Approximately 41.7 million people in the U.S. received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, averaging $187.54 per month in 2024 and equating to $93.8 billion

My favorite sweet treat has always been ice cream, especially on a hot summer day

What’s delicious, nutritious, and sustainably produced? U.S. dairy. The topic of responsible and sustainable animal agriculture has garnered significant attention in recent years, but these concepts...

We know all too well that cows prefer to spend more than half of their day resting in a lying position

Mastitis is one of the most common and costly health issues in dairy herds — but preventing and managing it isn’t about doing just one thing better

As farms grow, rotary parlors have become more common on dairy farms, and their efficiency is directly tied to three factors, according to Miner Institute’s President, Heather Dann. These have been...

The widespread adoption by dairy farmers of hormonal protocols that synchronize ovulation and allow for timed A.I. in lactating dairy cows has changed the way that A.I. breeding programs are implemented...

We cut the handles off our teat dip barrel at the hanging point, drilled two holes in them, and fastened one on either side of the three-wheeled shavings cart

Have you ever paused to marvel at the tools you have at your fingertips, especially when it comes to reproduction on the dairy?

The first 42 days of a dairy calf’s life have been well researched but are still not yet well understood. Microbial protein from the rumen microflora offers a nearly perfect balance of all 10 essential...

About 94% of the dairy farms in the U.S. are family owned (American Dairy Association). With this statistic being so high, it is easy to assume that the vast majority of dairy farm owners have always known...

Parametric, or index-based, insurance has been around for decades, but a new product is emerging alongside established weather- and crop-based options such as drought, disease, and flooding coverage: heat...

When temperatures rise, dairy cattle feel the heat — literally. Even mild temperatures can take a toll on their health, milk production and overall performance

The recent closing of U.S. ports of entry to live cattle, horses, and bison because of New World screwworm has been followed up by further federal action

Today’s podcast is called Giving Calves the Best Start. This episode will help you recognize small issues with calves before they become big problems

The “Your Dairy Checkoff Podcast” offers firsthand perspectives on examples of local, national, and global checkoff collaborations. Hear from checkoff leaders and farmers, real stories, strategies,...

When it comes to feeding beef cattle or dairy cows, forage quality and yield can make or break your bottom line

Unfortunately, crop diseases can begin early after planting, sometimes becoming detrimental to the plant’s growth for the entirety of the season

Representatives from nearly 20 state dairy organizations met for the 2025 Dairy Association Stakeholder Summit to discuss mutual issues of interest and devise ways to better coordinate amongst each other...

During the busy spring season, hanging out in the house with kiddos isn’t an option. Having a 3-month-old and 20-month-old means a lot of creativity when it comes to getting chores done, spending...