Despite the opinions of extreme activists, dairy still has a place in the world that should be defended

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

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

It is common for producers to experience lower butterfat tests and higher numbers of butterfat inversions this time of year

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

Sort gate technology adds value by helping cows exhibit natural behaviors with easy cow flow and gives animals more time at the feedbunk or lying in stalls by not retracing steps postmilking

Whether your goal is to reduce odor and greenhouse gas emissions, minimize manure pathogens, add a new revenue source, participate in developing carbon markets, or take advantage of all these benefits...

It is well-known that reproductive performance is the foundation of profitability on a dairy

National Dairy Council (NDC) leads nutrition research and education on dairy’s role in healthy eating patterns that support health and wellness

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

Spoilage is a challenge that all producers face at some point, and the cost of not addressing it can be high

We take a lot of steps to help our employees feel like they belong at our farm, so they want to come to work every day

While you may already use herd management software, there is always room for improvement, even for the most efficient dairies

Lakeshore Technical College in Cleveland, Wis., presented its Hoard’s Dairyman Award to recent graduate Erik Walters

If you don’t tell your story, someone will tell another story

It is common for producers to experience lower butterfat tests and higher numbers of butterfat inversions this time of year

Now is a great time to conduct a farm security audit to prevent activists from targeting your dairy

As we enter a new year, remember that goals are part of a business plan

Having data does not necessarily translate into value. The real value comes from transforming individual data points into insights through context and connections

Aside from trips to the parlor and constant body maintenance, cows must be ready to play defense against tough competitors like mastitis