As Mel Gibson said in Signs, some people see something unusual as more than coincidence. “They see it as a sign, evidence, that there is someone up there.” Whether they are right or wrong, such ideas can at least lead to a little entertainment.

Following a simple philosophy of structure and dedication, Swisslane Farms' reproductive team can balance Double Ovsynch, embryo transfer and beef-on-dairy with the goal to make as much milk as possible.

Beef-on-dairy will only continue to grow. Are you maximizing your opportunity to profit by putting the tools available to you to work?

In this episode, Dr. Emily Meccage, senior manager of research and development at Forage Genetics International, and Dave Ribeiro, a California dairy farmer, discuss Riberio’s experience with growing and feeding alfalfa on his dairy farm and what HarvXtra alfalfa offers dairy producers.

For the dairy industry, there are lot of climate-smart opportunities. Navigating the decision-making process with lenders, as well as the financial implications at the farm level to ensure these climate-smart practices are cost-effective, are significant when deciding which opportunities make sense for dairy operations.

This article is intended to help facilitate a discussion between an owner and an engineer to come to an agreement on the cost of engineering fees versus the scope and quality of services provided. Ideally, by having this conversation, the owner will get to explain what they value in their engineer, and the engineer can explain the cost associated with meeting the owner’s desires.

In a breakout session presentation at the Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, held in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, last February, Sarah Moag discussed management transitions and employee management strategies that have worked for her business, Noblehurst Farms, in western New York.