Exploring first insemination requires some trial and error as we aim to discover the best time to provide a first service to our cows

Applying manure to soil during the fall provides the soil with nutrients for the upcoming year

Facing misconceptions in agriculture can prove to be a daunting task, but when all else fails, just give them the benefit of the doubt

Every season of life brings new things to tackle

When Chad Abbas, herdsman at Van Voorst Dairy, set out to improve reproductive efficiency a few years ago, he found the answer by combining targeted estrus synchronization with SenseHub® Dairy cow...

When troubleshooting cow health issues, go back to the basics

Louisville, Ky., was host to the North American International Livestock Exposition Dairy Judging Contest this past weekend

Colostrum management is a crucial aspect of calf health, fundamentally influencing the future productivity and resilience of dairy herds

Being pregnant while still trying to manage everyday farm tasks can be challenging but is also a workout in itself

Just when I thought I had seen bad when it came to natural disasters, I was totally wrong

Milk provides several essential nutrients, making it both nutritious and delicious

It’s pumpkin spice season, and pumpkin spiced dairy products are hitting the shelves

Some jobs may come to an end, but we it is only a moment before we are preparing for the next phase

Finding reliable, well-trained labor to milk cows is becoming increasingly difficult

We should celebrate all the different hobbies people in agriculture enjoy

From hand-written 4x6 paper note cards and breeding wheels to cowside data entry and real-time performance alerts, dairy farm technology has come a long way

There is always something to be done on a farm, and the list may sometimes seem never-ending

When you say the state name “California” and ask others what their first thoughts are

Accurate close-up rations can be hard to navigate, make sure you have the right tools to do so

Calf morbidity and mortality continue to be a challenge for dairy producers. A 2014 National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) survey found that calf mortality averaged around 8% while morbidity...