According to AC Nielson, consumption of organic milk increased by 2.5 percent in the last year in Alberta and the Prairies. The six current certified organic milk producers in Alberta have been able to supply this growing market – but only through the issuance of numerous incentive days each month.

Canada’s population is roughly 1/10th of the U.S. population; There are fewer people living in Canada than the state of California.

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.

What should I do with the next 25 years? At 61, my life expectancy is 86. The math says I have a quarter of a century left to create legacy, help others transition and mentor the next generation.

Selecting and planting high-quality alfalfa seed is a critical first step for establishing a healthy, productive stand that can last three to four years – or more. Choosing a variety that stems from high-performing genetics, is protected with a fungicide seed treatment and planted at the appropriate rate can lead to high yields and long stand life.

Corn silage is the principal forage in most Canadian lactating dairy cow rations. When corn silage inventory allows for carry-over, it is prudent to look at corn silage digestibility and nutrient content to strive for improvement for future harvests.

Today’s Holstein cow can peak at 65 kilograms of milk at 40 days post-calving and cruise along to complete her 305-day lactation, all the while producing components, cycling and getting in calf.