Crossbreeding beef sires to dairy cows has become a foundational part of the beef supply chain. Beef-on-dairy cattle are estimated to make up 12-15% of the annual fed cattle slaughter1, helping the industry...

When it comes to productive cows, there’s one place the conversation has to start — mastitis. It is the dairy industry’s constant bogeyman, costing producers an estimated $2 billion in...

Balancing quality and yield potential in alfalfa has never been easy. For decades, growers had to make a tough call: cut early and protect forage quality or wait for more yield and risk losing nutriti

On a dairy farm, every minute matters. You and your team work hard to ensure your herd is happy, healthy and profitable. But what if you could do more with your technology to lighten the load and give

Effective fly control on dairies: The role of manure managementFlies are a common challenge on dairy operations, but managing manure properly can play a crucial role in keeping flies under control and...

Seed companies have announced plans to phase out brown midrib (BMR) corn silage hybrids and will begin to stop selling seed within the next few years. Dairy producers have several options to support d

Dairy producers know every decision made in the barn echoes across the entire herd. Nutrition is not a one-time choice, it’s a strategy, one that begins before a calf is born and can influence outco

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

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...

Minimizing the effect of mycotoxin-contaminated silage on dairy cattle can sometimes feel like playing a game of whack-a-mole

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

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

Mastitis is one of the most common and costly health issues in dairy herds — but preventing and managing it isn’t about doing just one thing better

Have you ever paused to marvel at the tools you have at your fingertips, especially when it comes to reproduction on the dairy?

When temperatures rise, dairy cattle feel the heat — literally. Even mild temperatures can take a toll on their health, milk production and overall performance

When it comes to feeding beef cattle or dairy cows, forage quality and yield can make or break your bottom line

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

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

During the heat-stress season, it is important to remember that young animals also suffer from the heat

Cow comfort and herd health are essential for maximizing milk quality and production