Understanding the root causes of dairy lameness could save your operation money when it comes time to make culling decisions within your herd. In a webinar conducted by Iowa State University Extension,...

Colostrum, more than anything else, influences calf health and survival prior to weaning, said Sabine Mann during a Cornell Cooperative Extension webinar

Even as an election looms on the horizon, USDA will soon develop its Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) modernization recommendations after months of proceedings

As an industry, we strive to feed cows as consistent and high-quality a diet as possible

2023 was a challenging year for dairy producers, navigating economic struggles, and uncertainties. In such times, Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) insurance emerges as a crucial tool to mitigate risks and...

The best way to house calves has been a reoccurring topic of discussion over the last decade or so among many dairymen

It seems elementary, but it’s an important fact to remember when we’re aiming to produce high-quality milk and maintain udder health: The way pathogens infect the udder is through the teat...

The common saying “There’s more than meets the eye” certainly rings true when it comes to identifying disease in dairy calves

The midwinter temperature swings we’re experiencing are making caring for calves more challenging

Classifieds: February 2024

In the realm of beef cross calves, the presence of beef genetics imparts inherent advantages, promising greater consistency and robust muscling when compared to their all-dairy breed counterparts

With USDA’s Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) hearing concluding after a record 49 hearing days, NMPF is now going through about 12,000 pages of hearing testimony transcript, reviewing our own...

An effective feeding program must be an area of focus

I think the Class III average price for 2024 is going to be around $17.30, which is similar to 2023 and not good news for farmers

Adjusting to parenthood for us means incorporating our daughter into everyday farm life, and although it’s not always easy, we are loving it

Every five years, the Census of Agriculture is conducted, giving us an overview of farming in the United States

Are you snowed in or are you snowed out? If you are a dairy farmer, the odds are high that you are more likely to be snowed out

If you don’t tell your story, someone will tell another story

No matter if your team wins or loses, cheese is a winning addition to any social event

Controlling mastitis and producing high-quality milk are only realized when teats are clean and dry prior to milking