Soybeans and corn are starting to be seeded into the ground across the U.S. Soil temperatures are still cold in many areas, and this article is not intended to push for a rush to the planter

Cows don’t necessarily always follow their birth plan, throwing us for a loop

It is time to put seed corn in the ground for the 2025 crop in many parts of the U.S

It’s no secret that having animals also brings flies, dust, noise, and odors

Beyond summer heat stress: Understanding impacts on dairy cattle across generationsPresented by Jimena Laporta, University of Wisconsin-MadisonxxxThis presentation will explore how environmental stres

While parts of the country are dealing with spring snow and temperatures that feel like winter, spring is upon us, and summer’s intense heat is not far behind

During the heat-stress season, it is important to remember that young animals also suffer from the heat

Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping us advance technology in research and on-farm applications and plays a role in nearly every aspect of our lives

Dairy cows lead social lives, and their social environment presents both benefits and challenges. Every day, a cow will navigate a range of social interactions as it moves through the barn

Straw is commonly fed in traditional heifer diets to reduce the energy density of the ration and intake due to straw’s slow and poor digestibility

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