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Research telling us that long forage particles in the ration cause problems continues to accumulate

Among the issues that have plagued negotiations for a new farm bill for more than a year have been disagreements around spending on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

When the U.S. hay supply is in good shape, prices usually fall, and that was certainly the case in 2024

During a Manitowoc County (Wisconsin) forage council meeting several years ago, I was invited to come out and talk about forage management strategies

The Raterink family wanted to pursue transitioning their dairy herd from a stanchion barn to automatic milking systems for labor reasons

2024 was a tumultuous year on the political front, and 2025 promises to be just as eventful on the policy front

Now more than ever, dairy heifers have become a precious commodity

Last year, 96% of all farms across the U.S. were family-owned. Those businesses produced 83% of our country’s agricultural output

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

As other countries have put new rules and regulations into place regarding calf transport, the question is not why, but when could the U.S. add such transportation guidelines

U.S. whey prices have been rising, with dry whey on the CME spot market breaking above 70 cents per pound ($1,540 per metric ton) in early December and whey protein isolate (WPI) now at record high prices...

Every five years, USDA and the Department of Health and Human Services undergo the process of updating the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Adding up to be the nation’s third most value crop as an $8.7 billion industry per year, alfalfa is a common sight on many dairies because of its nutrient profile

Almost 4.4 billion pounds of U.S. dairy products have been exported year-to-date through October, according to the United States Dairy Export Council

Patti J. Hurtgen joined the Hoard's Dairyman staff in December of 2009. In her position as Online Media Manager she is responsible for maintenance and updating of the hoards.com website, managing the Hoard's...

Amid the holiday season, there is plenty of butter, cheese, dips, and whips flying off the grocery store shelves, much to the delight of dairy farmers across the country during this period of peak dairy...

Get the latest dairy news from the U.S. Capitol in the December edition of the Washington Dairygrams

In recent years, rising beef markets have presented substantial revenue opportunities for dairy producers

Communication follows nourishment and shelter as a basic human need