As dairy farms grow and evolve, so do their milking parlor and technology needs. While many farms start with basic systems, as herds grow and milk production increases, the time may come when upgrades and retrofits are necessary.

That newborn calf looks pretty helpless nestled down in that clean, fresh straw. But don’t let looks deceive. She’s a powerhouse of genetics and opportunity just waiting to demonstrate her potential.

In order to stay abreast – or surpass – your competition, you need to effectively manage data to continue to make the most of your resources.

Is labor a challenge? Could you be more consistent with your milking process or milk cows more efficiently?

It takes a surround-sound approach to protect and enhance dairy’s relevancy with youth and their parents in these ever-changing times. The checkoff is answering with a fresh approach.

“Alone we can do so little; Together we can do so much.” 
These words were originally spoken by Helen Keller, but they ring true in many ways for today’s dairy community.

There are a few areas on a farm that don’t receive as much attention by publications, consultants and even the dairy producers themselves that can have a dramatic impact on farm profitability. 

Listen in with our dairy farmer hosts, New York’s Audrey Donahoe and Georgia’s Jennifer Glover, as they talk with registered dietitians Katie Brown, Senior Vice President at National Dairy Council, and Abigail Copenhaver of Farmstead Nutrition & Consulting about what the dietary guidelines are, how they evolve, who follows them and how that affects dairy.

The thirst for knowledge heightens with each passing day of pregnancy.