Since Idahoans, especially Idaho farmers, depend on reliable water resources, it makes sense to find ways to decrease the demand on the aquifer and the groundwater to help prevent well depletion.

The dynamic and evolving nature of Idaho's dairy industry makes it an ideal setting for innovators and manufacturers to test and refine their solutions. From automated feeding systems to smart sensors monitoring cow health, Idaho dairies stand at the forefront of technological research and development.

Over the past nine to 12 months, our dairy operations have felt the margin and profitability crunch. So what can you do to be more profitable in your business? What are the critical areas that can be focused on to increase cash flow?

The circular bioeconomy, an emerging, innovative and holistic approach, provides an alternative solution to address the global challenges faced by dairy production.

Dr. Paul Tew, a mixed-animal veterinarian in Rexburg, Idaho, is 71 years old. He’s been seeking retirement for several years now. So far, it’s been out of reach.

Genetics play a larger role in calf performance than whether calves are raised in a traditional beef system or within a dairy system.

Sell a prolapsed cow, or keep her in the herd? It depends on the type of prolapse.

“No doubt, we’re going to be strong and growing for the foreseeable future,” says IDA CEO Rick Naerebout “It won’t be at the aggressive pace of the past because of processing capacity and having enough water to grow silage and hay long term.

Every year, I discuss the importance of high-quality forages with the dairymen I work with. Most years, we see above-average forage value. However, the 2023 crop year brought on some new challenges we hadn’t experienced for quite a while.

Dairying is an all-consuming endeavor; there’s no “halfway” about it. So when the parlor doors close for the last time, retiring dairy producers sometimes find themselves at a loss for activity and drive, or staying connected to an industry they’ve loved.