There is no question which ration on a dairy receives the least attention. Often overlooked is the diet for the far off dry cows

It is critical to avoid delivering excess nutrients to our dairy animals that they don’t or can’t utilize

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS) released its latest global dairy markets and trade report in December 2023

Harvesting milk must be done safely, effectively, and efficiently to ensure a good experience for the cows as well as the people working with them

Transition phases in dairy cattle are essential for success. That begins all the way at the beginning of life

A new year brings excitement and opportunity, but it can also come with apprehension, especially if you are a business owner

Diversifying income on a dairy can hold the key to financial success though low milk prices

The dairy industry does an outstanding job ensuring that milk for consumers is free of antibiotic residues

Over the years, I have come to believe that the efficiency of converting feed to milk is perhaps the key indicator of dairy profitability

It’s a new year and time to make resolutions for the next 12 months. Is succession planning one of the goals your farm needs to tackle in 2024?

Dairy’s bone-building legacy continues to strengthen

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program launched FARM Biosecurity–Enhanced this fall, releasing a 45-minute online training and the FARM Biosecurity–Enhanced...

Last year, U.S. milk fat production from domestic milk plus the milk fat of imported products used as ingredients in domestically produced dairy products topped 9.3 billion pounds

Transition cows can be a challenge when it comes to balancing energy and nutrition

Dairy-beef animals are a hot commodity right now

Genetic selection is a powerful tool to make changes in a population, and in dairy cattle, that has proven true many times over

U.S. milk production has been coming in lower than forecast during 2023, and that has primarily been due to weak milk production per cow

Whether leading a fully staffed farm or a family of five, overseeing an operation means being responsible for production and efficiency on a day-to-day basis

Last year was a dry growing season for many, and while we can’t turn on the spigots run by Mother Nature, there are some practices that can help growers take advantage of the moisture that is available

What dairy farmers should be concerned about is the amount of strain a cow is under