Feeding a high forage diet alters feeding behaviors, health parameters and milk production in fresh cows. Transition cows are much like a puzzle that is missing a few pieces; we're still working to develop...

There are some benefits to be gained when manure is injected directly into the soil rather than applied on top. By Abby Bauer, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor Manure smells like money to farmers because...

The nutrition is the same, even if the method of raising it varies. Beef for dinner, or any other meal, can be found with a variety of labels. How it was raised, housed and fed can differentiate how it...

El Niño and fewer planted acres indicate higher prices this fall

Prefresh cows need adequate space to reach potential

When it comes to colostrum, quality and timing could be more important than the source

Genomic evaluations have become an essential tool in producers' decision-making toolbox. Yet, without type traits, genomics aren't worth much

Atypical youth succeed at national dairy bowl contest

For many people living in rural America, access to fresh and healthy food is hard to come by

Beef remains the most common, and most valuable, protein used by foodservice operators

Feeding heifers doesn't always have to be a guessing game

New leader has extensive experience with state environmental programs and policies. A six-month search by California's largest dairy producer lobbying and advocacy organization came to fruition last week,...

Through breeding and genetic modifications, new varieties of reduced lignin alfalfa have the potential to improve digestibility in dairy cattle diets

Hoard's Dairyman webinar covers calf care. The basic concepts of raising calves applies to both individually and group-raised animals. The importance of proper nutrition; dry and comfortable bedding; and...

New research reveals the real reason Swiss cheese is full of holes, and why those holes are getting smaller

New and unique flavors of milk could be part of the solution to reversing a slump in fluid milk consumption

Applying fungicide to alfalfa may result in a yield bump, but that gain may not be enough to cover application costs

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To reduce aggressive interactions, house cows and heifers separately before calving

Cooperatives play an important role in community economics