Al Mussell of the University of Guelph has published a new report illustrating U.S. dairy is not “less protectionist” than Canadian dairy, focusing on U.S. tariff-rate quotas for imported cheese.

People like consistency, and most of us don’t like surprises except for that rare check in the mail we weren’t expecting.

August is the time to start stockpiling forages for winter grazing, which can aid in reducing winter feed costs. For stockpiling, generally pasture acres are not grazed for the last 70 to 80 days of the grazing season, allowing forage to recover leaf foliage and yield.

The heat of summer is here, and dry conditions are still affecting forage production across much of the West. Many producers face making decisions that could influence long-term profitability. Drought strategies usually involve some combination of supplemental feeding and culling.

Drought and abnormally dry conditions have continued for the South-Central region. During these times, it is imperative to preserve cow body condition, forage resources and financial equity.

For the last year and a half, I have worked part time as a waitress. Initially, it was to earn extra cash and get ahead on my loans. Little did I know it would totally change my perspective on advocating for the dairy industry.

The drought that has plagued the Southern Plains and Southwest for most of this year is continuing to be a problem for producers, but plentiful rains in June are easing drought impacts in some areas, while those that continue to go without rain reach more extreme drought levels.

On May 13, 2018, 57 students from 14 different states assembled at the Kings Inn in Clovis, New Mexico, and slowly began mingling, introducing themselves to many and reconnecting with a few.