Cow comfort and herd health are essential for maximizing milk quality and production

Growing up on a farm, kids gain strength that can only be define as “farm kid strong.”

When raising kids on the farm, some tasks are too dangerous or difficult to accomplish with kiddos in tow. Having their grandparents to tag along or play with is a blessing for many farm families

It’s 2025 and the statement that “reproductive efficiency is one of the primary drivers in herd profitability” has never been more true

Now more than ever, the public is interested in where their food comes from. It is up to us farmers to show them what exactly happens

At first, dairy producer James Vander Waal was hesitant. He’d learned of SenseHub Dairy Youngstock monitoring and was intrigued by the possibilities but wasn’t sure he’d see enough return...

Between 10 and 28 days in milk, our vet palpates and checks each of our fresh cows

Gravel roads embraced us as we drove home with our newest addition, Jasper

With trait advancements like HarvXtra®, alfalfa continues to transform the way farmers approach everything from harvest timing to feed management

Corn silage is an essential component of dairy and beef nutrition, providing high yields of energy-dense, digestible forage

As our farm caught the flu bug, our team came together to get the chores done

Explaining what we’re thinking can make a world of difference in how we work with others

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

Manure buildup during cold temperatures can provide quite the roadblock for some farmers

Staying on top of the many tactics of animal rights activist groups allows us to better position ourselves to help educate the public on animal agriculture

Living near a farm can be an acquired taste for some

Animal monitoring systems are a time-tested and proven solution for accurate heat detection. They can also unlock other reproductive efficiencies to bring more dollars to your bottom line

Our country is facing all kinds of difficult weather, but farmers just keep farming

The many phone notifications from different on-farm automation systems sure make a girl feel popular somedays

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