In this episode, Taylor Wolfe, territory sales representative with DBC Ag Products, shares how we can navigate the challenges of calf raising to grow healthy, productive calves. She’ll share her perspective on what she sees and hears as she visits calf raisers across the Northeast.

The cow and her environment, milking routine and milking equipment are the three legs of the "mastitis triangle" – areas to pay close attention to avoid mastitis outbreaks. Read all about it here.

Succession planning is about owning your future and controlling your farm’s destiny. In a recent panel discussion at the “Own Your Future Forum” hosted by the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania (PDMP) and Center for Dairy Excellence, five panelists from all sectors of the industry had a candid conversation about taking control of the future.

This year marks eight years of progress in pest bird management research in my laboratory. Eight years ago, I asked a group of dairy farmers my typical question, “What keeps you up at night?”

Strategically grouping cows on the farm can result in efficiencies and benefits. For instance, it can lead to improved cow health, increased production, reduced incidences of metabolic disorders and increased income over feed costs while also offering more efficient nutrient utilization across cow groups, thanks to the implementation of separate rations.

How can selecting for mastitis resistance benefit your herd? Learn more in our latest article.

For 20 years, the Professional Dairy Producers Foundation, known as Dairy’s Foundation, has worked to nurture the next generation of dairy leaders, develop the skills of current dairy producers and strengthen the bond of public trust between consumers and producers. 

Regional, national and international factors impact the entire U.S. dairy industry supply chain. In Progressive Dairy’s look at the 2023 “State of Dairy,” we turned to two dairy market analysts working with large financial institutions for their perspectives.