Weekly global protein digest: US dairy update, 1st human avian influenza case

09:22 | 07/05/2022

Analyst Jim Wyckoff shares an update on global protein news.

USask research aims to help cows, forage plants deal with stress

21:48 | 19/04/2022

Forages are critically important to Canada's cattle industry

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