On a daily basis, dairy farm managers make decisions that impact the profitability of their farm. These decisions have both short-term and long-term impacts. Controlling cost is critically important. Cutting excess cost can drive efficiency and improve overall profitability. However, cutting inputs that are generating a positive return on investment will reduce profits. For this reason, careful evaluation should be made before cutting input costs.

Audits of 95 U.S. herds found many have addressed dairy efficiency from feed processing and storage perspectives, but cow comfort remains an area needing improvement.

When there’s an abundance of alfalfa available on the market and prices drop, buyers look for superior quality feed even if that means paying a premium.

“Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil and you are a thousand miles away from the cornfield.” When Einsenhower gave this speech, he didn’t have this hopeful farm girl in mind, but recently I learned he should have.

Aug. 16, 2016, marked the grand opening celebration of WestGen’s new home in Abbotsford, British Columbia.