Do you ever think about what you would do if you were rich? I am not talking about rich in land and assets, values and morals, or livelihood and opportunity. Farmers are already rich in those areas. I

The real estate industry has a well known and accepted saying: Location, location, location. It means the value of a property depends on where it is located, and the price of comparable properties in

Crop protection often refers to the field and to agronomy. In agronomy, crop protection can take different forms, including insecticides or fungicides, with both aiming to maintain plant health when c

With six million genomic tests now recorded at the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding as of February 2022, the dairy community is building a powerful data engine to fuel genetic and breed improvement di

Cows are remarkable creatures, but it is up to us to unlock their potential by providing basic elements including water and enough access to it

We brought back the beloved Gopher Dairy Camp for the summer of 2022, and I couldn’t be happier with how it went

What do you get when global demand climbs 20% since 2019 and global supplies fall 15%? The result is the current supply chain crisis

While not imminent, some dairy industry specialists have asked the question, “What would milk marketing look like without federal order pricing?”

I tell this story to illustrate that we in animal agriculture are losing the game of owning the narrative of a principle that we have been managing long before it was newsworthy

Hoard's Dairyman is edited to inform and educate the American dairy farmer. Its editorial material is focused on commercial dairymen who produce and sell milk. Emphasis in every issue is placed on feeding,...

Dairy animals have long also played their part in the beef supply chain, but in recent years, dairy farmers have stepped up the quality of their contribution

It’s easy to get down when looking at the decline in fluid milk consumption, but it’s not all bad news.“Contrary to popular belief, dairy consumption is in pretty good shape,” said...

Crude protein makes a great contribution to dairy rations, and it is one of the most important quality metrics in forages

Every crunchy, melty cheese curd that crosses a Culver’s counter came from somewhere specific – and special

As consumers, we can play a role in reducing the nation’s carbon footprint, but it might not be in the way most people think

Hear it from a college senior – take every opportunity you can get to grow and learn to build a better future for yourself

Would you know what to do if a crisis — whether an animal rights campaign, natural disaster, or something in between — occurred at your farm or business?

Lolly Lesher testifyingPreparations have begun on a new farm bill and that’s the reason the House Agriculture Committee met on Wednesday, June 22, at the Longworth House Office Building. Presiding...

After years of drought and fire threats, we are now faced with extra moisture while other areas are dry