When it comes to finding sick cows, tie stall herds have the upper hand. As we have transitioned our dairies from this individual care system to managing groups, illness detection has become one of our...

During the heat-stress season, it is important to remember that young animals also suffer from the heat

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

Mannheimia haemolytica is one of the leading causes of respiratory disease in cattle

Of all the things people debate online, it turns out there are strong opinions on how to butter toast

Americans are snacking more, and cheese and yogurt can be two satiating, nutritious options

On or off the farm, women make valuable contributions to agriculture

When my mother was sick and dying, my older sister, Cathy, did a lot to help take care of her

In the span of just over a week, my two oldest cows both passed away. Both developed conditions that sprang up and were treated meticulously — only to no avail

Looking at our farm here in East Moline, Ill., it is business as usual. Cows still have to be milked three times a day

Maybe I look younger than I actually am. Maybe I don’t look like the “Rodgers.” Maybe I have a sign stuck to my back saying I can’t help you. Or maybe, just maybe, there is still...

It’s the official opening day of World Dairy Expo, and that means there’s a ton to see and do!

My biggest annoyance with animal activists is that they tend to focus on how similar animals and humans are, and they’re not completely wrong

Fresh cows are the future of your herd. Their production will determine profitability over the next year

The Ag Career Exploration (ACE) experience had a new look this year! With the help of a few more organizations, the ACE event took on the goal of preparing for the future by investing in today

When asked about dairy recommendations for people ages 2 and older, most dietitians will advise people to choose low-fat (1 percent) or fat-free (skim) milk, which is also what MyPlate recommends

Even though there were many holidays I wasn't able to spend with my parents after moving east, my parents still made their presence felt with phone calls, greeting cards, prayers, and laughter

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

It is no secret that the politics in California are a joke. For decades, California’s politics have haunted the agricultural community, but over the past few years we have been able to watch its...

A recent article appeared in the New York Post about a farmer that lost his life when his cow rammed him against the fence