New York dairy industry members are expanding the mission of “97 Milk,” sharing milk education with consumers and promoting the passion dairy farmers have for their craft.

How to make sense of massive amounts of data generated on farms to help inform decisions, track progress and improve profitability.  

Recognizing the fluctuation of trace mineral availability at calving allows producers to supplement cows in a way that avoids antagonism and low absorption. 

Dairy farming can be unpredictable, and even with the best management, accidents can happen. For example, a cow may slip exiting the parlor and go down. This could happen even on the best employee’s watch and while following all correct protocols.

How does managing udder health differ in automated milking systems? 

It’s a world full of confusing, shifting, mislabeled and misunderstood compounds and structures.

A leader of any successful dairy operation will tell you how critical it is to have a strong nutrition program to maximize milk components and overall milk yield.

Managing dairy calves is truly an art form. The first few weeks of a calf’s life are imperative to how productive that calf will be as an adult, from increased milk during its first lactation to achieving its full genetic potential.