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

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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

My performance and energy are best when I eat well, just like they are for our cows

Metritis, one of the most common fresh cow diseases, can be costly to the health of individual cows and the overall productivity of dairy operations, especially in today’s environment

Our farm dog and the cow with biggest personality became fast friends

Spending time together is greatest gift I can give my dad

I learned how to take better care of myself postpartum after recognizing the value of my nutrition

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....

Animal rights activists find strength in fighting against agricultural production practices with ballot initiatives

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

While those of us in agriculture take efforts to help consumers understand where their food comes from, we can also equip ourselves to answer more questions by branching out from what we know best

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

Understanding how to control flies on livestock begins with understanding the pest’s life cycle

Taming some of our animals creates some difficulties but also a herd that is calmer around people

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

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

As a full-time dairy farmer, it remains an important way for me to get inspired, learn new tools and skills, and meet others who are working toward similar goals

National Agriculture Day was celebrated on March 19th this year. Take the time to thank someone you know in agriculture!