2025 Hoard’s Dairyman calendar

Farming is a generational occupation, usually passed down from one heir of the family to the next

Good records allow a business owner to make smart decisions that move the operation forward

Strategies to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions have been widely sought after by many industry sectors

Spot Class III milk prices in the Upper Midwest have pushed to $2.63 per hundredweight (cwt.) over class values

As trailside Holsteins grew, so did owner Michael Johnson’s need for employees. Longer, more frequent shifts at the dairy called for more hands on deck — and not just any hands

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

When it’s time to harvest alfalfa for silage or hay, we are usually concerned about getting the crop cut at the right time, hitting weather windows for good drying conditions, and removing the crop...

Sorting dairy cows by stage of lactation may improve farm profitability by supporting the peak production of high-producing cows and lowering feed costs for low-producing cows

I was recently asked what significant changes I have seen in calf nutrition and growth over my nearly 35-year career at the University of Illinois

We’re in a unique era of wellness where consumers are expecting more benefits from the foods they choose

A lot goes into producing good quality forage prior to harvesting, but what happens after harvest determines the pace for the year ahead

While little consensus exists in the best way to wean calves from milk, many studies have generally agreed that later weaning is superior to early weaning

There is a new way for the planet’s methane and carbon dioxide emissions to be measured: from space

Handy Hint: A recycled calf pen

I am the richest farmer in the world. Before you pound down my barn door for money, I want to clarify that I am not talking about financial resources. I am talking about the riches of a relationship, specifically...

Investing in land remains a significant focus in agriculture, with ongoing high-profile sales sparking widespread discussion

I was recently asked what significant changes I have seen in calf nutrition and growth over my nearly 35-year career at the University of Illinois

While traveling to the airport early en route to a dairy industry meeting, I tuned into a Hoard’s Dairyman “Herd It Here” podcast episode covering feed conversion efficiency with Mary...

As a dairy owner, getting a professional appraisal is the best way to know the value of your land and buildings, both separately and as a whole