Tag archives for Dairy
Enjoying the Dairy Life
Mike Calton continues his family’s legacy on his Grovespring, Mo., dairy Dairy farming is more than making a living for Mike Calton. It’s been his way of life his entire…
An Opportunity to Continue Farming
After working for a pair of brothers for 14 years, Danny Cawyer has taken over the operation Danny Cawyer grew up on a farm in Cossville, Mo., raising hogs, beef…
A Heart in Farming
Brian Austin runs an Angus operation, but longs to return to his dairy roots Brian Austin of Lincoln, Ark., is one of those people who went to college to earn…
Always Around Ayrshires
Despite no longer milking, Donald Benson is still involved in the dairy industry and dairy cattle “My family has always been involved with Ayrshire cattle,” explained Donald Benson of central…
Entering the Crossbred Beef Market
Some dairy producers are finding more revenue in beef-cross calves With dairy cattle prices low, many dairy producers are seeking efficient ways to boost their income. One way producers can…
Reducing Stress in the Dairy Herd
Low-stressed cows means better producing cows Most producers know stressed animals do not perform well, and this leads to lost time, resources and profits. Working to keep dairy herds as…
Boosting Milk Quality
Lowering SCC and proper sanitation can improve the overall quality of milk Producing a quality product is of the utmost importance when it comes to agricultural products, and dairy is…
A1 vs A2
What’s the difference between the proteins in milk? In today’s dairy industry, some consumers are beginning to ask what the difference is between A1 milk and A2 milk. Ozarks Farm…
Breeding the Best
Ellen Dorsey started with Pygmy-type goats, but now owns some of the best dairy goats in the country Ellen Dorsey of Chelsea, Okla., and goats just seem to go together.…
Dairy Dreams
Newly-elected Arkansas FFA State Officer Julie Griffin has a deep family history in the dairy business Julie Griffin fell in love with the dairy life at a very young age.…