Robust. That’s an accurate word to describe the research to support cow cooling investments to reduce heat stress effects. The financial consequences of heat stress on dairy farms in the

My favorite sweet treat has always been ice cream, especially on a hot summer day

Ever since I was a kid, June has been my favorite month. Growing up, it was the time of year when the pools were opening, school was ending, and I was able to kick back and be the pesky little kid running...

What’s delicious, nutritious, and sustainably produced? U.S. dairy. The topic of responsible and sustainable animal agriculture has garnered significant attention in recent years, but these concepts...

World Milk Day is celebrated each year on June 1, and was established in 2001 by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations

Mastitis is one of the most common and costly health issues in dairy herds — but preventing and managing it isn’t about doing just one thing better

Heifer inventories have flirted with generational lows, and prices for bred or fresh heifers have bumped against the ceiling. An interesting analysis in a recent Virginia Dairy Pipeline reminded farmers...

Have you ever paused to marvel at the tools you have at your fingertips, especially when it comes to reproduction on the dairy?

When temperatures rise, dairy cattle feel the heat — literally. Even mild temperatures can take a toll on their health, milk production and overall performance

In 2007, my grandfather gave me my very first heifer calf. The calf and I were best friends

The “Your Dairy Checkoff Podcast” offers firsthand perspectives on examples of local, national, and global checkoff collaborations. Hear from checkoff leaders and farmers, real stories, strategies,...

When it comes to feeding beef cattle or dairy cows, forage quality and yield can make or break your bottom line

During the busy spring season, hanging out in the house with kiddos isn’t an option. Having a 3-month-old and 20-month-old means a lot of creativity when it comes to getting chores done, spending...

Each summer, we hire a few extra farm hands, mostly high school and college students. We live decently close to Wichita, Kan., so there are many candidates. However, very few of those individuals have...

With a little elbow grease, things can be made new again

Working with cattle is all about strategy

Just like how we make sure that we, ourselves are comfortable, we do the same for our cows

Cows don’t necessarily always follow their birth plan, throwing us for a loop

Feed makes up more than half of the costs on a dairy farm. In recent years, more attention has been given to the cost of feed shrink

Dairy products are becoming more popular as they serve as excellent examples of a way to boost protein intake