As news of Nasonville Dairy’s recent wins at the 35th biennial World Championship Cheese Contest began to reach our plant floor, we shared high-fives and congratulations all around

When I was about 9 years old, we rented 40 acres of a reclaimed strip mine for dry cow pasture

From making Swiss cheese in copper kettles as a teenager to owning a specialty cheese factory, my lifelong career in Wisconsin's dairy industry has taught unforgettable lessons

It’s safe to say that “Master of the Cognates” is the greatest name given to a heavy metal band

The ninth annual Robert “Whitey” McKown Master Breeder Award will be presented to Wendon Holsteins of Innisfail, Alberta, Canada, at the 51st World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis

Texas A&M University’s AgriLife Extension recently hosted a webinar on the New World Screwworm (NWS) threat, and while the specimen being discussed was small — about the size of a housefly...

The first 42 days of a dairy calf’s life have been well researched but are still not yet well understood. Microbial protein from the rumen microflora offers a nearly perfect balance of all 10 essential...

Fulfilling their curiosity with on-farm experiments is a highlight for farmers. Driven by observing their working environment daily, farmers perform tests while seeking solutions and improvements, becoming...

Move over, cheesehead foam hats — Wisconsin Cheese has launched its “Rinds and Roses” millinery collection, just in time for the Kentucky Derby

Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping us advance technology in research and on-farm applications and plays a role in nearly every aspect of our lives

An excellent synopsis of progress in calf feeding and research over the last 35 years was presented by Jim Drackley in the August 2024 issue of Hoard’s Dairyman

Measuring cortisol in blood is challenging because the process of collecting the sample itself can increase cortisol levels

U.S. dairy is strong and growing, and it is the envy of the world,” exclaimed Michael Dykes to the large audience at the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) 2025 Dairy Forum carrying...

Many of us often wonder if training farm workers is worth the time and effort it takes to perform

The material a dairy chooses to bed its cows with has many ramifications. Bedding has significant impacts on the animal in terms of cow comfort, lameness, and udder hygiene

There were seven of us sitting around the table. Sam, Brad, and Ben were the father and two sons who owned the farm

Some people have the knack for looking at a building or space and visualizing it serving a better purpose with the help of a little elbow grease or may be new technology

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

To support the November Hoard’s Dairyman webinar where the University of Illinois’ Mike Hutjens gave his annual crop quality review, let’s take a look at two unexpected outcomes of the...

The rise of streaming platforms has fragmented the national television audience, and one survey showed that most consumers prefer to learn about a brand on their phone