As beef-on-dairy breeding has ramped up in the last decade, research into the trend has helped us better understand these crossbred animals as well as exposed new questions for how native beef cattle develop,...

Dairy markets are known for their unpredictability, but we still rely on dairy economists to give their best forecasts as to what will come in the year ahead

Feeding and managing cows in a robotic milking systemPresented by: Jim Salfer, an extension educator with the University of MinnesotaSponsored by AMS Galaxy. Learn about feeding and manageme

No one likes a sweet deal more than a dairy farmer

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It never fails! Just about the time the cows are really in the sweet spot for milk flow, reproduction success, and cow health, a forage change is required

Now is the time to review parlor procedures and stall hygiene practices to reduce the risk for environmental mastitis

The transition from heifer to lactating cow is a big change for fresh heifers

Building a successful dairy herd requires strategic decisions when it comes to culling and replacement cattle

Public sentiment – domestically and internationally – continues to grow about the need for industries and companies to take more actions to protect Earth’s natural resources and be more...

It has been two weeks since a new state was added to the list of those with dairy cattle testing positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)

As the dairy industry moves through the spring flush, we find ourselves wondering where the bottom will be for milk prices

The latest in dairy news and legislation from the U.S. Capitol

There are few industries that have the power to significantly reduce their carbon footprint, but the dairy industry has the opportunity to do so

In agriculture, we spend a lot of time with data — collecting it, analyzing it, debating it, and using it for decision making

It’s that time of year when flies return to our barns and become a nuisance for farm workers and animals alike

Farmers rarely complain about cows producing too much milk, but when it comes to drying off high-producing cows, the situation changes

Artificial intelligence isn’t new, but the introduction of ChatGPT to the masses in November 2022 propelled the conversation to a whole new level. In agriculture, discussions abound on how data and...

During a recent podcast interview with Professional Dairy Producers (PDP), I was asked what was on my mind as of late

Providing the excellent care and environment our animals need to thrive raises the ceiling of how well they can perform