Rising phosphorus levels within field soil has been a topic of concern, particularly in some dairy regions of the country

This year’s rainfall amounts in some parts of the country have had farmers raising their eyebrows in concern

With an improved All-Milk price and lower commodity prices compared to much of last year, dairy farmers’ pocketbooks are feeling less squeezed so far in 2024

On Monday, July 15, USDA published its recommended amendments for pricing formulas in the federal milk marketing orders (FMMOs) on the Federal Register

Dairy producers can be considered as the “first line of defense” when keeping their herds free of infection

Training new employees in milking procedure always reminds me of the importance of timing in the barn

A successful business runs like a well-oiled machine: everyone knows and executes their roles in operating efficiently to meet the company’s goals

We start the second half of 2024 in a different place than we were earlier this year

A small but growing number of dairies are using rotary milking parlors to enhance milking speed and efficiency. In this set-up, cows ride on a rotating platform while being milked. This reduces th

It should come as no surprise to anyone in the U.S. dairy industry that supply and demand drive the milk price. In a competitive market, we expect profit margins, and therefore price, to move to values...

Rural living comes with a lot of benefits, but amenities that relate to delivery services are not necessarily one of those perks

In the volatile world of dairy markets, risk management has become key to many producers’ success, enabling them to gain stability and control over their margins

Historically, criminals who have been sentenced to death have been granted a sumptuous last meal before their execution

Precision management is a hot topic in the dairy industry, and rightfully so

Did you milk her for all she’s worth?” With due respect to my mentor and colleague, Don Sanders, who wrote a book by this title, I suggest that we leave a little gas in the tank for our retiring...

Bad things happen to good people. Likewise, bad things can happen to good farms

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program launched its latest Animal Care Program standards on July 1, continuing to provide science-based guidelines for the industry and...

When you pick up a shovel, I doubt the first thing on your mind is if it is ergonomically fit to dig a hole. It’s designed to do just that — isn’t it?

The higher proportion of corn silage in many dairy cow rations has become old news in some sense

This was the message delivered by Arquimides Reyes, a professor of beef production and meat science at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, to dairy farmers and supporters at the Holstein Horizons...