The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, also known as the farm bill, supports America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest stewards through several programs

When animals need medical attention, effective restraint makes the job easier and safer for both the person providing the care and the animal

The marriage of the words “vegan” and “January” was inspiration for the name of a program and organization originating in the United Kingdom in 2014

The start of 2025 marks a milestone for the U.S. dairy industry: the complete elimination of tariffs on dairy products under the Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR)

New findings enhance Wisconsin’s reputation as America’s Dairyland. According to a University of Wisconsin-Madison study, the economic impact of Wisconsin’s dairy industry is bigger than...

Newer research and anecdotal evidence shows that the value of colostrum extends past that single meal

Creating success with what you have is the goal when it comes to cow longevity for farmers

Dairy farmers enjoyed higher milk prices in 2024 due to lower milk output for much of the year, and that same market force caused retail milk prices to climb to a new high

While many farms focus on checking that their ventilation systems are effectively working for their animals in the summer, an audit in the winter is also important

Some may argue that breakfast is the most important meal of the day

Americans’ rekindled love affair with butter continues to gain momentum. In 2023, the average American consumed 6.5 pounds of butter

The margin for producing milk, as calculated by the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program, reached a record high last fall as September’s margin was calculated at $15.57 per hundredweight (cwt.)

Feeding cows is expensive. Financial reports continuously show that dairy farmers spend more money on grain and feed purchases than anything else

Recent research has shown that the agriculture industry makes up about 10% of total United States greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), mostly from enteric fermentation and manure management

Starting calves off on the right foot is essential for the longevity and resiliency of every dairy farm

Mastitis can be caused by many pathogens, but if you ask any dairy veterinarian or farmer which is the most damaging, the odds are good that their response will be Staphylococcus aureus

On an episode of the “Bovine Banter” podcast hosted by Penn State Extension, Josh Brubaker shared how he and his family have implemented the use of alternative energy sources such as a manure...

Consumers face a barrage of marketing terms, nutritional statements, picturesque scenes, and more every time they pick up a food package to make a purchasing decision

Throughout the summer and fall, farmers have taken the time to ensile their feed to the best of their ability, keeping proper packing, bunker covering, and limited oxygen exposure top of mind

November milk production took a tumble as milk volume fell nearly 1% nationally compared to the same month last year