In the financial year 2022-2023, the average lifespan and lifetime production of dairy cows in the Netherlands has continued to rise. Last financial year, the culled cows produced an average of 84,319 pounds (38,327 kilograms) of milk and 6,706 pounds (3,048 kilograms) of fat and protein. That is 2,037 pounds (926 kilograms) of milk and 169 pounds (77 kilograms) of fat and protein more than in the previous financial year. The lifespan of the culled herd book cows rose by almost three weeks, to 2,255 days. 

The results of a checkoff-initiated smoothie program pilot showed increased consumption of milk and yogurt and will be offered to more schools this fall.

As many parts of the US continue to face drought, farms and their nutritionists must make difficult decisions to help optimize performance under less-than-ideal circumstances.

Many southern U.S. regions once plagued by ongoing drought have seen substantial precipitation this past month. Although this rain is a welcome change, it occurred during a crucial harvest window for many small-grain crops – leaving many producers pondering the best means to handle these forages.