Dairy farmers are aware of the importance of colostrum and the impact it can have on getting calves off on the right foot from the start

To support the November Hoard’s Dairyman webinar where the University of Illinois’ Mike Hutjens gave his annual crop quality review, let’s take a look at two unexpected outcomes of the...

Our cows avoided disaster during Hurricane Helene by staying clear of wooded areas

I put a smaller door into a big one so during the winter months, I can use the small one and not let all the warm air out of the barn

A number of years ago, there was a couple that moved from the city of Philadelphia to our farm-centric neighborhood

Quality. Pride. Family. These are the values that Larson Acres in Evansville, Wis., has held in the decades since the farm’s current location was purchased in 1957. They are still values that fit...

Labor is a challenge for farms everywhere,” said Encore Consultant Tim Schaefer on an episode of the Professional Dairy Producers’ “The Dairy Signal” podcast

Inflation and the economy were two major hot button issues as voters went to the polls this November

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The calf program has often been relegated to a lower priority for the dairy business as it is a current expense with a delayed impact on future income

There was a need and interest in my community, so I decided to help fill it

When I was about 12, a school friend of mine showed me something revolutionary that his father had been given for his work: one of the first calculators

It is hard to go anywhere in the field crops or dairy world without hearing about biologicals

Colostrum management is a crucial aspect of calf health, fundamentally influencing the future productivity and resilience of dairy herds

Fifteen teams competed in the National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl contest in Louisville, Ky.,Wisconsin 4-H wins championship

Planting a fall cover crop can be the missing link for dairies looking to boost their feed inventory

Phosphorus feeding levels for transition cows has been a topic of discussion for some time now as our previous standards have been challenged with new research

There are varying opinions on if and when to feed hay to calves

Transition cows go through many physical changes in the three weeks before calving and the three weeks after

It’s pumpkin spice season, and pumpkin spiced dairy products are hitting the shelves