A productive cow isn’t always a profitable cow. A profitable cow performs in milk volume and quality, breeds back quickly and experiences few health events

Unlike the swimmers who will be racing across the pool during the Olympics this summer, it appears U.S. milk prices are more likely to be bobbing in the water, at least through the first part of the year

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS) released its latest global dairy markets and trade report in December 2023

Now is a great time to conduct a farm security audit to prevent activists from targeting your dairy

We are dealing with raccoons impacting our ability to milk our cows

There is no denying corn is a vital crop on American farms. In many parts of the country, there is enough rain to grow the crop without supplemental irrigation. As more dairies have expanded into the

When we turn the calendar from December to January, it feels like we are starting a new chapter with blank pages because we really do not know what this year will bring

Looking back 25 years, I was at a crossroads in my vision for what secondary education to pursue. At 17 years old, I’d developed curiosity in dairy farming and cropping, but I also enjoyed fixing...

when a pendulum swings out farther in one direction than normal, it may swing back too far in the other direction. A correction can take some time later on

Transition phases in dairy cattle are essential for success. That begins all the way at the beginning of life

A rapid decline in pH is crucial to achieving an optimal silage fermentation, preserving silage nutrients, and maximizing the feed’s value

Of all the things people debate online, it turns out there are strong opinions on how to butter toast

High-quality forages are vital for dairy farm productivity and sustainability. This was evident in many presentations at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA)

As more farms explore the potential of cover crops, trial and error helps people learn what works best when it comes to managing these covers and the plantings that follow

Curious about what’s on the horizon for cheese consumption?

One of the many perks of living on a dairy farm is the fact that we are surrounded by wildlife

The United States and Canada are big trading partners, in agriculture and beyond, and this is a relationship that benefits both countries. For U.S. dairy products, however, the path into Canada is not...

Using technology to understand fertility in dairy cowsRonaldo Cerri, University of British Columbia

A number of dairy organizations work together to manage crisis and issues and strengthen consumer confidence in our farms and products

While still historically strong, U.S. dairy exports this year are down from 2022’s record year, largely because of weaker global demand coupled with rebounded global supply