An excellent synopsis of progress in calf feeding and research over the last 35 years was presented by Jim Drackley in the August 2024 issue of Hoard’s Dairyman

Starch inclusion in the ration provides readily available digestible energy for dairy cattle

Spring is often a reminder that time is fleeting, and seasons change

You can access the full rankings for all breeds in the April 2025 Hoard's Dairyman Bull List

Cow comfort and herd health are essential for maximizing milk quality and production

With so many different hybrids of corn for silage on the market, it can be difficult to identify the correct planting rate

Growing up on a farm, kids gain strength that can only be define as “farm kid strong.”

Today’s U.S. dairy industry is built on hard work, determination, a love for cows, and corn silage

Have you been shocked by the price of eggs in the grocery store this year?

Measuring cortisol in blood is challenging because the process of collecting the sample itself can increase cortisol levels

When cows are heat stressed, many dairy producers have seen a drop in milk production and feed intake firsthand

The Midwest Dairy Challenge provided students with an opportunity to learn and make new connections

Five years have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns; life has returned to the hustle and bustle of schedules on the go

At first, dairy producer James Vander Waal was hesitant. He’d learned of SenseHub Dairy Youngstock monitoring and was intrigued by the possibilities but wasn’t sure he’d see enough return...

Despite headwinds from highly pathogenic avian influenza, weather challenges in many parts of the country, and a slight contraction in U.S. dairy herds, 2024 maintained many of the thresholds that were...

The Southeastern U.S. dairy industry has been contracting rapidly as many in dairy circles are aware

The material a dairy chooses to bed its cows with has many ramifications. Bedding has significant impacts on the animal in terms of cow comfort, lameness, and udder hygiene

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

Adding sorghum to your crop rotation is an economic and sustainable addition to your farm

The March 2025 issue of Hoard’s Dairyman will feature our often-anticipated annual dairy statistics