The highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) virus is sweeping across the United States and affecting more than just poultry flocks and dairy cows

In September of 2021, calf No. 939 was born here on the farm. There was nothing that made her different than the rest of the heifers born at the time. About two weeks after birth, No. 939 became sick....

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The land we work has been cared for by many generations before

Calfhood diseases can significantly affect heifer replacement rates, short-term profitability, and long-term sustainability. One often overlooked aspect contributing to this is oxidative stress

Farm dogs provide a sense of companionship and emotional support to farmers across the world

Every old barn you drive by has a past and adds character to the countryside

Whether in the media or in the break room, there are always hot topics garnering interest

Midwestern temperatures in the last 90 days have been warmer than typical years

A recent rural tragedy inspired students to promote farm road safety using skills learned at the National FFA’s Washington Leadership Conference

Energy metabolism is a crucial aspect of dairy cow physiology, playing a central role in supporting various physiological functions, milk production, and overall health

Farmers get to experience many incredible sights of nature, and last week so did people in many parts of the country

Jumping on current social media trends is a fun and relevant way for us to promote dairy products and farming in general

Young people who are looking to learn have been great fits for our farm team

The end of the short winter signals the beginning of prolonged warm days, prompting dairy farmers to evaluate their heat stress management plan

How we keep everyone up to date on our dairies varies but is always important

We try to review vaccination schedules every few years on our farm by addressing any issues we’ve seen and asking ourselves questions about what we need from the protocol

Nutrition plays a vital role in the functionality of a cow’s immune system

Forage quality tops the list for important contributions to the health and profitability of all livestock but often remains an afterthought

Milk’s combination of minerals, sugar, protein, fat, and water helps your body absorb and retain fluids necessary for sufficient hydration