U.S. Labor Dept. Adopts Rule to Improve Conditions for Immigrant Farmworkers
17:52 | 10/10/2022
The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday announced a final rule aimed at improving living conditions for temporary immigrant farmworkers housed in hotels or other short-term rentals and streamlining the process for businesses to participate in the program.
2022 EU milk collection growth negative
17:49 | 10/10/2022
Hot and dry weather limited forage availability, quality
The Equilibrium of Exhibiting at World Dairy Expo While Managing the Dairy at Home
23:35 | 04/10/2022
No matter the size of your herd or your show string, it is inevitably a balancing act to attend World Dairy Expo and make sure the operation continues to run smoothly at home. Yet, breeders from across the country with different size farms find value in exhibiting at Expo, while also maintaining success on the home front. Three farms share their experiences:
Hurricane Ian's Deadly Punch to One Florida Dairy
23:32 | 04/10/2022
The Category 4 Atlantic hurricane was both deadly and destructive. It ranks as the second most damaging hurricane, behind Hurricane Katrina in 2005, to make landfall. Despite experiencing Hurricane Ian firsthand, Dakin Dairy Farms in Myakka City, Fla., is committed to not only making sure their cows are still well cared for, but they’re also becoming a helping hub for their local community.
A Look Inside the Late Queen Elizabeth’s Dairy Farm
22:21 | 11/09/2022
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, passed away peacefully at Balmoral Castle at the age of 96. Her reign on the throne lasted 70 years.
Fonterra hikes 2023 earnings forecast
22:19 | 11/09/2022
Forecast hiked on strong demand, higher prices
Employees are a Finite Resource
11:06 | 03/09/2022
Sustainability has many definitions. Often it’s defined as taking care of the resources it takes to run our business. In many cases, the resources are finite and must be preserved for future generations. Yet more and more, I see farms unable to sustain their growth because of labor.
Recycled Bedding's Impact on Milk Quality
22:10 | 21/08/2022
The use of reclaimed sand and recycled manure solids has increased to help farmers lower bedding costs. Cornell research has shown that bedding costs can be reduced by $0.30/cwt. of milk produced when managed correctly. One concern for adopting recycled bedding systems has been the potential negative impact on milk quality. However, when bedding meets quality thresholds, farms that use recycled bedding produce the same quality of milk as those that use fresh bedding.
Weekly global protein digest: US schools and milk, consumer inflation
22:07 | 21/08/2022
Analyst Jim Wyckoff shares an update on the US futures market, USDA reports and global protein news
Dairy Nutritionals still waiting to sell baby formula in US
23:12 | 15/08/2022
The Australian company's application is still under review
