Energy metabolism is a crucial aspect of dairy cow physiology, playing a central role in supporting various physiological functions, milk production, and overall health

We change features within our barns along with the changing seasons to create fresh air and a cooler environment for our cattle

The end of the short winter signals the beginning of prolonged warm days, prompting dairy farmers to evaluate their heat stress management plan

Nutrition plays a vital role in the functionality of a cow’s immune system

Milk’s combination of minerals, sugar, protein, fat, and water helps your body absorb and retain fluids necessary for sufficient hydration

It is common for producers to experience lower butterfat tests and higher numbers of butterfat inversions this time of year

These are the items I’ve been using a ton of lately

Dairy animals need plenty of clean water as part of their balanced ration

One year ago, on November 5, I was getting married. When my husband and I set our wedding date long before that, we didn’t even think about it landing on the end of daylight savings time

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now a consumer buzzword that most of us have heard since the release of ChatGPT4. Now, Google, Facebook, and others are trying to catch up with OpenAI and believe it will...

As dairy farmers, our life is lead wide open each and every day

Stress is part of life, and in some ways, it can motivate us to do better and be better

This creative piece was written by one of our regular authors, Gerald Anderson. Be sure to read the full story to reveal a fun twist at the end!

“Roots, roots, roots, and more roots. I want roots.” That was the message soil scientist Jamie Patton shared loud and clear during her presentation at the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin’s...

The thought of creating a business plan for your farm can be daunting, but this document serves several important purposes. For starters, it may be required by a lender when applying for financing. It...

If the past year has taught me anything, it’s the importance of having options in the grocery store

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

When it comes to milk quality, there are details I can see now that I couldn’t before we had our voluntary milking system

Farm teams are expansive, and having our industry run smoothly requires many people doing their job

No matter how convicted one feels about their product, there is always a substitute. The one thing that is hard to replace, however, is the relationship with the team behind the product