As we inch toward the brink of winter, we are often reminded once the first cold temperatures hit of all the tasks we need to accomplish on the farm before the snow flies

For several years, raw milk advocacy has been trickling into the mainstream

One way to frame sustainability, whether we are talking about it from an economic, environmental, or social perspective, is to discuss efficiency

Dairy farmers are aware of the importance of colostrum and the impact it can have on getting calves off on the right foot from the start

If you go to five dairies, you may get five different definitions of metritis

As the value of farmland continues to rise, it is important to understand how to build and maintain relationships with potential buyers and sellers

Consumers all over the world have been craving more and more butter

Let’s be honest: our heifers usually get the short end of the stick when it comes to housing

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...

A number of years ago, there was a couple that moved from the city of Philadelphia to our farm-centric neighborhood

Quality. Pride. Family. These are the values that Larson Acres in Evansville, Wis., has held in the decades since the farm’s current location was purchased in 1957. They are still values that fit...

If you ask a dairy producer, nutritionist, banker, and accountant how much forage is needed annually to maximize profits, you might get four different responses

Labor is a challenge for farms everywhere,” said Encore Consultant Tim Schaefer on an episode of the Professional Dairy Producers’ “The Dairy Signal” podcast

Energy is a part of our everyday lives. The machines we use on our farms require fuel and electricity to do the jobs we need them to

With the year’s end upon us, it’s time to gather your records and evaluate your tax situation

The calf program has often been relegated to a lower priority for the dairy business as it is a current expense with a delayed impact on future income

When I was about 12, a school friend of mine showed me something revolutionary that his father had been given for his work: one of the first calculators

It is hard to go anywhere in the field crops or dairy world without hearing about biologicals

On November 12, USDA released its final decision on the Federal Milk Market Order (FMMO) reform process that started back in 2023

Much has been written about milk supplies over the last year. In the U.S., it is no secret that the industry is short on replacement heifers, as dairymen have continued to incorporate beef breeding into...