In our barns, flies are the top cause of bunching cows

Understanding how to control flies on livestock begins with understanding the pest’s life cycle

Whether in the media or in the break room, there are always hot topics garnering interest

Research indicates those that work on dairies have less gastrointestinal related symptoms than nonfarmers

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

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

Last week, we endured a series of unfortunate events. First, our dog was directly sprayed by a skunk Wednesday night

As an industry, we strive to feed cows as consistent and high-quality a diet as possible

We have to make tough decisions on the farm, and they don’t always match our true feelings

Just over five years ago, Hancock took control of the breeding program at Prairie View Dairy in Muleshoe, Texas. He found that changes needed to be made — fast

Just over five years ago, Hancock took control of the breeding program at Prairie View Dairy in Muleshoe, Texas. He found that changes needed to be made — fast

There are a multitude of feed additives in the market for use in ruminant rations, but with the unique challenges faced by individual farms, a standard line product may not always be the best fit

You can expect more consistency from cow to cow with any automation product. But successful implementation is not possible without thoughtful planning, preparation and follow-up

Internships give students a chance to try their hand at a certain job, possibly solidifying what they want to do — or don’t want to do — after graduation

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...

Dairy-beef crossbreeding can introduce a value-added revenue stream for producers and help meet the needs of a high-demand beef market

I recently had one of those moments of frustration that turned to humility. As farmers, running 24/7/365 is the life. We have a very high stress job because so many different entities depend on us each...

While I was searching for information sources to use for a different writing assignment, I came across a Penn State Extension article that discussed managing weeds

Indulge me for just a moment. I have a complaint to file with Mother Nature. For crying out loud, let it rain

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