering the dairy goat industry, there are a number of factors to consider to make the operation a profitable one. The ...; Created on 07 September 2017
20. Dairy diversification: A look at your options: (Management); Dairy farmers today are looking for options to diversify the farm income stream. With labor costs and milk pricing often squeezing most of the profitability from the dairy, staying in business can mean ...; Created on 07 September 2017
21. Compost business secures profits when milk prices are in the tank: (People); Low milk prices combined with high costs of production, feed and energy force family farms to look for additional sources of income. Rosenholm Dairy in Cochrane, Wisconsin, combats the low milk prices ...; Created on 07 September 2017
22. 50-year career culminates in Ameri-Milk dispersal: (People); Football and farming. For many teenagers growing up on a family-owned dairy, this is a familiar combination. For Doug Mielke, who took over the farm from his father at age 12, however, the balancing act ...; Created on 07 September 2017
23. Indianhead Holsteins ends three-decade era of excellence: (People); The dispersal sale of Indianhead Holsteins on April 7 may have signaled an end, but the couple behind the farm is not retired yet. Bob and Karyn Schauf owned Indianhead Holsteins of Barron, Wisconsin, ...; Created on 07 September 2017
24. Hill-Over Holsteins and Swiss disperses, but owners keep passion for dairy: (People); Fred and Donna Barringer, co-founders of the recently dispersed Hill-Over Holsteins and Swiss herd, are longtime dairy farmers in Copake, New York, with a passion and dedication to the dairy industry. ...; Created on 07 September 2017
25. Life after dairy: Schaufelbergers close one door to open others: (People); Late last year, an outstanding Illinois Holstein herd dispersed, but as the barn door closed, other doors opened up for Boyd and Sandy Schaufelberger and the legacy of Schaufine Farms. “I am proud ...; Created on 07 September 2017
26. Preview Expo: Virtual tours focus on milk production, genetics, community: (Event Coverage); World Dairy Expo Virtual Farm Tours have been bringing the best dairy operations in North America to Madison for more than 15 years. The eight dairies selected this year are no exception, featuring technology ...; Created on 07 September 2017
27. World Dairy Expo 2017 dairy cattle show schedule: (Event Coverage); Over five days, 16 judges will place more than 2,000 head of cattle during World Dairy Expo’s 51st show. Don’t miss your chance to watch cows and heifers of your favorite breeds battle it out on the colored ...; Created on 07 September 2017
28. Just dropping by ... The mother of Mary: (Yevet Tenney); I have had four granddaughters born in the last year. When you have 11 children, it isn’t strange to see the babies come in multiples. It is amazing to see each one. They are all sweet and unique. Each ...; Created on 06 September 2017
29. Mechanics Corner: Today’s wheel loaders require special care: (Barns & Equipment); Since wheel loaders are often a staple machine on many dairy farms today, it’s critical for producers to understand the machines are not designed like they were 20 or even 10 years ago. They require special ...; Created on 06 September 2017
30. Life on the family farm under an open heaven: Grandpa and the smashed-up truck: (Guest Blog); My grandpa, George Elbert, was an extraordinary man who ruled his spirit and tongue like few people I’ve ever known. His life was not an easy one, but it certainly was a blessed one. Farming during ...; Created on 06 September 2017
31. The Milk House: Walking among the owned: (Ryan Dennis); One yacht owner flew in a tiger so his guests could take selfies with it. Another got bored and ordered a group of dwarfs to waterski around his boat for a laugh. These were a few of the stories we ...; Created on 06 September 2017
32. HERd Management: Take care of mind, body and soul while being a full-time farmer: (Guest Blog); Dairy farmers usually don’t have trouble caring for their animals, but sometimes they have trouble taking care of themselves. From working in the industry, and now being a dairy farmer myself, I have seen ...; Created on 06 September 2017
33. The Manure Spreader: Fast-paced: (Tim Moffett); With the fall season just around the corner, I reflect back on memories from the summer. Your first thought might be that I took a vacation. Nope. Growing up, our family never went on vacations. In ...; Created on 06 September 2017
34. Buying vs. leasing equipment: Exploring your options: (Barns & Equipment); When it comes time to add new equipment to your dairy farm, there are many factors to consider. Do you want to buy or lease the machine? Cash flow, expected hours of utilization, maintenance costs, ...; Created on 06 September 2017
35. Then and now: The evolution of calf housing: (Calves & Heifers); The advent of genomics and recent research on the long-term impact of the pre-weaning phase have helped put calf management in the limelight. And calf facilities have seen major improvements as a result. ...; Created on 06 September 2017
36. Stressed, antisocial calves? Calf brushes can helpc: (Calves & Heifers); As animal welfare issues continue to become more prominent, automatic comfort brushes for calves are becoming a necessary tool for farmers to improve calf comfort and well-being. However, did you know ...; Created on 06 September 2017
