American Dairymen

Calf-Star: North America’s Calf Rearing Specialist

Calf-Star: North America’s Calf Rearing SpecialistBy Steve Weisman In the dairy industry, producers understand that their success revolves around the health and wellbeing of their herd. The health of their young calves is of utmost importance, and scientific studies have demonstrated that by treating calves to...

Equipment Profile: Round Balers

Equipment Profile: Round BalersRound balers are the most common type of baler in industrialized countries today. The round/rolled bales are produced by a cylinder-shaped designed with a “thatched roof” so it can withstand the different types of weather. Farmers were now saved from the...

Implementing Risk Management Decisions that Optimize Nutrient Value of Dairy Manure while Minimizing Related Risk

Implementing Risk Management Decisions that Optimize Nutrient Value of Dairy Manure while Minimizing Related RiskBy Jenn Bentley, Ryan Breuer, Leo L. Timms, Larry F. Tranel, Ronald A. Lenth, Brian J. Lang, Angie Rieck-Hinz, Greg Brenneman, Kris Kohl, and Beth E. DoranSummary and ImplicationsNutrients present in manure...

5 reasons why you should attend the DCHA Conference

5 reasons why you should attend the DCHA ConferenceRegister now for annual conference set for April 11-13 in Madison, Wis.You enjoy raising healthy calves and heifers. And, we know how much passion and skill it requires. We’d like you to join us at this year’s Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA)...

Can your nutrition plan predict the future?

Can your nutrition plan predict the future?Feeding more nutrition in the pre-weaning phase may help set calves up for lifetime successWhat would you do if you knew what the future held? Would you plan differently if you could determine if your calves were going to be productive adults? Although the future is...

Dairy Farmers and the Super Bowl: Creating a Legacy

Dairy Farmers and the Super Bowl: Creating a LegacyBy Alexandra Larson, Registered Dietitian, Midwest Dairy AssociationWhen you think about marketing surrounding a Super Bowl, it’s likely your first thoughts are of the ultra-expensive advertisements. Dairy farmers aren’t buying any of those ads these days...

Valley Industries Acquires A1 Mist Sprayers

Valley Industries Acquires A1 Mist SprayersRecently, Valley Industries has completed the acquisition of A1 Mist Sprayers, a Nebraska-based company located in Ponca that manufacturers mist spraying applicators for the United States and Canada. The purchase will diversify Valley Industries already robust...