The drought has been hard on pastureland, so extra attention should be given to prepare paddocks for this growing season. The drought that affected much of the United States last summer will likely have...

One of the most successful opportunities to get nonfarm youth excited about the dairy industry we've witnessed is leasing programs through 4-H, FFA, or breed groups. These leasing programs give youth without...

Minimizing the effect of mycotoxin-contaminated silage on dairy cattle can sometimes feel like playing a game of whack-a-mole

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

Antique shops are buzzing, vinyl records are spinning again, and fashion? Well, let’s just say some of my favorite closet pieces are passed down – and they’ve gotten more compliments...

Mastitis is one of the most common and costly health issues in dairy herds — but preventing and managing it isn’t about doing just one thing better

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

Have you ever paused to marvel at the tools you have at your fingertips, especially when it comes to reproduction on the dairy?

With a little elbow grease, things can be made new again

Just like how we make sure that we, ourselves are comfortable, we do the same for our cows

Cows don’t necessarily always follow their birth plan, throwing us for a loop

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

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

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

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

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...

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

Cows have the amazing ability to adapt to their conditions, even if not ideal

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