The plant breeders who developed reduced-lignin alfalfa probably didn’t spend much time considering its use in alfalfa-grass seedings

The herd makes its way to the milking parlor where the cows are fed a supplemental total mixed ration (TMR) during morning and night milking

When you laugh, the whole body relaxes. Lyndy Phillips said that one minute of laughter boosts the immune system for 24 hours.

There were 110 people in attendance at the Peninsula Pride Farms annual meeting last month in Luxemburg, Wis

“We have always used a ‘waterfall’ approach to grouping on the dairy,” shared Marc Etchebarne, nutritionist at Hillrose Dairy

Even at a very early age, Bert Stewart was a consummate student — he studied those who did well at their trade

The genomic era not only has revealed a great deal about an animal’s genetic makeup from a DNA sample at birth, this in-depth study of the genome has allowed us to accelerate genetic progress. Aside

The path to dairy farm ownership is not an easy one. For some families, the transfer of the dairy from one generation to the next can be filled with highs and lows

Those in dairy circles know the many positive attributes found in milk and dairy products

Calves must have adequate rumen development to have a smooth transition at weaning time

We all have heard of the growing pressure related to immigrant labor recently. That comes as the economy is providing full employment and the number of jobs in sectors like health care, construction, and...

I discussed the introduction of national health evaluations for Holsteins by the CDCB (Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding) in the December 2017 article “National health evaluations coming for Holstein

Humor is one of the best ways we can share our story

We have learned that having 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year goals keeps us motivated. This has helped us stay at the forefront of the always-evolving dairy industry.

At Hidden View Farm in Cambridge, N.Y., a mob feeder was constructed to meet the needs of the farm’s group-housed calves. Four holes were drilled on the lower portion of the side of a 5-gallon

Balancing micronutrients in rations is increasingly important as milk production intensifies and farms strive for efficient production. In the past, trace nutrient formulation was often overlooked and

While all farms strive to produce quality milk, it appears that mid-sized to larger farms do a better job achieving that goal.

I’ll be the first to admit that my husband and I are “genetics junkies.”

My Christmas list is rather short this year . . . the only gift I’d really like is to spend time with my family