Can you download an app that will raise financially savvy kids? I would say, more than likely, no. In today’s educational system, many kids can’t or won’t take courses in banking, personal finance or budgeting.

In January 2017, the FDA issued new regulations for the use of some medicated feed products in livestock. Antibiotics considered important to human medicine now fall under the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD). A VFD is a written authorization from the veterinarian providing oversight of the animals on the farm.

Regardless of the type of feeding system you have, there are many opportunities to declutter your ration, putting more money in your pocket and simplifying your life.

Carl Phoenix of Sunderland, Ontario, will be donning the tuxedo and taking his spot in the center of the ring on Oct. 5 and 6 as the official judge of the International Holstein Show at World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin.

On Oct. 6, during the supreme ceremony, the inaugural presentation of the W. Terry Howard Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the supreme champion of the heifer show.

Individuals who judge youth dairy showmanship contests will be converging for a first-of-its-kind training event, held in conjunction with World Dairy Expo.

Exhibitors and attendees can make their plans to meet up at The Tanbark for a tasty meal or refreshing beverage without ever leaving the World Dairy Expo grounds.

In the last few years, a number of teat-scrubbing technologies have been released in the marketplace. Progressive Dairyman reached out to several manufacturers or marketers of this equipment to learn what is attracting the initial purchasers as well as what might be holding some interested parties back.

Robots are more and more popular in today’s dairy operations. Producers are looking for ways to increase the size of their herd, increase milk production per cow and improve the quality of life.