After raising calves in hutches outside for years, the Roden family decided to look into new calf housing options to accompany the growth of their dairy herd

The business of milking cows has certainly consolidated. Just because there are fewer dairy farms does not mean that there is not room for young people who want to milk cows as a career

Every day we serve. We serve our family, our cows, and our community

We told the whole world not to eat fat, but the science did not exist,” said Andrew Samis, medical doctor with Queen’s University

The value of trade is more important to American agriculture than ever before

Really, the little acts of kindness that come from my dairy farmer husband — at the least expected of times and the most needed of times — are what make my heart skip a beat

Can I be real for a minute? Are milk prices really that bad? We’ve seen much lower prices and survived — anyone remember 2009?

Price data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that the U.S. retail average price for a gallon of whole milk was below $3 for every month of 2018

Kinnard Farms in Casco, Wis., could be considered an early adopter when it comes to bedding with sand

There is no doubt that the outlook for milk prices is not looking great for this next year. While many big factors play a roll in the final price, one can't be denied

Ballot initiatives are not only commonplace in states such as California, but in countries like Switzerland, too

Only GENYOUth — cofounded by the National Football League (NFL) and the National Dairy Council — could bring together teachers, nutritionists, and professional athletes to help improve nutrition...

Mycotoxins are a buzzword again this winter, following what seems to be a cyclical trend that features a wet harvest every few years

I’m all for a nice sit-down dinner. Shoot, I’m all for most types of dinners. I like casual restaurants, the occasional dive bar, and family meals packed around a too small table and handmade...

High on the list of reasons for weak farm milk prices . . . and it’s easy to make a case it is number one . . . is too many cows

“The goal of a good dry cow program is to promote high dry matter intake immediately after calving and manage dietary and body energy levels,” explained the University of Illinois’ Jim...

For maximum efficiency, dairy cows must receive each amino acid necessary for high milk production without oversupply of any amino acid beyond its need

As an industry, we have gotten fantastic at preaching to the choir, so to speak. We love to share dairy content online and through social media; however, a lot of the time, we as producers enjoy it as...

They say that past performance is the best indicator of future results

For some young dairy producers that have made the decision to return to the home farm, there is an important step that comes first