A case of bird flu was confirmed in a central Nebraska dairy herd, according to a news release from the Nebraska Department of Agriculture Monday afternoon, marking the first known time the disease has hit dairy cattle in the state.
- by Cindy Gonzalez, Nebraska Examiner
A 300-acre regional industrial campus a half hour west of the capital city is adding another major piece: a $186 million milk processing facility that will employ about 70 workers.
DARI Processing broke ground on a new dairy processing facility in Seward, Nebraska, June 18, marking a milestone for the state’s dairy sector and agricultural economy.
- Kerry Hoffschneider
From Wisconsin to Kansas, dairy family dips into new market, learns big life lessons
Integrating Alfalfa: A Smarter Approach to Pest Management and Forage Flexibility
- Barb Bierman Batie
It has been a difficult winter for many reasons, and while sometime in January or February we usually get away on some type of vacation, this year that just wasn’t meant to be.
Forage growers looking for more flexibility, higher quality and increased yield potential have a proven option to add to their growing portfolio. HarvXtra Alfalfa gives growers more choices in how they manage their forage program while potentially improving their bottom line, according to in…
- By Del Williams
Dairy farm consultants, equipment suppliers weigh in on the benefits of properly packed bags
- By Jennifer Shutt, Kansas Reflector
The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to embark on a year-long study beginning next month that will test samples for evidence of highly pathogenic avian influenza from former dairy cattle moved into meat production.
- from JR Simplot
The recent market has been brighter than bright for dairies selling dairy-beef crossbred calves. It is not unheard of for these day-old calves to bring $600 to $700 or more, significantly more than full dairy calves.
- from Purina Animal Health
Purina Animal Nutrition released its Beef-on-Dairy Industry Report July 23, a collaborative effort featuring beef-on-dairy research, contributions from industry-leading experts and actionable insights for improving beef-on-dairy programs.
- Kristen Sindelar
The Cream of the Crop Dairy Show has always been a special event, but this year everyone involved was milking it for all it was worth.
- By Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch
The Iowa Supreme Court on June 21 backed a jury’s $4.75 million award to a northeast Iowa dairy that for years suffered from stray electrical current in the ground from a nearby natural gas pipeline.
- Kristen Sindelar
Dairy producers are battling low milk prices, bird flu infecting cows, and an onslaught of other issues. The additional income generated from crossbreeding calves can provide a little economic relief to these wary farmers.
- Amy Hadachek
Coinciding with June Dairy Month comes word of a trend reversal of consumer milk preference. Whereas 2% milk previously was considered “king” in the industry two decades ago, whole milk is now the biggest seller.
- By Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch
Avian flu has infected cattle of a third dairy farm in northwest Iowa, according to the state Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
In an effort to protect the dairy herd in Nebraska, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) issued an importation order April 1. Until April 30, any breeding female dairy cattle entering the state need a permit from NDA prior to entry.
- By Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch
Cows of several dairy farms in southern states were recently infected by bird flu, according to state and federal agriculture officials.
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team is hosting a virtual chat via Zoom to discuss the latest information on the mystery illness effecting dairy cows in the Southwest on Tuesday, March 26 at 7 p.m.
- from staff reports
Sick dairy cows in Texas were found to have bird flu, according to the Texas Department of Agriculture.
- Kristen Sindelar
“We’re on the precipice of significant growth,” said Kris Bousquet, executive director for the Nebraska State Dairy Association (NSDA).
- Kristen Sindelar
Amidst the heightening concern with greenhouse gas emissions, the dairy industry has an important message they need to share: “Cows are not the problem, but they are part of the solution.”
- Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Slaughter cow prices are driven by the price of 90% lean beef trimmings (90s), which posted a price of $317.36 per hundredweight the first week of March. This is a record high price for 90s in data back to 1978 and undoubtedly an all-time record weekly price.
- Lynn Grooms
Adverse weather affecting grain crops, and subsequent expensive grain prices, may prompt dairy farmers to consider supplementing rations with fodder. Grain can be sprouted to produce fodder but that’s neither cheap nor easy, Bradley Heins says.
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