Has there been too much negative talk about the current state of the dairy industry? Some might think so – especially this week when we’re supposed to express what we’re thankful for

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

We all want good customer service. Whether we are calling the local Farm Service Agency, buying chemicals from our cooperative’s agronomy center or ordering parts from our nearby machinery dealers

Kindness on social media can lead to productive conversations

Donating a gallon of milk could make the difference in your community

Developing a successful employee begins with the quality of the onboarding process at your dairy

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

Consumers slowed dairy consumption in response to high levels of inflation, which has risen by 17% over the last three years

When a cow has a difficult calving that requires assistance and a tough pull, what steps should be taken for the calf and the cow to get both off on the right foot?

We’ve milked three times per day for more than 20 years, and as such my family’s dairy is incredibly reliant on good employees to execute these milkings

Dairy’s bone-building legacy continues to strengthen

Possibly the biggest thief of resting time for dairy cows is waiting to be milked

Cost-cutting should always start with the largest expense areas, and on dairies, that’s feed. Reducing expenses in this area has become more complex, though, as the inputs for growing and purchasing...

As we approach the end of the year, farmers may be reviewing their income tax obligations and marketing plans or completing a business or enterprise analysis. A successful farm manager is already keep

Farm teams are expansive, and having our industry run smoothly requires many people doing their job

Perhaps this is common knowledge to all of you reading this, but it is worth repeating: It pays to invest time in low-stress stockmanship

The things I love about farming make it worth the challenges

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

In the past 12 months, the Consumer Price Index has shown an 8.5% price jump in all retail items. For food specifically, that number is higher at 8.8%

A flat tire can quickly ruin your day. On the other hand, truck or tractor tires that are well-inflated and strong can carry you through the ruts, rain, snow, and other obstacles