Dairy farmers that transition to robotic milking systems often comment on the different style of management it takes to care for cows in this type of barn

Even with an excellent milking routine and clean, dry bedding, having healthy teats can be the difference between infection occurring or not

Consider the health and wellness of the animals living in the barn and the people working there to make the best decision

In the April 2023 sire summary release, Semex, will publish a methane index will be available for all of their Holstein sires

We are optimistic about Chinese dairy demand in 2023, but we are also concerned that its growing milk production may limit import growth during 2023

Cold air has settled into the area. I am not referring to a little chill in the air; I am talking about the extreme cold that blows through every article of clothing and settles in our bones. It is th

It used to be that agriculture lobbying groups and stakeholders were hyper-focused on the movements and decisions surrounding the farm bill. While that’s still true, and 2023 will feature impo

The beginning of each new Congress is marked by a period of temporary excitement, borne of optimism that legislators will put aside political differences to finally enact solutions to problems affecti

California dairy farmers face their own kinds of struggles, and I’m glad I learned more about their style!

Nothing happens in a bubble, and that is especially true with legislation. As dairy and agricultural policy leaders begin work on the next farm bill and other ag legislation, they will be dealing with

The positive feedback was misconstrued. In fact, Wisconsin’s Milk Haulers Association is formally objecting to the permit fee being levied against commercial milk haulers.That’s one of the...

Finding chore boots that keep feet warm, dry, and comfortable seems to be a continuing struggle for many farmers

As the “Your Dairy Checkoff” podcast starts its third year featuring farmer hosts, dairy industry guests, and in-depth conversations about dairy products and farming promotion, we want to thank

The volatility of the federal order pricing during COVID-19 and the ensuing economic upheaval has caused many dairy industry members to re-evaluate the effectiveness of federal order pricing. During t

DairyLivestream addresses dairy market conditions and industry changes with dairy thought leaders who answer audience questions over a special webcast event

Making compost on a dairy may be a useful way to dispose of manure solids or mortalities while recycling them into a fertilizer. There are a few key principles that must be considered to make compost

Many stories about California agriculture center around a lack of water, but that is not the case this week. The Golden State is being hammered by an intense storm that brought high winds, torrential

This is a time of year that we spend reflecting on the past and looking toward the new year. When we sit down with the accountant, the first, last, and in between figures we dissect are milk productio

I had the recent opportunity to team up with a milk cooperative adviser to provide assistance to a member farm. As I finished up and returned home, I sent a short text thanking her for the support. Sh

We all know that dairy farming is a challenging business under the best of circumstances. Hoyt Hill Farmstead has experienced additional stress over the past two years as Scott and Amber Hoyt have dea