In the 1950s, the U.S. had 22 million dairy cows and the average milk production was 598 gallons per cow

In North America, there are many native ruminants, that is, herbivore animals with a complex digestive system, a major compartment of which is the rumen. Some present-day examples are the bison (Bison...

When all is said and done, the farm bill basically was extended for one year. That is because language to renew most of its old components was inserted into legislation passed on New Year's Day to avert...

Sexed semen has only been on the market for a handful of years, but has already become a familiar, although not necessarily widespread, tool in the dairy industry. Higher cost and lower fertility are still...

Dairy farmers have a lot to worry about in a day’s time — from crops and the weather to livestock and our families

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

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

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.”

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...

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

Milk and its products offer us an extensive list of benefits

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

Getting a daily dose of dairy helps aid in better cognitive development in young children

As time rolls on, I want to be intentional about how I spend mine this year

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

It has been an incredible year doing what we do best – promoting the dairy industry!

Sorting cows and defending opposing players share many similarities