“Employee performance is the Achille’s heel of our industry,” said Robert Hagevoort during the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council Annual Meeting held last week in Arlington, Texas

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

Developing a successful employee begins with the quality of the onboarding process at your dairy

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After years of back-and-forth between the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and USDA about which group should regulate these animals and how, the FDA announced guidance that it will lead the charge and...

As dairies have gotten bigger and more diverse, the need for a reliable workforce has only expanded

In addition to providing effective training, leading your team members so that they can do their jobs well requires setting clear expectations and providing feedback

One of dairy’s best attributes as a food category is that milk’s versatility means there is a dairy product that can fit almost any cooking, baking, or eating need. For even more variety, the...

Just a few years ago, plant-based meats seemed to be all the rage, with restaurant chains and grocery stores rushing to create options for their customers. However, after peaking in 2020, sales of plant-based...

Not all that long ago, meat was not a major component in the Chinese diet. It wasn’t until the 1980s when meat production and consumption in the Asian country began to soar

Cow sense — it’s a concept one often gleans either growing up on a farm or working on a farm. This cow sense, and ultimately understanding how a cow perceives her environment, is the very core...

Sports and the dairy industry go well together. Both require a dedicated work ethic and a commitment to something greater than yourself — for an athlete, that’s their team, and for a farmer,...

Farm teams are expansive, and having our industry run smoothly requires many people doing their job

Being in an unproductive meeting is frustrating for all involved. When no one feels like they are being heard, attendees think their time is being wasted

Celebrate the role dairy plays in childhood nutrition during National School Breakfast Week

In 2021, the average person in the U.S. consumed 222.9 pounds of meat. That number will remain relatively stable for 2022, but the type of meat consumed is likely to change

Without naming names, you can probably think of a sports team that’s been down on its luck recently (or longer). Fans or the media may give them a bit of a break

The first World Dairy Expo in two years kicks off tomorrow, and exhibitors, attendees, presenters, and staff are excited to be back in action for the cattle shows, educational sessions, trade show

In May, the U.S. dairy herd expanded to its highest level in 27 years, climbing to over 9.5 million head

As with any vendor on a dairy farm, companies and organizations that help farms install and run manure digesters have to approach the challenges and opportunities presented with a common mindset