Just 307 out of slightly more than 3.5 million milk samples tested positive for animal drug residues in the FDA’s annual analysis. Those samples testing positive were rejected for human consumption. That works out to be only 1 out of every 11,659 samples.

Crop scouts and farmers are using imagery drones for early season weed and crop scouting, and drones are becoming a reliable tool for quickly and efficiently identifying problems in the field.

In the realm of calf raising, the adage holds true: "You can't manage what you can't measure." From birth to weaning, a variety of tests and measurements can help you evaluate the success of your calf-raising protocols, provide insights into calf health and highlight areas for improvement.

Calves are not just a cost; they are the investment in the future potential of your dairy herd. As the promising carriers of our best genetics, they represent the assurance of future profitability.

Just 345 out of nearly 3.7 million milk samples tested positive for animal drug residues in the FDA’s annual analysis. Those samples testing positive were rejected for human consumption. That works out to be only 1 out of every 10,707 samples.

Have you noticed the buzz about raw milk lately? Although its sale is banned in Canada, discord between legal norms, consumer choices and public health concerns are converging in a complex dialogue surrounding the contentious issue.

At Wichman Farms, automation doesn’t stop with the cows. In fact, it travels 200 feet to link a fresh supply of whole milk to the calf barn.