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Calves are a genetic investment in the future. Every year producers spend time and money to make genetic selections designed to ensure a calf grows up to be an asset to any operation.
These investments in the calves’ future must still be backed by solid calf management practices to be effective in the long run.
“Measure what you want to manage” describes a growing trend for more data analysis for operation improvement.
June Dairy Month was all about celebrating dairy and sharing the industry with the public. It served as a great opportunity for the industry to reach out and let consumers know where their food comes from and the work that goes into producing it.
One infographic created by the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy also did its part in spreading awareness of the importance of the industry during June.
Heat stress costs the U.S. dairy industry nearly $900 million annually. It’s a problem producers have to face every summer as rising temperatures affect their cows’ milk production levels, immune systems, fertility and more.
Last year 9.3 million acres were lost to wildfire in one of the worst fire seasons since 1960. This year is predicted to be just as bad, if not worse, as 40 percent of the country suffers from serious to moderate drought conditions.
False information in public media about farms and food remains common. As producers make the reach out in their communities, many misconceptions can be avoided.
