Weather curveballs were thrown this year in the Midwest as farmers experienced a very wet spring

What is the value of a health monitoring technology system? That’s the one million question dairy farmers must weigh when determining if a given tool will be a good fit for their herd

As the summer months approach, you may begin to notice the impact of rising temperatures on your animals. Heat stress can result in various health issues, such as decreased breeding efficiency, lower

Farming is a generational occupation, usually passed down from one heir of the family to the next

Good records allow a business owner to make smart decisions that move the operation forward

Strategies to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions have been widely sought after by many industry sectors

Spot Class III milk prices in the Upper Midwest have pushed to $2.63 per hundredweight (cwt.) over class values

farm is only as successful as its team of doers. The owner, their family, employed workers — whomever resides at the center of an operation directly influences production

I was recently asked what significant changes I have seen in calf nutrition and growth over my nearly 35-year career at the University of Illinois

We’re in a unique era of wellness where consumers are expecting more benefits from the foods they choose

A lot goes into producing good quality forage prior to harvesting, but what happens after harvest determines the pace for the year ahead

Harvest season is quickly approaching. Be aware of your surroundings to ensure a safe harvest season

I was recently asked what significant changes I have seen in calf nutrition and growth over my nearly 35-year career at the University of Illinois

It is well-known that reproductive performance is the foundation of profitability on a dairy

Anyone who has crossed paths with another person — that is to say, all of us — has surely recognized that peoples’ attitudes can rub off on those around them, even if just briefly

Could testing the bulk milk supply help track highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)?

Milk and dairy products supply 13 essential nutrients, including three that continue to be identified as nutrients of public health concern: calcium, potassium, and vitamin D

As this year’s silage harvest draws closer, farmers, harvesters, agronomists, and crews will be preparing to make the most of this significant investment

Making the most of this year's corn silage was presented by Presented by: John Goeser, Rock River Laboratory/Cows Agree Consulting

Preparing cows for a successful lactation doesn’t start at freshening; it starts at the dry period