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

About 94% of the dairy farms in the U.S. are family owned (American Dairy Association). With this statistic being so high, it is easy to assume that the vast majority of dairy farm owners have always known...

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

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,...

Today’s dairy cows produce more milk than ever before. Higher capacity and more precise monitoring are essential during milking. And easy-to-use controls are a must in the parlor

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

During the heat-stress season, it is important to remember that young animals also suffer from the heat

Cow comfort and herd health are essential for maximizing milk quality and production

It’s 2025 and the statement that “reproductive efficiency is one of the primary drivers in herd profitability” has never been more true

The Midwest Dairy Challenge provided students with an opportunity to learn and make new connections

Adding sorghum to your crop rotation is an economic and sustainable addition to your farm

Life after graduation can be confusing. Remember, you don’t always have to have it all figured out

With trait advancements like HarvXtra®, alfalfa continues to transform the way farmers approach everything from harvest timing to feed management

We made our own Superbowl commercial with our calves as the team!

We recently brought back the Midwest ADSA meeting

In today’s challenging dairy market, where margins are ice-thin, finding ways to improve income over feed cost (IOFC) is crucial for maintaining profitability

Staying on top of the many tactics of animal rights activist groups allows us to better position ourselves to help educate the public on animal agriculture

Teaching student athletes to refuel with chocolate milk is part of making consumers for life

Ensure that your heifer facilities are designed for your heifer sizes and needs

Whether you are considering (or reconsidering) installing sort gates or looking to improve efficiency with your current setup, here are two things to ponder