Workload and time pressure are cited as top stressors for farmers. Each season brings its own hectic pace, and carving time out of the day for self-care may seem impossible

While pair and group housing for calves has shown many benefits, including improved starter intake and greater average daily gain, there is one behavior that can’t be ignored

Making good decisions requires having good information. However, it also requires interpreting that information appropriately and accurately

Dairy has a bright future over the next decade. That’s the short story from a report produced by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.“Strong growth in per capita consu

Farms provide children countless opportunities for fun and learning. Many who grew up in agriculture would agree that there is no better place to be raised than on a farm

The idea of sharing pictures or stories from your farm, especially online, can be intimidating, and questions may pile up. You may think, “What if no one cares what I’m saying?” Worse,...

Do you feel overwhelmed by the amount of information provided by your forage analysis report? Interpreting these reports can be complex and tedious

With six million genomic tests now recorded at the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding as of February 2022, the dairy community is building a powerful data engine to fuel genetic and breed improvement di

Dairy animals have long also played their part in the beef supply chain, but in recent years, dairy farmers have stepped up the quality of their contribution

When it comes to on-farm sustainability practices, much of the focus is understandably on efforts to protect your land, water, and air

It’s easy to get down when looking at the decline in fluid milk consumption, but it’s not all bad news.“Contrary to popular belief, dairy consumption is in pretty good shape,” said...

Crude protein makes a great contribution to dairy rations, and it is one of the most important quality metrics in forages

Would you know what to do if a crisis — whether an animal rights campaign, natural disaster, or something in between — occurred at your farm or business?

On May 24, Washington leadership embarked on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), an initiative to build and strengthen economic relationships in Asia

Lolly Lesher testifyingPreparations have begun on a new farm bill and that’s the reason the House Agriculture Committee met on Wednesday, June 22, at the Longworth House Office Building. Presiding...

Greenhouse gases are emitted though human activity, and they accumulate in the atmosphere

Secretary Vilsack wants consensus; the dairy industry will have a chance to create consensus.The American Farm Bureau Federation is planning a gathering for farmers and industry leaders to discuss changes...

The corn planting season for silage is nearly completed, and it is not too early to start planning the corn harvesting season

Despite historic butterfat production from the nation’s dairy herd, full-fat dairy products continue to have red-hot demand as spot butter prices hover near $3 per pound on the CME. Consider this,...

A heat wave swept across the nation this week, bringing humidity and extremely hot weather to both northern and southern parts of the country