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

long-term growth in dairy operations is the lifeblood of the industry. A farm’s growth can allow for more cash flow and profitability, help the business stay ahead of rising costs, give space to...

The material a dairy chooses to bed its cows with has many ramifications. Bedding has significant impacts on the animal in terms of cow comfort, lameness, and udder hygiene

Did you ever think you’d see the day when milk could be harvested with nearly no human intervention? Our industry is there, and robotic technology continues to scale up at a remarkable rate

pouring concrete is a commitment. Once the bones of a dairy facility are constructed, there are only so many adjustments that can be made to improve cow comfort, employee safety and efficiency

Farming is flexibility,” said Swisslane Farms human resources (HR) lead Annie Link on an episode of Michigan State University Extension’s “Virtual Coffee Break” podcast

Finding good farm accounting software is as important as buying quality springing heifers. Some farm accounting software programs are ready to go right off the shelf, but others can be tailored

Liver abscess challenges are not new to feeder cattle. Processors have dealt with a reported liver abscess rate of 12% to 32% across the U.S. slaughtered beef population for years

Quality. Pride. Family. These are the values that Larson Acres in Evansville, Wis., has held in the decades since the farm’s current location was purchased in 1957. They are still values that fit...

The dairy industry continually seeks innovations that optimize economic returns while ensuring the sustained productivity of herds

If you ask a dairy producer, nutritionist, banker, and accountant how much forage is needed annually to maximize profits, you might get four different responses

Labor is a challenge for farms everywhere,” said Encore Consultant Tim Schaefer on an episode of the Professional Dairy Producers’ “The Dairy Signal” podcast

Energy is a part of our everyday lives. The machines we use on our farms require fuel and electricity to do the jobs we need them to

Both cattle and farm team members appreciate consistency — animals benefit from a regular routine, and employees can streamline their tasks

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is a major cause of death among calves and one of the largest health challenges facing our modern-day dairy industry

We all want good customer service. Whether we are calling the local Farm Service Agency, buying chemicals from our cooperative’s agronomy center or ordering parts from our nearby machinery dealers

Cultural environments can make or break an experience. Take study groups, classrooms, and social circles, for example. Each involves attention to culture

Change doesn’t happen overnight, and what’s worthwhile isn’t always what’s easy. Big changes require big effort — and lots of planning

Navigating relationships is part of being a human, but that doesn’t mean it is easy. Miscommunications, unclear expectations, and unaligned priorities can all throw a wrench into how we build bonds

As trailside Holsteins grew, so did owner Michael Johnson’s need for employees. Longer, more frequent shifts at the dairy called for more hands on deck — and not just any hands