There has been a sharp slowdown in milk production in both the U.S. and the European Union. Feed costs rose quickly, with nearby corn futures going from $3.40 per bushel in early September last year

For nearly two years, U.S. dairy producers have been building new facilities or crowding more cattle into existing pens

Compared to our beloved dairy cows, I rarely give compliments to the other large animals — the equines — that our vet team commonly encounters in our daily travels

Feed costs — especially corn grain — have risen substantially this year. Maximizing the nutritional value of homegrown forages is always a top priority for profitable dairy farming

Farming can be a risky endeavor. There are many challenges that farmers face, ranging from short-term crises to long-term issues. Broadly speaking, they can be categorized into five major types

Summer is officially in the rearview mirror, and teachers and kids are back in school. For some, the feeling of being back in the classroom is nearly electric

In any system, calf care is done best by individuals who are patient and detail focused

Where do consumers buy food, home or away?Do food purchases vary by region?How much do consumers spend on dairy?

Keeping accurate, meaningful records teaches agricultural youth lifelong skills like responsibility and organization while setting them up for a successful future

Ken Elliott may not have been born in Wisconsin, or even the U.S. for that matter. However, once he arrived in the Badger State in 1995, he fully embraced his newfound home in America’s Dairyland

Bill Langel is the only superintendent the modern-day Red and White show at World Dairy Expo has ever known

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

Days on the farm with people we know best can lead to some interesting conversations

If you see cows, writing, and America’s Dairyland in your future, consider applying for the Hoard’s Dairyman editorial internship

Immunity has been an understandable focus for consumers as COVID-19 continues to impact human health

friend recently told me, “Never decide today what you can decide tomorrow with more information.” There is a lot of truth in that statement when I think about the mountain of decisions Duane

Dairy News as reported in the Washington Dairygrams for the September 25, 2021 issue of Hoard's Dairyman

After waiting 20 years for the final release, the updated and new Dairy NRC was featured at the American Dairy Science Association’s 40th Discover Conference

Jessica Schmitt served as the 33rd Hoard’s Dairyman summer editorial intern

Farmers rely on nature to provide what we need to do our job