Producers, agronomists and forage enthusiasts are invited to attend the 2025 Forage Field Day July 31 at the Western Research and Demonstration Farm near Castana, Iowa.
- Janelle Atyeo
“It’s probably the most important thing a dairy will do,” said Mike Barber.
- Melisa Goss
The Central Plains Dairy Expo is set to return to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, March 25-27, at the Denny Sanford Premier Center. This annual event brings together dairy producers, industry professionals and enthusiasts for three days of networking, education and celebration of the dairy industry.
- By Bart Pfankuch, South Dakota News Watch
Proposed legislation aimed at protecting South Dakota farmers from potential "agro-terrorism" activities could have a secondary effect of limiting access to information about the state's largest animal feeding operations.
- Kristen Sindelar
For producers whose New Year’s resolution is to save money, time and labor on their farming operation, one Iowa-based company has the feed mill to meet their 2025 goals.
Dairy-beef crossbreds are gaining in popularity, yet some producers are unsure how that might work in their herds.
- From Valley Vet Supply
Flies are more than a nuisance and painful bite. They pose exponential risks for horses and cattle.
- Melisa Goss
Farmers and veterinarians need more clarity about bird flu in dairy cattle – both about how it spreads and what the virus should be called, and Minnesota State Veterinarian Brian Hoefs.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Producers can learn strategies to optimize silage quality, enhance cattle performance, and improve the return on silage investment at the Silage for Beef Conference June 20.
- Lainie Kringen-Scholtz
On March 25, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that they detected highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle in Kansas, Texas and Michigan and have presumptive diagnoses in New Mexi…
- 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.
- Melisa Goss
Nearly 300 exhibitors. Roughly 5,000 attendees. Sixty-nine breakout sessions, one country concert and over 800 pounds of cheese served over two and a half days.
Is beef production in your future? Whether you're new to beef production or perhaps a dairy producer considering adding or transitioning to cow-calf production, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension has a class for you.
- Melisa Goss
ISU extension's Fred Hall created a Spanish newsletter to be distributed to dairies, poultry and swine producers and even harvest centers like Tyson. Now, it can be found on the table in over 80 break rooms throughout Iowa.
- Melisa Goss
After a fire and derecho damage last year, SDSU is rebuilding its dairy barns and its dairy herd.
- Janelle Atyeo
For two days all things dairy can be found in the center of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
- Janelle Atyeo
“At end of the day, we’re decreasing fear and decreasing stress, and they’re delivering health and performance."
South Dakota State University Extension encourages producers to attend The Northern Plains Forage Association informational meeting March 29 and 30 during the Central Plains Dairy Expo at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
The Central Plains Dairy Expo, set for March 28-30, at Denny Sanford Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, showcases 300-plus exhibitors and innovative products, services and technologies, 63 informative breakout sessions, including 10 presented in Spanish, and free entertainment.
The Central Plains Dairy Expo in Sioux Falls will kick off with a country music concert. Sara Evans headlines the concert on March 28 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center.
The I-29 Moo University Dairy Beef Short Course is scheduled for Tuesday, March 28 as part of the pre-educational events for the Central Plains Dairy Expo.
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