Variation of milk throughout the year has more do to with seasonal differences than heat stress, explained Penn State’s Kevin Harvatine at the Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference

After planting, the best strategy to promote a good stand of alfalfa is weed control

A logical conclusion drawn by some dairy producers is that cows that produce large amounts of milk early in lactation don’t breed back as well

In order to get on their feet and get back into reproductive form, research has shown that a good fresh period is essential for cows

According to Ohio State’s Bill Weiss, error can sidetrack even the best of rations

Not quite a year ago, the first dairy company said they would make the transition to selling dairy products that had been produced by cows that were fed feeds free of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)

The raised without antibiotics (RWA) program has gained steam in consumer circles

An area of milk quality that is at times overlooked is emptied milk tankers that haven’t been cleaned

Grouping strategies have a huge impact on cows’ lactations and lifetime production

With the rising cost of labor and the declining number of people willing to work on dairies, Viterbo University’s Tom Thibodeau suggested farmers need to embrace a culture of caring on the farm

I’ve always been a big fan of March Madness. Initially it was because of my interest in the sport of basketball and my propensity for cheering for my team — the K-State Wildcats

“Cows don’t need feed, they need nutrients,” shared Ohio State’s Bill Weiss at the recent Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin annual meeting

Extra milk production throughout the country again this spring means some milk cooperatives have introduced quotas for milk production

In the past decade, yogurt has achieved many health accolades being praised for its association with gut health, diabetes deterrence, and most recently heart health

In conversations with employers, New Mexico State University’s Robert Hagevoort said he most often hears complaints about employee management

The annual cow judging contest has commenced. Have your entries in by Thursday, March 22, 2018

“We have always used a ‘waterfall’ approach to grouping on the dairy,” shared Marc Etchebarne, nutritionist at Hillrose Dairy

“The most influential factor in our calf and heifer program that sets up future milk production is a very thorough and strict vaccination protocol,” said Jim Herron

“In our breeding program, we try to maximize the potential of every mating,” explained Curtis Nolan

In the past several years, selective dry cow treatment has gained some prevalence in the industry as an alternative to the more common blanket dry cow treatment, which has been the gold standard for mastitis...