A recently completed study by Wisconsin ag department and the Department of Natural Resources has increased the understanding of air emissions and odors on larger-sized livestock farms, and lays the groundwork...

Far from just another thing to add to the schedule, these activities molded the trajectory of my future

Just like high school, these four years go by way too fast. Make the most of it!

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

In the realm of beef cross calves, the presence of beef genetics imparts inherent advantages, promising greater consistency and robust muscling when compared to their all-dairy breed counterparts

This creative piece was written by one of our regular authors, Gerald Anderson. Be sure to read the full story to reveal a fun twist at the end!

These tips make days on the farm easier

As companies work toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions, farmers may be the ones taking the greatest risks to meet this goal

Much like a pop quiz, regular state and federal inspections keep dairy farmers on their toes

I had a great opportunity the other day to chat with an expecting dad who knew nothing about dairy. Soon after, I realized I may be a bad influence

When fun shenanigans, team camaraderie, and years of dedicated work come together, it has the ability to cement lifelong friendships and a lifestyle you can’t ignore

What’s greater, a positive or a negative? A plus one or a minus one? Mathematically, positive numbers always progress in a positive trajectory

“If you can feed B vitamins at an economical price, do it!” encouraged Mike Hutjens. That was one of the messages viewers received as the University of Illinois nutrition icon

What came first, the chicken or the egg? It’s a question as old as time, yet people still argue over the theory

Ventilation is a key component of barn design. Natural ventilation and tunnel ventilation are two common options for dairy barns

The robot construction on our farm is well underway, and there are not enough hours in a day for all that needs completing before the first cow is milked

We finally placed two robots in our new main robot barn this week. A little over two years ago at the Western Dairy Management Conference, I was sitting at a table talking to two dairymen from Wisconsin

They say that past performance is the best indicator of future results

“Bolstering transition cow immunity” was the title of the September Hoard’s Dairyman webinar

One Christmas I asked for and received a Rubik’s cube – the three-dimensional puzzle