Often, we think of automated milking systems (AMS) as new technology that reduces labor to milk cows; however, we may forget about the importance of testing the mechanical function of the AMS equipment

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a type of avian influenza virus that was first detected in dairy cattle in March 2024

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

When it’s time to harvest alfalfa for silage or hay, we are usually concerned about getting the crop cut at the right time, hitting weather windows for good drying conditions, and removing the crop...

While little consensus exists in the best way to wean calves from milk, many studies have generally agreed that later weaning is superior to early weaning

Fixing small issues around the farm makes a big difference to how we operate

I am the richest farmer in the world. Before you pound down my barn door for money, I want to clarify that I am not talking about financial resources. I am talking about the riches of a relationship, specifically...

Could testing the bulk milk supply help track highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)?

Developing a successful employee begins with the quality of the onboarding process at your dairy

Preparing cows for a successful lactation doesn’t start at freshening; it starts at the dry period

Around 30% of dairy farms in the United States use an intramammary teat sealant at dry-off

Our time is precious, so it means even more when we invest it in others

Farming can be one of the most mentally exhausting careers. Let’s face it, the markets and weather are unpredictable, and we place our hopes and dreams on prayer and hard work

The most basic visual dairy cattle evaluation system is the five-point body condition score (BCS) scale

The state with the most cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle is taking another step to slow the spread

Rural living comes with a lot of benefits, but amenities that relate to delivery services are not necessarily one of those perks

Precision management is a hot topic in the dairy industry, and rightfully so

Did you milk her for all she’s worth?” With due respect to my mentor and colleague, Don Sanders, who wrote a book by this title, I suggest that we leave a little gas in the tank for our retiring...