The way Josh Hiemstra manages the fields surrounding his family’s 170-cow dairy near Brandon, Wis., has changed considerably since he started farming with his parents

The Ukraine invasion will have effects on farmers in that part of the world and beyond

The Badger State’s dairy farmers posted three new records this past year — most new milk in the nation, the state’s highest-ever total milk production, and a new watermark for milk per...

Most of the updates made in the eighth revised edition of the Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle were minor; according to Bill Weiss from The Ohio State University

About 50 years ago, a Cornell University dairy nutritionist made the statement, “The best corn grain hybrid is the best silage hybrid.”

Calves and heifers that grow well and become productive cows is a target every dairy farm aims for. To reach this end goal, it is helpful to have benchmarks to work toward along the way

Time for a vacation is difficult for farm families, but it pays off

We can’t fully explain current dairy prices without looking at the world market. While U.S. milk production fell below year-ago levels in November and December

When economists try to forecast markets, they typically look at the history of prices and production and then consider consumer demand and other market factors

Humans have known for generations that milk — nature’s most nearly perfect food — is a convenient, versatile package of nutrition

The long awaited publication of the eighth edition of Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) includes a chapter on calf nutrition

The new year doesn’t have to be a time to limit ourselves. We can share what we have instead

Brewers grains and distillers grains are two examples of waste products humans would need to dispose of that cows can transform into nutrient-dense milk and meat

Setting priorities for the new year ahead can help our businesses be more intentional and effective

Supply chain woes affected people across the country last year, from producers to consumers. Some of the hardest hit were farmers in California

Unless we actively try to stop it, the U.S. is going to become more and integrated into the global dairy market. I want to be clear; I don’t think the industry should try to stop it

This season of gift giving is a blessing for those with the knack of finding the right present for everyone. They may have “gift giving” as their love language and feel rewarded by finding...

Want to give a unique and delicious gift from the heart this holiday season while supporting Wisconsin’s dairy farm families? Doing so puts you in good company, with 45% of food gifters

“If you are considering group housing, you have to be really good at everything,” said veterinarian Terri Ollivett during her presentation

When feeding heifers, Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Betsy Hicks has four main goals:1. Maintain health2. Achieve rate of average daily gain targets3