We all want good customer service. Whether we are calling the local Farm Service Agency, buying chemicals from our cooperative’s agronomy center or ordering parts from our nearby machinery dealers

Pneumonia, or bovine respiratory disease (BRD), is one of the most common diseases dairy farms and calf ranches battle on a daily basis

June 12, 2023: a day of glory. Or, if you’re like me — an educator trying to make numbers and literature somehow more appealing than a mysterious purple ice cream treat — a day of horror

Current and potential dairy consumers live all around the world, providing the U.S. dairy industry a tremendous opportunity for growth

Both domestically and overseas, the standards for the type of milk processors want to buy have become more stringent

Just like for humans, transitions cause stress for animals. For dairy animals, these types of adjustments aren’t just limited to what we call “transition cows” — calves also go...

What’s the saying . . . don’t let a good crisis go to waste? Unfortunately, crises happen in the dairy industry more than we’d like, and we learn something from each and every one

It’s hard to overstate Mexico’s importance to America’s dairy farmers. When I talk to dairy farmers, I always remind them that Mexico is our industry’s most important trading partner,...

While we love working with dairy cows, we can’t forget that the role of dairy farmers and those that support them is to provide nutritious milk and dairy products to the population. Expanding the...

Thanks to the outstanding expertise of staff scientists and educators, the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) has earned a reputation for world-class innovation

When people visit the farm, responding to their questions in a way they understand is a very important part of teaching them about what we do

Without naming names, you can probably think of a sports team that’s been down on its luck recently (or longer). Fans or the media may give them a bit of a break

Unphased by the hustle and bustle of World Dairy Expo, three experienced volunteers are eagerly taking on new show superintendent positions this year

When global dairy export is discussed, the conversation often revolves around value and quality. More often than not, it is the availability of the product and its ability to meet regulatory

Cow cooling, animal care, and a well-balanced ration all go a long way in in keeping cows healthy through hot weather.

Now that silage harvest is finished in Iowa, it’s time to evaluate the corn and alfalfa quality in terms of digestibility, what it means for milk production, and even a comparison to past crop year...

While farmers are currently preparing for corn grain harvest, they need to consider phantom yield loss, moisture, and soil compaction

Farmers and ranchers who are feeling the financial impacts of the current COVID-19 situation have been eagerly waiting for more details about the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP)

Growing up as a breed convention attendee and competitor, I knew that the end of the school year didn’t mean the beginning of vacation, hanging by the pool, or even simply relaxing in front of the...