by Brent Hershey, TunnelPlus
Production loss from heat stress has been identified as the number one problem in holding areas. The dairy industry continues to seek the ideal ventilation and cooling system for these areas. Producers are turning to more...
Winter came to Southwest Virginia this year. For the past several years, things have been mild with little to no snow events.
However, in January, we had snow and ice that took the power out at the farm for four...
For those struggling with somatic cell count (SCC) issues, finding the root of the problem can be a frustrating task. Many factors affect a farm’s SCC, including but not limited to the characteristics of the cow, milking procedures, seasonality,...
This Saturday is International Women’s Day – a perfect opportunity to honour an often-overlooked force in Canadian food and farming.
Although traditionally, Canadian agriculture has been a male-dominated industry, women have always had very critical roles in farm businesses. Those...
Tax season is right around the corner, and it’s time to take a deep dive into your dairy operation’s finances. While cash flow is essential, it’s only part of the bigger picture.
To truly understand your business’s financial health, you’ll...
Beef-on-dairy crossbreeding is the latest step in the evolution of dairy genetics and is now a key driver of the U.S. supply of both beef and dairy cattle. Some 72% of dairy farms are now incorporating beef genetics into...
The 2025 outlook for the dairy sector is a little murkier than last year. Slowing and uncertain population growth is likely to slow the growth in dairy product demand and producer prices are expected to remain relatively flat. However,...
Many forage managers are considering frost seeding this season in response to damage from the drought and hoof traffic over the winter. Now to St. Patrick’s Day tends to be the ideal time for frost seeding. Reason being, water...
Like many states, Indiana’s General Assembly is currently in session. There are a number of agricultural bills on deck this year, including one which would impact livestock and poultry farmers across the state.
On February 3rd, the Indiana Senate Environmental...
One of the ways that artificial intelligence (AI) has been marketed to agricultural business owners is as a tool to improve market competitiveness. AI platforms promise to deliver real time market insights in a way that humans never could,...
