Dairy News

Strategies for successful dairy operations, written by Jim Salfer, a University of Minnesota Extension dairy educator based in St. Cloud.

Six factors to consider when choosing mastitis tubes

Precision dairy farming recognizes technology advances and consumer trends to efficiently and humanely manage the herd.

If the dairy industry pays a premium for A2 milk, you might consider selecting your herd for A2A2 animals.

The 2018 Farm Bill has a new program called Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) that helps protect the milk price to feed margin. Dairy Revenue Protection is available through the Risk Management Agency and is a new tool that is like crop insurance for milk.

Keep animals safe and well-cared for during extreme winter weather.

In 2018, the U.S. produced 60 percent more milk from 30 percent fewer cows than in 1967. There is no reason to believe changes over the next 50 years will be less dramatic.

Low-cost dairy producers can still make a profit in a world of large-scale dairies.

The basic things, like access to forages and cow comfort, can make a difference in your herd’s profitability at all times, but they're especially important during tough times. 

Consistent decision-making processes for farm management can lead to better outcomes over time.