Heifer Shortage to Limit Expansion

10:30 | 23/07/2022

The cost to produce heifers and the value of beef have convinced some the nation’s dairy producers to crossbreed their dairy cows with beef genetics. That, in turn, has reduced the supply of springing heifers ready to enter the milk herd and thus raised the cost to expand, according to Sarina Sharp, analyst with the Daily Dairy Report.

Water Shortage is the Number One Concern for this California Dairy Producer

20:12 | 20/07/2022

Even the recent historic high milk prices have been slightly overshadowed by the grain and forage costs that continue to climb. However, according to Ryan Junio, owner of Four J Jerseys in Pixley, Calif., feed costs take a backseat to the water supply, or lack-there-of, facing the Golden State.

China issues phosphate quotas - analysts

10:50 | 16/07/2022

The aim is to rein in fertiliser exports

Tired Cows Would Rather Rest than Eat

10:43 | 16/07/2022

When forced to make a choice, cows will pick resting over eating, according to Cassandra Tucker, Professor of Animal Science and animal behavior researcher at the University of California-Davis.

Enough is Enough: When to Let Go of the Employees You No Longer Can Afford to Keep

20:44 | 12/07/2022

A lot of attention has been directed toward keeping the employees you can’t afford to lose. However, sometimes there are employees on your farm that you can’t afford to keep because of various reasons, such as unsatisfactory performance, gross misconduct or a loss of the position.

UK's Dairy Crest receives record fine for environmental offences

10:41 | 09/07/2022

The Environment Agency-issued fine is the largest on record

Weekly global protein digest: EU dairy report, weather, war

09:24 | 02/07/2022

Analyst Jim Wyckoff shares an update on the US futures market, the latest USDA reports and global protein news.

Ukraine June grain exports 48% down so far - ministry

21:10 | 23/06/2022

Volumes included corn, wheat and barley

ManuREsource showcases latest manure processing technologies

10:24 | 15/06/2022

A new EU fertiliser regulation comes into force 16 July

Gut-Brain Connection Applies to Calves, Too

22:43 | 08/06/2022

A calf’s digestive tract and brain are relatively far apart. But they have a delicately balanced relationship that can be highly influential in protecting calf health and productivity, according to ruminant nutritionist Mariah Gull with Calf Distinction.