2020 Cow Judging Contest, Holstein Class

Mastitis is one of the most common diseases of dairy cows. There are two principle types: clinical and subclinical. Clinical mastitis is when there are obvious changes to the milk and udder. Mil

My mom penned an open letter in response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on retail dairy, and her thoughtful perspective is touching and reassuring

Although every dairy farmer would prefer to continue milk production and farm processes as they had planned earlier in the year, it appears milk production restrictions may be a reality through the rest...

Many every day activities have suddenly become a potential risk factor when it comes to the spread of COVID-19. For example, two months ago, no one probably thought twice about opening the mailbox, pulling...

“Demand destruction” is how Andy Novakovic describes the impact of the current global COVID-19 pandemic on the dairy supply chain

Everywhere you look, the only thing in front of us seems to be COVID-19. The uncertainty in everything is tiring

Compromised quality feeds require thoughtful feeding

Researchers have demonstrated that controlling energy intake prepartum, specifically by targeting nutrient consumption to maintain a consistent body condition, may reduce the subsequent risk of ketosis

Soils are the lifeblood of crop production, and healthy soils are critical to maximize forage and grain yields on the dairy farm

For those processors and cooperatives requiring milk dumping due to canceled dairy product sales, land application is likely the only or best option for removal of excess milk

Heat stress abatement is not a novel concept to those in dairy circles. Decades of research indicate that heat-stressed lactating dairy cows will reduce feed intake and drop milk production

In recent weeks, over 15 timely articles have been authored by Hoard’s Dairyman editors and respected industry associates

It is an incredibly difficult financial time for dairies in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S. and throughout the world

Farmers, farm employees, and most veterinarians across the country have been deemed essential personnel because of their agricultural services, but that does not make them immune from the threat of COVID-19

As milk prices drop dramatically and the nationwide coronavirus crisis disrupts workforces and buying patterns, dairy has responded with a coordinated response

“When things go crazy, what do you do? Does your team come together or fall apart?” Michael Hoffman asked those questions during his presentation at the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin’s...

Even before there was a pandemic to worry about, the next generation of farmers and the next generation of consumers had similar concerns on their minds — ones about the future of our food systems

According to The New York Times, there are 21 states, 37 counties, and 16 cities in the U.S. that have “locked down,” telling their residents to stay home except for necessities