Mozzarella is the most commonly produced cheese in the U.S. and the most consumed

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative announced today that once again it will award $1,000 scholarships to children of its members.Applicants must be high school seniors, high school graduates or colleg

The Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest closes March 25, 2021

Every business likely knows its cost of production, and a dairy farm is no different

Although it might be entertaining to see cows running toward the feedbunk and eagerly start eating, this is also a sign that they’re hungry. Unfortunately, they might be so hungry that it’s...

It’s National FFA Week – a time to honor the organization that has shaped countless students

I believe that education is the nucleus of the specialty cheese market. It is a world that is still surrounded by an air of mystery, and in fact, somewhat intimidating to many people

Whether it’s extreme heat in the summer, extended rainy periods in the spring, or plummeting temperatures in the winter, weather dictates every animal’s needs and a farmer’s daily routine

Advocating for our industry means being involved in the policies that affect us

Farmers can best troubleshoot fresh cow issues by tracking health data as well as evaluating pen dynamics. What’s more, automated health monitoring systems have proven to be useful in making earlier...

A lot of volatility has been occurring in the commodity markets during the last couple of months

“Three questions can come from this view of the ag cycle,” said Kevin Bernhardt, extension farm management specialist and University of Wisconsin-Platteville professor

Perhaps you have followed along the last decade by reading my Hoard's Dairyman column, "Around the Kitchen Table," where I share stories of growing up on my family’s dairy farm and the lessons learned

There’s a trend going around on Instagram right now asking people to list eight blessings in their life

One thing my husband, Duane, and I have noticed over the years is the significant impact of a state university. We especially see it when there is a group of farmers gathered

When President Biden tapped former U.S. Senator and Secretary of State John Kerry as the United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, the newly elected President issued a clear signal that mi

“To maintain healthy teat ends, we monitor vacuum levels at 11.9 to 12.2 inches at the teat end,” said Andy Fisher of Reedsville, Wis

“Calves are an investment in your future herd and profitability of your farm,” said Margaret Quaassdorff, dairy management specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension

The United States is nearly one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, and the disease has changed both social and societal norms across the country

Dairy farming is not a 40-hour per week job. With labor laws becoming more restrictive, though, employers may have to treat it as such