It is well-known that reproductive performance is the foundation of profitability on a dairy

Preparing cows for a successful lactation doesn’t start at freshening; it starts at the dry period

Growing up on a dairy farm taught me a multitude of things. I learned how to tie a slip knot or how to drive a tractor before I could drive a car, but above all it taught me discipline

At my desk, I have what some would call a “mood board” that is filled with inspirational quotes and photos of what matters the most to me

My cows are athletes, and I bet yours are, too — in all kinds of ways

Even when we do everything we can, some animals aren’t equipped to survive

Our time is precious, so it means even more when we invest it in others

Cows are the greatest upcyclers out there

Many areas of the country have received above-average rainfall this year

Farming can be one of the most mentally exhausting careers. Let’s face it, the markets and weather are unpredictable, and we place our hopes and dreams on prayer and hard work

For more than three decades, National Dairy Council (NDC) has collaborated with third-party health and wellness experts who complement checkoff staff in educating peers, consumers, thought leaders, media...

Calfhood diseases can significantly affect heifer replacement rates, short-term profitability, and long-term sustainability

Just like high school, these four years go by way too fast. Make the most of it!

We gave this premature calf everything we could to help her succeed

Growing up has given me a better perspective on what I learned as a kid

The USDA's Cattle Inventory Report reveals that the U.S. cattle inventory is the smallest it’s been in 73 years.1 At the same time, consumer demand for beef continues to grow steadily

National Dairy Council (NDC) leads nutrition research and education on dairy’s role in healthy eating patterns that support health and wellness

As someone who loves to burn candles and buy fun, new scents often, you could say I’m a lover of good aromas. And, while I love the classic smells of sugar cookie, daisy, autumn woods, and sea breeze...

ADA North East is highlighting dairies that process their own ice cream during National Ice Cream Month

The transition period spanning from 21 days before calving to 21 days after calving is a critical phase in a dairy cow’s lactation cycle