Tight with the Buck Leads to Profits

I recently read an article in the “Hoard’s Dairyman” that I think is interesting so I thought I would share some of the highlights with you. Even in years when low milk price makes it more difficult for the average dairy farm to stay ahead of the bills, there always...
Times Change

Times Change

When I was a kid growing up, I didn’t know what yogurt was.  Times change and so do people’s eating habits. According to Hoard’s Dairyman, “in the past decade, one food has risen to the top, experiencing the most growth in the American diet:YOGURT!” The NPD Group’s...

Somatic Cell Counts, The Global Market, And Reduction Strategies

As somatic cell count (SCC) standards are tightening, Arizona DHIA is receiving many inquiries from proactive managers and producers. Although we defer all herd health recommendations to dairy veterinary practitioners, Arizona DHIA provides all the necessary tools to...

IS MAINTAINING A SOMATIC CELL COUNT OF LESS THAN 200,000 WORTH IT?

As milk quality continues to tighten up and milk prices are not as favorable as they have been, cutting corners is a hot topic.  So where should your somatic cell count be?  This is a great question.  Answering a question like this effectively will take a dollar...

Have you Heard About A1 and A2 Milk?

It was introduced several years ago and is now being marketed in California. To further promote the consumption of milk worldwide, A2 milk will be labeled and sold in California beginning this month. This premium milk comes from cows that produce this special type of...