Progressive Dairy

What a difference a year makes

February 1, 2024

Personally, I like to take the slow days and long hours of darkness in January to review the past 365 days and make a plan for the next 12 months. As you look back, you may be surprised at what a difference a year makes.

3 Open Minutes with Doug Blair: Holstein shows from 1906-2023

Blair has written an interesting list of Grand Champion cows and their pedigrees.

January 30, 2024

Katie Coyne

Doug Blair shares his knowledge of pedigrees in his book containing information about 117 years of North American Grand Champions.

The next evolution of data: What is in it for your farm?

By analyzing data patterns, artificial intelligence can help dairy owners and managers to improve the welfare, productivity and overall sustainability of dairy farms.

January 24, 2024

Joaquin Azocar

The dairy business is at an inflection point where technology is advancing at a such fast pace that the opportunities to move the industry forward seem limitless.

Building on generations of success at New Galma Dairy

The desire to build on past generations of success propels the Zeldenrijk family to a new on-farm creamery.

January 23, 2024

Katie Coyne

From one of the most technologically advanced dairy farms in Ontario comes a new brand of cheese, produced by the Zeldenrijk family right on the farm at New Galma Dairy.

Cultivating collaboration: University of Florida and University of Guelph join forces for ANR communications project

Students across borders have the opportunity to work together in a podcast project highlighting sustainable agriculture and natural resources.

January 22, 2024

Madison Dyment and Jamie Loizzo

The University of Florida and the University of Guelph have cultivated a new science communication collaboration to engage college students in an international podcast production.

Dairy Farmers of Canada champions sustainability, dairy nutrition and support for supply management as the sector heads into 2024

January 18, 2024

A DFC delegation attended December’s COP28 climate summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. DFC Director Korb Whale took part in a panel hosted by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture titled “Industry-Led Commitments to Agricultural Sustainability.”

Plugged combines and poor communication stop now

When things on the farm are busy, communication can break down; reflect on the emotions that block negotiation to prevent communication from plugging up.

January 16, 2024

Elaine Froese

Communication during peak times, like harvest, can have many volcanic events. As I write this, I reflect on Allan Vyhnalek's list of emotions that block negotiation and therefore plug up communication.

Carbon markets 101: The evolving landscape of biogas and RNG

The rise of renewable natural gas and biogas underscores the need for standardized carbon accounting, private sector involvement in risk management and a deeper look at the carbon credit projects best suited to dairy farms.

January 9, 2024

Emma Ohirko

Growth and transformation have been hallmarks of the biogas and renewable natural gas (RNG) industry in North America in recent years. New regulations, technology advancements and increased interest from a range of industries in carbon markets have fueled this evolution.

7 economic projections to consider as you plan for the year ahead

January 3, 2024

Emma Ohirko

J.P. Gervais, FCC's chief economist, provided an “early look” at the 2024 economy, its emerging trends, and his insights on the factors weighing heavily on many farm business decisions.

Research Review: Genetic selection as a potential mechanism for reducing disease in dairy calves

January 2, 2024

Calf health is an important consideration for dairy farmers. Disease impacts the health and welfare of calves and links to production, health and longevity of these calves as adult animals.