We have long known that there is a genetic antagonism between milk yield and the percentages of fat and protein

It was bound to happen, and one night it did. That 2-foot-high pile of papers and notes collected at continuing education events over the last few years fell over

Liver abscess challenges are not new to feeder cattle. Processors have dealt with a reported liver abscess rate of 12% to 32% across the U.S. slaughtered beef population for years

Farming is flexibility,” said Swisslane Farms human resources (HR) lead Annie Link on an episode of Michigan State University Extension’s “Virtual Coffee Break” podcast

As our farm caught the flu bug, our team came together to get the chores done

The transition period receives the attention of the entire dairy industry because of the dramatic and intense changes that cows undergo

Highly pathogenic avian influenza. H5N1. Bird flu. Regardless of what you may call it, this virus has posed significant challenges to dairy farmers over the past year

How can we better understand consumer choices in the dairy industry?

In the world of artificial intelligence and automation, long-time team leaders will tell you it also takes a group of diverse and capable people to reach business success goals

Plant-based milks, such as soy and almond products, are dairy milk’s biggest imposters, often served with the same promised benefits as cow’s milk

With growing evidence linking high sugar intake to chronic health issues, the dairy industry is working to reduce sugar in its products

U.S. dairy farmers culled 58,000 cows during the January 12 to 18, 2025, time window

Manure buildup during cold temperatures can provide quite the roadblock for some farmers

Compare last year’s planting season to what you want to achieve this year. What changes would you make?

Animal monitoring systems are a time-tested and proven solution for accurate heat detection. They can also unlock other reproductive efficiencies to bring more dollars to your bottom line

Far from just another thing to add to the schedule, these activities molded the trajectory of my future

As the dairy industry dips its toes into artificial intelligence (AI), it is clear that there is still a world of unknown possibilities that lie before us

While many farms focus on checking that their ventilation systems are effectively working for their animals in the summer, an audit in the winter is also important

Americans’ rekindled love affair with butter continues to gain momentum. In 2023, the average American consumed 6.5 pounds of butter

The margin for producing milk, as calculated by the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program, reached a record high last fall as September’s margin was calculated at $15.57 per hundredweight (cwt.)