Food allergies and intolerances continue to be a concern for a significant portion of American consumers

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a type of avian influenza virus that was first detected in dairy cattle in March 2024

What is the value of a health monitoring technology system? That’s the one million question dairy farmers must weigh when determining if a given tool will be a good fit for their herd

Strategies to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions have been widely sought after by many industry sectors

I was recently asked what significant changes I have seen in calf nutrition and growth over my nearly 35-year career at the University of Illinois

A lot goes into producing good quality forage prior to harvesting, but what happens after harvest determines the pace for the year ahead

I was recently asked what significant changes I have seen in calf nutrition and growth over my nearly 35-year career at the University of Illinois

As a dairy owner, getting a professional appraisal is the best way to know the value of your land and buildings, both separately and as a whole

The outlook for milk prices and dairy farm margins looks favorable into 2025, but will this momentum be maintained?

Milk and dairy products supply 13 essential nutrients, including three that continue to be identified as nutrients of public health concern: calcium, potassium, and vitamin D

Farming can be one of the most mentally exhausting careers. Let’s face it, the markets and weather are unpredictable, and we place our hopes and dreams on prayer and hard work

Calfhood diseases can significantly affect heifer replacement rates, short-term profitability, and long-term sustainability

Soil fertility has come a long way over the years

Record high heat has tracked throughout our nation this summer, and farms must operate no matter the weather conditions

The most basic visual dairy cattle evaluation system is the five-point body condition score (BCS) scale

On dairy farms, heifers can be described as the middle ground of the operation. Heifers are not yet producing milk but are eating a substantial amount of feed

With an improved All-Milk price and lower commodity prices compared to much of last year, dairy farmers’ pocketbooks are feeling less squeezed so far in 2024

A successful business runs like a well-oiled machine: everyone knows and executes their roles in operating efficiently to meet the company’s goals

A small but growing number of dairies are using rotary milking parlors to enhance milking speed and efficiency. In this set-up, cows ride on a rotating platform while being milked. This reduces th

We recently bought a cattle brush and needed a good way to put it up, so I built a stand out of recycled materials