When we turn the calendar from December to January, it feels like we are starting a new chapter with blank pages because we really do not know what this year will bring

Sometimes we must slow down to see important details about dairy cows. So many things cows tell us with their behavior can only be seen with a trained eye and a slow walk

Looking back 25 years, I was at a crossroads in my vision for what secondary education to pursue. At 17 years old, I’d developed curiosity in dairy farming and cropping, but I also enjoyed fixing...

Milk production in the United States seems to have entered a period of unknown duration when expansion in excess of demand will be less common than it has been in past years

Mastitis, the inflammation of one or more mammary glands, is one of the most important diseases in dairy production

When you compete at this level, you will find geniuses that you didn’t know existed

when a pendulum swings out farther in one direction than normal, it may swing back too far in the other direction. A correction can take some time later on

A dairy sitting in the valley with Brown Swiss cows scattered across green pastures in the background is home to Carter Bratland and Viking Valley Farm

The dairy situation and outlook for 2024, presented by: Leonard Polzin, University of Wisconsin-Madison This presentation will provide an overview of dairy markets

Transition phases in dairy cattle are essential for success. That begins all the way at the beginning of life

Diversifying income on a dairy can hold the key to financial success though low milk prices

A new year brings excitement and opportunity, but it can also come with apprehension, especially if you are a business owner

Harvesting milk must be done safely, effectively, and efficiently to ensure a good experience for the cows as well as the people working with them

As someone raising only a handful of calves at a time, I was looking for a way to air the bottles out between feedings

Hispanic and Latino farmworkers in the U.S. face health risks at a higher rate than their non-Hispanic or Latino coworkers

From conferences that allow you to meet other dairy farmers to listening to podcasts while you’re working in the barn, professional development doesn’t have to be a huge time commitment

Efficiency is the name of the game on dairies no matter what resource you’re talking about

No record milk prices were received by farmers in 2023, but like many grocery staples, retail milk prices climbed higher. In fact, the price for a gallon of milk reached a new high last year

4-H CLUB/JUNIOR BREED ORGANIZATION DIVISION RULES 1. Only one entry per club. However, members also may enter with their FFA chapters, families or as individuals. 2. A club must be comprised of at least...

It’s a new year and time to make resolutions for the next 12 months. Is succession planning one of the goals your farm needs to tackle in 2024?