When cows are heat stressed, many dairy producers have seen a drop in milk production and feed intake firsthand

Tight cattle supplies and unwavering consumer demand for beef have pushed cattle prices to new record highs

Five years have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns; life has returned to the hustle and bustle of schedules on the go

For generations, the conversion rate for farm gate milk to cheese remained the same — 100 pounds of milk yielded roughly 10 pounds of cheese

Classifieds: March 2025

With a constant focus on managing feed costs, we spend most of the time thinking about ingredients that would qualify as expensive

long-term growth in dairy operations is the lifeblood of the industry. A farm’s growth can allow for more cash flow and profitability, help the business stay ahead of rising costs, give space to...

Proper nutrition and gut health is key to raising healthy calves

We know all too well that cows prefer to spend more than half of their day resting in a lying position

There are many critical factors to raise healthy and well-grown calves

Cows have the amazing ability to adapt to their conditions, even if not ideal

The fresh cow heads into the parlor to be milked, and fills the bucket, with low to moderate quality colostrum — now what?

U.S. cheese prices saw incredible volatility in 2024, with Cheddar prices ranging from below $1.40 per pound to more than $2.60 per pound

We are a family owned and operated cheese business in the beautiful Driftless region of SW Wisconsin, where we farm 500 acres and milk 175 cows in a seasonal, pasture-based system

Over recent years, a push has been made for Americans to consume adequate amounts of protein throughout their day

Cold stress can significantly affect health, growth, and future reproduction in a newborn calf if not managed properly

Corn silage is an essential component of dairy and beef nutrition, providing high yields of energy-dense, digestible forage

In 1924, the U.S. dairy herd consisted of approximately 21 million cows, each producing around 4,167 pounds of milk annually

February is the month that we are supposed to focus on love

We have long known that there is a genetic antagonism between milk yield and the percentages of fat and protein