Over the past nine to 12 months, our dairy operations have felt the margin and profitability crunch. So what can you do to be more profitable in your business? What are the critical areas that can be focused on to increase cash flow?

Seed treatments of years past were very broad spectrum against a whole swath of diseases. While this was somewhat effective, it is nothing like the prescriptions sold today.

While it’s not an experimental drug, it is still considered to be somewhat of an experimental crop within the state. However, a few brave farmers have dug in to try their hand at growing hemp, and so far, they are excited about its future in the field.

With a footprint about half the size of a football field, the new building will double the lab space available for the school’s welding, food science, animal science, ag mechanics and plant science classes. Even while doubling its space, the ag program will still have extra room to accommodate future growth.

The circular bioeconomy, an emerging, innovative and holistic approach, provides an alternative solution to address the global challenges faced by dairy production.

Kim Brackett – a Three Creek, Idaho, rancher – was elected as the policy division chair for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) during the organization’s annual convention, held in Orlando, Florida.

Alfalfa seed demand nationally has been declining gradually for the past 15 years, impacted largely by the dairy industry which moved to alternative feed sources (in part) as alfalfa prices climbed and freight rates rose.