37. Eliminate restrictions to enhance the milking process: (Barns & Equipment); I am often asked, “How can I get more cows through my parlor?” This is a very common question, as the economics of dairying are getting tougher. Another huge issue facing dairymen is that labor to milk ...; Created on 06 September 2017
38. A different way to dairy with sustainability and diversity: (People); EcoDairy Farms isn’t just another organic dairy. Home to lush pastures, an array of diverse livestock and wildlife of all sorts, EcoDairy goes above and beyond the call of environmental stewardship while ...; Created on 06 September 2017
39. The key to trust begins with why: (Management); “What’s your why?” Heath Slawner, a member of Simon Sinek’s “Start With Why” team, asks. “And by why, I mean what’s your cause? What’s your purpose? What inspires you in the morning to wake up and go to ...; Created on 06 September 2017
40. A strategic plan for U.S. dairy: (Industry News); It was no ordinary spring in Wisconsin. Impressive growth by state dairy farmers, matched by strong gains in surrounding states, found milk production maxing out processing capacity. And when Canadian ...; Created on 22 August 2017
41. Using drought-stressed corn as forage: (Feed & Nutrition); Drought stress is usually the major limitation to forage yields. When drought has compromised tonnage of corn grain, silage producers may still retain part of its feeding value. Although grazing the ...; Created on 17 August 2017
42. Replacement cow prices steady as foreign demand for heifers grows: (Industry News); Summer doldrums characterized U.S. milk prices, but dairy replacement cow prices held fairly steady, and foreign demand for U.S. heifers is picking up steam heading into fall. Replacement cow prices ...; Created on 14 August 2017
43. 4 tips to step up heifer nutrition for better reproduction: (A.I. & Breeding); Reaching breeding size sooner. Improving conception rates with fewer services. Achieving an earlier age at first calving. Healthier first-calf heifers and calves. Don’t you want it all on your farm? While ...; Created on 09 August 2017
44. What do fiber bedding and beach towels have in common?: (Barns & Equipment); When it comes to beach towels, long fibers are ideal for comfort and moisture absorption. The same goes for fiber bedding. Long fibers help absorb moisture and reduce bacteria growth. Equipment Fiber ...; Created on 15 June 2017
45. Safety meets productivity: My handy tips for when you have little ones in tow: (Guest Blog); While raising young children in a farm environment is one of the most rewarding things about being a farm family, it also presents some challenges when it comes to staying productive while keeping the ...; Created on 09 June 2017
46. Cool things I learned and saw at LAUNCH: A dairy farmer’s takeaways from a technology startup festival: (Guest Blog); I recently had the privilege to attend LAUNCH Festival in San Francisco, an event for technology startups, and I came away with some new ideas and views on how to attack problems that I myself and the ...; Created on 12 May 2017
47. Young couple breaks into the dairy industry: (People); Ninety-seven percent of all U.S. farms are family-owned farms, according to the USDA. It’s a rarity for people from outside the ag industry to take an interest in farming or dairy, and when they do, it ...; Created on 31 March 2017
48. Headlocks or feed rails – You choose: (Barns & Equipment); When you are looking to design a new facility, or modify an existing one, it’s not as simple as just picking option A or option B. It’s critical to approach each project with animal management top of mind ...; Created on 28 March 2017
49. Dairy Strong Bloggers: 7 social media tips for beginners: (Guest Blog); Getting more involved on social media provides the dairy community with numerous benefits but can be daunting at first. There are over a billion people around the world consumed by social media every day. ...; Created on 16 March 2017
50. Dairy in my DNA: What I learned from an ancestry test: (Guest Blog); I really love cows, but where does this passion come from? Growing up on the farm, you just assume your love of animals comes from spending time with them. But then I found it in my DNA. I grew up ...; Created on 15 March 2017
51. Myth busting calf nutrition: Are you feeding enough?: (Calves & Heifers); Research continues to show feeding more nutrition can help calves reach their full potential. And, while the dairy industry has moved away from the old standard of feeding calves 2 quarts of milk or milk ...; Created on 03 March 2017
52. Dairying down under: Australian dairyman shares breeding strategy, market outlook: (People); Milking 2,000 cows and growing 4,700 acres of crops on the other side of the equator is vastly different from dairying in the U.S. James Mann of Donovan’s Dairy opened up about the dairy business in Australia ...; Created on 03 March 2017
53. Want cleaner cows? Consider these 7 factors: (Barns & Equipment); How clean is your kitchen? The cleanliness of your kitchen is likely the furthest thing from your mind when you think about cleaning stalls for your dairy cows, but the two areas have a few things in ...; Created on 10 February 2017
54. Flooding perils push Wilsonview Dairy to seek higher ground: (People); They say “when it rains, it pours,” but at Wilsonview Dairy in Tillamook, Oregon, when it rains, it floods. Since returning home to the farm in 2004 to join his father, Don, Derrick Josi represents ...; Created on 08 February 2017