It is hard not to feel like the U.S. dairy industry is just a penny ante chip in the high stakes poker game that the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has become

Manure has tremendous value when used as a fertilizer source. Make the most of that value by knowing exactly what you are spreading

“Team JZB . . . our “in-house” team breeds cows at Jer-Z-Boys Ranch,” commented Gary de Graaf when responding to the question “Who breeds cows on your farm?”

“Our assets are our livelihood on the farm, and we take that very seriously,” shared Adon Farms’ Nick Gilbert

The Christmas and New Year’s holidays are upon us. Some farms will have special get-togethers for employees during this festive season

“Nearly 1 million people are employed in the United States directly because of dairy,” said former USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack

“I walk the pens three times a day, after morning chores, noon, and after night chores,” said Jeff McNeely of his commitment to his family’s dairy herd

Nutrient application often ends up in the hot seat being blamed for impairing water quality

Partnerships with major restaurant chains have helped to drive new dairy product sales in the U.S

“We were quite thankful to have protection when we had our two barn fires in 2001 and 2014,” shared Dan Natzke of Wayside Dairy in Greenleaf, Wis

The West may be alfalfa country, but proximity doesn’t mean lower prices for its hay-buying dairies

While the Hoard’s Dairyman Bull List will be available in the December issue, we are making it available to readers here as well