Nov. 17 2022
Dairy farming is a complex job every day and filled with many unique responsibilities
Nov. 16 2022
Food elitist (noun): a person or persons who uses their social platform and/or voice to shame others based on their food choices
Nov. 15 2022
The discussion at animal rights conferences held over the past year continued to focus on animal agriculture
Nov. 14 2022
For many years, nutritionists have been developing and balancing rations for cows at all stages of lactation with several key components including energy, protein, fat and fiber. Each of these ingredi
Nov. 14 2022
Americans are snacking more, and cheese and yogurt can be two satiating, nutritious options
Nov. 10 2022
Our wedding day was filled with little moments and details that honored our dairy farming roots
Nov. 9 2022
New York, Michigan, Minnesota, and Illinois youth earn the top awards in their events
Nov. 8 2022
I hope showing cattle will always provide youth with the opportunities it did for me
Nov. 7 2022
Whole cottonseed is a valuable dietary supplement for ruminants because of the balanced combination of fat, protein, and fiber.1 Cottonseed is grown in the South and transported via barge, rail or truck...
Nov. 7 2022
From people to cows, no one likes to be overcrowded, so the goal is to put up facilities that will meet today and tomorrow’s needs
Nov. 4 2022
Winners were named in the 2022 National FFA Dairy Evaluation and Management CDE
Nov. 3 2022
Agriculture has found many “better ways” in the last century
Nov. 2 2022
In one summer, my brother went from farmer to rocket scientist
Nov. 1 2022
Labor costs more than just money on a farm. That can be positive while also challenging
Oct. 31 2022
If you bed with recycled sand or are thinking about it, you’re in good company. A study in 2014 by the National Animal Health Monitoring System estimated 26% of U.S. dairy operations use sand beddin
Oct. 31 2022
It can be so easy to get wrapped up caring for the “problem cows,” but our average animals also deserve attention and some true appreciation
Oct. 27 2022
The first tractor that ever worked the land on our farm is at the core of many of my grandpa’s stories
Oct. 26 2022
Farmers have complex jobs that make rest difficult even when we have to
Oct. 25 2022
No day in farming is easy, but each is special when we keep our eyes open
Oct. 24 2022
Over the last few years, raising dairy-beef crossbred calves has become a common production practice for dairy producers across the country. Breeding dairy cows to beef sires has allowed producers to