One of the biggest challenges we face today is how to feed the ever-growing population while producing our food in a manner that is environmentally, socially, and economically viable

Rest is an essential component of not only cow productivity but also of animal welfare

This week's episode will discuss how cooperatives are dealing with changing markets to meet farmer and customer needs

We always appreciate a good critique and follow-up questions from our readers. This particular query contained both when it arrived in our office from an Ohio dairyman

In times of stress and uncertainty, it’s easy to succumb to the frenzy and focus heavily on what’s outside our control

“We usually keep about 20 days of milk powder inventory on hand,” said Keith Murfield, CEO of United Dairymen of Arizona, on the May 6 episode of Hoard’s Dairyman DairyLivestream

Based on rough calculations by the University of Wisconsin’s Mark Stephenson, it’s expected that the dairy industry will lose at least $10 billion because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and that...

Researchers and farmers alike are uncovering benefits of pair or group housing for calves, from cognitive learning, behavioral flexibility, adaptability, and resilience to stress

In light of recent events, the dairy industry has found itself needing to get creative with uses for surplus milk, such as spreading it on fields or feeding it back to cows in a total mixed ration (TMR)

Discussion surrounding adjustments to on-farm milk production are ongoing as demand for dairy products continues to stumble due to the COVID-19 outbreak

Water quality, having a plan for dry cow housing, and learning how to work with calves in group housing. Those are the top three lessons Randy Gross learned from real-life experiences during a 2016 dairy...

How much has your dairy processing plant or co-op asked your dairy farm or your clients to cut back milk shipments?

For many farmers, 2019 will be remembered as a constant battle: A battle to get crops planted in the field A battle to get crops out of the field And the ongoing battle to restore soil health following...

While most people are engaging in practices to help slow the spread of COVID-19, some individuals will still fall victim to this highly contagious virus

While the world changes, dairy cattle diets are also evolving for many. Several dairies have considered, or are actively, feeding unpasteurized milk back to the herd to avoid wasting a nutritious product

“We want to minimize our loss, not necessarily by minimizing cost.” That’s the cautionary advice from Cornell University Extension Associate Jason Karszes in response to the COVID-19...

This week's episode will focus on farm management techniques to meet production restraints being imposed around the country, as well as short- and long-term business strategies

Dairy heifers have fluctuated in price over recent years, while young stock numbers have been near record highs relative to lactating cows

It has been four years since my father left this earth for a better view from above. I miss him deeply, and I wonder what advice he and my late mother would offer us during these difficult times

Once conception occurs in every species, there is always a chance that the newly formed embryo will not survive to birth. Loss of pregnancy is frustrating and can occur at various stages of gestation