A few days ago I was feeling overwhelmed with an endless workload facing me and a dirty house screaming at me

Determining a cow’s due date is an imprecise science. We can predict the date for most cows within a day or two, but the sex of the calf, season of year, and geographic region all play a role

We have to take care of ourselves as well

While lameness is typically a problem dairy producers see in mature cows, there are a number of strategies and management practices that can be implemented in heifer pens to minimize and preve

Our first LimFlex-sired bull calf arrived last week. It represents the beginning of another herd size management strategy we’re slowly adopting

AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AGCO), a world-leading manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, announced today a new digital partnership with The Climate Corporation, a subsidiary of Mo

Health Canada may recommend less meat and dairy in its next Food Guide for Canadians

There will be seven different covers for the October 25, 2017, issue of Hoard’s Dairyman

People and organizations are always vying for our time. It can be family members, employees, or friends. Where do we draw the line or step forward to assist?

A calf’s first few days lay the groundwork for a lifetime of health and productivity. And, a vaccination during its dam’s dry period can help make sure those first few days go well for the

In an effort to educate students about the innovative dairy community and where their foods come from, National Dairy Council, America’s dairy farm families and importers and Discovery Educ

In an aggressive new push by the European Union (EU) on geographical indications (GIs), the EU today tossed overboard its commitment to international standards by confirming its approval in today's E

Selz-Pralle Aftershock 3918 is the new national milk production record holder for the Holstein breed. This Holstein cow has set a new 365-day milk production record of 78,170 pounds of milk, wit

“We are pleased that U.S. trade negotiators have told Canada that its problematic dairy policies must be addressed in the negotiations over the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). �

Dr. Keith Lesmeister recently joined the Vita Plus staff as a dairy specialist. Based in western Iowa, Lesmeister will work closely with the western region dairy team and dairy producers

Touring top-performing dairies with rich histories amidst the stunning scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains will provide participants of the Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) Dairy Tours -

Extra thought put into a robot barn design is time well spent

Since 2006, five world milk price cycles could be identified and IFCN expects a new cycle beginning early 2018. This new cycle is estimated to start with a downward trend first, unless a strong increa

Registrations for the Minnesota Fall Dairy Tour are due Thursday, October 19th. A registration form can be found at http://www.iowadairycenter.com/documents/dairy_tours/Minnesota

Ron Skoyen was recently named the Vita Plus Dodgeville assistant manager. Skoyen will work closely with the Vita Plus Dodgeville team to oversee daily plant operations and customer service