May 15 2025
In 2007, my grandfather gave me my very first heifer calf. The calf and I were best friends
May 14 2025
The “Your Dairy Checkoff Podcast” offers firsthand perspectives on examples of local, national, and global checkoff collaborations. Hear from checkoff leaders and farmers, real stories, strategies,...
May 12 2025
When it comes to feeding beef cattle or dairy cows, forage quality and yield can make or break your bottom line
May 9 2025
During the busy spring season, hanging out in the house with kiddos isn’t an option. Having a 3-month-old and 20-month-old means a lot of creativity when it comes to getting chores done, spending...
May 8 2025
Each summer, we hire a few extra farm hands, mostly high school and college students. We live decently close to Wichita, Kan., so there are many candidates. However, very few of those individuals have...
May 5 2025
With a little elbow grease, things can be made new again
May 2 2025
Today’s dairy cows produce more milk than ever before. Higher capacity and more precise monitoring are essential during milking. And easy-to-use controls are a must in the parlor
April 30 2025
Working with cattle is all about strategy
April 25 2025
Just like how we make sure that we, ourselves are comfortable, we do the same for our cows
April 22 2025
Cows don’t necessarily always follow their birth plan, throwing us for a loop
April 21 2025
Feed makes up more than half of the costs on a dairy farm. In recent years, more attention has been given to the cost of feed shrink
April 15 2025
Consistently keeping a close eye on the herd allows us to detect issues right away
April 14 2025
Dairy products are becoming more popular as they serve as excellent examples of a way to boost protein intake
April 11 2025
During the heat-stress season, it is important to remember that young animals also suffer from the heat
April 4 2025
Chore tasks become a little less boring with a furry friend in tow
April 4 2025
Cow comfort and herd health are essential for maximizing milk quality and production
April 2 2025
Growing up on a farm, kids gain strength that can only be define as “farm kid strong.”
March 28 2025
When raising kids on the farm, some tasks are too dangerous or difficult to accomplish with kiddos in tow. Having their grandparents to tag along or play with is a blessing for many farm families
March 27 2025
Protect yourself and your business against the threat of a cybersecurity breach
March 24 2025
It’s 2025 and the statement that “reproductive efficiency is one of the primary drivers in herd profitability” has never been more true