Iowa Dairy Goats: Survey Shows Potential for Growth and Improvement

Iowa Dairy Goats: Survey Shows Potential for Growth and Improvement. Survey Conducted in 2019 Provides an Informational Overview for Producers, Educators and the Public. By Jennifer Bentley - Extension Dairy Specialist - Iowa State University. A recent survey of dairy goat producers in Iowa shows the...

A standardized brand within the Valmetal Group

A standardized brand within the Valmetal Group. Article courtesy of Valmetal Group.  The Valmetal Group is proud to announce the fusion of its major brands Valmetal, Valmetal-Jamesway and Valmetal US Farm Systems under one brand: Valmetal. The transition of the brands of the companies acquired over the...

How To Store and Handle Whole Cottonseed

How To Store and Handle Whole Cottonseed. Article and photos provided by Whole Cottonseed When it comes to feed ingredients, few can compete with whole cottonseed for lactating dairy cattle. As a triple nutrient feedstuff containing protein, high energy and high fiber, cottonseed is proven to support milk...

The Dairy Goat Industry Today

The Dairy Goat Industry Today. By Heather Smith Thomas. Many farms raise goats, and a growing number milk their goats—some to provide milk for the family and maybe a few customers or to make their own cheese, and some for commercial production of milk and cheese.  Many of the smaller breeders...

Agriculture Industry In Need of Future Employees!

Agriculture Industry In Need of Future Employees! While agriculture is a multi-billion-dollar industry that directly affects everyone in the world each day, employers still struggle to find qualified candidates that are enthusiastic about the industry and need. Projections indicate that there will be more jobs...

Coronavirus; Protecting Your People and Business

 Coronavirus; Protecting Your People and Business. By Michael Cox.ProtocolsThe rapid spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19 has startled many countries around the world as they try to come to terms with how best to handle this unprecedented pandemic. While some countries throughout Europe and Asia have adopted...

American Dairymen look at the Midland MXT115

 American Dairymen look at the Midland MXT115. Ranchers and Farmers operations often require significant travel, with multiple projects performed.  With that, communication among party members is critical for success and often times safety or avoidance of spoiled meat. The Midland MXT115 MicroMobile Two...

White Family Centennial Dairy Farm to be Honored at King Barn Dairy Mooseum

 White Family Centennial Dairy Farm to be Honored at King Barn Dairy Mooseum. Article and photo provided by King Barn Dairy Mooseum. The Frank Malcolm White family lived and worked on a 175-acre dairy farm near Dickerson (Montgomery County) MD for nearly a century. Their descendants will gather on...