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Weekly Digest: USDA publishes dairy checkoff report for 2020

Butter inventories, feedlot cattle numbers and fluid milk sales are all lower.

September 27, 2023

Lower milk production cut into butter inventories in cold storage in August. The tighter supplies are driving prices higher.

Checkoff Watch: Checkoff strategy emphasizes farmers’ responsible production story

September 27, 2023

A farmer is more than a farmer. I know it. You know it. Anyone associated with the U.S. dairy industry knows it. But not every consumer knows it.

The power of residual feed intake in optimizing feed efficiency

By accurately measuring individual feed intake and implementing residual feed intake, dairy producers can make informed decisions to enhance overall herd efficiency and profitability.

September 27, 2023

Alvaro Garcia

The dairy industry is facing numerous challenges with a pressing need for sustainable practices that optimize resource utilization and improve profitability. Residual feed intake (RFI) provides a powerful tool for evaluating feed efficiency in dairy production.

October dairy risk management calendar is itself at risk

A government shutdown could impact administration of dairy risk management programs available through the USDA, as well as the ongoing FMMO hearing.

September 26, 2023

Dave Natzke

With a federal government shutdown possible, October’s dairy risk management calendar has the potential to be scarier than Halloween.

[Podcast] Tips to stay energized during busy seasons

September 26, 2023

In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, host Kimmi Devaney visits with Kennedy Youngren and Emily Schaapman about how to stay energized during busy seasons, what you can do to fuel your body properly, optimize the hours you do have for sleep, protect your mental health, manage stress and much more.

More to milkfat than meets the eye

Milkfat can be an important marker for rumen health and production efficiency.

September 26, 2023

William M. Seymour

Milkfat is a valuable commodity and is a reflection of overall rumen health and production efficiency. Take a proactive approach with your nutritionist to find ways to better optimize factors affecting milkfat yield, including taking a closer look at what lies behind the average bulk tank fat test.

The top five reasons for investing in automation

Every farm is different, and every farmer investing in automation has different goals. Knowing the reasons why automation may make sense will help make the right decision for each farm.

September 25, 2023

Warwick Cross

The more we understand automation, the better equipped we are to make it work for us. Let's explore the top five reasons for automating the milking routine on a dairy.

Consider versatility, reliability when choosing a manure collection system

Find the right manure-scraping system for your farm to improve barn cleanliness and sanitation, as well as better cow health.

September 25, 2023

Dan Schreiner

Keeping barns clean and free of waste is more than just for looks. A manure-free barn means improved cow health and medical outcomes, more sanitary milk and an overall healthier, more productive environment.