The tough moments are worth it
Jan. 19 2024
As farmers, we face many difficult moments and failures, but the moments of success are worth the work
Use herd management tools to identify the profitable cow
Jan. 19 2024
A productive cow isn’t always a profitable cow. A profitable cow performs in milk volume and quality, breeds back quickly and experiences few health events
Winter weather grit
Jan. 18 2024
It takes extra time, resources, and resilience to care for livestock and equipment in frigid temperatures
Cows would be good at hiring people
Jan. 17 2024
We’ve milked three times per day for more than 20 years, and as such my family’s dairy is incredibly reliant on good employees to execute these milkings
7 Ways to Keep Performance Consistent Across Seasons
Jan. 12 2024
It is common for producers to experience lower butterfat tests and higher numbers of butterfat inversions this time of year
Protect yourself against potential threats in 2024
Jan. 12 2024
Now is a great time to conduct a farm security audit to prevent activists from targeting your dairy
Tales from the parlor
Jan. 11 2024
We are dealing with raccoons impacting our ability to milk our cows
A different kind of farm succession
Jan. 10 2024
We talk a lot about the business side of transition but not much or at all about the emotional and social changes
Goals and growth: A 2023 reflection
Jan. 9 2024
Outlining a goal and my strategy to reach it made a big difference in my life last year
Why sand quality matters for dairy cow bedding
Jan. 8 2024
Sand is widely regarded as the best bedding for dairy cows. But not all sand is created equally
Beloved barn cats
Jan. 5 2024
A dairy farm seems like the ultimate dream for a cat
Put your dreams on paper
Jan. 2 2024
As we enter a new year, remember that goals are part of a business plan
Bacterial inoculants are effective tools to protect silage nutrients in challenging situations
Dec. 29 2023
A rapid decline in pH is crucial to achieving an optimal silage fermentation, preserving silage nutrients, and maximizing the feed’s value
The Great Debate: Buttering Toast
Dec. 22 2023
Of all the things people debate online, it turns out there are strong opinions on how to butter toast
Optimizing Dairy Farm Operations Through Comprehensive Protocols and Employee Support
Dec. 15 2023
In today's dynamic dairy farming landscape, strategic protocol implementation plays a crucial role in a sustainable dairy operation
Who ya gonna call? The dairy farmer!
Dec. 15 2023
Inadvertently, I became a go-to animal health guru in my county
My experience lobbying
Dec. 13 2023
Bringing our issues to lawmakers’ attention is the only way they will know what we are facing
Joining together to build trust in dairy
Dec. 12 2023
A number of dairy organizations work together to manage crisis and issues and strengthen consumer confidence in our farms and products
Cows are as unique as snowflakes
Dec. 8 2023
From their spots to their behaviors, no two cows are alike
Act with greater precision. Gain greater reproductive efficiency. All with SenseHub Dairy monitoring.
Dec. 8 2023
Just over five years ago, Hancock took control of the breeding program at Prairie View Dairy in Muleshoe, Texas. He found that changes needed to be made — fast
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