As a Director of Digital Training for Dairy Management, Inc., Jamie Vander Molen provides digital communication and social media training courses for farmers, industry, corporate staff and serves as a...

Lameness remains one of the top health issues dairy farms battle, and it is also a serious animal welfare concern

As a nutrition professional, I understand dairy foods are not one-size-fits-all. But dairy does offer a wide array of delicious and nutritious options that can meet the needs of nearly every consumer,...

Fall always welcomes more cases of lameness in dairy herds. Anecdotally, it can be associated with long days of standing on concrete in the summer and additional wet hoof scenarios caused by sprinklers...

Implementing a footbath on your farm provides the opportunity to help the farm’s bottom line

Judge Chris Lahmers of Marysville, Ohio, and his associate, Mike Maier of Stitzer, Wis., evaluated 262 animals in the International Milking Shorthorn Show this year, and Gin-Val Logic Lauretta-EXP was...

Agricultural land in the Upper Midwest has experienced substantial appreciation over the past several decades, with the recent years standing out

Every farmer, at one point or another, deals with some case of lameness within the herd

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

Investing in land remains a significant focus in agriculture, with ongoing high-profile sales sparking widespread discussion

Average farm real estate values keep marching upward, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service’s annual Land Values report

With a contracted beef cattle herd, there is demand for beef from dairy-beef crosses and dairy cull cows

The immediate effects of heat stress are noticeable; a drop in milk output or a reduction in feed intake are measurable

Lamenes is a major issue in the dairy industry, significantly affecting the health, well-being, and productivity of cows

This is shaping up to be an exciting year for both whole and lactose-free milk, two growing segments of fluid milk consumption that are poised for further gains in grocery aisles as well as Washington,...

With milk production staying within a narrow range of little change, demand for dairy products is the main driver for price changes

Replacement heifers are one of your most valuable assets on a dairy farm. They are the future of the milking herd and ultimately determine the longevity of your entire herd and business

Dairy producers must constantly evaluate their operations to limit economic losses and secure a profit