What do you get when global demand climbs 20% since 2019 and global supplies fall 15%? The result is the current supply chain crisis

While not imminent, some dairy industry specialists have asked the question, “What would milk marketing look like without federal order pricing?”

I tell this story to illustrate that we in animal agriculture are losing the game of owning the narrative of a principle that we have been managing long before it was newsworthy

Hoard's Dairyman is edited to inform and educate the American dairy farmer. Its editorial material is focused on commercial dairymen who produce and sell milk. Emphasis in every issue is placed on feeding,...

Dairy animals have long also played their part in the beef supply chain, but in recent years, dairy farmers have stepped up the quality of their contribution

It’s easy to get down when looking at the decline in fluid milk consumption, but it’s not all bad news.“Contrary to popular belief, dairy consumption is in pretty good shape,” said...

Crude protein makes a great contribution to dairy rations, and it is one of the most important quality metrics in forages

Every crunchy, melty cheese curd that crosses a Culver’s counter came from somewhere specific – and special

As consumers, we can play a role in reducing the nation’s carbon footprint, but it might not be in the way most people think

Hear it from a college senior – take every opportunity you can get to grow and learn to build a better future for yourself

Would you know what to do if a crisis — whether an animal rights campaign, natural disaster, or something in between — occurred at your farm or business?

Lolly Lesher testifyingPreparations have begun on a new farm bill and that’s the reason the House Agriculture Committee met on Wednesday, June 22, at the Longworth House Office Building. Presiding...

After years of drought and fire threats, we are now faced with extra moisture while other areas are dry

Manure is typically a dairy cow by-product that is removed rather quickly, but before it is pushed down the alleyway or scraped into the gutter, a lot can be learned

Telling the dairy story is a challenge that agriculturalists are faced with, but reaching consumers with this story can be as simple as serving a hot meal

Secretary Vilsack wants consensus; the dairy industry will have a chance to create consensus.The American Farm Bureau Federation is planning a gathering for farmers and industry leaders to discuss changes...

The corn planting season for silage is nearly completed, and it is not too early to start planning the corn harvesting season

Corn Silage: From Seed to Feed is the latest offering from the Hoard’s Dairyman bookstore

As consumer prices continue to rise for everything from gas to grocery items such as meat and dairy products, the question of how long shoppers will be able to maintain their normal purchasing habits