The dairy export scene has come a long way in the 27 years since the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) was first founded

Packaging, labelling, and shelf displays help them make their decisions on what to purchase. A well-stocked, well-organized display gives the impression of choice and quality, while a sparse or unorganized...

Most dairy economists are predicting a better year in terms of milk prices, including the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Mark Stephenson

Looking back at last year can help us protect agriculture from activists in the future

We hire a veterinarian to do some in vitro fertilization (IVF) work on a few of our animals from higher genetic cow families

A dispute panel agreed with the claim brought forth by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) that Canada breached its obligations regarding dairy imports

Milk’s nutrition and naturalness is what consumers need to know

Brewers grains and distillers grains are two examples of waste products humans would need to dispose of that cows can transform into nutrient-dense milk and meat

deciding when and how a dairy cow departs the farm is different on every operation

Just as facilities with the right dimensions and amenities encourage cow comfort and production, an environment that limits a cow’s natural abilities can create problems

I have heard that snowflakes are unique, and if I were to put each flake under a microscope, I would find that each one is different than the other

Carbohydrates often make up 60% or more of the ration dry matter and provide 70% to 80% of the cow’s energy needs

The dairy market disruptions from COVID-19 through 2020 and into 2021 exposed flaws in the foundation of U.S. dairy policy and milk pricing. Numerous discussions have been had over negative producer

Automatic milking systems (AMS) have taken off for the same reason many technologies do — they save labor. A repetitive task like milking is a good job for robots

Without naming names, you can probably think of a sports team that’s been down on its luck recently (or longer). Fans or the media may give them a bit of a break

One bright spot in a year marked by uncertainty and challenges for U.S. dairy is exports. Even with disrupted supply chains and a continued global pandemic, American dairy exports are on track

Life isn’t always simple and perfect, but that’s what makes it valuable

I do not think it is ironic that the first Christmas celebrated was surrounded by animals. That is a perfect picture of peace to ponder. What a gift this is, to live on a farm

This season of gift giving is a blessing for those with the knack of finding the right present for everyone. They may have “gift giving” as their love language and feel rewarded by finding...

From drought in the West to rain in the Northeast, the 2021 crop year created challenges for farmers across the country