Like many dairies, we work our cattle as they exit the milking parlor. However, it wasn’t until we recently reviewed all our timed artificial insemination (A.I.) protocols that I realized what an...
The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced a series of strategic leadership promotions that reflect the organization’s ongoing commitment to expanding the reach of Real California...
Lameness in dairy cattle isn’t just a welfare concern; it’s a costly drag on productivity. It reduces milk output, increases involuntary culling, and drives-up labor and treatment costs
I’m a music gal. Any genre, old and new, at work, on the tractor, or in my free time – I typically have a jam on. I’ve been known to spend a little cash on a concert ticket as well
There’s no shortage of opinions when it comes to dry-off — and plenty of myths to go with them. Whether it’s how to slow down milk production at dry-off or which protocols will best set...
Wheat harvest started in earnest the second week of June, and with it came long hours in the tractor, dinners in the field, and an enormous amount of fun for my almost 3-year-old son
I’ll admit, I don’t like the heat. I side with the cows in that 50°F is far more ideal than the 100°F heat index numbers we’re experiencing in the Midwest this holiday weekend
In today's dynamic dairy landscape, exploring new revenue streams beyond traditional milk sales is an important financial strategy, especially as sustainability initiatives offer new income opportunities
Long story, short — my husband and I are in our own private book club. Let me elaborate and give you my pitch to start your own mini book club (even if it’s just you)
Antique shops are buzzing, vinyl records are spinning again, and fashion? Well, let’s just say some of my favorite closet pieces are passed down – and they’ve gotten more compliments...
Robust. That’s an accurate word to describe the research to support cow cooling investments to reduce heat stress effects. The financial consequences of heat stress on dairy farms in the