It’s getting colder outside and with that change comes temperature challenges for young calves

At Hoard’s Dairyman, we are extremely lucky to work with talented professionals from across the entire spectrum of our dairy community

Responsibilities include: Develop and maintain a successful customer base with an emphasis on large herds.Grow market share of dairy genetics in assigned territoryImplement a business pla

In the area of our barn where we keep bull calves, the bottles hang on the wall in a milk crate. With this setup, the nipples often fall off or get thrown in the wash basin. My simple, inexpensi

You’ve made it through the spring and summer shows with this year’s show string. Whether you are going to more shows in the coming months or not, you’ve got a lot to be proud of

At the end of June, I was presented with the opportunity to give testimony to the Oregon House of Representatives Agriculture Committee on the topic of technology

Dairy trade remains an important issue . . . especially for U.S. dairy producers who are banking on higher milk prices this year

Hispanics spent $6 billion on dairy products in 2016.

Lower milk production around the world, plus continued low feed prices here at home, are expected to boost operating margins for U.S. dairy operators in 2017

The newest fad in shopping for meat looks a bit like a consumer walking out to a cattle yard or pasture, pointing at an animal, and saying, “I want that one.” In the past few years

Spring can bring a wide array of weather conditions . . . prepare now so you're ready if severe storms hit. Spring is in the air, but with it can come some not so pleasant weather. While we are happy...

Strategize for ways to minimize heat stress. Even though we are not ready for sunglasses and shorts, warm weather will be here soon. Mike Brouk, Kansas State University, presented "The latest on beating...

Handy Hint: February 10, 2016 Get little helpers ready for barn chores For most farm moms, the worst part of taking little ones out to the barn is getting them ready. It can take half as long as chores...

Make a ride in the cattle trailer safer for your young bovine passengers by following these AABP guidelines.There are times we need to get our livestock from Point A to Point B, and that process often...

"Boots on the ground" provide service The world's largest Mozzarella manufacturer became a local company halfway around the world by opening a business center in Singapore. by Hoard's Dairyman staff Leprino...

Compared to their component-fed counterparts, it took TMR-fed heifers a bit longer to catch up

Data collection for the national dairy survey will begin in early 2014. by Abby (Huibregtse) Bauer, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor Dairy producers across the country will be asked to participate in...

Mastitis control during hot summer months is important to the health of mammary glands and milk quality. In northern Europe, "summer mastitis" occurring during July, August and September is associated...

"This is a real opportunity for a breakthrough this year," said Jerry Kozak, CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF)

Compared with the most recent August genetic evaluations, and even last December for that matter, the dizzying pace of escalating breeding values has seemed to slow to a more traditional pace as the top...