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...

They say you can take the girl off the farm, but you can’t take the farm out of the girl. I take pride in saying that fits me perfectly

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

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...

Each summer, we hire a few extra farm hands, mostly high school and college students. We live decently close to Wichita, Kan., so there are many candidates. However, very few of those individuals have...

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

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

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

Dairy products are becoming more popular as they serve as excellent examples of a way to boost protein intake

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

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...

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

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