On an episode of the “Bovine Banter” podcast hosted by Penn State Extension, Josh Brubaker shared how he and his family have implemented the use of alternative energy sources such as a manure...

Consumers face a barrage of marketing terms, nutritional statements, picturesque scenes, and more every time they pick up a food package to make a purchasing decision

Throughout the summer and fall, farmers have taken the time to ensile their feed to the best of their ability, keeping proper packing, bunker covering, and limited oxygen exposure top of mind

November milk production took a tumble as milk volume fell nearly 1% nationally compared to the same month last year

I recently read a research paper appropriate for the frosty winter weather many readers will be facing in the coming months about how feed and water temperature may affect rumen temperature and the significance...

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In a recent Frontiers in Veterinary Science article, Penn State researchers discovered that a sugar solution may prove to have the same effects as treating certain diseases with antibiotics

Research telling us that long forage particles in the ration cause problems continues to accumulate

Among the issues that have plagued negotiations for a new farm bill for more than a year have been disagreements around spending on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

When the U.S. hay supply is in good shape, prices usually fall, and that was certainly the case in 2024

Doing more with less is the motto farmers this day in age seem to abide by as they aim to maximize production while also reducing input costs

During a Manitowoc County (Wisconsin) forage council meeting several years ago, I was invited to come out and talk about forage management strategies

The Raterink family wanted to pursue transitioning their dairy herd from a stanchion barn to automatic milking systems for labor reasons

2024 was a tumultuous year on the political front, and 2025 promises to be just as eventful on the policy front

Have you ever felt overwhelmed after reading the term "first-order fiber digestion kinetics" in a manuscript or textbook? I definitely have — several times!

Now more than ever, dairy heifers have become a precious commodity

Dairy farmers can especially appreciate that returns rarely come without an investment of time, energy, or money

Last year, 96% of all farms across the U.S. were family-owned. Those businesses produced 83% of our country’s agricultural output

Monthly milk markets for 24 selected states

During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, businesses and consumers are looking for convenient ways to show their appreciation to clients, friends, and family