For the past 57 years, World Dairy Expo has been the place to showcase elite dairy cattle — not just in the showring, but in the sale ring, too

the International Dairy Short Course held during World Dairy Expo connects farmers and agribusiness professionals from around the world to endless learning opportunities and relationships

Many dairy cattle exhibitors take extreme time and care to build the displays at their World Dairy Expo packs

DAIRY HAS ENTERED ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE market moments in over a generation. Feed prices have shifted to a five-year low, and dairy-beef calves are fetching market highs

Classifieds: September 10, 2024

Out of all the forage a farmer harvests, a portion of it never makes it to the cow

A mixed bag of weather conditions this planting and growing season will likely translate into corn silage of varying quality

Beef demand so far in 2024 has been nothing short of amazing, bolstering the strong beef cattle prices that have benefited dairies

Weather curveballs were thrown this year in the Midwest as farmers experienced a very wet spring

What is the value of a health monitoring technology system? That’s the one million question dairy farmers must weigh when determining if a given tool will be a good fit for their herd

As the summer months approach, you may begin to notice the impact of rising temperatures on your animals. Heat stress can result in various health issues, such as decreased breeding efficiency, lower

Farming is a generational occupation, usually passed down from one heir of the family to the next

Good records allow a business owner to make smart decisions that move the operation forward

Strategies to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions have been widely sought after by many industry sectors

Spot Class III milk prices in the Upper Midwest have pushed to $2.63 per hundredweight (cwt.) over class values

farm is only as successful as its team of doers. The owner, their family, employed workers — whomever resides at the center of an operation directly influences production

I was recently asked what significant changes I have seen in calf nutrition and growth over my nearly 35-year career at the University of Illinois

We’re in a unique era of wellness where consumers are expecting more benefits from the foods they choose

A lot goes into producing good quality forage prior to harvesting, but what happens after harvest determines the pace for the year ahead

Harvest season is quickly approaching. Be aware of your surroundings to ensure a safe harvest season