Issues

Milk Testing & Milk Grades, Dairy Smarter with Digital Data, Best Practices for Summer Haying, External parasites of goats

American Dairymen June 2025

Well no one ever said being a Dairy Producer was easy!  Every generation faces its challenges and for those of us within the United States Dairy Industry these are indeed challenging times.  The U.S. Dairy Industry is experiencing dynamic changes, influenced by various factors ranging from international trade relations to evolving consumer patterns.  Combined with what appears to be at best a confusing political climate that provides producers with little guidance for strategic planning short or long term.   Moving forward into the dairy market of 2025, all involved parties are advised to stay alert and proactive. Key strategies for successfully navigating the sector’s fluctuating dynamics will include making astute investments, broadening the scope of export markets, and employing efficient risk management techniques. This multifaceted and evolving industry landscape demands such strategic measures to capitalize on potential opportunities while simultaneously addressing the inherent challenges.

The American Dairymen takes its role in the industry seriously by providing timely information regarding products, services and practices that can assist the producer in maintaining a profitable operation regardless of your herd size.

This issue presents a strong group of editorial information from some of the industry’s best journalists.  We hope you find this issue stimulating and enjoyable.

Finally Dairy Producers thank you for your tenacity and efforts.  National Dairy Month in June celebrates the many contributions of the dairy industry to our health and economy.  We the Staff of the American Dairymen recognize the difficulties of your endeavors, but we also recognize the great reward you feel from doing what you do!

In This Issue

• Milk & Testing Grades
• Dairy Smarter with Digital Data
• Best Practices for Summer Haying
• External Parasites of Goats
• Industry Features

American Dairymen May 2025

In This Issue

• Fly Control In Dairy Operations
• Robotics Can Save Labor & Enhance Dairy Cow Management
• Optimizing Water Systems for Herd Health & Efficiency
• More Than a Tin Can: Forage Systems for Goats

American Dairymen April 2025

In This Issue

• Vaccinations – An Important Part of Diary Management
• Leveraging Drones for Farm Management
• Essential Wound Care – Keep Small Problems from Becoming Big Ones
• Proper Goat Hoof Care

American Dairymen March 2025

In This Issue

• Avian Influenza and Dairies – Risk and Prevention
• Quality Forage Management
• Scours in Calves – Prevention and Treatment
• Criteria to Select Goat Breeding

American Dairymen February 2025

In This Issue

• Genomic Testing & Modern Dairy Farming
• Hoof Care for Dairy Cattle
• Establishing Productive Pastures
• 4 Steps to Prepare for Small Ruminant Kidding and Lambing

American Dairymen January 2025

In This Issue

• Bedding Considerations to Lower Somatic Cell Count
• Colostrum Management in Dairies
• Goat Vaccination Programs
• VAS USA