As the calendar turned the page to a new year, USDA reported the number of beef cows dropped by 1% last year, the sixth straight year of decline since the peak in 2019

“No one can be you the way that you can be you,” said Carla Harris during her keynote speech at the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) conference in January

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Today’s U.S. dairy industry is built on hard work, determination, a love for cows, and corn silage

Measuring cortisol in blood is challenging because the process of collecting the sample itself can increase cortisol levels

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Farmers rely on pharmaceuticals such as antibiotics to treat sick or injured cows, and maintaining a quality client-patient relationship with your veterinarian is critical

When cows are heat stressed, many dairy producers have seen a drop in milk production and feed intake firsthand

Tight cattle supplies and unwavering consumer demand for beef have pushed cattle prices to new record highs

Five years have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns; life has returned to the hustle and bustle of schedules on the go

For generations, the conversion rate for farm gate milk to cheese remained the same — 100 pounds of milk yielded roughly 10 pounds of cheese

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With a constant focus on managing feed costs, we spend most of the time thinking about ingredients that would qualify as expensive

long-term growth in dairy operations is the lifeblood of the industry. A farm’s growth can allow for more cash flow and profitability, help the business stay ahead of rising costs, give space to...

Proper nutrition and gut health is key to raising healthy calves

We know all too well that cows prefer to spend more than half of their day resting in a lying position

There are many critical factors to raise healthy and well-grown calves

Cows have the amazing ability to adapt to their conditions, even if not ideal

The fresh cow heads into the parlor to be milked, and fills the bucket, with low to moderate quality colostrum — now what?

U.S. cheese prices saw incredible volatility in 2024, with Cheddar prices ranging from below $1.40 per pound to more than $2.60 per pound