Farmer leaders and staff representing National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA) and National Dairy Board (NDB) shared policy and promotion updates at the NMPF/UDIA/NDB joint annual meeting, held Nov. 13-15 in Orlando, Florida.

While genetics and management components can also factor into improving feed efficiency, there are numerous nutrition and diet strategies that can be readily incorporated into your feed program to make dramatic changes in feed efficiency.

We meet regularly with our dairy clients and prospects, and compared to what we heard not long ago, the conversation has changed regarding what high-functioning farms are focused on today. 

A new dairy checkoff growth program, in collaboration with pizza partners, is set to boost cheese consumption by over 12 million pounds, primarily focusing on international markets. On the domestic front, Domino’s has introduced Pepperoni Stuffed Cheesy Bread to its menu. Restaurant partnerships are a collaborative effort and a powerful means to enhance the dairy industry’s presence in the global food market.

Nicknamed the cattle of the North, reindeer are similar to cows in a lot of ways. Like cows, reindeer have a four-chamber stomach to digest food and also chew their cud.

Farmers can capitalize on several potential benefits by strategically integrating beef embryos into dairy herds through IVF, with increased revenue at the core.