As this year’s silage harvest draws closer, farmers, harvesters, agronomists, and crews will be preparing to make the most of this significant investment

Making the most of this year's corn silage was presented by Presented by: John Goeser, Rock River Laboratory/Cows Agree Consulting

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

Reduced milk yield, fat production, and fiber digestion are just a few of the symptoms of subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA)

Hay and haylage crops are under plastic or in storage

The U.S. dairy market seems to be in a Goldilocks period. Relatively weak production is matching up with relatively weak demand to keep milk prices at good levels

Seventy percent of all milk sold in the United States in 2023 was marketed through Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs)

There is no denying that weather conditions have created a challenge for some farmers trying to make hay this season

Rising phosphorus levels within field soil has been a topic of concern, particularly in some dairy regions of the country

Training new employees in milking procedure always reminds me of the importance of timing in the barn

A small but growing number of dairies are using rotary milking parlors to enhance milking speed and efficiency. In this set-up, cows ride on a rotating platform while being milked. This reduces th

It should come as no surprise to anyone in the U.S. dairy industry that supply and demand drive the milk price. In a competitive market, we expect profit margins, and therefore price, to move to values...

When you pick up a shovel, I doubt the first thing on your mind is if it is ergonomically fit to dig a hole. It’s designed to do just that — isn’t it?

Metritis, one of the most common fresh cow diseases, can be costly to the health of individual cows and the overall productivity of dairy operations, especially in today’s environment

Inflation affects our daily lives in all aspects, but do we understand its meaning and how it applies to agriculture?

Pathogens that cause mastitis can be transferred via the environment or the milking process

Almost every dairy farmer is also an employer. That means in addition to all the work that surrounds owning and caring for cattle, dairy producers must be proficient in human resources

Equipped with traits such as efficiency, health, and longevity, dairy producers now have access to more knowledge about breeding traits as they engage in the sire selection process

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While you may already use herd management software, there is always room for improvement, even for the most efficient dairies