Climbing prices on both sides of the food system show us how much our farms depend on others here and abroad

Entries from the Hoard’s Dairyman Farm Creamery did well at the world’s largest dairy products contest

The Ukraine invasion will have effects on farmers in that part of the world and beyond

Farmers do what they do because they love the job, but that doesn’t mean it’s not difficult

Last night Hoard’s Dairyman had the unique opportunity to host attendees from the International Conference of the World Jersey Cattle Bureau at the Hoard’s Dairyman Farm

Growing prospect of another recession threatens exports and farm milk prices. Despite big dips in the stock market this week, the U.S. economy remains in fabulous shape. Except that's in comparison to...

Youth showcase their cattle presentation skills. It was an amazing sight . . . hundreds of youth stayed late into the night on Thursday to compete in World Dairy Expo's showmanship contest. Youth were...

I recently read a report on "The Enough Movement" and thought I would share its findings. It addresses world hunger and looks at not only food quantity, but quality. Most often when we think of not having...

After sluggish production last year, Europe and New Zealand milk production is now expanding. The U.S. is steady. While milk production never really missed a beat in the U.S., even with last year's drought,...

The dairy industry is a global industry, and the U.S. is a key player. India actually produces more Energy Corrected Milk (ECM) than the U.S, but for countries that only count cows milk, U.S. is the top...

77 percent of state's production is now made into nonperishable products Emerging from the rubble of the dairy industry's economic collapse in 2009, California milk production is not only bouncing back,...

When I think of global hunger issues, only one name comes to mind: Norman Borlaug. In college, I never stopped hearing about him - he was an alumni of my alma mater. Borlaug was the winner of the Nobel...

Recession still handcuffs the U.S. economy as a whole (what is the National Bureau of Economic Research thinking?), but a semi-boom has been underway all year in global demand for dairy products. Thanks...

In today's dynamic dairy landscape, exploring new revenue streams beyond traditional milk sales is an important financial strategy, especially as sustainability initiatives offer new income opportunities

World Milk Day is celebrated each year on June 1, and was established in 2001 by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations

The “Your Dairy Checkoff Podcast” offers firsthand perspectives on examples of local, national, and global checkoff collaborations. Hear from checkoff leaders and farmers, real stories, strategies,...

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

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

Data is one of the most valuable assets on your farm

Whether you are considering (or reconsidering) installing sort gates or looking to improve efficiency with your current setup, here are two things to ponder