On farm tours, watching cows use brushes is something that often catches visitors’ attention and delights them

Compare last year’s planting season to what you want to achieve this year. What changes would you make?

On the 2024 campaign trail, President Donald Trump vowed to take firm action to restrict lawful and unlawful immigration into the U.S., including a pledge for mass deportations

The U.S. has never exported more than 1 billion pounds of cheese in one year. That feat was accomplished in November as year-to-date U.S. cheese exports reached 1.028 billion pounds

Creating success with what you have is the goal when it comes to cow longevity for farmers

Dairy farmers enjoyed higher milk prices in 2024 due to lower milk output for much of the year, and that same market force caused retail milk prices to climb to a new high

Kylene Anderson has joined Hoard’s Dairyman as managing editor. Raised on her family’s registered Holstein dairy in Fort Atkinson, Wis., she continued her education at the University o

As a nutrition professional, I understand dairy foods are not one-size-fits-all. But dairy does offer a wide array of delicious and nutritious options that can meet the needs of nearly every consumer,...

As the dairy industry dips its toes into artificial intelligence (AI), it is clear that there is still a world of unknown possibilities that lie before us

USDA announced last Thursday that the final rule amending Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) pricing formulas passed the producer vote and will be implemented in all 11 federal orders

Milking fresh heifers for the first time can be a stressful and hazardous experience for both milking technicians and cattle alike

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

Get the latest news in the dairy industry in this issue of the Washington Dairygrams

Some may argue that breakfast is the most important meal of the day

Americans’ rekindled love affair with butter continues to gain momentum. In 2023, the average American consumed 6.5 pounds of butter

The margin for producing milk, as calculated by the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program, reached a record high last fall as September’s margin was calculated at $15.57 per hundredweight (cwt.)

The author is an assistant professor and extension specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.Pair or group housing calves is one example of providing enrichment that can boost dairy animals’

Much has been made of greater milk component production in recent years, and for good reason

The dairy situation and outlook for 2025Presented by: Leonard Polzin, University of Wisconsin-MadisonxxxThis presentation will provide an overview of dairy markets

A growing body of emerging evidence indicates that dairy foods like milk, cheese, and yogurt across a variety of fat levels may contribute to cardiometabolic health, including body composition outcomes