Rene Boardman, the fifth generation of family members to live and work on Carlwood Farm LLC in Canaan, Conn., said, “It was a cow’s kick that sent my usually healthy mom to the doctor

For years now, farmers have heard from various organizations and companies within the agricultural world that we need to be advocating for our industry

While it still stands on top of “Milk Mountain,” California only accounted for 18.47 percent of the nation’s milk flow last year

A calf faces many challenges at weaning, including the transition to a solid diet and often commingling with other calves. On top of this, a calf is still developing its immune system, which is not fu

First thing tomorrow morning I have to milk the cows, but I also cannot forget about the fresh heifer, I have to make sure the calves are fed, and then I need to hurry back to get the kids on the bus

‘Tis the season as tractors head back into the fields. Longer daylight hours provide the perfect conditions for those additional work hours, and the warmer days are a welcome end to a long winter...

June Dairy Month is fast approaching, and it's the perfect time to reach out and connect directly to our consumers

Everyone who milks cows for a living should take a serious look at the revamped Margin Protection Program for Dairy (MPP-Dairy)

We shadowed Pipping Concrete as they built an aboveground manure storage structure on a Wisconsin dairy farm

There may have been a time when we were at the happiest place on earth as a family of five, having less than a happy time

Calving is one of the most stressful events a dairy cow will experience during a production cycle. During this time, the cow must be able to cope with a painful labor along with changes in its environment

What causes stress for farmers and farm families? The list could be endless for most people who work in agriculture

The slick haplotype confers cattle with a short and sleek hair coat. In hot, humid climates this type of hair coat makes cows more resistant to heat stress

The pericardium from a cow is now used to repair human heart valves

In just five years, Class I milk sales have slid from 35.5 percent to 30 percent. That’s according to Federal Milk Marketing Order data that compares 2012 to 2017

“Milking is so routine, frankly, we don’t even think about it. It just happens,” said Phil Durst, Michigan State University Extension

“You are smart.” “You know cows.” “You can tell stories.”

According to Ohio State’s Bill Weiss, error can sidetrack even the best of rations

One nut has surpassed dairy while another nut is nipping at dairy’s heels