When Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) launched the Wisconsin Dairy Athlete of the Month program in 2023, we knew there was an important connection between the hard work happening on family farms and the...

From start to finish, building rations for dairy cows is accomplished with a range of precision

FARM employment has changed a lot over the years. In the past, farmers may have worked alongside their family and one or two farmhands. Now, dairies might have dozens of employees

Compared to the day before calving, a cow’s body will need 300% more energy and 65% more calcium the day after it has calved

Surely, our grandparents could not have envisioned a day when cow burps are regarded as culprits in global warming and nut-based beverages are viewed as sustainable alternatives to milk

Every five years, the Census of Agriculture is conducted, giving us an overview of farming in the United States

Lamenes is a major issue in the dairy industry, significantly affecting the health, well-being, and productivity of cows

Do you want to be able to move your fence posts around?

Are you snowed in or are you snowed out? If you are a dairy farmer, the odds are high that you are more likely to be snowed out

The latest dairy news from the U.S. Capitol

As dairy farmers, we focus a lot of attention on milk prices and demand for dairy products, but the price and demand for beef also plays an important role in profitability and how we manage our herds

The biggest loss from a case of mastitis is discarded milk

Gearheads like myself understand that horsepower and torque measure two different things

As the farm bill debate continues, examining how the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program has operated — particularly what has triggered payments under the program — is instructive

Controlling mastitis and producing high-quality milk are only realized when teats are clean and dry prior to milking

A local tragedy involving farm equipment provided the spark for an event in Canada to help farm women feel more confident about operating farm machinery, especially in emergency situations

Not long ago I opened a cupboard to grab a coffee mug and noticed a blue-green tint to a bread loaf on the middle shelf above the mugs

When it comes to farmland leases, what should be included in the lease and what will hold up in a court of law?

In addition to providing effective training, leading your team members so that they can do their jobs well requires setting clear expectations and providing feedback

Last year was one that will stick out in dairy producers’ minds, but not in a positive way in terms of milk prices and income over feed costs