Progressive Dairy

Drought presents both challenges and opportunities

October 10, 2012

It is true that persistently dry conditions in North America are taking their toll on the agriculture industry. Many climatologists agree that we are experiencing the worst drought in more than 50 years.

As a result, forecasted yields for corn, wheat and soybeans have been revised down significantly. And that is pushing commodity prices up.

Automatic Air Inflation Deflation control system

Deflate and inflate tires from the driver’s seat

October 10, 2012

Karen Lee

As crops come off the fields, it will be time to start emptying manure storage and hauling the “black gold” back and forth to the fields.

Managing drought-stressed corn silage

October 10, 2012

Robert Larmer

Mother Nature has given us an interesting growing season to say the least here in Canada. Some areas experienced a fantastic summer with timely rains and warm temperatures leading to what looks to be record yield potential and an early harvest.

Consider your options on improving feed efficiency

October 10, 2012

Angela Lipka

Three times in the last five years, soaring grain prices have forced dairy producers to scrutinize on-farm practices and crack down on inefficiencies, striving to recuperate profitability.

Untangling the pregnancy rate equation

October 10, 2012

Joel Pankowski

Over time the knowledge and ability necessary to get cows bred have taken tremendous strides forward, bringing with them greater on-farm success.

Reproductive success takes effort from every angle of the dairy and starts with an understanding of pregnancy rate and the factors which impact it most.

Interactive workshops to engage audience at Dairy Cattle Welfare Symposium

October 10, 2012

The first Dairy Cattle Welfare Symposium, hosted by the University of Guelph and its Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare, is an international three-day symposium dedicated to the welfare of dairy cattle.

Canadian Dairy XPO to share gate revenue with exhibitors

September 25, 2012

Coming this February to Stratford, Ontario, is the Canadian Dairy XPO (CDX), a dairy event exclusively for progressive dairy operators and their families.

DeLaval, Maple-Ain Farms donate milking units to University of Guelph

September 25, 2012

DeLaval and Hugh Hunter, owner of Maple-Ain Farms, have partnered to donate six fully refurbished DeLaval DelPro MU480 milking units to the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus’ tie stall dairy teaching facility. “The students benefit tremendously from their hands-on experience working in our dairy barn, and this technology upgrade provided by DeLaval and Maple-Ain Farms will enhance their knowledge of caring for dairy cattle,” said Ken McEwan, interim director at Ridgetown Campus University of Guelph.

University of Saskatchewan dairy research facility named after John G. Rayner

September 25, 2012

The new dairy research and teaching facility under construction at the University of Saskatchewan has been named the Rayner Dairy Research and Teaching Facility in honour of John G. Rayner and his dedication to agriculture in the province.