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April 30 2025

Working with cattle is all about strategy

Adapting for comfort

BY Molly Ihde (Schmitt), Iowa dairy farmer

April 25 2025

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

The snow calf

April 22 2025

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

Doing the rounds

BY Molly Ihde (Schmitt), Iowa dairy farmer

April 15 2025

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

Fencing with the farm pup

Bedding decisions: Fresh vs. reclaimed sand for dairy success

April 4 2025

Chore tasks become a little less boring with a furry friend in tow

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April 4 2025

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

Bigger and stronger

Critical infrastructure is inherently fragile

BY Erin Massey

April 2 2025

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

Living under the public eye

March 27 2025

Protect yourself and your business against the threat of a cybersecurity breach

Unexpected experiences lead to a journey of success

March 21 2025

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

Discharge can tell us a lot about cow health

BY Katrina Hageman

March 18 2025

The Midwest Dairy Challenge provided students with an opportunity to learn and make new connections

Life after graduation: Finding your footing

March 12 2025

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

Sorghum wins in 2025

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March 10 2025

Adding sorghum to your crop rotation is an economic and sustainable addition to your farm

BY Torri Burch

March 7 2025

Life after graduation can be confusing. Remember, you don’t always have to have it all figured out

Cows find their balance

March 3 2025

Cows have the amazing ability to adapt to their conditions, even if not ideal

Just keep milking

BY Morgan Oliveira, 2024 Hoard’s Dairyman Editorial Intern

Feb. 26 2025

If you think your day is jam packed, check out what a dairy farmer has to do!

High-quality, highly digestible corn silage

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Feb. 21 2025

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

Reviving a tradition

Social theory in agriculture

BY Irene Nielsen

Feb. 18 2025

We recently brought back the Midwest ADSA meeting

BY Morgan Oliveira, 2024 Hoard’s Dairyman Editorial Intern

Feb. 12 2025

How can we better understand consumer choices in the dairy industry?

There’s so much to love about dairy

BY Erin Massey

Feb. 7 2025

Milk and its products offer us an extensive list of benefits

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