Long story, short — my husband and I are in our own private book club. Let me elaborate and give you my pitch to start your own mini book club (even if it’s just you)

Think about it for a moment: you, your family, your friends – chances are, someone you know has enjoyed a dairy product within the last 24 hours

Robust. That’s an accurate word to describe the research to support cow cooling investments to reduce heat stress effects. The financial consequences of heat stress on dairy farms in the

My favorite sweet treat has always been ice cream, especially on a hot summer day

Ever since I was a kid, June has been my favorite month. Growing up, it was the time of year when the pools were opening, school was ending, and I was able to kick back and be the pesky little kid running...

Mastitis is one of the most common and costly health issues in dairy herds — but preventing and managing it isn’t about doing just one thing better

I think our daughter has taken a bath every night this week, which we typically try to do every other night for the sake of time

Heifer inventories have flirted with generational lows, and prices for bred or fresh heifers have bumped against the ceiling. An interesting analysis in a recent Virginia Dairy Pipeline reminded farmers...

Have you ever paused to marvel at the tools you have at your fingertips, especially when it comes to reproduction on the dairy?

When temperatures rise, dairy cattle feel the heat — literally. Even mild temperatures can take a toll on their health, milk production and overall performance

Dairy farmers have a lot to worry about in a day’s time — from crops and the weather to livestock and our families

It is often a hot and thankless job to be the head bug eliminator on a dairy farm

In 2007, my grandfather gave me my very first heifer calf. The calf and I were best friends

When it comes to feeding beef cattle or dairy cows, forage quality and yield can make or break your bottom line

During the busy spring season, hanging out in the house with kiddos isn’t an option. Having a 3-month-old and 20-month-old means a lot of creativity when it comes to getting chores done, spending...

Today’s dairy cows produce more milk than ever before. Higher capacity and more precise monitoring are essential during milking. And easy-to-use controls are a must in the parlor

Working with cattle is all about strategy

Just like how we make sure that we, ourselves are comfortable, we do the same for our cows

Cows don’t necessarily always follow their birth plan, throwing us for a loop

Consistently keeping a close eye on the herd allows us to detect issues right away