This lift wagon is one of the most convenient pieces of equipment on our farm! Both the fronmaking it super convenient for

I always knew May was special, but I had no clue that there were so many days that could cause us to pause

Dairy producer Kevin Solum has farmed his whole life, but he’s learned a tremendous amount more about managing cows in the 18 months since eight automated milking systems were installed

We ran water pipes into our old barn to fill the livestock drinking tanks. That barn freezes during the winter, so we used this old propane tank as an air supply tank and plumbed it into the water pipe

One of the biggest challenges we face today is how to feed the ever-growing population while producing our food in a manner that is environmentally, socially, and economically viable

Rest is an essential component of not only cow productivity but also of animal welfare

Dairy heifers have fluctuated in price over recent years, while young stock numbers have been near record highs relative to lactating cows

It has been four years since my father left this earth for a better view from above. I miss him deeply, and I wonder what advice he and my late mother would offer us during these difficult times

Once conception occurs in every species, there is always a chance that the newly formed embryo will not survive to birth. Loss of pregnancy is frustrating and can occur at various stages of gestation

At the Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference on February 6 to 8 in Frankenmuth, Mich., producers gathered together to hear from industry experts on current topics

The roll-up that stores the hose we use to wash down our parlor was getting rusty and leaky

There is a lot of talk about viruses these days. I respect the serious response that people are paying to coronavirus. I would rather have precautionary measures put in place than potential

iF YOU believe the clinical science supporting saturated fats in foods such as butter, cheese, eggs, and meat, you must call your senators and representatives in Washington, D.C., at once

Their musical talent brought them together on a stage in Nashville, but their shared backgrounds — dairy farms, large families, and a love for music

This column will not be about cows. Full disclosure time: I am a worrier. I worry about the cleanliness of my house

If we ever need a reminder of why we should participate in milk risk management programs, 2020 will forever be remembered by everyone who lived through the COVID-19 era. The sunny price outlook that s

It is not recommended to write on ear tags when the temperature is below freezing because the ink won’t set. When tagging in cold weather, I turn the heater in my truck to maximum

Soils are the lifeblood of crop production, and healthy soils are critical to maximize forage and grain yields on the dairy farm

The 59th annual meeting of the National Mastitis Council (NMC) was held in late January

If there are any skeptics that do not believe in the power of genetic selection, then they have been ignoring the facts. The magical history of genetic selection has translated into more milk per cow

Can a wrongly accused villain be vindicated and emerge as a superhero? That’s the epic battle taking place in nutritional science as experts convene to author the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for...