Avoid overstocking in the transition period
Wed, 05/22/2013

Overstocking boosts a cow’s risk for health problems, low milk yield and poor reproductive performance.

by Amanda Smith, Hoard’s Dairyman Associate Editor

Hay may be a hot commodity this summer
Tue, 05/21/2013

With record-low hay stocks, many farms will need to stretch their forage supplies.

by Abby Huibregtse, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor
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Costs to produce milk keep creeping up
Mon, 05/20/2013

Among the 504 dairy farms in the Northeast Dairy Farm Summary, the net cost of production was $18.23, up 12 cents from 2011.

by Corey Geiger, Hoard’s Dairyman Managing Editor

California takes another step toward federal milk order
Fri, 05/17/2013

Authorization is included in House Ag Committee’s draft of 2013 Farm Bill

by Dennis Halladay, Hoard’s Dairyman Western Editor

The emotional and growing revolt by California milk producers against what they say is their state’s inadequate and unresponsive milk pricing system, gained a lot more traction on May 13.

Lameness undermines the management of a dairy herd
Thu, 05/16/2013

Foot health impacts reproduction, production and early culling.

by Patti Hurtgen, Hoard’s Dairyman Online Media Manager

Don’t leave your dry cows out high and dry this summer
Wed, 05/15/2013

Heat stress during late gestation impacts not only cow health and production but calf performance and immunity, as well.

by Abby Huibregtse, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor

Ten showmanship tips for success
Tue, 05/14/2013

girls with red and white calves

Little things can be overlooked when preparing for showmanship.

by Patti Hurtgen, Hoard’s Dairyman Online Media Manager

Will the air leave the agriculture’s economic balloon?
Mon, 05/13/2013

Cash grain farmers have experienced one of the best financial runs in the history of American dairy farming. How much longer will it last?

by Corey Geiger, Hoard’s Dairyman Managing Editor

Rattling a milk can of worms: Classified pricing
Fri, 05/10/2013

Does it still benefit farmers or does it discourage product investment and innovation?

by Dennis Halladay, Hoard’s Dairyman Western Editor

I don’t have the answer, but because exports now account for more than 13 percent of all milk solids made in the U.S. and Class I use is falling as steadily as public approval of Congress, I sure have the question. Here’s an example why:

Target 2 feet per cow at the bunk
Thu, 05/09/2013

Cows will sacrifice feeding time in order to lie down when both resources are limited.

by Amanda Smith, Hoard’s Dairyman Associate Editor