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

About 94% of the dairy farms in the U.S. are family owned (American Dairy Association). With this statistic being so high, it is easy to assume that the vast majority of dairy farm owners have always known...

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

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,...

When it comes to feeding beef cattle or dairy cows, forage quality and yield can make or break your bottom line

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

Working with cattle is all about strategy

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

During the heat-stress season, it is important to remember that young animals also suffer from the heat

Chore tasks become a little less boring with a furry friend in tow

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.”

Protect yourself and your business against the threat of a cybersecurity breach

It’s 2025 and the statement that “reproductive efficiency is one of the primary drivers in herd profitability” has never been more true

The Midwest Dairy Challenge provided students with an opportunity to learn and make new connections

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

Life after graduation can be confusing. Remember, you don’t always have to have it all figured out

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

With trait advancements like HarvXtra®, alfalfa continues to transform the way farmers approach everything from harvest timing to feed management