A recent rural tragedy inspired students to promote farm road safety using skills learned at the National FFA’s Washington Leadership Conference

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

For many of us, our passion for dairy cows and agriculture began at a young age. Growing up on a dairy farm teaches skills and provides experiences that can’t be found anywhere else. We received...

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

How we keep everyone up to date on our dairies varies but is always important

We moved our calves from hutches into a barn, and while the benefits were many, there were challenges we had to work through, too

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

Forage quality tops the list for important contributions to the health and profitability of all livestock but often remains an afterthought

Leaving the farm, even for a short while, requires detailed planning ahead of time

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

Farming brings special people into our lives, and some of these lifelong friends are hard to say goodbye to

We are highlighting dairy’s nutrition and health benefits to build on its great taste

It takes both mental and physical strength to be a part of a farming family

In the realm of beef cross calves, the presence of beef genetics imparts inherent advantages, promising greater consistency and robust muscling when compared to their all-dairy breed counterparts

I have found that promoting dairy products in schools is fun for students and rewarding for farmers

Stretch your mind, have some fun, and maybe even win some prizes by entering our Cow Judging Contest

It takes extra time, resources, and resilience to care for livestock and equipment in frigid temperatures

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

Outlining a goal and my strategy to reach it made a big difference in my life last year

Sand is widely regarded as the best bedding for dairy cows. But not all sand is created equally