The dismal dairy economy took its toll as 2,731 U.S. dairy farms hung up their milking machines for the final time this past year

In 1992, there were 131,509 dairy farms in the United States. At the end of 2018, that number was 37,468

If you’ve ever had gelled diesel fuel in your tractors or trucks, you know it makes it pretty difficult to get the engine running

Brian Schilling from Schilling Dairy of Darlington, Wis., highlighted key aspects of their reproductive program, which has led to a 42 percent pregnancy rate and more Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council...

The dairy industry is in a national emergency, or at least through my own lens we are

One must know a problem exists before solving it

The nation’s biggest dairy accounting firm says the average loss during the first nine months of 2018 was about 65 cents per cow per day – and the last three months will likely be worse

Brian Schilling from Schilling Dairy of Darlington, Wis., highlighted key aspects of their reproductive program, which has led to a 42 percent pregnancy rate and more Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council...

Dairy farmers know that each breed has unique characteristics; some are beneficial while others are challenging. For example, the Jersey cow is known for being more susceptible to milk fever

The Real Dairy Shootout has been a partnership between the Idaho High School Activities Association, Dairy West, and the United Dairymen of Idaho for over 35 years

I have a friend who is very religious, like, "Harry Potter is the work of Satan" religious. We have a mutual friend who has her doubts about religion but is open to listening

This time of year brings youth indoors for competitions. In a few months, they will be outdoors working with their animals on a more regular basis

The dramatic climb in the use of winter grains for very high-quality forage, which also protects the environment in a sustainable manner, has opened a new forage rotation window of opportunity

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

While milk is frequently thought of as an important beverage for children that helps build strong bones, there is robust scientific evidence that supports additional health benefits of dairy foods above...

A cow’s productive life doesn’t just begin when it starts producing milk

People in 19 states may have been exposed to drug-resistant Brucella RB 51, reported the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

When it is hot outside, the future of your herd is impacted — and that is not just while the temperature is elevated

Heat stress during late gestation has significant negative effects on the productivity of the cow in the next lactation. Emerging evidence suggests that the developing fetus is also negatively impacted,...

The transition period is critical to production, especially when discussing cows that excel at both production and components