There is a lot of conversation about greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from animal agriculture, however, the U.S. is a global leader when it comes to the environmental impact of livestock …
Finding the Threshold for Almond Hull Concentration in Dairy Rations
Researchers have been evaluating what type of affect increasing almond hull concentration in rations for lactating dairy cows will have on milk production. Almond hulls have been shown to have …
FARM 4.0 Standards Effective January 1
The fourth version of the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management program, known as FARM 4.0 will be put into place on January 1 and will remain intact until December 31, 2022. …
Agri View: BFTP-Happy Cows Can Boost Production
In this Blast from the Past episode of Agri View with Everett Griner, Everett talks about dairy production and happy cows in today’s Agri View. BFTP-Happy Cows Can Boost Production
Canada Reopens Penitentiary Farming Operations
Canada will reopen its penitentiary farms in Kingston, Ontario. The Canadian government announced the farm operation will include both dairy cows and dairy goats. A phased approach, slated to begin …
New Cooling Technologies for Dairy Cows
Researchers at UC Davis have been testing cooling technologies to address the heat-stress experienced by California dairy cows. Current cooling methods include the use of fans and sprinkler systems that …
Central California Cattle Suffer Under Heatwave
Nine straight days of triple-digit temperatures wreaked havoc on California cattle, specifically in Fresno, Tulare and Kings counties. It is too soon for officials to determine exactly how many cows …
Agri View: Milking Robots
Everett Griner talks about milking robots for the dairy of the future in today’s Agri View.
Foot and Mouth Disease Concerns Growing in South Korea
South Korea last week raised the nation’s foot-and-mouth disease alert status to its highest level, as a second strain of the disease was confirmed at a dairy farm.